POLICE LOG

Rostraver Township

• Perry Youngblood II, 32, of Donora was charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, disorderly conduct engaged in fighting and cyber harassment of a child stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Mark Wilson is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. July 21.

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‘Wonders Of Wildlife’ at McKeesport library

July 9, 2025

Nasir Hobson, 4, of McKeesport pets a prehensile-tailed skink lizard named Goober as conservation education specialist Lindsey Parry displays the animal Tuesday afternoon during a “Pittsburgh Zoo and ...

$Elizabeth Township fracking decision overturned$

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Elizabeth Township fracking decision overturned

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 9, 2025

A state appeals court ruled that the township violated its zoning law by permitting a gas well pad in a “rural residential” area. A three-judge state appeals court ruled unanimously last month that El...

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Campaign targets aggressive driving

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

July 9, 2025

Rostraver police are teaming up with state police and PennDOT for the traffic safety effort. The Rostraver Police Department, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police have announced a partnership to ...

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MONONGAHELA

Monongahela will honor hometown NFL legends

July 9, 2025

For the MVI A Sept. 13 celebration will feature a parade and the unveiling of a new marker. Monongahela will unveil a marker Sept. 13 at Fourth and Main streets to honor NFL legends Fred Cox and Joe M...

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NBV responds to ‘swatting’ case

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

July 9, 2025

A prank drew three law enforcement agencies to a Hill Street residence. A recent “swatting” incident that brought a large police presence to a North Belle Vernon home was a topic at Tuesday’s council ...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Costanzo sworn in as president judge

July 9, 2025

Washington County Judge Valarie Costanzo began her career in public service as a prosecutor in the district attorney’s office. For the MVI A new president judge is now leading the Washington County Co...