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May 15, 2025

POLICE LOG

McKeesport

• Jessica Lynn Rose, 31, listed as homeless, was charged with intent to possess a controlled substance by a person not registered, three counts of use/possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, tampering with/fabricating evidence, false identification to a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness/similar misconduct stemming from an alleged incident Friday, court records state. A preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Mark Wilson is sched...

More than 1,000 charges in animal abuse case
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More than 1,000 charges in animal abuse case
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 8, 2026
John P. Saxberg was arrested Tuesday, accused of neglecting 101 dogs and two cats at his Belle Vernon residence. More than a month after authorities rescued over 100 neglected animals from a Belle Ver...
Ringgold student paints Monongahela library mural
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Ringgold student paints Monongahela library mural
July 8, 2026
It combines elements of the city with works of classic literature. By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com Monongahela Public Library is now home to a hand-made, decorative addition to its walls thank...
Venue Summer Evening Market begins Thursday
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Venue Summer Evening Market begins Thursday
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
July 8, 2026
It’s set to be held every week through October. A new weekly summer market is set to debut this week at Sunny Days Arena, offering residents a place to shop local, enjoy dinner and connect with commun...
Postal Service raising stamp prices again
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Postal Service raising stamp prices again
July 8, 2026
The increase comes amid a “severe financial crisis.” By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive The U.S. Postal Service is raising the price of a Forever stamp, and it’s happening this weekend. The new rate is a 4-cent ...
Summer on Main block parties to continue in downtown Monongahela
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Summer on Main block parties to continue in downtown Monongahela
July 8, 2026
The next event is set for Thursday, featuring food, music and a chance to support local businesses. For the MVI Following the tremendous success of the first Summer on Main Block Party, downtown Monon...