THEY PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE. They save hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property from being destroyed every year. They’re ready to help day or night, around the clock, 365 days a year. J...

• Scott Anthony Cook, 63, of Donora was charged with use/ possessing of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 21, court records state. • Cassie M. Thorpe, 42, Charleroi was charge...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrat...

Events Tonight • “A Christmas Carol,” The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. Friday Music • Frogstar Karaoke, Rich’s Parkside Den, Boston, Elizabeth Township,, 9 p.m.. • Micah Nagel, Firewhistle Br...

• Samuel Terrant, 58, of Monongahela was charged with terroristic threats with intention to terrorize another and harassment stemming from an alleged incident on Wednesday, court records state. • John...

Monongahela police arrested a Finleyville man who allegedly robbed the 7-Eleven in Monongahela. Gary Kovach, 42, is charged with three counts of robbery, aggravated assault, simple assault, receiving ...

A story in Tuesday’s edition, titled, “Taxes to rise in proposed Rostraver Twp. budget,” had incorrect information about a proposed property tax hike. The current Rostraver Township millage rate is 18...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 32-year-old son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murder and held without bail Monday in the stabbing deaths of his parents in their Los Angeles home, au...

McKeesport • Seneca Byrd, 25, of Clairton was charged with simple assault, intimidation of a witness and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Sunday, court records state. • Breona Williams, 35...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate failed to get anywhere on the health care issue this week. Now it’s the House’s turn to show what it can do. Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a Republican alternative late Fr...

FAMILY FEATURES The holiday season brings sparkling lights, cherished traditions and joyful gatherings with the people and pets you love most. As you deck the halls and prepare for cozy celebrations, ...

As temperatures drop and cozy season sets in, keeping your home comfortable doesn’t mean undergoing a full-scale renovation. In fact, with a few smart upgrades, you can create a warm, inviting space –...

Charleroi Regional • Alfred Ezra Sayon, 36, address unknown was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Monday, court records state. Glass...

PennDOT announced that public voting is now open for this year’s Paint the Plow program. Ten snowplows were creatively painted by high school students in Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland ...

Events Tonight • Ladies Night on the Avenue, Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon, 5 p.m. Friday Music • Bradley Rhea, Russ’ Tavern, Belle Vernon, 8 p.m. • Frogstar Karaoke, Rich’s Parkside Den, little Boston, ...

IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE, but Christmas is just two weeks away. We are once more calling on our readers to help needy children in the Mid-Mon Valley. The Christmas Cheer Club at the former Valley Independ...

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly. “They’re going to get upset ab...

Family Features As the heart of many homes, the kitchen is often for much more than cooking. From morning coffee and gathering for family meals after long days at school and the office to entertaining...

A Missouri teen driving a stolen pickup hit a truck and backed into a state police vehicle while trying to flee a traffic stop in Washington County on Tuesday, according to state police. State police ...