You can feel it — Republican confidence in victory is growing. Many in the GOP, from elected officials to pundits on the social platform X, believe former President Donald Trump is headed to victory, ...

To the Editor: Former President Obama has been making speeches across the country these last few weeks and has expressed the failings and dangerous plans of the MAGA candidate. Don’t boo, vote. He sai...

SOMETIMES PEOPLE WANT THINGS from the government that sound great but just aren’t cost effective. It would be fantastic if utilities came without a bill, for instance. Long hot showers without worryin...

The Belle Vernon Rotary Club coordinated a “Caring Cards” project, inviting local elementary and preschools to make cards for the recipients of the Diversified Human Services home-delivered meals prog...

A McKeesport woman is charged with child abuse after allegedly knowing a child was being raped and failed to take action. Sara Sturgess, 33, was charged with intimidation, retaliation or obstruction i...

A South Huntingdon man died early Monday morning following a two-vehicle collision along Route 981 in the township. Steven J. Fryman, 30, collided head-on with a tractor trailer around 4:40 a.m., said...

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A clumsy and time-consuming early voting option in the nation’s biggest presidential battleground state is creating frustration, leading to hours-long lines and prompting claims...

Taking part in Elizabeth’s Halloween parade Monday evening, were, in front from left, Declan Mossa, 4, Dakota Mossa, 2 1/2, and Addison Mehalcik, 6. In back, from left, are Dominic Mossa, 7, Danica Mo...

Dave Yuhasz said the suspects are targeting unlocked homes. Monessen police are urging residents to make sure their homes and property are secure after receiving multiple reports of break-ins this mon...

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt provided an election update to the media Monday. With just a week to go until the Nov. 5 general election, Pennsylvania election officials have updated the sta...

Monongahela council wants to revise language in the contract to move the facility before approving it. Monongahela council tabled an agreement between the city and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ...

The blaze was brought under control quickly, but the family has still been displaced. No one was injured in a structure fire Monday morning in Charleroi. Fire Chief Robert Whiten Jr. said crews were c...

Monessen Lions Club recently recognized Lion Debbie Bachinski as Lion of the Year. The award was presented during the club’s 76th Charter Night. This award is presented to a member who has displayed o...

The $6 million project affects 43 Luscombe Lane residences. Pennsylvania’s rivers and streams are becoming safer and more beautiful. While the decrease in heavy manufacturing has helped, so have signi...

As Vice President Kamala Harris slips in the polls, the Democratic National Committee/Harris campaign/ mainstream media fusion talking points become even more absurd. Claiming that JD Vance and Donald...

Are Americans angrier or lonelier than they used to be? As I watched the Democratic convention this summer, I thought that loneliness and anger might decide the presidential election. Donald Trump is ...

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO AVOID waiting in line at the polls on Election Day, today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. As of 8 a.m. Friday, more than 1,985,329 P...

Terry Planton submitted projects for both the Charleroi Area and Washington school districts. A local grant writer doesn’t agree with recent distributions made to school districts in the Mon Valley. L...

A Smithton woman is charged with assault and other charges after state police conducted a traffic stop Saturday. Laporsha Renee Harris, 43, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two count...

Aladdin-themed costumes were on display Saturday at Belle Vernon’s Halloween parade. Brittany Sumpman and Cheryl McGavitt (Genie) of Fallowfield Township were with Kolton Sumpman, 5 months, Kolby Sump...