First Step Recovery Homes in McKeesport promotes a “holistic approach” to getting clean. By VICKIE BABYAK McKeesport Community Newsroom Many years ago, Keith Giles from Duquesne was a young man in a d...

By JOE NAPSHA Trib Total Media Amazon’s efforts to attract 600 workers for its new warehouse in New Stanton is like a double-edged sword for Westmoreland’s economy — great for job creation but potenti...

The annual event at Schwirian Farm had to be canceled as farmers throughout the region fight to save their crops. A dry summer has led to headaches for local farmers who are feeling the heat as they s...

Fires destroyed a vacant house in Fallowfield Township and caused a man to be taken to a hospital in Nottingham Township. Several Mon Valley fire departments remained on the scene of an intense struct...

The company is hoping to sway public opinion in favor of the purchase. By JACK TROY Trib Total Media U.S. Steel is banking on public pressure to push through a $14.9 billion acquisition by Nippon Stee...

Jacob Posey is accused of driving 118 mph in the March 16 accident. A Fayette City man accused of driving more than twice the speed limit on Interstate 70 and causing a crash that resulted in the deat...

Attendees are urged to wear red, white & blue to honor Team USA. Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Monessen will celebrate Team USA at this year’s festival, which will be taking place at the same time as...

Linzi Troilo / For the MVI Among those who celebrated the Cultural Heritage Festival in Monessen Saturday were Mon Valley NAACP 2274 members, from left, President Kenneth Silva, Secretary Linda Carson...

The Elizabeth firefighters parade took place Saturday afternoon as part of the Riverfest celebration. Linzi Troilo / Mon Valley Independent

Photo by Bentleyville Fire Rescue Several departments responded to an abandoned structure fire in Fallowfield Township Sunday night. The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. on Fourth Street extension. ...

Firefighters turned on the water cannon to help the kids cool off and give them puddles to play in. By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Despite the 90-degree temperatures, a large crowd of children and their par...

Mark and Alicia Cook started the market five weeks ago, with produce & fresh-cut flowers for sale. Mark and Alicia Cook have started their own market on the Colonel Edward Cook House property, bringin...

Borough officials are working with PennDOT to try to create a safer environment. Elizabeth Township Police Chief Ken Honick talked to Elizabeth Borough Council at its July meeting about the improvemen...

The event took place Wednesday at the Harvey Mine in Sycamore. State Rep. Bud Cook and the House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing underground Wednesday in Harvey Mine to assess the economic ...

Shapiro didn’t endorse school vouchers until he ran for governor. By STEPHEN CARUSO, ANGELA COULOUMBIS and KATIE MEYER Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is being eyed as a poten...

It will take place after school, providing fun and extra instruction for the district’s K-6 students. A new afterschool program for K-6 students in the California Area School District will kick off th...

It was awarded posthumously Friday to the family of the local World War II combat veteran. It was a moment decades in the making. On Friday, as the sun shined and a hawk soared nearby, tears gently fi...

The annual festival will continue today with music and a firefighters parade. Fun for the whole family is taking place in downtown Elizabeth this weekend. The annual Elizabeth Firemen’s Riverfest, whi...

By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Brooke Auckerman, a friendly 20-year-old with a winning smile and a positive outlook on life, is now a published author. Auckerman’s new children’s book, “Be Kind Loretta Owl”...

The Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition and Mental Health America presented him with awards. Carroll Township resident Joey Pagano, a social worker and advocate for those suffering from addiction, rec...