By BILL SCHACKNER AND MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media The gap between Penn State University’s sprawling main campus and its 20 branches can be measured these days in ways more personal and profound than ...

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania has failed to live up to its constitutional responsibility to provide an effective defense ...

Many are planning events that will last throughout the summer break. The Mon Valley has several libraries that offer more than books during the summer. Rostraver Public Library is offering “Summer Rea...

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent Aleea Bruce, 7, of Belle Vernon and Sienna Trump, 6, of Charleroi carry the banner for Regimental Fife and Drum of Charleroi, sponsored by the Mon Valley Academy f...

The latest incident includes broken windows and damage to a portable bathroom. Vandalism is again becoming a problem at Community Bank Park in North Belle Vernon. The park, which is one of the area’s ...

High temperatures in the 90s are in the forecast for all of next week. By TANYA BABBAR and HALEY MORELAND Trib Total Media Summer utility bills are expected to swell as temperatures jump into the 90s ...

Many experienced severe damage to their homes in a flood last month. A group of residents who live near Mounds Park are calling upon Monongahela city officials to take action after their homes were fl...

The event was created by a newly formed recreation group. A new annual event in Charleroi aims to showcase the magic that has found its way back to the Magic City. The event is organized by a new boro...

Pennsylvania residents may be eligible for free air-conditioning units through the Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program. While it does not offer assistance on electric bills, eligible reside...

By QUINCEY REESE Trib Total Media Ashley Kertes had a love for the Greensburg community and a desire to make it better. Kertes served as executive director of the Greensburg Community Development Corp...

For more than 20 years, I have held one position constant when it comes to immigration policy: We should have one. I am less concerned about the number of immigrants we take in every year than I am ab...

BARI, Italy (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration at the start of the second day of their summit Friday, seeking ways to combat traffi...

Father Michael Crookston was beloved for the friendly atmosphere he brought to Epiphany of Our Lord and St. Sebastian. Hundreds of people gathered Thursday at Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen t...

A mining company store and post office were recreated for the display. By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Coal mining is an important part of the history of Rostraver Township and the Mon Valley, and a new muse...

Zachary Just is the current principal at Rostraver Elementary School. South Allegheny High School students will be greeted by a new face next school year. The school board recently hired Zachary Just ...

Donations of clothing are also being accepted. The community is rallying to help families affected by a fire Wednesday in Donora. The fast-moving blaze, which started around 4 p.m., damaged three home...

The nonprofit organization provides business and casual clothes for women and girls. Dress for Success Pittsburgh is collaborating with Carnegie Library of McKeesport for a special event to help women...

Common Pleas Judge Harry Smail Jr. ordered the payment to be made to the county treasury by 5 p.m. Thursday. More than $422,000 from court fees collected by the Westmoreland County Register of Wills O...

TODAY IS FLAG DAY. We encourage everyone to fly their American flag high, not just on this day, but every day. Over the past several years, our country has grappled with division and some have used th...

Mayor Ron Mozer told council about a rating system he developed to assess the city’s streets. Third Street in Monessen will soon be repaved soon, as council approved WEC Engineering to initiate the pr...