Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) continues to seek full transparency from the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County in regard to Local Share Account (LSA) distribution. Cook is filing his fifth Right-to-Know (RTK) request with the Redevelopment Authority since efforts first began in March 2017. Read more...

Are you looking for a dynamic group of women who will share your passion for succeeding in business?

Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business! Part networking group, part mastermind group, part educational resource, WBN provides members with the tools to be successful while expanding her circle of influence and marketplace. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at the meeting for no charge. At the time of publication, many chapters are meeting virtually; please check with the local chapter representative for more information.   Read more...

By Jill Runfola

The Monessen War Veterans Memorial Trust held a renaming ceremony for the city’s Ampitheater, Walking track and the three Picnic Shelters at the Monessen City Park Amphitheater on Oct. 25, 2020.   This event was done in conjunction with the Remembrance of the Anniversary of the Scud missile attack in Saudi Arabia on the 14^th Quartermaster Unit from Greensburg. It marks the Military National Day of the Deployed as well. The ceremony was open to members of the community, as well as friends and families of those being honored. Read more...

Nearly $1 million awarded across Pennsylvania

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $183,639 housing counseling grant to the Mon Valley Initiative (MVI) in Homestead, Pa. This supplemental funding will support quality housing counseling services in the Mon Valley region, including the foreclosure avoidance and rental counseling services used by many families as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...