April 2020

By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] 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 pandemic is too much. […]

By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] 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. “We haven’t even […]

By CHRISTINE HAINES [email protected] Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Township is receiving an infusion of cash through the state’s Hospital Emergency Loan Program (HELP). HELP provides short-term financial relief to hospitals. “Several hospitals, including ours, […]

By Jose Negron [email protected] 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 distributions to or on behalf of qualifying individuals who […]

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] 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 the ceremony hasn’t been determined […]

By CHRISTINE HAINES [email protected] First responders throughout the region are looking forward to receiving better information in the future regarding COVID-19 cases in their jurisdictions. The state Senate this week passed a bill that now […]

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] 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 Thursday to the Salvation Army’s […]