With a ban lifted, hunting will be permitted in state forests beginning Sept. 14. After Gov. Josh Shapiro signed historic legislation earlier this year repealing Pennsylvania’s longstanding ban on Sun...

Cracker Barrel said late Tuesday it’s returning to its old logo after critics — including President Donald Trump — protested the company’s plan to modernize. In a post on its website, Cracker Barrel s...

Christopher Halaszynski told a judge he has begun turning his life around. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A former McKeesport police captain will serve 16 years on probation for stealing more than a quar...

PennWest California freshmen Kylie Conti of Belle Vernon and Addison Zipko of Washington, Pa., walk to class Monday morning, the first day of the fall semester. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

The four-day event features music, fireworks, crafts and a car show. Barbecue and fun are set to end the summer this weekend with an annual tradition in McKeesport. Known for attracting many of the re...

Five Mon Valley locations have been affected as the company goes through bankruptcy proceedings. As Rite Aid Corporation works its way through a second bankruptcy filing in less than five years, the f...

The district attorney outlined his reasoning Friday in a statement to the state Supreme Court. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh told the state Supreme Court ...

Rotarian Donna Vesely made a donation to the Waypoint Youth Center in West Newton. For the MVI Members of the Mon-Yough River Valley Rotary Club have found a way to put that loose change in their pock...

Since its inception, the Will Allen Foundation has distributed more than 6,500 backpacks to local students, the majority of whom have been located in Clairton. For the MVI The Will Allen Foundation, i...

By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive Allegheny County officials are expecting to send mail-in ballots for the upcoming general election in the beginning of October, officials said. David Voye, manager of the c...

 Deb Keefer, co-chair of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Regatta on the Yough, navigates through the water during Sunday’s event.  See more photos on A2 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyin...

The organization’s executive director said services won’t be affected by the state budget impasse. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The ongoing budget stalemate in Harrisburg will have little impact on We...

The borough will mark 125 years in 2026. Donora is preparing for a historic year in 2026, as the borough will celebrate its 125th anniversary alongside the nation’s 250th. Mayor Don Pavelko said plans...

Company representatives made a presentation at council’s recent workshop meeting. Representatives from Keystone Collections Group came to White Oak council’s August workshop meeting to discuss the bor...

harleroi firefighters responded to an accident Sunday afternoon in the area of Sixth Street and Crest Avenue. No further information was available before press time. Charleroi Fire Department

The Belle Vernon Area school board approved some changes to its nepotism policy last week. The board voted unanimously to allow the chance to hire someone regardless of their relationship to a board m...

Mon Valley Push performed as part of the free summer concert series Sunday at City Park in Monessen. From left are Steve Ventura on guitar, Stasio Stetar on drums, Steven Rossi on trumpet, Paul Sheppi...

Pennsylvania’s unsettled budget adds to the uncertainty for local school officials. By QUINCEY REESE TribLive Superintendent Tammy Andreyko started her tenure at Quaker Valley in August 2018 meeting w...

Miyah Hill, a sophomore cheerleader at South Allegheny, does a flip during Friday’s game with Ringgold. The high school season got underway last night with most area teams in action. See full coverage...

Judy and Dennis Fowler were married at First United Methodist in 1975. For Judy (Gillingham) and Dennis Fowler, First United Methodist was never just a building — it was the beginning of everything. T...