Valley firefighters participate in ice/water rescue drill on Lake Somerset

Lake Somerset is completely frozen, but that didn’t stop emergency crews from getting in the water and training for ice emergencies Saturday. Firefighters from Charleroi and Donora were among about 80 first responders from Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Clearfield, Johnstown and Somerset who participated in the drill, hosted by the Somerset County Department of Emergency Services. Ellie, a Somerset County ice rescue K-9, also took part in the training on Saturday. Charleroi VFD photos

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Salvation Army hosts Friendsgiving in Donora

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Salvation Army Capt. Kara Martin serves Walter Stevenson of Monongahela during the organization’s Friendsgiving dinner Monday evening in Donora. Volunteers also delivered 65 meals to residents in the ...

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No tax hike in proposed 2026 budget

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Elizabeth lights up for the holidays

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3 motorcycle club members charged in fatal White Oak shooting

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Donora board denies zoning request for recovery house

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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