BLIGHT ISN’T INTERESTING. No one wants to talk about abandoned buildings. No one wants to think about old structures left to rot. Those properties already haunt their neighborhoods. Can’t we just igno...

The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in McKeesport early Sunday morning. According to Allegheny County Police, around 2:42 a.m. McKeesport Polic...

Monessen High School graduates Ava Petruska, Rayne Hall and Jadyn Bradley led their classmates, staff, alumni, family and friends in the singing of the alma mater at the end of Friday’s commencement. ...

Emilia Bednar adjusts the tassel on Grace Vaughn’s cap as Frazier High School seniors prepare backstage for Friday evening’s commencement ceremony. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

Cheyenne Whiteskunk of California and Bailey Miller of Coal Center show off their graduation cap artwork at California Area High School. See more from these ceremonies in our online photo gallery at w...

The rivers remained below flood stage, but many streams and creeks were overflowing. After a stormy Friday that brought wide-spread flooding to the area, the potential for more flooding exists through...

Entertainment and theme days are planned every Friday through Sept. 5. The Monongahela Farmers Market is gearing up for a busy season. The first market will be held June 13 at Chess Park, kicking off ...

The project included 350 bags of black recycled rubber mulch. Staff and crew from The Home Depot came to Elizabeth Township on Thursday to upgrade some of the Mt. Vernon Fields playground. Participant...

For the MVI Veterans were honored at the monthly May dance at Mariner’s Hall in Dunlevy. A round table to show everlasting concern for veterans was placed in the middle of the dance floor. The white t...

The Interact Clubs were honored for their community service projects throughout the school year. For the MVI The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored both of its sponsored Interact clubs from Bel...

Last week, the Court of International Trade delivered a blow to Donald Trump’s global trade war. It found that the worldwide tariffs Trump unveiled on “Liberation Day” as well his earlier tariffs pret...

To the Editor: A short time ago, I noticed an article in the paper referring to the “dumb Democrats.” Gee, that would be me, but I did graduate from high school and even had a few years of college, so...

We applaud Mon Valley U.S. Army veterans Troy Reinke of Charleroi and Corre Griffith of McKeesport for coming together to form S.U.M., Soldiers Under Maintenance, a local safe space for their brothers...

By RENATTA SIGNORINI and KAITLYN HUGHES TribLive Throughout his trial, Bruce Alvarado has watched a large television screen in the courtroom as prosecutors played police body camera footage showing th...

McKeesport Area High School hosted its commencement ceremony Thursday evening for the Class of 2025 at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium. There were 210 graduates this year. Photo by Kyle Nelson / McK...

In June, black bear yearlings leave mom and search for food, shelter and a place of their own. Adult males travel far and wide looking for mates. Black bears have been spotted in Carroll Township. On ...

The celebration is set for July 11-13 in the Washington County community. For the MVI The Borough of Ellsworth in Washington County will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a celebration July 11-13. ...

The board cited low enrollment and financial constraints as the reason for the East End Academy’s closure. The McKeesport Area School Board approved closing the district’s school for alternative educa...

Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 29, sent multiple messages expressing hate for Jews and Israel before threatening the official May 20, officials said. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive An Elizabeth man charged wit...

The Annita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon celebrated its annual Mother’s Day banquet May 4 at the St. Vincent de Paul Banquet Hall in Monessen with a “Hats off to Moms” theme. As she introduced thi...