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March 24, 2026

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The McKeesport Community Newsroom will host an informational program, “Public Records 101” at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave Rich Lord of Public Source will discuss access to public records, which allows for more transparency and helps citizens hold their local governments accountable.

Police try to work out timeline in fatal crash
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Police try to work out timeline in fatal crash
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 24, 2026
Yough School District brought in counselors Monday as students returned to class. The grief surrounding Saturday’s crash that killed four Yough High School students continues to ripple across the comm...
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‘Safe at Home’ helps area seniors
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 24, 2026
The initiative from the Rotary Club of Elizabeth works to minimize dangers so they can remain in their homes. The Rotary Club of Elizabeth proposed a new initiative to help seniors in the Elizabeth To...
Legislators push for oversight on pet cremation
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Legislators push for oversight on pet cremation
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 24, 2026
A bill that unanimously passed the House on Monday was inspired by felony fraud charges against Patrick Vereb. At a press conference Monday in Harrisburg, a group of state legislators called for refor...
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WEDNESDAY
March 24, 2026
Don’t miss the latest from Elizabeth Borough in Wednesday’s Mon Valley Independent.