Snow squalls, wind cause damage, power outages
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December 20, 2025
No white Christmas is expected for the Mon Valley this year. By the MVI High winds and dangerous snow squalls impacted roads and caused power outages around the Mon Valley Friday. Multiple counties ac...
Commissioners amend hotel tax; battle looms with tourism agency
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WASHINGTON COUNTY
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
December 19, 2025
Tourism executive Jeff Kotula claims the move is a violation of state law. Washington County commissioners voted Thursday to move forward with amending the county’s hotel tax ordinance, advancing a pr...
Triggianis gather for first time in 60 years
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FAMILY REUNIONS
December 19, 2025
It took 60 years for the descendants of the Triggiani family of Monessen to finally get together for a reunion with the remaining family members. The Triggiani family’s roots began at a home at 344 Sc...
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System will slash nearly 10% of its workforce
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December 19, 2025
By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System plans to cut nearly 10% of its positions as part of the agency’s effort to reduce its workforce nationwide. A memo obtained by Trib-Live s...
Smithton fire chief honored for 50 years of service
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December 19, 2025
State Rep. Eric Davanzo, R-Smithton, recently presented a citation to Smithton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Joel Ribniscky for 50 years of dedicated service. Ribniscky began his service in 1975, ri...
Commissioners pass budget, look to assign blame for ‘precarious’ finances
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
December 19, 2025
Surplus funds will be used to offset a nearly $15 million deficit. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday passed a $466 million budget for 2026 that holds the l...
Future raises for elected officials in Westmoreland County under review
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December 19, 2025
Commissioners may stop determining raises with the Consumer Price Index. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Westmoreland County commissioners signaled Thursday they might soon overhaul the decades-old m...
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Monessen
December 19, 2025
• Scott Anthony Cook, 63, of Donora was charged with use/ possessing of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 21, court records state. • Cassie M. Thorpe, 42, Charleroi was charge...
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December 19, 2025
In a story that appeared in Wednesday’s print edition regarding North Belle Vernon’s budget, the reference to more than $170,000 in fire-related costs in the proposed 2026 budget reflected an aggregat...
One-vehicle crash in Charleroi
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December 19, 2025
Charleroi firefighters and regional police responded to a one-vehicle crash on Twilight Hollow Road Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Glassport church seeks help dealing with vandalism, loitering
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December 18, 2025
Jamie Trunzo appeared before council Tuesday and outlined several recent incidents. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Members of Glassport United Methodist Church have reached out to borough officials to...
Charleroi Legion Riders spread Christmas cheer
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December 18, 2025
Charleroi American Legion Post 22’s Legion Riders recently treated a Charleroi family to a shopping spree at Walmart in Rostraver Township. The riders group holds fundraisers and benefit runs for wort...
Early-morning crash on Elizabeth Bridge
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December 18, 2025
Elizabeth Borough Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters and Elizabeth Township police responded to a tractor-trailer crash on the Elizabeth Bridge on the West Elizabeth side at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Crews worke...
Saints Joachim & Anne Parish host angel tree
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December 18, 2025
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/ Liberty Borough recently participated in its annual “Angel Tree” gift giving project with over 500 gifts collected from parishioners. On...
Glassport approves hike in sewage rates
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December 18, 2025
A public town hall to discuss the rates will be held after the workshop meeting on Jan. 13. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI The new year will bring higher sewage service rates in Glassport. Council app...
Ex-Trulieve worker charged with theft
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December 18, 2025
Dajahun Massie allegedly took almost $20K worth of marijuana from the McKeesport facility. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office filed charges Wednesday against a former employee of the McKeespor...
Some furloughed workers recalled as commissioners weigh additional returns
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY
December 18, 2025
Human Resources Director Amanda Bernard confirmed that, as of Tuesday, 50 furloughed employees have returned to work and five have resigned or retired. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive More than a third o...
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Charleroi
December 18, 2025
• Samuel Terrant, 58, of Monongahela was charged with terroristic threats with intention to terrorize another and harassment stemming from an alleged incident on Wednesday, court records state. • John...