Eugene ‘Gene’ Raymond Galla – Grindstone
Eugene “Gene” Raymond Galla, age 84, of Grindstone, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va., with his loving family by his side. He was born on Aug. 21, 1936, […]
September 2020
Lois Tiernan – Roscoe
Lois Tiernan, 84, of Roscoe, died on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Premier Washington Health Center. She was born on April 14, 1936, in Daisytown. Lois was retired from the Washington County Courthouse where she […]
Ohio company to acquire ArcelorMittal USA
By the MVI An Ohio-based company is buying ArcelorMittal’s U.S. operations — which include the Monessen coke-making facility — for about $1.4 billion in cash and stock. The deal, announced this week, will make Cleveland-Cliffs […]
BVA parents choose between in-person or remote learning
By Christine Haines [email protected] Enrollment verification forms went out electronically to parents in the Belle Vernon Area School District Tuesday, asking them to choose between full-time classroom attendance or remote learning. “Within an hour, I […]
Fallen firefighter to be part of national tribute
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] Fallen North Belle Vernon firefighter Neil Cope will be honored Sunday along with 81 other people during a virtual tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty […]
MMVTA to reduce bus trips to and from Pittsburgh
By ERIC SEIVERLING [email protected] Riders who use the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority will soon see a change in bus routes. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and low ridership due to more people working from […]
Donora: Mayor McDonough responds to citation
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] Donora Mayor Jim McDonough said he stands by the choices that led to him being cited by police for disorderly conduct. A non-traffic citation was filed against McDonough, 48, after he […]
Local woman hosting breast cancer awareness event
By Christine Haines [email protected] When Donna Guadagni’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer more than 30 years ago, it was the family’s first experience with the disease. “My mom was 59 when she was diagnosed,” […]
Leps win showdown with Hillers
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] Coming into its game against unbeaten Trinity, the Belle Vernon Area girls soccer team knew there was a battle brewing. Trinity was unbeaten, but the Leopards knew why – they hadn’t […]
Bearcats topple Cougars for sixth straight victory
By Jose Negron [email protected] Since dropping down to Class A in 2018, the Bentworth girls soccer team has dominated in four meetings with Charleroi. The Bearcats swept the season series in each of the last […]