Rostraver commissioners host poster award winners

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

The township holds the contest every year to teach fourthgraders about the water cycle.

The Rostraver board of commissioners’ work session was somewhat different Monday, featuring significantly more science and pizza during their annual MS4 poster presentation.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Rostraver Township has collaborated with Belle Vernon Area elementary schools to teach students more about the water cycle.

Township Planner Tamira Spedaliere visits Rostraver and Marion elementary schools and ...

Fall fun at North Belle Vernon Community Fest

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DeRosa vows Forward Township meetings will be less chaotic

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

October 13, 2026

The chairman said he will no longer tolerate the loud exchanges that have been part of recent sessions. Forward Township supervisors didn’t agree on every item of business Monday, but they managed to ...

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Dark money spending surges in 46th Senate District race

October 13, 2026

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PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center

October 13, 2026

Ceremonies recognize service and support continued opportunities for students and the law enforcement community. For the MVI PennWest University honored four fallen police officers and formally named ...

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U.S. Steel testing emergency evacuation system at Clairton plant

October 13, 2026

Local government and emergency agencies, including fire, police and Allegheny County 911, have been notified, U.S. Steel says. By the MVI U.S. Steel will be conducting emergency tests at its Clairton ...

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Rostraver crash brings down wires

October 13, 2026

Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a vehicle crash early Monday morning in the 1500 block of Rostraver Road. The vehicle sheared a utility pole, bringing wires down. No occupant...