To the Editor: As I daily read about and view Donald Trump’s absurd statements and shenanigans, I am reminded of the following idiom — “(He) Donald Trump is a few fries short of a Happy Meal.” So appr...

PLEASE JUST STOP. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter ruled Pennsylvania’s election boards cannot invalidate mail-in ballots because they don’t have dates on their outer envelopes. Ba...

In case you’ve missed the 1 million New York Times headlines announcing a “constitutional crisis,” here are a few typically calm, laid-back notices from that straightdown- the-middle newspaper: Trump ...

A trio of elections on Tuesday provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied against his efforts to slash the feder...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A high-stakes contest to decide who gets to build a casino in New York City could potentially result in a $115 million jackpot for President Donald Trump. The Republican stands to ...

Charleroi Area High School fans showed up on a sunny but chilly Tuesday afternoon to support the Cougars at Vets Field. Watching along the fence are Landon Amos, Ethan Hartley, Emma Skobel, Avery Pend...

Before their official opening night, there will be a sensory-friendly show for local kids today. Get ready to be blown out of the water by the Monessen School District spring musical, “The Little Merm...

The legislation to notify federal enforcement officials when illegal immigrants are charged with crimes passed the state Senate by a 31-18 margin. The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Monday requirin...

The bags were distributed to local police, firefighters and EMS providers. In their latest effort to give back to their community, members of the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club handed out “comfort bags...

They were prompted by a construction controversy in the township’s Irey Plan. Zoning changes were made official Tuesday in Carroll Township. Last month, a public hearing was held to gather public comm...

Many candidates are crossfiled to represent both political parties. By STACY WOLFORD Managing Editor swolford@yourmvi.com The races for open seats on Valley-wide school boards promise to be among the ...

The former trolley park was once a popular spot for entertainment. For the MVI Donora Historical Society is gearing up for its ninth annual Eldora Park Walking Tour later this month. Eldora Park was a...

The agreement with The Nutrition Group carries a guaranteed profit for the 2025-26 school year. The Elizabeth Forward school board has approved a one-year extension for its contract with The Nutrition...

Rostraver Central Fire Department responded to a car accident Tuesday afternoon in the 4000 block of Route 51 in Rostraver Township. According to a Facebook post from the fire department, two patients...

Electric utility owner FirstEnergy Corp., parent company of Greensburg’s West Penn Power Co., said Monday it has laid off about 75 employees in Pennsylvania. The layoffs are part of a corporate-wide r...

Over the weekend, the White House Correspondents’ Association abruptly canceled the performance of comedian Amber Ruffin, originally scheduled for the organization’s April 26 annual dinner. Once a cel...

COULD INCREASED SAFETY measures finally be coming to the dangerous Elco Hill intersection in Long Branch? While the Washington County riverside communities of Roscoe, Elco, Stockdale and Allenport may...

To the Editor: Three letters in this paper recently lead me to believe that none of these three Trumpers from Belle Vernon, and one from Rostraver have ever served in the military. If you are or ever ...

For the MVI Elizabeth Forward Alumni & Friends Association is accepting nominations for nine awards – six Hall of Fame, two Educator Recognition and one Outstanding Young Alumni – to be bestowed as a ...