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The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh confirmed the region broke its annual record with 30 tornadoes and experienced the wettest first half of August on record, receiving nearly 6 inches of rain by the middle of the month. "It's been a really active second half of the summer, especially ...

Monessen School District is considering a remote start to the 2026-27 school year as the district continues to address fungal growth that was found on water-damaged building materials inside its middle school and high school buildings last month. In a letter to school district families, ...

Back to the books

Rain didn't dampen the spirits of South Central Elementary School students who started classes for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday. Students were greeted by teachers, administrators, and school crossing guards with high-fives and encouragement. Canon-McMillan and Peters Township were ...

Fun at the fair

The Washington County Agricultural Fair, the oldest-running agricultural fair in Pennsylvania, kicked off on Saturday, marking the start of a week of fun at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The event, which runs through Aug. 22, features agricultural exhibits, livestock shows and ...