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By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] Information regarding a previously confidential personnel issue that Charleroi Council voted on following a closed-door session last month has been made public, but officials are still releasing few details. During a […]

By JEFF STITT [email protected] Monongahela council on Wednesday made multiple decisions related to staffing. Council unanimously agreed to hire two part-time police officers. Chief Kevin Harris said the first new hire, Officer Thomas McCarthy, has […]

By Jeff Himler Trib Total Media Westmoreland County has 143 state-inspected bridges that are rated in poor condition and will need maintenance work, if they haven’t already been closed. PennDOT lists a bridge as being […]

By John Rectenwald [email protected] The Elizabeth Forward School District may have increased flexibility in how officials choose to spend Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds as the COVID-19 health crisis enters its endemic […]

These Monessen fans cheered for the Greyhounds Tuesday night at Carmichaels. From left are Amira Jones, Chloe Miller, Tylia VanHooser, Ava Petruska, Sidney Campbell and Kinsey Wilson.

By TAYLOR BROWN [email protected] North Belle Vernon Mayor Craig Ambrose addressed complaints Tuesday about County Hauling, the borough’s new garbage hauler. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s Mon […]

By John Rectenwald [email protected] Boasting an anticipated multi-billion-dollar surplus, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a $43.7 billion-dollar budget proposal to lawmakers Tuesday.  To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s […]

By JEFF STITT [email protected] The McKeesport-White Oak Kiwanis Club on Tuesday continued a longstanding tradition of celebrating “Donee Day.” To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent, […]

By JEFF STITT [email protected] Monessen school board on Tuesday approved next school year’s calendar and released a few details about this year’s prom. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy of […]

By JEFF STITT [email protected] The City of McKeesport offered thanks Monday to a Westmoreland County municipality that showed neighborly support in a trying time. To read the rest of the story, please see a copy […]