Monongahela News

When economic leaders from the world's most powerful nations come to Pittsburgh for the Group of 20 summit in September, David Speer would like to offer them psychic readings, yoga and "love healing." "They're coming for economic discussions ... But these are the things that they need more.

I start my journey, as Lincoln did, at the Great Western Depot at 930 W. Monroe St.

APOLLO * A salute to the armed forces will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Owens Field.

A Monongahela man was sentenced Wednesday to serving at least 50 years in prison for raping two young girls over a seven-year period.

Monongahela Valley Hospital and its union staved off a potential work stoppage after the membership voted to accept a new contract Tuesday.

A little relief at the gas pump finally came this week, as prices dropped for the first time in nearly two months.

Deborah Deasy can be reached at ddeasy@tribweb.com or 412-320-7989. Here come the brides -- frontier style.

By Alice T. Carter , TRIBUNE-REVIEW THEATER CRITIC Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Last updated: 4:52 pm Produced by: Bricolage Production Company When: Begins Friday and continues with monthly installments through Sept.

The Ringgold School Board adopted a 2009-10 budget that includes a 4-mill tax increase.

Reports that the closing of three Catholic churches in the Mon Valley are imminent are apparently inaccurate.

Chris Togneri can be reached via e-mail or at 412-380-5632. A long-vacant, crumbling eyesore atop Mt.

The National Weather Service says the Ohio River in Pittsburgh should rise to 18.4 feet after midnight _ high enough to have water flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf.Weather service forecaster Rich Redmond says the top problem being reported from severe storms in western Pennsylvania is roadway flooding.

A fugitive from Florida wanted for a carjacking at gunpoint was found hiding in a bedroom closet in the borough early today.

Get thee to an incline pronto. Mount Washington is one of the "10 Greatest Places to Stand in the United States." At least it was Friday afternoon.

The fire department has been one of young Michael Bedner's passions. As he turned 18, the Carroll Township resident is now considered an active member of the Carroll Township Volunteer Fire Department.

A Monongahela police officer rushing to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident in Finleyville on Tuesday was involved in a two vehicle accident in New Eagle.

Students at a middle school in Ringgold School District in Washington County were evacuated this morning after a natural gas leak was detected in the building, according to a district official.

The federal government is offering $273 million in stimulus funding to help more Pennsylvanians qualify for cash unemployment benefits.

MONONGAHELA, PA, June 5, 2009 /Cambridge Who's Who/ -- Jack Payne, Owner of J.P. Concrete, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of business management.

" Western Pennsylvania is getting more than $100 million in federal stimulus money to upgrade aging locks and dams.