Trump says strike targeting Venezuelan gang will cause cartels to think twice

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday justified the lethal military strike that his administration said was carried out a day earlier against a Venezuelan gang as a necessary effort by the United States to send an unmistakable message to Latin American cartels.

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March 4, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Charleroi and McKeesport in Thursday’s Mon Valley Independent.

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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...

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March Fourth fundraiser 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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Grant money awarded to 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...

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Police apprehend 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...