California VFD hosts fish fry

Firefighter Jon Bittner makes a fish sandwich Friday afternoon at California Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department’s fish fry will be held every Friday through Lent from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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Salvino’s legendary career ends

March 12, 2025

BVA’s Zion Moore shakes hands with coach Joe Salvino after Tuesday’s loss to Sharon in the PIAA playoffs. It was the final game in a long career for Salvino, who recently announced his retirement. Jef...

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‘Once Upon a Mattress’ brings ‘classic’ tale to West Mifflin

By SARAH PELLIS

March 12, 2025

“People should come see the show just because it’s a big party on stage.” RILEY BURROW PRINCE DAUNTLESS Performances of the musical comedy will take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with w...

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Washington County official quits after arrest

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Patrick Geho pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor charges in Ohio involving prostitution. Washington County’s director of public affairs agreed Monday to “vacate his position” following his arr...

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NBV park needs repairs to playground surface

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 12, 2025

Council members talked about replacing the current surface to provide better protection for children. North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park is preparing for its first event of the season — and a few ...

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Police detail events leading up to local shooting death

March 12, 2025

Robert Chaplin is charged with killing Estela Vasquez in February. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Robert S. Chaplin was standing in the yard, flailing his arms and yelling, when police arrived at his R...

Police officer’s lawsuit alleges racial discrimination

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Police officer’s lawsuit alleges racial discrimination

March 12, 2025

Julian Thomas also claims retaliation in the legal action. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A Black McKeesport police officer is suing his employer and the city’s mayor over claims of racial discrimination...