Monessen School District Special Education Director Dr. Christy DeCarlo said the district could save money on charter tuition. Monessen School District’s special education director proposed the creati...

In legal filings, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency says its former contractor owes it more than a million dollars for breach of contract. Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonpro...

Fallowfield Township firefighters were called to I-70 near the Centerville exit (Exit 35) early Saturday morning due to a multivehicle accident. The westbound lanes were shut down until the scene coul...

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com With the new year here, and the holidays in the past, it can be hard for nonprofits and organizations to get volunteers. Mon Valley Meals on Wheels locations are am...

“Bettis— Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off” by Brian Butko and Sue Morris was published in 2024 by the Senator John Heinz History Center. Today, any discussion about flying will center around cancele...

The governor wants federal regulators to force the state’s power grid to lower prices before a projected cost spike this summer. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvanians could face higher electricity bills if fede...

It will aid with programs in the California Area School District and the California Academy of Learning Charter School. Pennsylvania has awarded more than half a million dollars in grant funding to he...

A dislodged piece of plexiglass was hanging precariously from the Charleroi building. Charleroi firefighters helped the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority avoid a potential safety risk on Friday. Fire C...

People with memories of growing up in the borough are invited to share their stories and photos. By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com The North Belle Vernon Historical Society is working to create a ...

Belle Vernon Area girls varsity basketball players autographed their team photos Thursday for youths from the Belle Vernon Recreational League and BVA Metro Basketball. See game coverage on Page B1. J...

Joshua Lamb was unanimously selected to fill the opening created when Tommy Thompson resigned in September. Donora Council was able to make two important decisions unanimously Thursday night. First, i...

Police Chief David Yuhasz reminded council of the city’s liability if a disaster were to occur. The Monessen police station and the No.1 fire station have not had a functional fire alarm for quite som...

The blaze was started in the high school auditorium by a lift that was recharging. West Mifflin school board updated the public at Thursday’s meeting about the condition of the high school following a...

Jennifer Gardner took them outside to teach them to identify complex patterns in snowflakes. Monessen Elementary Center students caught snowflakes on Tuesday — not just for fun but to learn about the ...

Solicitor Gary Matta said school board members already know who they’re going to pick next week. McKeesport Area school board had been expected to elect a new superintendent Thursday night, but the vo...

A resident who lives near Pine Alley said her son’s car was hit and her husband was nearly killed this week. Charleroi Council has agreed to close a dangerous alleyway in the borough when severe weath...

Author Tori Kannyn gave a copy of her book to Dr. Rudy Antoncic. Port Vue Council began the new year with a special presentation to honor one of the area’s beloved hometown doctors. During Wednesday’s...

This is the second year in a row the district created the skating rink on the district’s Coal Center campus. Mon Valley residents won’t have to go too far for winter fun as the ice rink on the Califor...

Kristopher Wergin will leave his position as a borough laborer to be a part-time firefighter. Charleroi Borough council — with support from neighboring communities — have taken public safety one step ...

State Rep. Matt Gergely was hospitalized over the holidays. McKeesport officials shared messages of support for state Rep. Matthew Gergely, who was hospitalized over the holidays, at Wednesday’s counc...