PennDOT District 12 announced a scheduled single- lane restriction on the Belle Vernon Bridge located on eastbound Interstate 70 between Exit 40 (Charleroi/ Allenport) and Exit 41 (Belle Vernon/Moness...

Meetings in local government this week Here is a look at upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley this week. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that belo...

By KELLEN STEPLER TribLive University of Pittsburgh trustees have approved construction of a 420-bed residence hall for freshmen as the Oakland campus continues to see growth in enrollment. The new re...

Students from SADD suggested the idea and worked to make it happen. The sound of sirens echoed across the Charleroi Area High School campus Thursday afternoon as students watched first responders rush...

Draw Collective talked with students and faculty about needed renovations at the high school. At Thursday’s agenda meeting, the McKeesport Area school board received a third update since March from Dr...

All animals will be welcome May 15 at the former Wesley United Methodist Church. Pets are family members for many households in the Mon Valley, and an organization in White Oak is offering to bless th...

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 7, 2026 With hundreds of millions of federal dollars flowing into the commonwealth’s coffers for rural health, a coalition of stakeholders considered ...

Elizabeth Forward, McKeesport Area and Thomas Jefferson received nominations. By the MVI Pittsburgh CLO announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Music...

A Charleroi man is accused of assaulting a doctor and two other staff members at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. Victor R. Tyree, 60, was charged with three counts of aggravated assault, two count...

The students participated in the 5K Race and Kids Marathon. By the MVI The Monessen School District was well represented at Saturday’s Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Monessen School Distri...

A social media influencer has started a “Let’s Buy Spirit” movement. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive There could still be hope for Spirit Airlines. On Saturday, the discount airline with its signature yellow ...

Penn Highlands Healthcare annual Giving Campaign raises more than $150,000 to support patient care and community programs Penn Highlands Healthcare announced the successful completion of its 2026 Annu...

By TOM FONTAINE TribLive U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says he’d make a terrible Republican. Fetterman, a Democrat from Braddock, has drawn the ire of many in his party for breaking with them on issues lik...

West Newton Avenue of Flags will rise for the 32nd time Saturday. Volunteers are encouraged to help raise the 400 full-sized flags in West Newton Cemetery through the Memorial Day holiday. Each flag i...

Carroll Township • Brandon Danilchak, 38, of Monongahela was charged with strangulation, simple assault and harassment stemming from an alleged incident Wednesday, court records state. Charleroi Regio...

It features the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in several languages. In a world where students can often feel divided and uncertain, members of the Charleroi Area High School Interact Club wante...

Michael Armstrong III and Amere Turner alerted residents before first responders arrived. At Wednesday’s meeting, McKeesport council members and Mayor Thomas Maglicco recognized two young city residen...

Three new groups joined the volunteer effort this year. Elizabeth Forward High School’s Student Government Association hosted its fourth annual Night of Service Wednesday evening. The event brought to...

A table of veterans stands to be recognized during Wednesday’s Naomi Outreach veterans luncheon at the Clubhouse Grille at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Rostraver Township. From left are Alfred Chalfant, ...

A complex 17-section span will be constructed at the site near Perryopolis. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive Bryan Kibe of Perry Township has plenty of memories tied to the historic Layton Iron Bridge that ...