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By Max Robinette [email protected] Donora council discussed a potential ordinance dealing with chicken coops in the borough at Thursday’s meeting. Councilwoman Jane Ackerman got a phone call from a resident who said her neighbor’s chickens have […]

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] A little over a week before the curtain rises for Belle Vernon Area’s production of “Anastasia,” Director Michael Rozell got a call he was never expecting. On Wednesday, with his costumes boxed […]

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] There’s some confusion over subscription drives in Charleroi and surrounding communities for EMS service. Robert Stark of Rostraver-West Newton EMS attended Charleroi’s agenda meeting Wednesday to discuss a concern recently brought to […]

By KRISTIE LINDEN [email protected] Once again, Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente has lent a hand to Ringgold Elementary School North’s annual Read Across America Day celebration. Dr. Seuss’ birthday Thursday was commemorated with an annual celebration […]

Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent It was a beautiful day to head to the park as Kaylani Fluitt, 3, looks to throw a tennis ball for a dog named “Jasper” while playing in Monessen […]

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] California Area School District students hope to put on a scrumdidilyumptious show this week that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth. The California Area School District Drama Club will stage Ronald Dahl’s […]

By Max Robinette [email protected] Ringgold High School brings back the ‘70s this weekend with their production of “Mamma Mia.” The show features nearly 70 student actors, musicians and stage hands. Long-time Ringgold band and music […]

By Rich Cholodofsky Trib Total Media Aria Woznick would have loved the spotlight that her family, friends, teachers and classmates shined upon the 6-year-old North Belle Vernon girl Wednesday. A community in mourning gathered en […]

By Max Robinette [email protected] McKeesport’s mayor addressed a violent day in the city Wednesday during last night’s council meeting. The first shooting was reported around noon on Versailles Avenue, near Family Dollar. Police said first […]

Charleroi Elementary Center is celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday as part of Read Across America Week. Third-graders Bella Wickerham, Noelle Trunzo, Paisley Kovalchuk and Amelia Seaman were decked out in Dr. Seuss gear Tuesday and spent […]