The communication platform would enable borough officials to send out instant notices. Charleroi Council is weighing the adoption of Savvy Citizen, a real-time communication platform designed to impro...

Link, a golden retriever, gets his start with Kristina Luko of California and runs to his owner, Dan Godla of Monessen, as Mon Valley Paws hosted its fifth annual Paws in the Park Saturday at the Mone...

State Rep. Ryan Warner wants to establish child torture as a felony offense. In response to the death of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey in Fayette County, state Rep. Ryan Warner, R-Perryopolis, is pushing...

Several routes are available for the morning bicycle ride. An annual tradition will take place this weekend in Elizabeth Township. The Mon/Yough Trail Council will host its 31st Yough-N-Roll/ Party on...

Participants say the event is a fun way to help clean up the environment. By JACK TROY TribLive Digging rotting tires out of the mud might sound like a strange idea of fun, but it’s one shared by the ...

The Frazier student section reacts during Friday night’s win over Carmichaels. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

The case against two Monessen residents was held for court despite defense motions to dismiss the charges. A Monessen couple accused of prolonged abuse and neglect of their dogs — two of whom died — h...

Liz Whiteko worked with hundreds of children since she began teaching in 1996. We’ve all had a teacher who left a lasting mark on our lives, and Liz Whiteko did just that for many children in the Mon ...

Sarah Shipley is listed as the guardian for Renesmay Eutsey. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele announced Friday night that charges have been filed against the guardian of 9-yearold Renesmay...

The program ensures that Charleroi Area School District students have enough food. The Charleroi Independent Order of Odd Fellows #1030 made a $5,000 donation to Harvest Bounty in Charleroi Thursday e...

The all-day concert is scheduled for Sept. 13 at Clairton Park. By the MVI An annual oldies concert to raise money to aid local veterans is being planned in Clairton. The eighth annual oldies concert ...

Police said Jalena Hollis failed to stop after the Lebanon Road collision. A West Mifflin woman is accused of fleeing the scene of a June 18 multi-vehicle crash on Lebanon Road just past the Allegheny...

The “Presley’s Pack” fundraiser Saturday at Renziehausen Park is open to participants of all ages. An afternoon of kickball Saturday at McKeesport’s Renziehausen Park will help 14-year-old Presley Lov...

Representatives of Columbia Gas addressed their concerns at this week’s council meeting. For months, residents and motorists in Charleroi have dealt with torn-up streets, detours and temporary repairs...

The United Steelworkers union leader was also named in the legal action. By MICHAEL DIVITTORIO TribLive Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have ended a lawsuit against steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and the hea...

The MMVTA is reviewing current transit conditions, fares and other issues. The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is moving forward with a major overhaul designed to make public transportation faster, m...

At Thursday’s work session, the McKeesport Area school board discussed costs relating to ongoing renovation and maintenance projects taking place at district facilities. Director Jason Pavlecic outlin...

Owner Dawn Weichler says the facility needs significant repairs. By the MVI A tractor-trailer crash at Sable Kennel in McKeesport left the play yard and storage pods damaged, prompting an urgent clean...

Shady Side Academy freshman Brooke Henderson had the little library installed. For the MVI At just 15 years old, Brooke Henderson, a freshman at Shady Side Academy, is already making a lasting impact ...

The organization estimates it will take about two hours to reach West Newton. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Boaters who want to keep the Youghiogheny River clean of discarded tires and other trash from Cedar...