Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists that a single lane closure will be in place northbound along State Route 51 between the Ridge Road overpass and Jefferson Boulevard in Jefferson Hills start...

Arnold Brown transitioned from a witness of the Cold War to a protector of the neighborhood’s youngest generation. By JENNIFER MCCALLA McKeesport Community Newsroom Arnold Brown’s thumb moves across h...

Work has started on bringing down the former Chuggers Tavern on Monongahela Avenue. Glassport council on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Councilman Bob Miskanin. Council President Anthony Colecchi...

Police filed multiple charges against all three people involved in the incident. By the MVI Three people are charged with riot after they allegedly got into a physical altercation in Charleroi, which ...

Spokesman says merger of Cal, Clarion, Edinboro couldn’t reverse decadelong enrollment declines. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive While the 2022 merger of California, Clarion and Edinboro universities reali...

The Westwood Golf Club was sold earlier this month. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Several residents in West Mifflin’s “North End” are concerned about the future of the former Westwood Golf Course alo...

Charleroi Regional • Brandice Ladine Moore, 43, of Charleroi was charged with tampering with or fabricating evidence stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. Monessen • Adondal D...

Thursday Events • NFL Draft Party with specials, prizes and giveaways, Foster House II, Washington Township. • Country Line Dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, North Strabane Township,...

They were honored at Monday’s commissioners meeting and received citations from state Rep. Eric Davanzo’s office. At Monday’s meeting, Rostraver Township commissioners recognized three Belle Vernon Ar...

Rostraver Township police and firefighters were called to a vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Rostraver Road at Pricedale Road. One patient was transported by Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services t...

The case could still be appealed up to the state Supreme Court. By KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s ban on state Medicaid dollars paying for low-income people’s abortion care is un...

McKeesport • Lauren Connors, 38, of McKeesport was charged with prohibited acts stemming from an alleged incident on Monday, court records state. • Laron Beck, 39, of McKeesport was charged with prohi...

Trips to the draft site in Pittsburgh are scheduled for Thursday and Friday with a $4 one-way fee. By the MVI The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority will operate expanded service Thursday and Friday dur...

Participants are encouraged to share their ideas, priorities and concerns in an open and collaborative environment set for Wednesday. For the MVI Community members still have an opportunity to help sh...

The fourth annual golf tournament to support service dogs for veterans is set for May 16 at Quicksilver Golf Club, 2000 Quicksilver Rd., Midway. Life Changing Service Dogs For Veterans (LCSDFV), a Pit...

Carroll Township • Joshua William Garber, 32, of Monongahela was charged with two counts of simple assault and two counts of harassment stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. A...

Financial filings with the Federal Election Commission had to be submitted last Wednesday. By TOM FONTAINE TribLive Congressional incumbents seeking reelection in Western Pennsylvania have significant...

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees are coming tonight. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Get your winter coats back out, Western Pennsylvania. A freeze watch and frost advisory have been issued by t...

Fares are $6 per trip from New Stanton and Greensburg and $4 for riders who board buses in North Huntingdon. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County Transit will operate expanded service next...