James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93.

Latest News, Main

TJ OPENS PLAYOFFS WITH VICTORY

November 2, 2024

Thomas Jefferson defeated West Allegheny on the first night of the WPIAL football playoffs.

Latest News, Main

Mon Valley counties under drought watch

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 2, 2024

Area residents are being asked to reduce their water usage by 5-10%. Drought watches and warnings have been issued for 35 counties across the state, including the entirety of the Mon Valley. On Friday...

Latest News, Main

Monessen house damaged in Friday morning fire

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

November 2, 2024

It appears to be electrical in nature, according to Fire Chief Delmar Hepple. A woman has been displaced from her Monessen home after a fire early Friday morning. Municipal Fire Chief Delmar Hepple sa...

Latest News, Main

Rocky Bleier nominated for Salute to Service Award

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI Trib Total Media

November 2, 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier is the team’s nominee for the NFL’s Salute to Service Award, the team announced Friday. A running back on the Super Steelers’ four-time Super Bowl champions of ...

Latest News, Main

Supreme Court allows contested provisional ballots to be counted

November 2, 2024

The court turned down an emergency appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans. DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could have led to thousan...

Latest News, Main

MON VALLEY ALLIANCE AWARD WINNERS

November 2, 2024

Fallowfield Township and the Charleroi Area School District received the Allison Maxwell Outstanding Leadership Award at a Mon Valley Alliance symposium held Thursday. Township supervisors posed for a...