POLICE LOG

Clairton

• Richard Harris Arnold, 51, of Charleroi was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance by a person not registered, use/possession of drug paraphernalia and persons not to possess firearms stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Kelly Stewart is scheduled for 11 a.m. April 10 and Arnold is being held in Washington County jail unable to post a $100,000 bail.

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State officials discuss issues affecting firefighters

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

Democratic lawmakers sought feedback on problems that local fire departments encounter. State Democratic lawmakers held a joint policy committee discussion Thursday to brainstorm how best to support f...

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Family grateful for community’s response after fire destroys home

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 4, 2025

A fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the River House Cafe. A Monessen family has love in their hearts and a lot to be grateful for, in spite of the fire that destroyed their home and mo...

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McKeesport Area’s budget proposal keeps taxes steady

By MICHAEL RICHTER, mrichter@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

A projected $2.6 million deficit will be made up with unassigned funds. McKeesport Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget does not include a tax increase for property owners. The tentative bud...

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Mon Valley Home Show set to begin 34th year

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 4, 2025

It will run through Sunday at cfsbank Event Center. The 34th annual Mon Valley Home Show officially kicks off today with plenty of exhibits to check out. The event, hosted by Equipment Connection and ...

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NEWS BRIEF

April 4, 2025

Single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township, originally scheduled for today and Saturday, have been rescheduled. According to PennDOT District 12, they will now take place from 8 p...

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Judge to hear arguments in sheriff’s challenge of Westmoreland vehicle policy

By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive

April 4, 2025

A judge will hear arguments next month in a lawsuit that seeks to invalidate a policy requiring GPS tracking of all Westmoreland County government vehicles. Sheriff James Albert challenged the policy,...