Spotlight PA sued after the Pennsylvania Senate refused to turn over emails between lawmakers and lobbyists. HARRISBURG — As the Pennsylvania legislature prepared to pass sweeping updates to the state...

By QUINCEY REESE TribLive As the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reports an all-time high monthly revenue driven by increases in sports betting, profits also are on the rise at Western Pennsylvania ...

The Monessen Knights of Columbus was recognized with the STAR Council Award for outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, programming and overall operations. Only about 14% of councils worldwi...

The money will be used to buy much-needed equipment for both fire departments. Two local fire departments received grants from Norfolk Southern to help put safety first for first responders who are de...

The organization tries to do something special at the holidays, along with its other charitable work. Christmas came a little early for a Mon Valley family who lost everything in a recent house fire, ...

The donation from the Western PA Pittsburgh Toy Run will brighten the holiday for the children who are living at the shelter. The Western PA Pittsburgh Toy Run donated more than $800 worth of toys to ...

Val’s Beer Distributor in Rostraver Township had special visitors Thursday. Santa (Brian Baker), his elf (Samuel Mawhinney) and Rudolph (Timothy Bradshaw) stopped in to greet customers. Jenn Codeluppi...

They helped to get an elderly woman out of her Crest Avenue home during a Nov. 7 fire. The saying is true, not all heroes wear capes. Two firefighters and two police officers in Charleroi have been re...

The offer applies to gifts made Saturday to several branches in the region, including the Mon Valley. An anonymous “angel” donor has brought some joyful news to Western Pennsylvania Salvation Army cha...

Supervisors will reconsider whether early-morning meetings are necessary. Carroll Township residents will not see an increase in taxes next year. Supervisors recently gave unanimous approval to a $1.8...

By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Westmoreland County’s Republican commissioners defended a 2025 budget that increased spending in several key categories and carries a more than $9 million deficit. The sho...

The Belle Vernon Area Middle School student council recently sponsored spirit days and casual for a cause days. The school used the proceeds to make a $900 donation to the Salvation Army. Pictured, fr...

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring th...

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON. With Christmas just five days away, the Mon Valley Independent is calling on Mon Valley residents to join our Christmas Cheer Club. Through this annual program, gifts are collecte...

The Charleroi Public Library, the Charleroi Fire Department and Harvest Bounty each received a $600 donation from the old (1920-1970) Tenth Street Neighborhood Reunion Committee in Charleroi. For many...

The “No Hate In Our State” town hall held Wednesday night in Charleroi was a place of great debate. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the event featured panelists led by PHRC Exec...

Only four workers, so far, have accepted Anchor Hocking’s offer of a full-time job in Lancaster, a union official said. By JOE NAPSHA TribLive Anchor Hocking workers who agree to move from Charleroi t...

Mayor Ron Mozer hosted the forum to get feedback and share ideas with city residents. Mayor Ron Mozer held a town hall Wednesday night to generate ideas for economic development in Monessen, but much ...

Councilman Chad Rager said everyone did a “great job” this year. Elizabeth Borough Council passed its 2025 budget at its monthly meeting Wednesday evening. The spending plan, which does not include a ...

Experts said holding a body for so long is highly irregular. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive A death penalty case against a Washington County man charged with killing his baby took a grisly turn last week...