Chief Neal Rands is the only member who currently qualifies. Donora Council agreed this month to add a Deferred Retirement Option Program to its police department’s pension plan for the benefit of the...

A Charleroi man is accused of selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a man who died of an overdose in June. Aaron M. Mitchell, 41, was charged Tuesday with drug delivery resulting in death, manufacture, del...

Frazier High School volleyball fans cheered on the Commodores as they rolled past Jefferson Morgan on Wednesday evening. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent

Thomas Breckenridge was recognized Wednesday night by the Rostraver Public Library board. A Belle Vernon Area High School senior received the prestigious Eagle Scout rank for work he completed at the ...

One resident started an online petition to get Elizabeth Forward School District officials to start livestreaming meetings. Elizabeth Forward School District residents and board members went into furt...

Council entered its third year of a contract with Waste Management Inc., for garbage collection. Glassport council provided updates on several ongoing projects during Tuesday’s meeting. The Pennsylvan...

Scott Stephenson previously served as athletic director at West Mifflin Area School District. Ringgold School Board hired Scott Stephenson as the district’s new athletic director during Wednesday’s me...

Monessen Mayor Ron Mozer is shown presenting the keys to a new police vehicle to Monessen Police Chief Dave Yuhasz. The purchase of the 2023 Ford Police Interceptor from C Harper was recently approved...

Allegheny County • Dravosburg — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31; costume parade at the borough building parking lot at 5 p.m. Call 412-466-5200 to register your child. • Elizabeth Borough —6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct...

Allegheny County • Dravosburg — Costume parade at the borough building parking lot at 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Call 412-466-5200 to register your child. • Elizabeth Borough – 7 p.m. Oct. 28; line up at 6:15 p....

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting...

There are currently 15 veterans enrolled in Westmoreland County’s program. John Novotnak knew he needed help. The U.S. Army serviceman whose eight-year career included a tour of duty in Iraq, struggle...

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County was targeted in June by scammers who posed as a vendor. Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County officials said the water and sewer utility has recover...

Monessen Elementary Center fourth-grader Aniyah Howard tried on a fire helmet with the help of Monessen Downtown firefighter Nate Lynch. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, ...

Martha Rial talked about her career as well as her longtime love for libraries. The St. Spyridon Hellenic Center was filled with Monessen pride Tuesday afternoon during the 32nd annual Friends of the ...

Free food was distributed to more than 350 families at the event last month. More than 350 families were served at Charleroi Area School District’s farmers market last month. On Sept. 26, the district...

More than 10 people have applied already, and the process will continue through the end of October. McKeesport Area School District has received more than 10 applications in its search for a new super...

Rostraver Township and Westmoreland County would also be involved in the proposed deal. Representatives from the Westmoreland County Housing Authority gave a presentation to Belle Vernon Area school b...

Gabe Monzo said the rumor has sparked calls from area residents, police and political campaigns. There are not thousands of immigrants being flown in overnight to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Uni...

Fans bundled up to stay warm Monday night as the Charleroi girls soccer team hosted Steel Valley. From left are David White, Ezri Decker, Olivia Kostelac and Camryn French. Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley...