Superintendent Dr. Robert Motte recommended four focus areas for the project. Monessen School Board reduced the list of proposed options for its infrastructure improvement project during a special mee...

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County customers will be charged an additional 9.5% for water and sewer services starting in April. The authority board approved a $129...

At the Elizabeth Township commissioner’s workshop meeting Monday, President Josh Walls started a discussion about how the junior commissioner position can contribute to the township’s comprehensive pl...

William Kalkbrenner is the maker/owner of Enso Forge. For the MVI William Kalkbrenner of Collinsburg, maker/owner of Enso Forge, was recently honored with acceptance into the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pitt...

Cyber Athletix Chairman Ulice Payne speaks with young basketball players during Monday’s Cyber Athletix Skills Academy at Ringgold Middle School. The event, “Championship Decisions,” featured workshop...

This week’s conditions are especially dangerous for anyone without a safe place to stay. As frigid weather conditions continue throughout the region, warming centers will be available for those lookin...

Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich expects “challenging weeks ahead” as the district adjusts to the new federal policies. Leaders in the Charleroi Area School District say an executive order signed by Presi...

The Belle Vernon Area school board plans to vote on changing class times for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Dr. Timothy Glasspool said at Tuesday’s meeting that an official announcement abou...

Mayor Chris Kelly wants to see how they affect outside food vendors. West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly addressed council members at Tuesday’s meeting to discuss his concerns about the borough’s permit fe...

The soup kitchen and food bank will continue to operate at 115 7th St. By SHAYLAH BROWN TribLive Intersections Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen in McKeesport has closed its doors after serving the communi...

Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in Tuesday, joining Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Tim DeFoor. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s three statewide row officers were sworn in to n...

Cadence Gilmore of Finleyville sweeps snow off the sidewalk Monday morning in front of her mother’s business, Crall’s Flower Shop, on West Main Street in Monongahela. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independ...

Many welcome Donald Trump’s second term as president, but some have concerns about the policies he plans to enact. Donald Trump promised prosperity, a “revolution of common sense” and the start of a g...

He is being remembered as a dedicated family man and a successful legislator. When Matthew Gergely was pitched the idea to run for the state legislature, his immediate response was to talk it over wit...

Alterations are necessary due to the decreased water level in the Monongahela River. On Monday night, the Rostraver Township board of commissioners approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of En...

Council hopes to give final approval to the new committee in February. To begin White Oak Borough Council’s meeting Monday evening, Councilwoman Lorree Scharritter held a moment of silence for state R...

Michael May will join Brandon Schwalb, who has been getting good reviews for keeping roads safe during bad weather. North Charleroi council applauded its one-man street crew during Monday’s meeting fo...

It marked a sweeping day of change as he wasted no time taking action after Monday’s inauguration ceremony. WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump issued pardons for participants in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S...

Many have either canceled classes or set flexible instruction days. Almost 300 Western Pennsylvania schools and centers have announced closures, delays and remote learning schedules due to this week’s...

Tammy Boyd of Monessen talks with Mon Valley Paws member Elmer Spiker of Fairhope as the organization held a grand opening Saturday for its new office in the veterinary area of Pet Supplies Plus in Ro...