The governor wants federal regulators to force the state’s power grid to lower prices before a projected cost spike this summer. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if fede...

It will aid with programs in the California Area School District and the California Academy of Learning Charter School. Pennsylvania has awarded more than half a million dollars in grant funding to he...

A dislodged piece of plexiglass was hanging precariously from the Charleroi building. Charleroi firefighters helped the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority avoid a potential safety risk on Friday. Fire C...

People with memories of growing up in the borough are invited to share their stories and photos. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The North Belle Vernon Historical Society is working to create a ...

A new year offers an opportunity for new beginnings. That’s true for almost all of us, but it is especially true for newly elected officials. We welcome all of those individuals to office and hope the...

To the Editor: If we dare to look in the rear view mirror of 2024, we are reminded of the election of Donald Trump to once again be given the title of president of the United States. A surprise victor...

Belle Vernon Area girls varsity basketball players autographed their team photos Thursday for youths from the Belle Vernon Recreational League and BVA Metro Basketball. See game coverage on Page B1. J...

Joshua Lamb was unanimously selected to fill the opening created when Tommy Thompson resigned in September. Donora Council was able to make two important decisions unanimously Thursday night. First, i...

Police Chief David Yuhasz reminded council of the city’s liability if a disaster were to occur. The Monessen police station and the No.1 fire station have not had a functional fire alarm for quite som...

The blaze was started in the high school auditorium by a lift that was recharging. West Mifflin school board updated the public at Thursday’s meeting about the condition of the high school following a...

Jennifer Gardner took them outside to teach them to identify complex patterns in snowflakes. Monessen Elementary Center students caught snowflakes on Tuesday — not just for fun but to learn about the ...

Solicitor Gary Matta said school board members already know who they’re going to pick next week. McKeesport Area school board had been expected to elect a new superintendent Thursday night, but the vo...

A resident who lives near Pine Alley said her son’s car was hit and her husband was nearly killed this week. Charleroi Council has agreed to close a dangerous alleyway in the borough when severe weath...

Author Tori Kannyn gave a copy of her book to Dr. Rudy Antoncic. Port Vue Council began the new year with a special presentation to honor one of the area’s beloved hometown doctors. During Wednesday’s...

It’s a common and correct impression that Donald Trump is a man without principles, but he actually does have one immutable guideline: Anything that helps him, personally or politically, is good. Anyt...

SOMETHING REMARKABLE happened Tuesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers exercised both judgment and grace. It’s shocking. Even more surprising, the world didn’t end because there was no obvious partisan victor...

This is the second year in a row the district created the skating rink on the district’s Coal Center campus. Mon Valley residents won’t have to go too far for winter fun as the ice rink on the Califor...

Superintendent Keith Konyk said the Elizabeth Forward School District has six or seven different logos and they want to narrow it down to just one. Members of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) pre...

Kristopher Wergin will leave his position as a borough laborer to be a part-time firefighter. Charleroi Borough council — with support from neighboring communities — have taken public safety one step ...

Despite the weather, township employees have been working hard for a successful start to the program. Despite the blast of frigid temperatures and snow, Rostraver Township’s new in-house refuse progra...