Sen. Pat Stefano was one of the bill’s sponsors. The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill sponsored by state Sen. Pat Stefano, R-Bullskin Township, that would help protect individuals with com...

Doctor’s offices have gotten better at incorporating mental health into examinations. By JACK TROY TribLive A suicidal child or teenager may never talk of taking their life. Parents, peers and teacher...

It received a three-star designation from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. AHN Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills has been given a three-star designation for its aortic valve replacement with coro...

By JULIE CARR SMYTH and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Although President Donald Trump is the top Democratic nemesis, some of the party’s most ambitious leaders are increasin...

LEBANON, N.J. (AP) — Tom Kean Jr.’s political pedigree dates to 1776, when one of his ancestors became New Jersey’s first leader after the United States declared independence. His great grandfather wa...

• PublicSource town hall meeting, Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part 2: Connellsville to McKeesport, West Overton Museum, 112 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, 6 to 8 p.m. • Pizza/pizza burger sale, ...

With control of Congress on the ballot in November, state attorney general races can get lost in the shuffle. But just outside the election spotlight, there are partisan groups, corporate interests an...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Friday that Congress should “preempt state AI laws” that it views as too burdensome, laying out a broad framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns a...

Robin Perez, Kim Kubasiak, Joelle Kubasiak and Irene Jarvis enjoy the festivities Friday at a dance party at the Donora Borough Building to launch a yearlong celebration of Donora’s 125th birthday. Se...

SiteLogiQ will work with the district in developing consolidation options. The Belle Vernon Area school board approved a professional services agreement during this week’s meeting as the district and ...

The goal is to beautify the region before the NFL Draft is held in Pittsburgh next month. Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato were in attendance Friday for a...

Authority board members on Thursday approved a five-year contract extension with Resource Development and Management Inc. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive The Johnstown company that has served as the priv...

West Newton’s Vine Street Park will receive funding for a new playground. From neighborhood playground upgrades to river and trail planning, communities across southwestern Pennsylvania are set to see...

The Monessen Lions Club recently contributed $1,000 to the Mon Valley Paws pet food drive. Shown pictured are Lion Randy Marino from Mon Valley Paws, Lion Angelo Loulis, and Lion Cleon Kordistos. Subm...

The Charleroi Fire Department responded to a twovehicle accident Friday evening on Interstate 70 West near the Charleroi exit. One person was transported by EMS to a local hospital. Charleroi Fire Dep...

To the Editor: As a frequent letter writer to the editor, I have become dismayed at the Democrats and their views. They incessantly spew hatred for Donald Trump, hatred for his cabinet members, hatred...

Meetings in local government next week Every week, the Mon Valley Independent editorial staff will share upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of pu...

Monessen police Chief Dave Yuhasz is reminding motorists to keep their vehicles locked at all times following a car theft Friday morning and several attempted breakins. Yuhasz said a car that was stol...

• Michael Metts, 38, of Connellsville was charged persons not to possess, use, manufacture, control stemming from an alleged incident on Friday, court records state. • Elaine Waller, 72, of McKeesport...

Elliana Hart, 7, of Scottdale holds a bat while watching her brother, Blake Hart, play for Southmoreland during a baseball game against Frazier Thursday afternoon at the ball fields in Perryopolis. Je...