WASHINGTON (AP) — In 2011, President Barack Obama declared it was time for America to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter the rise of China. Fifteen years late...

• South Hills Coin Club meeting, Bethel Park municipal building, 5100 West Library Ave., Bethel Park, 7:30 p.m. • Epiphany Ladies of Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Monessen, meeting, Epiphany Church Hal...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fellow Democrats are abandoning Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor in droves after allegations surfaced that he sexually assaulted a former staffer, with a growing numb...

As the tax-filing deadline nears, millions of Americans are expected to claim new federal income tax breaks for tips and overtime wages available for the first time under a wide-ranging tax law enacte...

The accident occurred at 2:30 Friday afternoon on Hayden Boulevard. An Elizabeth Forward School District school bus was involved in a crash with another vehicle Friday afternoon. The incident took pla...

Johnna Pro told the Charleroi Area High School students that they can achieve anything they aspire to do. The room was filled with vintage teacups, floral centerpieces and handmade treats, but the mes...

Cookie Table University will have a patriotic theme this year. The Monongahela Area Historical Society will hold its annual fundraiser and gathering of the wedding cookie table community next weekend....

The town will host a parade and other festivities May 25. American Legion Post 484 in Fayette City is asking for help from local residents to clean up the community in preparation for Memorial Day fes...

Charleroi Area High School students Naomi Snyder, Abby Yu and Aubrey Kurowsky work on their robot Friday ahead of the BotsIQ Finals Competition 2026 at the PennWest California Convocation Center. Jeff...

Westmoreland County is looking for summer help. The county is seeking to hire as many as 15 high school seniors and college students for seasonal jobs in the county’s parks department. Open positions ...

PennDOT District 12 announced single-lane restrictions in both directions of Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) in Rostraver Township will b...

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) — Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump’s administration have been quick to say Iranian military and arms capacity have been al...

It is among the most familiar patterns of the Trump era. First, the president says or does something weird, rude or otherwise norm-defying. Some elected Republicans object, and the response from Trump...

Charleroi Regional • Charlene Dawn Redmond, 37, of Charleroi was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. A preliminary heari...

NEW YORK (AP) — After chants of “run again!” filled the room, former Vice President Kamala Harris told African American activists on Friday that she’s actively considering another presidential bid. “I...

A super Sunday afternoon bingo will be held April 12 at the Lock 4 Volunteer Fire Co., 540 Isabella Ave., North Charleroi. Doors will open at noon, bingo begins at 2 p.m. Admission is $25. A ladies’ h...

• Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission meeting, 1200 Maronda Way, Monessen, 5 p.m. • VFW Post 1409 meeting, at the post, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela, 7 p.m. • Mother’s Day fundraiser begins and r...

Natalia Wilson, 10, of California, reels in her line Thursday afternoon while fishing in Pike Run near California Rotary Park. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent