December 15, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: White Oak News
White Oak’s proposed 2022 budget will include no tax increase, officials said at this week’s borough council workshop session.
Borough manager John Palyo provided some updates on next year’s spending proposals. He said that key focus areas in the 2022 budget include pension plans and code enforcement.
It is possible that White Oak will continue to provide police services to South Versailles Twp. in 2022, Palyo said.
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December 03, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
The borough of White Oak has a number of events coming up this Christmas season:
Holiday Home Decorating Contest: White Oak is holding its second Christmas decorating contest this year through Dec. 12. Interested residents can enter the contest by emailing their name, address, phone number and three photos to michelle@woboro.com. Prizes will be awarded for four different categories – Best Traditional, Clark Griswold, Buddy the Elf, and Kids Choice.
Winners will be announced at the Gingerbread House contest on Dec. 19.
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November 29, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: White Oak News
Santa greets visitors during the annual Pet Pics event at White Oak Volunteer Fire Co. on Sunday. The event raised money for the fire department and White Oak Animal Safe Haven. (Sarah Turnbull photo for Tube City Almanac)
For Amy Bower and her family, taking their pets to see Santa is a time-honored Christmas tradition.
“We live close by, and we’ve gone every year,” Bower said. “The people are nice, and it’s for a good cause.”
Sammy, an 11-year-old West Highland White Terrier, was one of several pets to get his picture taken with Santa on Sunday, when White Oak Animal Safe Haven hosted its annual Pet Pics event at the White Oak Volunteer Fire Co.
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November 16, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: White Oak News
A traffic accident at the corner of Route 48 and Cool Springs Road near the Speedway store damaged a telephone pole and dislodged the traffic signal’s battery system, White Oak officials said.
At Monday’s meeting, council passed a resolution designating repairs to the damaged pole and signal as an emergency.
Borough engineer Ken Hillman said it’s the third time the pole has been replaced, and that White Oak is coordinating repairs with the state Department of Transportation.
“The foundation also needs to be replaced,” Hillman said. “Normally this would take three to four months.”
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November 13, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
Since he joined the fire department in 2002, Tony Villinger has wanted to keep the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Co.’s Christmas traditions going.
“I joined the fire department back in 2002, and have been involved with the show since 2005,” Villinger said.
The Rainbow Volunteer Fire Co. will hold its annual Holiday Craft and Vendor Show Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will feature a variety of vendors, including Farmers Insurance, Color Street, Auberle and Paparazzi.
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November 12, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
The White Oak Rotary Club will hold a fall dance at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the White Oak American Legion to commemorate the “King of Vinyl” and fellow Rotarian Rich Antoncic, a long-time club and radio disc jockey.
Tickets cost $15 per person. Entertainment will include Antoncic, The Platinum Band, MC Lois Scott, and 2 Broke Country Girls. The proceeds will benefit the rotary club’s charitable projects, such as the Salvation Army and the White Oak Animal Safe Haven.
Rotarian Larry Anlauf said, “We’ve been hosting this dance for about six years. We use it to raise general funds, like our golf outing.”
There will also be a cash bar and food. Table reservations can be made by calling (412) 500-5314.
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November 11, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: White Oak News
White Oak’s 2021 street paving project is complete, borough engineer Ken Hillman reported on Monday.
Hillman provided updates on the borough’s ongoing infrastructure projects during council’s workshop meeting.
“The borough building is nearly finished. Electrical work at Heritage Hill Pool will begin within a month,” Hillman said.
A public hearing to discuss home demolitions is scheduled for Nov. 15.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: White Oak News
We could all use more support and positive vibes. Healthy breathing and good posture don’t hurt either.
That’s where yoga comes in.
The Sunnie Vibes Studio Yoga & Wellness will hold an outdoor vendor show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 7). at 1206 Ohio Ave. in White Oak. The studio will officially open the following Monday, Nov. 15.
Founder Cameron Chemsak has been practicing yoga for eight years, and for her, it’s about more than just fitness.
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November 03, 2021 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News, Politics & Elections, White Oak News
Republicans swept four vacant seats on White Oak borough council in Tuesday's election.
According to complete but unofficial results from the Allegheny County elections office, Loree Scharritter led the field with 1,188 votes, followed by incumbent Julie A. Opferman and newcomers Joelle M. Harbert and Jason Russell.
Former White Oak councilman David J. Pasternak came in fifth place; followed by Kenneth Robb and George Dillinger, who lost their bids for re-election; and Kenneth A. Obusek.
Pasternak, Robb, Dillinger and Obusek are Democrats.
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October 31, 2021 |
By Sarah Turnbull | Posted in: Politics & Elections, White Oak News
White Oak residents on Tuesday will select members of council and decide whether to retain their mayor.
The Democratic ticket includes Lisa Pitchford for tax collector; with David J. Pasternak, George Dillinger, Ken Robb and Kenneth Obusek as members of council. The Republican ticket includes Julie Opferman, Jason Russell, Joelle Harbert and Loree Scharritter running for members of council.
There are four seats available on council. Dillinger, Opferman and Robb are incumbents.
Incumbent Mayor Ina Jean Marton faces a last-minute challenger, write-in candidate Kelly Doyle. (See related story.)
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