The governor wants federal regulators to force the state’s power grid to lower prices before a projected cost spike this summer. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if fede...

It will aid with programs in the California Area School District and the California Academy of Learning Charter School. Pennsylvania has awarded more than half a million dollars in grant funding to he...

A dislodged piece of plexiglass was hanging precariously from the Charleroi building. Charleroi firefighters helped the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority avoid a potential safety risk on Friday. Fire C...

People with memories of growing up in the borough are invited to share their stories and photos. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The North Belle Vernon Historical Society is working to create a ...

Belle Vernon Area girls varsity basketball players autographed their team photos Thursday for youths from the Belle Vernon Recreational League and BVA Metro Basketball. See game coverage on Page B1. J...

Joshua Lamb was unanimously selected to fill the opening created when Tommy Thompson resigned in September. Donora Council was able to make two important decisions unanimously Thursday night. First, i...

Police Chief David Yuhasz reminded council of the city’s liability if a disaster were to occur. The Monessen police station and the No.1 fire station have not had a functional fire alarm for quite som...

The blaze was started in the high school auditorium by a lift that was recharging. West Mifflin school board updated the public at Thursday’s meeting about the condition of the high school following a...

Jennifer Gardner took them outside to teach them to identify complex patterns in snowflakes. Monessen Elementary Center students caught snowflakes on Tuesday — not just for fun but to learn about the ...

Solicitor Gary Matta said school board members already know who they’re going to pick next week. McKeesport Area school board had been expected to elect a new superintendent Thursday night, but the vo...

A resident who lives near Pine Alley said her son’s car was hit and her husband was nearly killed this week. Charleroi Council has agreed to close a dangerous alleyway in the borough when severe weath...

Author Tori Kannyn gave a copy of her book to Dr. Rudy Antoncic. Port Vue Council began the new year with a special presentation to honor one of the area’s beloved hometown doctors. During Wednesday’s...

This is the second year in a row the district created the skating rink on the district’s Coal Center campus. Mon Valley residents won’t have to go too far for winter fun as the ice rink on the Califor...

Kristopher Wergin will leave his position as a borough laborer to be a part-time firefighter. Charleroi Borough council — with support from neighboring communities — have taken public safety one step ...

State Rep. Matt Gergely was hospitalized over the holidays. McKeesport officials shared messages of support for state Rep. Matthew Gergely, who was hospitalized over the holidays, at Wednesday’s counc...

Norm Baker played in the snow with his grandkids, Anthony Matinko, 12, Tommy Degnan, 8, Anita McGrew, 7, and Violet McGrew, 5, MondaNorm Baker played in the snow with his grandkids, Anthony Matinko, 1...

Both parties had an equal number in the House due to a health issue involving Democrat Matthew Gergely of McKeesport. A new legislative session started Tuesday in Harrisburg, with swearing-in day. Tue...

Supervisor Dave Magiske has rescinded the resignation that he announced in November. Forward Township has agreed on a spending plan this year — though it’s a bit confusing whether or not there’s a tax...

Residents had been complaining about the 9 a.m. start time, which was adopted when the pandemic began in 2020. After four years of meeting early in the morning, supervisors in Carroll Township have li...

Capt. Kara Martin said Mon Valley residents responded to a last-minute request for donations. The Mon Valley Salvation Army started off the new year with some good news — it has met a majority of its ...