Obituaries
May 29, 2026

Nathan Smichnick – Pittsburgh

Nathan Smichnick, 36, of Pittsburgh, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in his home. Born Aug. 13, 1989, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of Ronald and Sally Kradel Smichnick, who survive and reside in North Belle Vernon. A resident of Pittsburgh for the past 15 years, Nathan worked as a lab technician at Bruceton Research Labs NIOSH Division. He was an avid leader and participant in the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), participating in rallies and protests in Pittsburgh and D.C.,...

Crash deaths ruled accidental
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By By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive 
October 17, 2026
Four Yough High School students were killed in a March 21 crash. The deaths of four Yough High School students in a fiery March crash have been ruled accidental. On Friday, updated details were releas...
Rinnggold Royalty
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October 17, 2026
Eli Pierce and Bella Schnupp were crowned as homecoming king and queen at Ringgold High School. Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent
McKeesport Homecoming
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October 17, 2026
McKeesport Area High School chose Michelle Ferguson and Barrett Greenlee as its homecoming king and queen. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent
Donora arrest sparks investigation
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
Shawn Bowman contends excessive force was used when he was taken into custody in August. Donora borough officials say they are investigating the actions of a police officer captured on video punching ...
Stuff the Bus expands efforts to assist area students
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
October 17, 2026
It’s now an independent nonprofit organization with a reach far beyond Charleroi. Stuff the Bus is spreading its wings. After nine years of supporting students in the Charleroi Area School District, t...
DOJ asked to examine Giant Eagle deal
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By By PATRICK VARINE TribLive 
October 17, 2026
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to take a closer look at grocery chain Kroger’s proposal to acquire Giant Eagle. The deal was one of three large-scale foo...