TRAFFIC BRIEFS
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April 3, 2026

TRAFFIC BRIEFS

PennDOT’s Engineering District 12 and the Federal Highway Administration invite the public to participate in a virtual plans display to review and provide feedback on the 2026 Bridge Preservation Project in Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

‘EGGSTRAVAGANZA’ AT PENNWEST
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‘EGGSTRAVAGANZA’ AT PENNWEST
April 3, 2026
Saylor Batovsky, 3, of Brownsville picks up an egg as PennWest California’s Office of Volunteer Programs and Service Learning held its annual “Eggstravaganza” on campus Thursday evening. Jenn Codelupp...
Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer
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Death penalty withdrawn in killing of police officer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...
Owner of Castle Blood receives national award
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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 ...
Probe into Miller’s death could take 4-6 months
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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 ...
Port Vue council addresses safety issues
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Port Vue council addresses safety issues
By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI 
April 3, 2026
The public comment session at this week’s meeting went on for nearly 45 minutes. A citizens’ comments session at Wednesday’s Port Vue council meeting lasted nearly 45 minutes and touched on a number o...
Free class will focus on U.S. founding documents
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Free class will focus on U.S. founding documents
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
April 3, 2026
The four-week session will offer insight into the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With the United States celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, the Monongah...