This week’s tragedy in Unity provided a reminder of their hidden danger. By JUSTIN VELLUCCI TribLive Coal mining’s roots in the Pittsburgh area run deeper than the foundations of American democracy. S...

Santa was greeted by more than 100 children at the annual holiday event. Santa gave his reindeer the night off Friday and hitched a ride to Port Vue’s annual Light-Up Night festivities with the boroug...

mailto:tbrown@yourmvi.com Applications have been rising since the requirement to have college credits ended. After 27 weeks of rigorous training, 62 cadets are officially Pennsylvania State Troopers —...

Area residents braved cold temperatures to see Santa and the borough’s new Christmas lights. Charleroi celebrated Light-Up Night on Friday to bring some Christmas spirit to the community. Held at the ...

Buying U.S. Steel is just one part of the Japanese company’s international business strategy. KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s t...

The event will take place Sunday evening in Elizabeth Township. Lifelong Elizabeth Township residents Kelly Stanczak and her husband Doug will host a Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candlelighting Sun...

The prestigious redesignation is based on a school’s Innovative Education Initiatives and the ability to show continued growth. For the MVI Elizabeth Forward Middle School was redesignated for the fou...

In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the City Mission served 1,453 individuals, serving street homeless, sheltered homeless, and the working poor in the area. By the MVI As homelessness continues to grow in so...

A four-day search for Unity resident Elizabeth Pollard ended with the discovery of her body near a sinkhole she fell through. By RENATTA SIGNORINI and PATRICK VARINE TribLive Feelings of defeat and do...

A Charleroi man was arrested Wednesday on two active warrants in Beaver and Westmoreland counties. David Allen Mooers, 38, of Meadow Avenue is charged with three counts of terroristic threats and sing...

It was led by Josh and Larry Pollock Jr., whose father survived 33 minutes in cardiac arrest. A heartfelt event took place Thursday at the Elco Civic Club as 50 local residents gathered to learn lifes...

The 39th annual celebration kicked off Thursday and will continue from noon to 9 p.m. through Monday. McKeesport had a jolly opening day Thursday for the city’s annual Festival of Trees in Renziehause...

Superintendent Keith Konyk gave a tour of the progress to the Mon Valley Independent. Nearly two years since a fire caused major damage to Elizabeth Forward High School, excavation and preliminary con...

Raises for Westmoreland’s elected officials since 2022 totaled more than 20%. Westmoreland County’s elected officials will again receive raises in 2025. Commissioners and row officers are slated to se...

The new spending plan is about $200,000 less than the 2024 budget. Charleroi property owners won’t see an increase in their tax bills next year. On Wednesday, council did not change its preliminary $3...

Council also passed the 2025 budget with no tax increase. A veteran police officer was honored for his years of service in Port Vue Borough. Prior to starting Wednesday’s meeting, Port Vue Council rec...

The school board received 28 applications for the vacant superintendent position. By MICHAELRICHTER mrichter@yourmvi.com The McKeesport Area School Board president announced the district garnered 28 a...

Metal detectors/scanners will soon be installed in the school district. Leadership on the South Allegheny School Board will remain the same for 2025. During Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, Shawn D...

Authorities are searching for Elizabeth Pollard, 64, who went missing Monday evening while looking for her missing cat. Three days after a Pennsylvania woman searching for her cat disappeared at the c...

The City of McKeesport’s 39th annual Festival of Trees officially kicks off today at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. today through Monday. Participants we...