By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com In December 2022, a Donora man was subpoenaed to testify regarding a murder at Bob’s Tavern and immediately said he pleaded “the Fifth” to avoid self incriminatio...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com When the sun begins to set a little earlier each fall, a glistening tree in Lower Speers shines each night.   The 200-year-old sycamore that nestles The Back Porch R...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Area High School Marching Band marched its way to a second consecutive state title over the weekend.   McKeesport won the Tournament of Bands 2-O...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Halloween might have just passed, but it’s never too late to start planning for next year. Belle Vernon Area’s Marion Elementary Parent Teacher Association is hoping s...

Cameron Olstein, Carsen Hartley, Laney Susick and Avery Pendo, all of Charleroi, were bundled up for the WPIAL 1A semifinal playoff game at Peters Township Monday night. To purchase this photo and mor...

By MARY PICKELS Courtesy of the Connellsville Daily Courier Joseph Abramowitz, was, according to his youngest daughter, a selfless peacemaker who did everything he could for his wife and family. “His ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Borough council will have to ratify two decisions made at last week’s recessed meeting to make sure they fall within the guidelines of the Sunshine Act. Du...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Election Day — Nov. 7 — is a week away and every Valley municipal government has the potential to see some changes — but many won’t. As is often the case in the M...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com After an impressive service project at the Elizabeth Borough Veterans Memorial over the summer, Elizabeth’s Steven Poorman earned the Hometown USA Award through Keep A...

Alayna Horne 18, Kaylinn Luster, 14, Ally Peden, 15, Peyton Chalus, 15, and Jocelyn Chapman, 17, all of Belle Vernon, took part in the borough’s Halloween parade Saturday afternoon.  To purchase this ...

By Brian C. Rittmeyer and Julia Maruca Trib Total Media An employee at a Westmoreland County nursing home says the conditions of her job have brought her to tears. Residents regularly have to wait for...

By Michael Richter mrichter@yourmvi.com In the opening scene of “Wolf Hollow,” about a half dozen people are murdered by a werewolf — somebody loses their head, another loses their eyes and the monste...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com The Allegheny County Elections Division reminds voters that ballot returns, including extended hours and weekend hours, are accepted until Election Day at the Ros...

For the MVI Allegheny Health Network’s Jefferson Hospital recently garnered national recognition for its cardiothoracic intensive care unit from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The h...

Belle Vernon Area held trick-or-treat at Friday’s game against Elizabeth Forward. Standing, from left, are Lily Espejo, Kenzie Sellew, Layla Dawida, Olivia Steele, Taylor Bergman and Ava Zuro. Kneelin...

By Matt Petras For the MVI Frick Financial Federal Credit Union held a grand opening for its Charleroi office Friday afternoon, welcoming Washington County Commissioner Nick Sherman and the community ...

By STEPHANIE RITENBAUGH Trib Total Media U.S. Steel says it is still reviewing bids to buy the iconic Pittsburgh-based company, but executives on Friday refrained from giving a timeline for a decision...

By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com After just five days of collecting coins at Central Elementary, students were able to raise more than $3,200 to be donated to Meals on Wheels of Elizabeth Forward. Stu...

By Constance Corbin McKeesport Community Newsroom   With hard work, determination and help from his family, a retired Duquesne Light Co. worker has transformed a vacant lot, a food truck and a knack f...

Cole Oslowski (Jack) and Mia Oslowski (Rose) rode on the RMS Titanic float driven by Mayor Donald Pavelko at Donora’s Halloween parade Thursday evening.  To purchase this photo and more from our onlin...