By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Green tubes sprouting up along Route 136 in Forward Township are a sign of more green to come. The tubes are protecting tender young saplings as part of a manag...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Kelly Doyle started the “What’s Happening in White Oak and Surrounding Areas” Facebook group six years ago in an attempt to stay connected with her neighbors and share...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Southwestern Pennsylvania will not reopen May 8, but Gov. Tom Wolf is eyeing the region for the next round of reopenings. Wolf announced Friday that 24 counties w...

Trib Total Media One of the biggest U.S. steelmakers is signaling how the coronavirus pandemic is set to inflict pain on blue-collar America. U.S. Steel Corp. expects to lay off about 2,700 employees ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com A group of local volunteers will provide assistance to another community during a food distribution today in Donora. Small Towns, Big Hearts   was spearheaded by Fal...

By ERIC SEIVERLING eseiverling@yourmvi.com With the coronavirus pandemic dominating the news over the past few weeks, a “first” at the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department was overshadowed by ...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com After four decades running one of Monongahela’s best-known pizza places, Joan Rzepka baked her last “legendary” pie. Before the owner of Dettore’s Pizza hung up her ...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Student officers of Ringgold High School’s junior class will hold a food collection drive at the school to help those who’ve been economically impacted by the coronavi...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com For some business owners in North Belle Vernon, the idea of being branded non-essential is one thing, but being told they can’t operate creatively to survive the ...

By KRISTIE LINDEN klinden@yourmvi.com Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is set to announce which regions will see a reduction in restrictions today, but he said Thursday a decision had yet to be made. “W...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Township is receiving an infusion of cash through the state’s Hospital Emergency Loan Program (HELP). HELP provides short...

By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com Jamie’s Dream Team is used to offering hope when it’s in low supply.   The McKeesport-based non-profit organization frequently provides assistance and makes distribu...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Charleroi Area School District is still planning a traditional graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020. Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich said Thursday that a date for ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com First responders throughout the region are looking forward to receiving better information in the future regarding COVID-19 cases in their jurisdictions. The st...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com Management of the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi reached in their pockets to help the community during the coronavirus crisis. A $14,500 check was presented T...

By JEFF STITT jstitt@yourmvi.com Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday arrested a McKeesport man who allegedly sexually assaulted an employee of a Pittsburgh area hotel. Chief Deputy Kevin ...

By CHRISTINE HAINES chaines@yourmvi.com For as long as she can remember, art has given Carol Albright a sense of accomplishment. The 83-year-old Bunola native has turned to her art in a big way during...

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ally Rygelski’s 4th birthday celebration with her family in Walt Disney World was canceled, but she was still treated to a special surprise Wednesday. Along with the S...

By Jose Negron jnegron@yourmvi.com Local businessman Norm Candelore’s message is clear: Pet grooming salons should be open. Candelore, the owner of three Candelore’s Barking Beauties salons in Elizabe...

By TAYLOR BROWN tbrown@yourmvi.com While ball fields remain closed and other recreational activities will not yet resume in Monongahela, council eagerly awaits the opportunity to reopen the city. Duri...