North Belle Vernon News

Council hired a dog law enforcement officer Tuesday in reaction to an attack that allegedly took place Aug.

Faced with delays from one bridge closure and major construction on a second span, the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority announced revisions to the bus line that services the Rostraver Township shopping district.

Five children and one adult male were taken to hospitals after a one-vehicle crash Sunday on Interstate 70 in Rostraver, state police said.

This article has been read 29 times. A North Belle Vernon woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident Saturday morning on Toll Route 43 in Fallowfield Township.

Police arrested six women after responding to a series of fights at a tavern early Sunday morning.

North Belle Vernon's street paving project will get under way Monday, and residents are being asked to be both patient and cooperative.

In the past 2 months, police officers have shot and killed five dogs in Westmoreland County: On Aug.

City residents could see a significant hike in their garbage bills next year. Council is expected to vote on a six-year refuse-hauling contract when it meets 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mon Valley Community Health Center.

Council recognized a borough employee Tuesday who fought off a vicious dog as it attacked and severely injured two residents and their dog.

The owner of a bulldog that attacked a North Belle Vernon couple and their dogs last Friday is defending her animal, calling it a gentile puppy.

An Aug. 10 column about Allen's Crossroads drew so much attention and response that I felt the subject needed to be revisited.

John Gida was walking his two Malteses on Arch Street in North Belle Vernon Friday morning when a neighbor's bulldog attacked, biting Gida and one of his dogs.

A Monessen teenager charged as an adult in connection with five robberies has surrendered to police.

Two teenagers charged with helping to rob the Sunoco gas station in North Belle Vernon July 9 waived their right to preliminary hearings Monday.

Interstate 70 in Washington County has reopened after a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a dump truck on Tuesday morning.

A group of residents Tuesday told borough council that not enough is being done to stop drug trafficking near their homes.

Police are investigating separate armed robberies in North Belle Vernon and North Charleroi that occurred Thursday night.

The township commissioners Wednesday reported that homes are being connected to the new stormwater and wastewater system.

Chris Buckley can be reached via e-mail or at 724-684-2642. The Penguins and Trib Total Media will be giving away tickets to Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final through a scavenger hunt.

A Donora man who escaped from a constable in North Belle Vernon and later wrecked a stolen truck appeared in court Monday.