Bingo night in North Belle Vernon

Wednesday nights are for bingo at the North Belle Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Bingo Hall, located at 545 Broad Ave. Shown during last night’s bingo, from left, are North Belle Vernon VFD President Ken Ramsdell, bingo player Donna Sichi of North Belle Vernon, and firefighter and bingo chairperson Shelby Ferguson. Doors typically open around 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday, with games beginning about 6:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the volunteer fire department. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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‘EGGSTRAVAGANZA’ AT PENNWEST

April 3, 2026

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Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer

By By PAULA REED WARD TribLive

April 3, 2026

The DA’s office made the decision after receiving Johnathan Morris’ psychiatric records. The man accused of killing McKeesport police Officer Sean Sluganski will not face the death penalty if found gu...

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Owner of Castle Blood receives national award

By By STACEY FEDEROFF For the MVI

April 3, 2026

Ricky Dick was recognized by the Haunted Attraction Association last weekend. Ricky Dick, who started what became Castle Blood in 1993, was among 10 awardees at the 2026 Oscares Awards, hosted by the ...

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Probe into Miller’s death could take 4-6 months

By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter

April 3, 2026

The Donora resident died after an encounter with police in March. More than two weeks after John “Koo Koo” Miller died following an encounter with Donora police, Pennsylvania State Police are waiting ...

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MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

No tax increase in preliminary budget

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

April 3, 2026

Board President David Seropian is concerned about using more than $4M from an existing surplus to bring it into balance. At Thursday’s work session McKeesport Area school board members discussed the d...

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SATURDAY

April 3, 2026

Don’t miss our Food pages full of new recipes in Saturday’s print and electronic edition of the MVI.