The Guappone sisters, Anna and Georgia, wore bunny glasses and walked through bubbles Wednesday morning as they arrived at Charleroi Elementary Center. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decided to put the project on hold due to fish-spawning season. Dredging has been temporarily paused by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District along the ...

The city has torn down nearly 200 dilapidated properties. Mayor Ron Mozer conducted three presentations on blight in Monessen for the Westmoreland County commissioners, hoping it could result in fundi...

Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1300 block of Corrin Street in Monongahela at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. Gallatin Sunnyside, Valley Inn and New Eagle firefighters assisted Monongahela’s fir...

The university won’t reveal its plans until the Class of 2025 graduates. By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive Upper Burrell Supervisor Ross G. Walker III hopes no news is good news. The longtime township superv...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least si...

A former FBI agent addresses the numerous security failures at the governor’s mansion. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The arsonist who broke into the Pennsylvania governor’s residence while Gov. Josh Shapiro ...

PennWest California’s visual and performing arts students hosted an“Open Studios” event Wednesday, featuring live art demonstrations, create-your-own-art stations, an artist market and live music. Stu...

Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer has worked with county officials for blight removal and redevelopment. Mayor Ron Mozer will work with anybody regardless of political affiliation to better the City of Monesse...

The public document also revealed the Rostraver woman’s fiance reported her death to police. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive When Bryan Murray hadn’t heard from his fiancee last Friday morning, he went ...

A budget deficit could be around $2.9 million for the school district. The West Mifflin Area School Board received a budget update to assess the district’s current finances during Wednesday’s board me...

Fred Bills has been on a mission to clean up his hometown since returning from San Diego. By ANNA LISA HAUGHWOUT McKeesport Community Newsroom “Isn’t he something!” yells Sandy Tressler from her front...

The donation will be used for equipment, including a new “Jaws of Life” system. West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Department received a $50,000 check Tuesday from U.S. Steel. The money will be used for u...

They will take place this summer as part of an overall district improvement project. The Belle Vernon Area school board has approved new upgrades to Weir Stadium that are part of a list of upcoming fa...

Charleroi Elementary Center students received Easter goodies this week. School board member Tom Nutting, who heads the Stuff the Bus committee, said last summer’s donation drive was so successful he w...

That would give police more power to enforce them. Rules set at North Belle Vernon Community Bank Park could soon be made official. During a recent meeting, Mayor Craig Ambrose asked if the borough wo...

High winds brought down trees in several areas. By the MVI Heavy wind and rain swept through the region Tuesday, in between peeks of clear skies and sunshine. In some areas of the region, hail was als...

Members of the Stuff the Bus Committee stopped by with Easter gifts for students at Charleroi Area Elementary Center on Monday. Leo Breegle and Lovemika Joseph received their gifts from Larry Hopkins,...

The vacancy board approved Amy Cline in a 2-1 vote. Amy Cline has a new hat to wear in Forward Township — that of a township supervisor. On Monday, Cline was selected over seven other interested resid...

Secretary Mike Carroll emphasized that the policy is being mandated by the federal government. With the REAL ID deadline fast approaching, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll addressed some questions Monda...