TRAFFIC BRIEFS

PennDOT District 12 announced that single- lane restrictions are scheduled to occur in both directions on Interstate 70 between Exit 44 (Arnold City) and Exit 49 (Smithton) in Rostraver Township.

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As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on utilities’ growing profits

May 18, 2026

Pennsylvania is one of several states that are currently working to block proposed rate increases. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over grow...

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Golden Gloves

May 18, 2026

Golden Gloves Dragan Radusewicz reached the semifinals of the national tournament. B1

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Monessen gets updates on STMP, Donner Avenue projects

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

May 18, 2026

A public appeal was made for donations to help repair the City Park walking track. Monessen City Council members received an update on the ongoing progress of the city’s Strategic Management Planning ...

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TUESDAY

May 18, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Rostraver Township and White Oak in Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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2 state police troopers injured in chase with erratic driver

By By BRIAN C. RITTMEYER TribLive

May 18, 2026

Two state police troopers were hurt at the end of a multi-county chase that began after state police responded to a report of an erratic driver on Interstate 79 in North Strabane, Washington County ea...

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WORLD BRIEFLY Four crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho

May 18, 2026

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. The...