The musical comedy features roller skating, tap dancing and much more. Belle Vernon Area High School students will become stars during this year’s annual spring musical of the “Drowsy Chaperone.” From...

A Charleroi woman heard the feline meowing from under the hood of a car. It’s not too often firefighters are called to rescue a cat from a tree, let alone a car engine, but first responders in Charler...

The department will seek donations and hold fundraisers to help offset the estimated costs. White Oak Officer Jerry Athans proposed bringing back the police department’s K-9 program after more than 20...

Jerry Radebaugh was appointed to the board and Joe Dalfonso was retained. At a March 6 meeting, the Westmoreland County commissioners appointed two members to the Westmoreland County Housing Authority...

A McKeesport man pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced Monday. Richard L. Edwards Jr., 49, pleaded guilty to one c...

Port Vue police responded to a report of shots fired early Monday morning. Around 7:15 a.m. police were called to the 300 block of San Jose Drive for a report of numerous shots. By the time police arr...

Charleroi Area High School students staged the musical ‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ this weekend. Senior Lairah DiPietrantonio as Persephone is shown with the “Fates” during a scene from Saturday’s prese...

The Department of Aging will soon disclose county compliance data related to elder abuse investigations. Failing agencies could face harsher penalties. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and...

The new fieldhouse recenty had its walls and roof erected. Progress is moving along at the Boston Ballfield in Elizabeth Township, where a new field house is under construction. During last week’s mon...

The township’s current engineering firm, Hatch, is no longer able to serve due to changes in the company. Fallowfield Township hopes to soon have a new engineering firm. Hatch has served as the townsh...

Jerhyn Camillocci as William Shakespeare gets mobbed by admiring fans Friday night during Ringgold High School’s production of “Something Rotten!” The musical will continue today with performances at ...

Firefighter Jon Bittner makes a fish sandwich Friday afternoon at California Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department’s fish fry will be held every Friday through Lent from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jef...

The Fallowfield Township Volunteer Fire Department is holding fish fries every Friday during Lent. From left are Jim Moss, Taryn O’Neil, Katty Carson, Jeff Costantino, Kathy Boyle, Paul Shawley, Bob C...

Supervisor Dave Levdansky disputes the need to cancel and says he’ll be at the township building Monday evening. A Forward Township supervisors meeting scheduled for Monday has been canceled. Chairman...

Charges were dropped against one of the three defendants as a preliminary hearing began Friday. A court heard detailed testimony regarding Mon View Heights Apartments in West Mifflin in an hours-long ...

Several special culinary events have been very popular with students. After receiving requests from parents and community members for information, McKeesport Area School District’s food provider gave ...

The catering business recently opened a new kitchen in Monongahela. Sometimes all you need is a chance. A chance to prove to yourself, and to others, that taking a risk can pay off in more ways than o...

Allegheny County DA Stephen Zappala Jr. said there have been numerous criminal complaints at the establishment. A McKeesport bar has decided to close its doors permanently eight days after a man was s...

The organization helps people with limited mobility enjoy bike trips. The Belle Vernon Rotary club made a major donation to Joy Riders, a local biking program for people with limited mobility. Joy Rid...

Revenue topped spending by $8 million during the 2023-24 fiscal year. An independent audit of McKeesport Area’s 2023-24 finances demonstrated the district’s continued financial stability. At Thursday’...