Donora kidney recipient celebrates new lease on life
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March 28, 2026
Freda Heilman underwent life-saving transplant surgery thanks to a donation by her sister. By JILL RUNFOLA For the MVI After five years of dialysis and five long years of waiting for a kidney transpla...
Dr. Kamlesh B. Gosai and Dr. A.J. Gandhi celebrated on National Doctors’ Day
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March 28, 2026
The doctors have provided health care for generations of families in the Mon Valley. For the MVI Each year, Doctors’ Day provides a meaningful opportunity to recognize the physicians who dedicate thei...
Area lawmakers call for suspending state taxes on gas, diesel
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By By TOM FONTAINE TribLive 
March 28, 2026
Diesel prices in the Pittsburgh region averaged $5.868 a gallon Wednesday. With average gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon, and diesel prices nearly $2 a gallon higher, some Pennsylvania lawmakers...
TRAFFIC BRIEFS
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March 28, 2026
I-70 lane restriction scheduled Monday and Tuesday in Rostraver PennDOT District 12 announced that single-lane restrictions are scheduled to occur in both directions of Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (...
POLICE LOG
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McKeesport
March 28, 2026
Glassport • Dakota Bleu Huey, 29, of Glassport was charged with burglary, criminal trespass, terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking and criminal mischief stemming from an alleged incident Thurs...
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March 28, 2026
Meetings in local government next week Here’s a look at the upcoming government meetings around the Mid-Mon Valley. If there’s an item or other event of public interest, we’ll include that below the l...
Council votes to bring Savvy Citizen to White Oak
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By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 27, 2026
The service allows government to reach borough residents with immediate alerts. White Oak approved bringing the Savvy Citizen platform to the borough for residents to get updates about events, constru...
POLICE LOG
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Clairton
March 27, 2026
Charleroi Regional • Shaun Patrick Clark, 47, of Charleroi was charged with criminal trespass stemming from an alleged incident March 24, court records state. Clairton • Danielle Dziaminski, 29, of Cl...
CRIME BRIEFS
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March 27, 2026
Officer injured during arrest Police say a disturbance at a Charleroi apartment Tuesday escalated into a violent struggle that left an officer injured and a man facing multiple felony charges. Mark Ry...
Funeral arrangements set for Yough High School students killed in crash
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March 26, 2026
State troopers are trying to narrow down a timeline leading up to the crash. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive Felicity Martini was quite the prankster, one of her siblings remembered Wednesday. One time ...
Pa. House Republicans launch ‘Freedom through Affordability’ Initiative to cut costs
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 26, 2026
State Rep. Eric Davanzo of Smithton is cosponsoring legislation to suspend the Gross Receipts Tax on electricity and telecommunications. With households across Pennsylvania feeling squeezed by higher ...
Around The Valley, Entertainment Calendar
March 26, 2026
Thursday Events • Country Line Dancing, H Lounge, Hollywood Casino at the Meadows, North Strabane Township, 7 p.m. • Elmo’s Got The Moves, The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 6 p.m. Friday Music • Distant...
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March 26, 2026
PennDOT District 12 announced that a single-lane restriction is scheduled to occur westbound on Interstate 70 between Exit 43 (Route 201 Fayette City) and Exit 46 (Route 51/I-70 Interchange) in Rostra...
POLICE LOG
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Donora
March 26, 2026
• Star Delucia, 47, of West Mifflin was charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license and other traffic/ vehicle violations stemming from an alleged incident Sept. 25, 2025, court records state. ...
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March 26, 2026
For the MVI Life Changing Service Dogs For Veterans will host a community fundraising event from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday at Hollywood Meadows Casino, 210 Racetrack Road, Washington, Pa., to bring toge...
Volunteers reviving Friends of the Belle Vernon Public Library
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By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 25, 2026
After more than 25 years of inactivity, the Friends group is being revived by a growing circle of volunteers. From a high school senior to longtime residents, a small but determined group is rebuildin...
Mon Valley man charged with sexually assaulting student at Fayette County school
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March 25, 2026
Daniel Cervone of Carroll Township was a JROTC instructor with Laurel Highlands High School. By RENATTA SIGNORINI TribLive An instructor at Laurel Highlands High School in Fayette County was arrested ...
Twin Rivers Elementary School reading champs
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March 25, 2026
Twin Rivers Elementary School third-grade students recently participated in an eightweek Reading Champions Program designed to promote a love of literacy. Sponsored by U.S. Steel and the Pittsburgh Pe...
Sheetz to hire 500 employees across Pa.
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March 25, 2026
Each of the 315 locations will host on-the-spot interviews. By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive Sheetz plans to hire 500 new employees at its stores across Pennsylvania. The hiring day takes place from 8 a.m. to ...