Funding for the $86 million Westmoreland County project remains a major obstacle. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Progress on a proposed Westmoreland convention center pitched by the county’s chamber of ...

Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican congressman from Peters, Township, married Fox News reporter Brooke Singman over the weekend in a ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Midtown Manhattan. Social media...

Deaconess Brenda Adams of Brownsville is shown at the event. Photos by Heather Hart, For the MVI See more photos in our online gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com Rev. Dr. Kathy Austin of Uniontow...

• Marlese Johnson, 34, of Clairton was charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 7, court records state. • Ryan Hodgson, ...

The renovation of the permanent bridge — which includes replacing the deck and repairing the trusses and substructure — is expected to be completed in 2028. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Don Lewandowski of W...

Commissioner Josh Walls suggested a combined effort with Elizabeth Township. Besides discussions of ongoing construction during Elizabeth Forward’s committee of the whole meeting last week, the group ...

Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman visited Saints Joachim and Anne Parish, St. Michael Campus - Elizabeth, on Thursday. More than 100 parishioners participated in the roundtable discuss...

Some spent several days at the facility during last month’s huge snowstorm to make sure residents were cared for. Valentine’s Day often brings flowers, cards and candlelit dinners. At Mon Valley Healt...

St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1 Park Manor Road, Donora, will hold its monster fish fries from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Ash Wednesday and continuing each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. T...

The Greater Allegheny Education Foundation’s Mon Valley Initiative Awards are presented annually to graduates of Clairton and McKeesport High Schools. The $750 annually renewable grants are intended t...

Commissioners authorized the option for the first time last year. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County voters will again be able to cast paper ballots at the polls during this year’s prima...

Free Indeed Ministry, 401 Second St., Monongahela hosting its 12th annual Love Sunday celebration at 11 a.m. Feb. 15. The theme for the celebration is to ”bring someone to church that you love.” The s...

• Michael Joseph Duda, 45, of Pittsburgh was charged with materially false written statement for the purchase, delivery or transfer of a firearm stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 29, court recor...

A vote on the plan is expected next week. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI West Mifflin officials hope a new comprehensive plan will benefit them over the next decade. That was the one of the stated goa...

More than 100 area firefighters helped to extinguish the blaze in freezing conditions. North Belle Vernon officials this week praised firefighters, borough employees and mutual aid departments for the...

James Albert signed an agreement with ICE in September to allow his deputies to serve as backup. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive An agreement signed last year by Sheriff James Albert that allows his depu...

• Anthony Michael Donnell, 31, of Glassport was charged with loitering and prowling at night stemming from an alleged incident Feb. 5, court records state. • Barbara Berta, 53, of McKeesport was charg...

City officials are not sure when work is slated to begin on the Noble J. Dick Aquatorium. A Monongahela councilman updated the public about the anticipated work at the Noble J. Dick aquatorium and pro...

Alan Keener’s identity was found using forensic technology from the genetic genealogy company Othram. By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive Allegheny County’s longest cold case for an unidentified victim has been...