The state says sensitive information such as Social Security and driver’s license numbers is off limits to federal officials. By CARTER WALKER Votebeat Pennsylvania told the U.S. Justice Department th...

To the Editor: To the “victor” go the “spoils.” The “victor” is Donald Trump. The “spoils” are the rewards and benefits that come with that victory. The war began when Trump won the 2024 presidential ...

“Ithink the meeting was a 10 in the sense that we got along great.” That was President Trump’s rating — with 10 being the highest possible score, in case you were wondering — of his tête-à-tête with R...

Classrooms opened for many this week. But students have already been practicing and preparing for fall sports, including the start of the new football season. Several area teams kicked off Friday nigh...

The final phase of controlled demolition of the walls of Locks and Dam No. 3 in Elizabeth will continue next week. Last year, contractors began a series of controlled demolitions to remove the dam by ...

The Russian leader won’t meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy until some of his demands are met. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump started the week declaring a diplomatic breakthrough in his bid ...

From left, Stacy Goins, Skye Dabis, Janyah Mercer, Kimoni Sadler, Unique Mercer and Laurynn McCrae pose for a photo before heading to class Thursday at California Area Elementary School. Jeff Helsel /...

Sammy made more than 200 visits to schools, hospitals & other facilities. When Monessen students return to school next week, a beloved member of the Greyhounds community won’t be there to greet them. ...

When the ground gives way, homeowners are often left with the bill. Some state legislators want to provide help. By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College BELLEFONTE — When landslides and sinkholes ...

The program was established to support and encourage local small business owners. Using just her hands and a few tools, Nicole Loether began crafting leather bags and accessories nearly five years ago...

The historic artifact has been placed on display at City Hall. A World War II plaque is once again being proudly displayed at Monessen City Hall to honor the city’s war heroes. American Legion Post 28...

Robert Johnson of the Mon Yough Area Chamber of Commerce spoke with Elizabeth Township commissioners during Monday’s workshop meeting about what the chamber is doing and why the township should join. ...

Weekend single-lane restrictions on Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township and North Belle Vernon will be in place this weekend, weather permitting. Restrictions will continue today through Monday nightl...

Bella Catherine King, 16, of Rostraver Township, was crowned Senior Miss Little Italy during Little Italy Days in Bloomfield. A junior at Belle Vernon Area High School, she is the daughter of Tina and...

Third-grader Josie Tabacca, left, and fifth-grader Ari Berish, both of North Belle Vernon, took their annual picture with North Belle Vernon police Chief Eugene Lipari ahead of their first day at Mari...

Firefighters responded to a vehicle accident with hazardous materials Thursday afternoon in the area of Second Street and Washington Avenue in Charleroi. No injuries were reported. Charleroi Fire Depa...

The Monongahela Valley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held two meetings this month. First, an emergency meeting was scheduled and held at 1 p.m. Aug. 9 at Eat ’n Park in Rostraver Townsh...

REMEMBER WHEN OLD MOVIES and television shows gave us the impression quicksand was the great scourge lurking beneath our feet? Nope. The number of deaths due to quicksand is so small it’s not statisti...

As the ancient saying goes, “You can’t fool Mother Nature.” As Donald Trump is finding out, you can’t fool Mother Market, either. Trump’s own economic policies, from raising tariffs to restricting imm...

It was the first day of school for students Wednesday in several Mon Valley school districts.  Clara Barton Elementary School Principal Sharna Baker is shown welcoming first-grader Imani Coles and her...