The small business was launched last year by Becca Michalsky and Ed Cherepko. For those looking for some after- Christmas shopping, Hometique in White Oak has personalized gifts and more for loved one...

An advisory group will monitor implementation and review the progress of the practice throughout 2026. By VENURE SIRIWARDANE Pittsburgh's Public Source Allegheny County will use a controversial legal ...

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...

• Bingo, Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department, 130 Baird St., Monongahela, doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. • Holiday open house, final day, Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club, 159 M...

PennDOT will limit speed on interstates, and some vehicles will be restricted. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Pittsburghers didn’t get a White Christmas this year, but meteorologists warn that Mother Nat...

A program review also calls for additions, according to an email from the provost. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Pennsylvania Western University could end more than 100 academic programs as the college p...

Members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently delivered over 20 small Christmas trees to Meals on Wheels recipients to brighten their holiday. The trees were provided by the Belle Vernon United Met...

U.S. Steel says it continues to work with CSB on the investigation. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive An independent, nonregulatory federal agency investigating a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel’s Clairto...

The borough has gone four years without raising property taxes. Elizabeth Borough council approved a 2026 budget with no tax increase at Tuesday’s meeting. Under the budget, total revenues and expendi...

Here are the winners of the Mon Valley Independent’s annual holiday coloring contest. Shown, from left, are 3-4 age group winner Tybee Martin, 4, of Fayette City; 5-7 age group winner Amelia Smith, 5,...

The 4-year-old class at the Rehoboth Nursery School of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township is shown preparing for the play, “The Birth of Jesus.” In the back are their teacher, Terri Ev...

Clairton • Jameilah Janae McClain, 21, of Washington was charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment and disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged incident Dec. 4,...

Monessen firefighters responded to a two-vehicle accident at 8:29 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Third Street and Schoonmaker Avenue. Crews assisted with traffic control and debris cleanup. One p...

Frazier Elementary and Middle School students were greeted by an elf (building substitute teacher Alex Bilohlavek) and Mrs. Claus (Christie Mansberry, food service manager) on Tuesday before their hol...

The borough raised real estate taxes by 2 mills in its 2025 spending plan. North Charleroi officials approved a balanced $881,244.88 spending plan for 2026 last week, keeping the property tax rate unc...

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club purchased seven pneumatic lift bag units for Rostraver West Newton Emergency Services, with help from a Rotary District 7305 Foundation grant. These units are very he...

The Congressman introduced a bill to look into pricing practices. By TAWNYA PANIZZI TribLive U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio can’t stomach the prices fans are paying for hot dogs and other concessions at prof...

The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette Inc. (PIC) announced it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Comcast to support and expand its free digital literacy classes in Westmoreland and F...

Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters recently hosted their annual Christmas/ awards banquet. Shown, from left, are this year’s award winners: Firefighter of the year Zach Shawley, juni...

Six winning Treasure Hunt tickets from the Sunday drawing will split a jackpot prize of $180,000. Four winning tickets were sold by Lottery retailers in Luzerne, Allegheny, Erie and Washington countie...