• Community dinner, Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., McKeesport, 4 p.m., doors open at 3:30 p.m. • U.S. Steel SOAR Chapter 15-7 meeting, Local 2227 United Steelworkers Hall, 130...

It follows a successful Angel Tree campaign in December. The Rock of the Redeemer in Elizabeth Township provided more than 65 Easter baskets for area children this year. The one-year-old nonprofit org...

The winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual Easter Coloring Contest are, from left, Mia Galiffa of Donora, Aubrey Kinney of Rostraver Township and Jackson Trilli of Monessen. MVI

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...

• Oshea Lamont Johnson, 29, of McKeesport was charged with carrying a firearm without a license, simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. A prelim...

The West Newton night market will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, and Oct. 10 at 122 N. Water St., West Newton. Vendors...

• Easter Sunday worship services, Saint Joachim & Anne Catholic Parish, St. Eugene Church, 3210 Liberty Way, McKeesport, 8 a.m.; St. Michael Church, 101 McLay Drive, Elizabeth, 10 a.m.; Queen of the R...

The four-week session will offer insight into the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the Monongah...

The public comment session at this week’s meeting went on for nearly 45 minutes. A citizens’ comments session at Wednesday’s Port Vue council meeting lasted nearly 45 minutes and touched on a number o...

It will operate as a “fourth branch of emergency services.” McKeesport City Council gave its authorization Wednesday for the city’s police department to partner with Allegheny County to implement a su...

Firefighters were called to RTS Packing at 98 Third St. in Charleroi shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday for a fire in the dust collector on the roof. Crews worked for approximately two hours, focusing on e...

PennDOT’s Engineering District 12 and the Federal Highway Administration invite the public to participate in a virtual plans display to review and provide feedback on the 2026 Bridge Preservation Proj...

• Jamie Kanski, 40, of Elizabeth was charged with simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Thursday, court records state. • Michael Queen, 36, of McKeesport was charged with res...

City leaders were joined by area legislators to announce $14.75 million to fund the construction of a new Versailles Avenue Viaduct Bridge. Federal, state and local officials came together Wednesday t...

This is a free weekly listing of fish fries being held through the Lenten season at Mon Valley area churches, fire departments and nonprofit organizations (or events benefiting nonprofits). • Belle Ve...

Thursday Events • Country Line Dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, North Strabane Township, 7 p.m. • Pysanky Egg Painting, Monongahela Area Library, noon. Friday Music • Karaoke, Rich’...

The Belle Vernon Area School District announced the high school received two bomb threats this week. According to a statement from Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool, on Tuesday morning, high school...

PennDOT District 12 announced that a portion of Route 481 between Wertz Way and Route 2025 (Coyle Curtin Road) in Fallowfield Township is scheduled to close to traffic beginning Monday, weather permit...

• Sean Wright, 42, of Pitcairn was charged with DUI stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Martin is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 5. • James Zusinas, ...

The experience will help them prepare for a high-tech future. Six teams representing Mon Valley communities competed in a regional robotics competition last month. For Inspiration and Recognition of S...