BVA holds Teddy Bear Toss
Rostraver West Newton Emergency Medical Services paramedic Russ Morgan holds two teddy bears that he picked up during the Teddy Bear Toss Monday at the Belle Vernon Area High School girls basketball game. With him […]
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Crane pulls bus from bridge wreckage
By Ryan Deto Trib Total Media The operator of a towering crane pulled a 60-foot Port Authority bus from the wreckage of Pittsburgh’s Fern Hollow Bridge just before sunset Monday, punctuating a cleanup that also […]
Local Lions bring aid to tornado victims in Kentucky
By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] It’s been a little more than a month and a half since a tornado destroyed 1,300 homes and businesses in Mayfield, Ky., on Dec. 10. To read the rest of the […]
12 Valley projects among LSA recommendations
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] The recommendations for which projects should be funded this year have been announced by the Washington County Local Share Account Review Committee. To read the rest of the story, please see […]
Brewster to remain Housing Authority chair
By JEFF STITT [email protected] State Sen. Jim Brewster has again accepted a leadership role on the McKeesport Housing Authority. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent, […]
Annual model train show gets back on track in New Eagle
By JIM BUSCH For the MVI Model railroad enthusiasts were drawn to the New Eagle Volunteer Fire Department’s Social Hall on Sunday to attend the Mid Mon Valley Model Railroad Club’s annual train show and […]
McKeesport Area residents encouraged to attend community vision session
By JEFF STITT [email protected] McKeesport Area School District and the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation want to hear from the community about new and exciting efforts at Twin Rivers Elementary School. At last week’s board meeting, […]
Wolf administration allots $3.2M for pipeline projects
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] Two Washington County communities have received funding to expand natural gas service for their residents. Recently, Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $3.2 million for […]
New state LSA grant program does not require matching funds
By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] Washington County residents, organizations and municipalities are no strangers to Local Share Account money, but now there is a statewide opportunity to apply for grants up to $1 million. The state […]
Elizabeth Forward student government hosting coat drive
By John Rectenwald [email protected] As frigid temperatures grip the area, students at Elizabeth Forward High School are hoping to share some warmth. The Student Government Association is holding a Winter Coat Drive. They’re hoping to […]