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Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer
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Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer
April 3, 2026
The DA’s office made the decision after receiving Johnathan Morris’ psychiatric records. By PAULA REED WARD TribLive The man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski will not face t...
Owner of Castle Blood receives national award
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Owner of Castle Blood receives national award
April 3, 2026
Ricky Dick was recognized by the Haunted Attraction Association last weekend. By STACEY FEDEROFF For the MVI Ricky Dick, who started what became Castle Blood in 1993, was among 10 awardees at the 2026...
‘Eggstravaganza’ at PennWest
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‘Eggstravaganza’ at PennWest
April 3, 2026
Saylor Batovsky, 3, of Brownsville picks up an egg as PennWest California’s Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning held its annual “Eggstravaganza” on campus Thursday evening. Jenn Codelupp...
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Probe into Donora man’s death could take 4-6 months
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Probe into Donora man’s death could take 4-6 months
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
April 3, 2026
The Donora resident died after an encounter with police in March. More than two weeks after John “Koo Koo” Miller died following an encounter with Donora police, Pennsylvania State Police are waiting ...
Monongahela Historical Society to host free classes about U.S. founding documents
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Celebrating America's semiquincentennial
Monongahela Historical Society to host free classes about U.S. founding documents
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2026
The four-week session will offer insight into the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the Monongah...
McKeesport police to partner with county for A-Team; promotes officer
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McKeesport police to partner with county for A-Team; promotes officer
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2026
It will operate as a “fourth branch of emergency services.” McKeesport City Council gave its authorization Wednesday for the city’s police department to partner with Allegheny County to implement a su...
Sports
Warriors wallop Leopards in rivalry game
High school, Sports
Warriors wallop Leopards in rivalry game
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2026
Elizabeth Forward’s Hannah Evans hit a pair of homers and drove in three runs in a 10-0 win. In a battle of local rivals, Elizabeth Forward had no problem picking up a lopsided 10-0 win over Belle Ver...
Trojans, Raiders winners in Section 6-2A track meet
High school, Sports
Trojans, Raiders winners in Section 6-2A track meet
April 3, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Editor’s note: Due to a production error, this story was scheduled to run in Thursday’s edition but was inadvertently omitted. California’s boys and girls teams picked up...
Crawley remembered fondly by fellow Mon Valley legends
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SPORTS STEW
Crawley remembered fondly by fellow Mon Valley legends
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
April 3, 2026
The Mon Valley lost a sports legend and a genuinely great man 14 months ago with the passing of Carl Crawley. It’s only fitting to honor a man who gave so much to local sports and the people who playe...
Pirates promote Griffin, will start in home opener
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Pirates promote Griffin, will start in home opener
By By KEVIN GORMAN TribLive 
April 3, 2026
Baseball’s No. 1 prospect could see a long-term contract in the very near future according to sources. Konnor Griffin will make his major-league debut in the home opener, as the Pittsburgh Pirates are...
Obituaries
Natalie Lynn Poskon – Charleroi
Obituaries
Natalie Lynn Poskon – Charleroi
April 3, 2026
Private services were held for Natalie Lynn Poskon, 53, of Charleroi, who passed away peace fully on Saturday , March 28, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was a graduate of Charleroi Area H...
Irene M. Mariscotti – California, Pa
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Irene M. Mariscotti – California, Pa
April 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene M. Mariscotti, 89, who departed this life peacefully on March 31, 2026. It was fitting that she was born during a fierce thunder/wind storm in Granv...