Michael Veloshin – Perryopolis
Michael Veloshin, 90, of Perryopolis passed away on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, at Hallsworth House in Monessen, where he was residing. He was born on Oct. 14, 1930, in Perryopolis. He was the son of […]
December 2020
Nick Sutovich Jr.
Nick Sutovich Jr. died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Son of the late Nick and Zella Kachmarik Sutovich Sr.; beloved husband of 58 years to “Love of my life,” Wilma Yewusiak Sutovich, whom he would tell […]
Mon Valley’s ‘Santa’ to retire
By ERIC SEIVERLING [email protected] For many children throughout the Mon Valley, Santa Claus has just left the building. After a 31-year tenure as coordinator for the Mon Valley Leathernecks’ Toys for Tots campaign, Donora resident […]
Alleged shooter captured in W.Va.
By JEFF STITT [email protected] After a nine-day search, the man accused of shooting a McKeesport police officer is in custody. In a release issued just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Allegheny County police Lt. Venerando Costa […]
Washing away road salt
Walt Geroda of Rostraver Township takes advantage of Tuesday’s sunny weather to clean his vehicle at Val’s Car Wash in Rostraver Township.
School districts still adapting to online learning
By Christine Haines [email protected] The 2020-21 school year has been a learning experience for administrators in area school districts. With two grading periods completed, school officials are assessing their own performances as well as that […]
Monessen: No tax hike in new budget
By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] Taxpayers in Monessen won’t see a rate hike in 2021 as council approved a budget that holds the line on property taxes. The 2021 budget maintains the 2020 millage rate of […]
Harvest Bounty adapted when pandemic arrived
By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] The COVID-19 pandemic has forced families, businesses and nonprofit organizations to adapt. But for the Charleroi Area Harvest Bounty Program, it has taught volunteers to preserver. The program, offered through the […]
Tax rates hold steady in Monongahela budget
By ERIC SEIVERLING [email protected] Monongahela council passed its 2021 budget, which doesn’t include a tax increase for residents, Tuesday morning. The real estate millage rate for 2021 will hold the line at 7 mills, which […]
BVA’s Weightman shines on defense
By Jose Negron [email protected] There weren’t many defensive players in the WPIAL who were as valuable to their team as Cole Weightman was to Belle Vernon Area this season. The junior linebacker was a menace […]