By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive A backup generator to keep the lights on during power outages at the Westmoreland County Courthouse will cost about $2.2 million. Commissioners are expected this week to a...

They partner with the Monessen Family Center to benefit area children. Monessen’s volunteer fire departments held their annual toy drive Tuesday night to provide gifts for children in the area. Moness...

John Inglis will resign effective Jan. 6 after winning a state House seat. West Mifflin Council unanimously approved a 2025 budget with no tax increases at Tuesday’s meeting. Council passed the regula...

Mon Valley Paws recently presented its Gold Recognition Award to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 954 of Monessen for its donations to the nonprofit organization. Mon Valley Paws comprises a dedica...

Pennsylvania’s governor traveled extensively as a Democratic surrogate, spending money on consultants, private flights, ritzy hotels and more. By STEPHEN CARUSO and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG...

Next year’s budget was approved unanimously. North Belle Vernon Council voted to keep tax rates steady for the upcoming year at Tuesday’s meeting. Council President Brett Berish and council members Jo...

Anthony Hairston and Aimee Miller are accused of trying to intimidate Shaquala Poole with a Facebook post. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Anthony M. Hairston wasn’t using Facebook to intimidate a witne...

McKeesport Mayor Michael Cherepko, city Administrator Tom Maglicco, and city Solicitor Jason Elash recently joined the McKeesport Housing Authority to serve holiday meals to residents in senior buildi...

Charleroi Elementary Center students had a surprise visit from Santa’s elf (elementary science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics teacher Linda Filby) as they arrived at school Monday morn...

Paul Brand will retire at the end of the year and become a “kindergarten cop” for the Ringgold School District. A longtime, beloved police chief in Carroll Township will start a new adventure next yea...

The Jericho family lost all its possessions in the Sunday evening blaze, which killed their pet cat. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help a Charleroi family who lost everything in a house fir...

Brooke Whitehead is accused of causing fatal injuries to her 14-month-old child. By the MVI Washington County prosecutors want a former Charleroi woman to face the death penalty for allegedly abusing ...

West Mifflin Area High School students will have a remote learning day Tuesday to  after a fire ripped through the auditorium. No injuries were reported in connection with the fire around 5:30 p.m. Mo...

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a two-car accident Monday along Rostraver Road and Pricedale Road in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post by the department, one person was t...

Council said it’s necessary because of road paving projects and the rise in regional police fees. North Charleroi Council approved a 2-mill tax increase at Monday night’s meeting. Council President Fr...

Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to a twovehicle accident at the intersection of Walnut Ridge Road and Dairy Road in Fallowfield Township about 2 p.m. Sunday. One person was transported b...

There will be a slight rise in the township’s fire levy. Taxes will remain steady in the 2025 budget that was unanimously approved by Elizabeth Township commissioners at Monday’s workshop meeting. Com...

Westmoreland County’s juvenile detention center could double its capacity this spring, officials said Monday. Eight juveniles were housed at the Hempfield facility, filling every available bed. It reo...

Friends and family memorialized the late Joanne DeTorre of White Oak with a bingo fundraiser at Youghiogheny Country Club. Donations, a basket auction, regular bingo games and specials helped to raise...

The Donora Public Library was awarded $10,000 by borough council. The money will be used to install fencing to prevent children and pedestrians from crossing the adjacent railroad tracks and neighbori...