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Clairton police to charge a dozen people in basketball brawl

A brawl that cleared the benches this month at a high school boys basketball game between Monessen and Clairton has resulted in pending charges of disorderly conduct against a dozen people.Clairton police announced the charges Friday after investigators reviewed videos provided by Clairton City ...

Cal U hosting open house events

California University of Pennsylvania has scheduled three Open House programs during the spring semester. The events introduce prospective students to Cal U. or give students who have been accepted a chance to explore the campus.Open House programs are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday ...

Monessen man sentenced to federal prison

A Monessen man who reportedly admitted to selling the drugs that killed a Washington County man in 2015 was sentenced to eight years in federal prison for his involvement in drug dealing.Chief U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti handed down the sentence – which also includes four years of ...

Donora man arrested after allegedly leading police on foot chase

A Donora man was arrested Wednesday by Charleroi Regional police for allegedly leading officers from several departments on a foot chase after fleeing from Monongahela Valley Hospital.Shaun McGavitt, 38, of 636 Highland Ave., is charged with flight to avoid apprehension, resisting arrest and ...

Contemplating future, county retirement board alters assumed rate of return

For the second time in nearly four years, the Washington County Retirement Board has scaled back its assumed rate of return on pension investments.The board voted at its first meeting this year in favor of a 6.75 assumed rate of return, replacing the previous 7 percent that had been the ...