Read found not guilty of 2nd-degree murder

DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second- degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court.

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Leopards advance in PIAA tournament

March 9, 2026

Belle Vernon freshman Lyla McConnell (3) leaps into the arms of teammate Saylor Lee as the Leopards claimed the second state playoff victory in program history with a 58-46 win Saturday at Clearfield....

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Funds secured for local communities

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The money will go toward public safety, infrastructure and parks and recreation projects. State Sen. Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, announced last week that he and other local state lawmakers helped sec...

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Drug plan middlemen are facing new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

March 9, 2026

The new proposal would also ban ownership of pharmacy licenses by corporate middlemen accused of driving pharmacy closures. By ED MAHON Spotlight PA HARRISBURG — Some Pennsylvania lawmakers want to gi...

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McKeesport firefighters respond to house fire

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The McKeesport Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday, rescuing two cats in the process. According to McKeesport Deputy Fire Chief Geno Esken, the department responded to the fire around 11:55 a.m...

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Semi-pro team asks to use Monessen’s football stadium

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

March 9, 2026

The PA Dawgz would host four games in May & June. Representatives of PA Dawgz Football are seeking permission to use Monessen City School District’s stadium for football games. The semi-professional f...

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Workshop series offered for local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

March 9, 2026

The three-part series is being presented by the cfsbank Business Resource Center. Local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders looking to sharpen their skills and grow their organizations will have a new...