KOZLOWSKA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak by phone Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk...

The fish were placed into a creek Thursday at Mingo Creek Park. Students at Central Elementary and William Penn Elementary in the Elizabeth Forward School District journeyed to Mingo Creek Park Thursd...

Students from Madonna Catholic Regional School will perform 'Annie Jr.' at 4 p.m. today at the Monessen High School auditorium. Audrina Satterfield as Annie stands in the middle of the orphans, Peight...

Jill Brewster Lape and Brian Evans are the incumbents in Tuesday’s primary race. Five candidates will be on the ballot for three seats on McKeesport’s city council in Tuesday’s primary election. Incum...

A representative of McLean Architects said work on Phase 1 is about one-third complete. David McLean of McLean Architects updated the Elizabeth Forward school board about the high school renovations t...

Olivia Vizzuett has created a retro atmosphere at her New Eagle clothing shop. As a teenager, the thought of having a boss gave Olivia Vizzuett chills. A high school friend suggested turning her love ...

Two incumbents and seven challengers are competing for four available seats. After an eventful school year, with the loss of a superintendent, the arrest of its police chief and an investigation of mu...

The action comes amid fraud allegations against an area funeral director. State lawmakers want to prevent a repeat of the recent scandal that saw a funeral director accused of charging for pet cremati...

The sad country we live in To the Editor: It has certainly been some week. The passing of the people’s Pope. What a good man, looking after the less fortunate, much like the Jesus he so deeply believe...

Pretty much on a daily basis now, I find myself muttering or shouting, “If only Congress wasn’t broken,” or something to that effect. I’m happy to acknowledge that our problems have many causes. Still...

Mon Valley fans showed up to support their schools as the Monessen and Charleroi Area softball teams and the California Area baseball team all played Thursday at Norwin. In front are Ethan Hartley, Ga...

The monument honors 28 Westmoreland County officers who were killed in the line of duty. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive The absence of Trooper Michael Paul Stewart III is felt on a daily basis, said hi...

School board members pledged to keep working on the spending plan before a final vote is taken. After some debate and a lengthy meeting, the West Mifflin Area school board approved a budget proposal T...

Directors said the rising costs of charter schools made it necessary. Property owners in the Charleroi Area School District will see a slight increase in their taxes for the fourth consecutive year. I...

The Mon Yough Trail Council paid for the repairs because the structures are along the Great Allegheny Passage. Members of the Mon Yough Trail Council presented a $2,000 check on Thursday to Elizabeth ...

Chris Kelly has held the office for 16 years. West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly is being challenged by fellow Democrat Dale R. Pavlik in Tuesday’s primary election. The Mon Valley Independent contacted e...

The event will take place Saturday at the Market House in Charleroi. Mon Valley Pro Wrestling, in conjunction with City-Reach Church Charleroi, will host the Light in the Darkness Festival Saturday af...

Community members are welcome to stop by from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Monessen Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 will host its second annual open house Saturday. The event will provide an opportunity f...

Fells United Methodist Church, 1268 Fells Church Road, Rostraver Township, will hold an Election Day food and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The menu will include chicken salad sandwiches, p...

The fate of seven Penn State branch campuses — including New Kensington and Fayette — could be determined next Thursday. The board of trustees will meet virtually 5 p.m. May 22 to consider the recomme...