Rostraver resident questions status of updates on landfill

By Stacy Wolford

By LIAM BELAN
lbelan@yourmvi.com
Rostraver Township commissioners fielded more concerns about the Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill and urged residents to get out and vote ahead of the May 16 primary election during Wednesday night’s regular meeting.
Township resident Jack Kruell, a vocal opponent of practices at the Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, which has been cited for violations on leachate, leachate control and odor, said the public should know what is going on at the Tyrol Boulevard facility.

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Cybersecurity breach affects school districts

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

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NBV likes new trash service

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

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January 15, 2025

Don’t miss the latest from West Mifflin council and the EF and Ringgold school boards on Thursday.

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Summer reading program

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Is U.S. Steel’s future with Nippon Steel or Cleveland-Cliffs?

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