Observer-Reporter Mon Valley

CHARLEROI A Washington councilman will take on a new role this month as borough manager in Charleroi.

The State System of Higher Education drew a stream of opposition Wednesday when it held its first public forum on merging six public universities into two, a move that includes California University of Pennsylvania.

People in the criminal justice field encounter different people every day, and it’s important for them to know how to communicate with those they come across. But what if they interact with someone who cannot hear them?

HARRISBURG Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education will host four public hearings next month to review the proposed integration of six universities into two institutions, including California University of Pennsylvania.

Nearly $300,000 in food purchased by Greater Washington County Food Bank went undistributed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and economic downturn last year despite the increased problem of food insecurity throughout the region.

MONONGAHELA Washington City Mission has transformed an old five-and-dime store into a showplace for its new thrift store in the heart of downtown Monongahela.

Mon Valley Hospital has announced an affiliation with a Central Pennsylvania health care system.

CHARLEROI Mike Coury said April saw brisk business at his Charleroi restaurant as COVID-19 mitigation efforts were being eased and after he struggled through the pandemic.

CHARLEROI Two Charleroi men are being held on attempted homicide and related charges over accusations they beat a man on the head numerous times with wooden sticks early Monday.

A California University of Pennsylvania art professor used his Arctic adventure for a new installation on display at Pittsburgh International Airport.

The first day only - Monday, Jan. 11 - to rent shelters at the three Washington County parks will be held as a drive-through event at the Washington County Fairgrounds.

A season ago, longtime Charleroi High School boys basketball coach Bill Wiltz led the Cougars to a share of the Section 4-AAA title, the program’s first championship since 2014-15.

The Washington County register of wills office, which also handles marriage licenses, is scheduled to reopen Thursday after a closure that began last week. The prothonotary's office closed Monday.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing area malls and holiday event organizers to rethink how Santa can safely interact with children so he’s spreading holiday cheer and not the coronavirus.

Naman Alemada, South Fayette