Earth Day means hands-on learning in Charleroi schools

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

Komatsu Mining Corp. worked with the school district on two environmental projects.

Charleroi Area students celebrated Earth Day this week with help from Komatsu Mining Corp.

For the past three years, representatives from the company have stopped by each spring to spend the day with students and help complete environmentally friendly projects on the school district’s campus.

First held on April 22, 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by earthday.org.

The offici...

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Elected Democrats declining in Southwest Pa.

By By TOM FONTAINE TribLive

May 5, 2025

In six area counties, their ranks are down sharply from a decade ago. Democrats are disappearing from elected office in the six counties surrounding Allegheny County. Just 13 Democrats combined serve ...

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Rostraver Twp. commissioners hope to expand transit options

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 5, 2025

They want to make it easier to get to other communities. Rostraver commissioners recently discussed transit options in the township and what they might look like in the future. During a work session l...

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FIRE STRIKES VACANT FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP BUILDING

May 5, 2025

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CALIFORNIA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Career & tech ed grant received

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

May 5, 2025

The $75,000 grant will be used to purchase supplies for the vet tech program. California Area School District has received a $75,000 grant from the PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Ed...

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Power returning

May 5, 2025

Power returning Crews continue to restore power after last week’s destructive storm. A3 $ 1 50

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TUESDAY

May 5, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Township in Tuesday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.