November 15, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Above: Seasonal public works employees Myselo King, left, and Austin Fagan and load recycle bins for delivery to McKeesport residents. Bins are available in 95-gallon and 32-gallon sizes by contacting the City of McKeesport’s Public Works Department at 412-675-5020, ext. 631. (Submitted photo by Jennifer Vertullo, City of McKeesport.)
On "America Recycles Day," McKeesport officials are asking residents to do their part and boost the city’s recycling program.
With the help of a $216,934 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the city has purchased more than 4,000 new recycling bins, as well as a leaf collection machine. The city matched about 10 percent of the program's cost.
Every item recycled reduces the amount of trash hauled to a landfill, which is environmentally responsible and also reduces the city's trash-collection costs, Mayor Mike Cherepko said.
“This is a great opportunity to teach McKeesport residents about the value of recycling from both budgetary and environmental perspectives,” Cherepko said.
For several years, McKeesport has offered single stream recycling, which allows paper, cardboard, most kinds of plastics (numbers 1 through 7), glass bottles, and aluminum and bi-metal cans to be mixed into the same recycling bin or bag.
But the last bins purchased by the city were smaller, meaning residents had to purchase their own larger bins or use bags.
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November 14, 2017 |
By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Announcements, Duquesne News, White Oak News
The countdown to Christmas has begun and Mon Valley communities --- including McKeesport, White Oak and Duquesne --- are getting ready.
Events begin Saturday (Nov. 18) with McKeesport's 53rd annual Salute to Santa Parade and White Oak's Season of Lights Celebration.
- Editor's Note: Weather permitting, our Internet radio station, WMCK.FM, will broadcast the Salute to Santa Parade beginning at 11 a.m.
Thousands of spectators are expected to line Fifth Avenue to collect candy while watching local bands, emergency vehicles, businesses, nonprofit organizations and student groups parade up the street from McKees Point Marina to City Hall.
Lineup for parade units begins at 10 a.m. at the Palisades, Fifth Avenue at Water Street, with the parade kicking off promptly at 11 a.m.
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November 13, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Traffic delays are likely this week as crews from Golden Triangle Construction replace waterlines on Lovedale Road in Lincoln Borough and Elizabeth Twp., a spokesperson has announced.
Single-lane alternating traffic will occur on Lovedale Road weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between McKeesport Road and Mill Hill Road, said a district spokesperson for the state Department of Transportation. The restrictions are likely through Dec. 15, weather permitting.
Motorists should use caution when driving through the area, the PennDOT spokesperson said.
November 10, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Two services will be held in the city on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day, spokespersons said.
At 11 a.m., veterans groups will gather at Memorial Park on Lysle Boulevard at Market Street for a ceremony recognizing local residents who served in the armed forces.
At 12 noon, the LaRosa Boys and Girls Club, 901 Ravine St., will hold its 51st annual Veterans Day Program.
Master of Ceremonies will be Walt Yager, assisted by City Administrator Tom Maglicco and Councilman Jim Barry.
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November 09, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
(Lee Paxton photo via Wikimedia Commons. Used under GNU Free Documentation License.)
A discussion with a local author, a driving refresher course for senior citizens, craft parties and movies are on the schedule at the Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., a spokeswoman has announced.
Local Author: Craig Stephan, author of "Riding On Empty," will discuss the process of writing and getting his book published at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. The book, released in 2010, is Stephan's chronicle of a cross-country motorcycle trip he took with his wife on their honeymoon, set against the story of his mother's fight against cancer. The event is free and open to the public, but is recommended for adults age 18 and up. Registration is recommended.
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November 08, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The Rev. William B. Meekins Jr. will deliver the keynote message on Nov. 19 when the McKeesport Area Ministerium holds its annual community Thanksgiving service.
The service will be held at 4 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 220 Eighth Ave. at Walnut Street, Downtown.
The ministerium is an interfaith group of clergy from McKeesport-area churches and religious organizations.
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November 03, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Kane McKeesport will present a session on caring for people with dementia on Nov. 15, a spokeswoman said.
Presented by Kane McKeesport Family Council, the event will include a discussion led by Nancy Ehrman, chief nursing officer at Allegheny County's four Kane regional centers.
Ehrman will discuss the signs of "normal aging" versus "not-normal aging," symptoms of decline in sensory and processing systems, and physical techniques for helping dementia patients.
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November 03, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
A Croatian club in Westmoreland County is bringing Eastern European style dance lessons to young people ages 7 to 16.
A spokeswoman says the classes will be offered on six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Nov. 8, at the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 432, 109 Union St., Yukon. Adults are welcome to participate, though instruction will be directed to the youth, says Caroline Kalich, recording secretary.
"The instruction is in dancing like a 'Tamburitzan,' also known as kolo or circle dancing, which has not been locally available until now," she says.
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November 03, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The McKeesport Lions Club will hold a "Toys for Tots" Collection Drive from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 26, a spokeswoman said.
The drive will be at the McKee's Point Cafe, first floor of the Palisades Ballroom, corner Fifth Avenue and Water Street, Downtown.
The breakfast buffet will be open at a cost of $8. Anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy for donation will receive free cookies.
All proceeds raised from the breakfast will benefit Toys for Tots, the spokeswoman said.
October 30, 2017 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The Evangelical Congregational Church, corner of Walnut and Olive streets, will hold a stuffed pork chop dinner this Saturday (Nov. 4) from 4 to 6 p.m., a spokesman said.
The dinner will cost $10 for adults and $6 for children age 11 and under.
For more information, call (412) 673-7691.
