Tractor-Trailer overturns near Rostraver airport

A tractor-trailer hauling gravel was involved in a two-vehicle crash shortly after 12:30 p.m. Friday on Route 51 north near the Rostraver Airport plaza. Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services evaluated occupants from the vehicles on scene. Personnel from Westmoreland County Hazardous Materials Response Team 800 assisted with controlling a small diesel fuel leak. Traffic was backed up for several miles while the scene was cleared. Rostraver Central firefighters and Rostraver police assisted at ...

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Person of interest in slaying now in custody

May 15, 2025

The death of Jennah Seibert is still under investigation in Rostraver Township. By the MVI A person of interest in the slaying of a Rostraver Township woman last month has been arrested on unrelated c...

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Area schools nominated for Gene Kelly Awards

Local school districts nominated

May 15, 2025

Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson also received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO and The Michael J. Kara Family announced the nominees for the 34th Annual Gene Kelly Awards...

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Monongahela K-9 police handler resigns; retires his partner Mitch

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 15, 2025

Officer Jeffrey Toth accepted a new position elsewhere, and his K-9 partner Mitch will retire. Monongahela City Council said goodbye to two important members of the police force on Wednesday. During c...

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Proposed EF budget includes tax increase

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

May 15, 2025

The district’s finance and operations director said the basic education subsidy from the state is “ridiculous.” Elizabeth Forward’s proposed budget for the 202526 school year will have a property tax ...

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2 Republicans will vie for party’s nomination in Fallowfield Township race

Primary Election 2025

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 15, 2025

The winner of the Republican nomination will likely square off against the lone Democrat on the ticket, David Diess. The upcoming primary election will determine who will secure a spot on the ballot t...