April 02, 2025 |
By Stacy Alderman | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
(File Photo, “Tulips Jubilee,” by Cam Miller, via Flickr. Licensed under Creative Commons By-NC-ND.)
The White Oak community is gearing up for warmer weather with events and activities that will appeal to everyone from kids and craft enthusiasts to athletes and animal lovers.
White Oak Athletic Association
WOAA will host its first youth basketball tournaments starting April 17-19 and again from April 24-27. Softball and baseball are ongoing, and the association’s calendar has several fundraisers, cash bashes, and bingos listed well into May. Their calendar can be found online.
Easter Egg Hunt
For children ages 3-5, the borough will host an Easter Egg hunt on April 19 starting at 10 a.m. at Heritage Hill Park.
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April 02, 2025 |
By Danielle M. Smith - Public News Service | Posted in: State & Region
Pennsylvania school support staff and their allies met with lawmakers last week at the State Capitol, asking for their support of a bill to raise their wages to at least $20 an hour. They estimate House Bill 777 would benefit more than 41,000 workers. (Photo courtesy PSEA)
Amid a severe teacher and staff shortage, school support workers and their union allies rallied last week in Harrisburg for what they called a living wage.
More than 100 people gathered on the Capitol steps and met with lawmakers to gauge their support for House Bill 777, which they said would raise wages for more than 41,000 school staff members.
The bill was introduced by State Rep. Dan Miller, Mt. Lebanon Democrat, and currently has 24 co-sponsors, including two from the Mon Valley, State Rep. John Inglis of West Mifflin and State Rep. Brandon Markosek of Monroeville.
Aaron Chapin, president of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, said that if enacted, the law would raise the pay for support staff in public schools to a living wage of at least $20 per hour.
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April 01, 2025 |
By Bonnijean Cooney Adams | Posted in: Entertainment, McKeesport and Region News
Director/choreographer Erin Seaberg, in green shirt at left, gives pointers and makes adjustments during a recent rehearsal for the spring musical at McKeesport Area High School. (Bonnijean Cooney Adams photo for Tube City Almanac)
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“Titanic the Musical – Ensemble Version”
Where: McKeesport Area High School Auditorium, 1960 Eden Park Blvd.
When: Thursday, April 3, Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5 at 7 p.m., with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5.
Tickets: $12 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens. Available at https://cur8.com/26133/project/127398 for best selection. Some tickets also will be available at the door.
More information: mckmusical@gmail.com.
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When the creative staff was considering what show to select for this year’s McKeesport Area High School musical, they agreed on one thing.
“We were looking for an ensemble show,” Producer/Pit Director Sarah Persin said. “We have a lot of talent.”
They decided on “Titanic the Musical,” based on the true story of the RMS Titanic, which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage in April 1912. More than 1,000 people died in the disaster.
Some students said they were surprised when they found out what the musical was going to be. Some had heard of it, while others initially thought it was going to be the Jack-and-Rose story like the 1997 movie.
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April 01, 2025 |
By Kristen Keleschenyi | Posted in: North Versailles Twp. News
Will Wilson, Jacob Ankney and Chris Cornelius are knights searching for the Holy Grail. (Submitted photo via EAHS_Musical on Instagram)
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“Spamalot”
Where: East Allegheny High School, 1150 Jacks Run Road, North Versailles Twp.
When: Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m., and two shows on Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission. Senior citizens and students are $10. VIP seating is available for $15. Tickets are available at easd.booktix.com and at the door. There is a processing fee if tickets are purchased online.
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The search for the Holy Grail takes a goofy turn as the curtain rises on East Allegheny High School’s production of Spamalot.
The musical is an adaptation of Monty Python’s 1975 movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” parodying the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The cast at EA is slightly smaller than in years past, but Musical Director Amanda Rosco says they have been one of the staff’s favorites to work with.
“They have so much heart and it’s something that the audience isn’t necessarily going to know and see how much they have taken care of each other behind the scenes — the way they have cheered each other on,” Rosco says.
Senior Reily Fenters took the musical plunge this year and is making his stage debut. He plays multiple roles, including the Knight Who Says “Ni,” and says he regrets not getting involved sooner, but his afterschool job took up a lot of his time. “I cut my schedule back this year and threw all hands in and was like, ‘I’m just going to do it!’”
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April 01, 2025 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A fatal shooting on Abraham Street in the city has been ruled a homicide.
Kurtis Shaw, 37, died Saturday night at UPMC McKeesport Hospital of gunshot wounds to the head and neck, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
In a press release, Allegheny County police said emergency personnel were notified of a shooting inside a house in the 1700 block of Abraham Street just before 10 p.m. and found Shaw suffering from his wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, county officials said.
The county homicide unit is investigating. No other information has been released. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
