March Fourth fundraiser set for today helps nonprofit continue its work
Latest News, Main
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
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
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
Latest News, Main
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...
2026 class announced for Valley Hall of Fame
Sports
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?
Sports, Sports Columns
SPORTLIGHT
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
Sports
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
NCAA, Pittsburgh, Sports
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...
Matilda ‘Tillie’ Brindza –  Jefferson Hills
Obituaries
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
Obituaries
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...