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Maglicco reflects on first month as McKeesport mayor
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Maglicco reflects on first month as McKeesport mayor
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Securing funding for the replacement of the Versailles Avenue Bridge is among his priorities. Thursday will complete Thomas Maglicco’s first month as McKeesport’s new mayor, and he told the Mon Valley...
Grant money awarded to Valley firefighters, EMS providers
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Grant money awarded to Valley firefighters, EMS providers
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 4, 2026
Funds are distributed annually by the state and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. From small volunteer stations to regional EMS providers, emergency responders across four counties are getti...
March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work
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March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 4, 2026
Primanti Bros. in Pleasant Hills will donate 20% of its sales today for customers who mention the nonprofit. A local nonprofit is having its annual fundraiser today online and at Primanti Bros. on Cla...
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NAACP McKeesport Unit hosts annual pancake breakfast
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NAACP McKeesport Unit hosts annual pancake breakfast
March 4, 2026
The NAACP McKeesport Unit celebrated Black History Month with its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. Folks gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for breakfast, entertainment, an...
No one injured as excavator falls into hole in Washington
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No one injured as excavator falls into hole in Washington
March 4, 2026
It’s part of a demolition project for the Washington County Courthouse Square parking garage. By the MVI An excavator fell into a hole during demolition of the Washington County Courthouse Square park...
Police apprehend Carroll Township burglary suspect
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Police apprehend Carroll Township burglary suspect
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 4, 2026
Carroll Township police say a late-night prowler tried to force his way into several homes in the Craven Hill section before officers wrestled him into custody early Saturday. Boubacar Gueye, 31, addr...
Sports
2026 class announced for Valley Hall of Fame
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2026 class announced for Valley Hall of Fame
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 4, 2026
The Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame has announced its inductee for the Class of 2026. There will be six new Mon Valley athletes added to the Hall, which will bring membership up to 279. The Hal...
The wait is over for Heath, but what took so long?
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The wait is over for Heath, but what took so long?
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 4, 2026
I recently learned that the late “JoJo” Heath will be inducted into the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026 in June. My first reaction when I heard the news was simple:...
G-Force continues run through Golden Glove tournaments
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G-Force continues run through Golden Glove tournaments
March 4, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent G-Force Boxing continued its strong run in the 2026 Western PA Golden Gloves Tournament with multiple championship performances and several fighters advancing to finals a...
Pitt fires women’s basketball coach Verdi
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Pitt fires women’s basketball coach Verdi
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive 
March 4, 2026
In the immediate aftermath of a third straight disappointing season, Pitt fired women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi on Tuesday morning, athletic director Allen Greene announced. The Panthers went 8-23...
Obituaries
Matilda ‘Tillie’ Brindza – Jefferson Hills
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Matilda ‘Tillie’ Brindza – Jefferson Hills
March 4, 2026
Matilda “Tillie” Brindza, of Floreffe in Jefferson Hills, died on March 1, 2026. She was the wife of 60 years of the late William “Bill” Brindza. She is survived by her three children, Diana (Paul) Ca...
Kenneth A. ‘Ken’ Callaway – Belle Vernon
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Kenneth A. ‘Ken’ Callaway – Belle Vernon
March 4, 2026
Kenneth A. “Ken” Callaway, 55, of Belle Vernon, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at St. Clair Hospital following a massive heart attack. Born in North Charleroi on Feb. 2, 1971, he was the son of...