Talk in Munhall Will Remember 'Carnegie's Captain' Jones

June 05, 2018 |

By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements

The man who arguably made Andrew Carnegie a titan of the steel industry will be remembered during a free talk and book signing Thursday in Munhall.

Author Tom Gage (above) will sign copies of his book, "American Prometheus: Carnegie's Captain, Bill Jones" during the event at 7 p.m. at the Pump House, 880 E. Waterfront Drive.



The event is sponsored by Rivers of Steel.

Gage is a great-grandson of William R. Jones, the first superintendent of Carnegie's Edgar Thomson Works in Braddock and the man credited, at the time, with perfecting and refining the techniques of steel manufacturing.

 
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Carnegie Library Posts June Events

June 05, 2018 |

By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements

(Carnegie Library of McKeesport photo via Facebook)


Carnegie Library of McKeesport, 1507 Library Ave., will again serve as one of the sites for the 14th annual World Wide Knit in Public Day, a spokeswoman said.

Knitters, stitchers and crocheters of any skill level are invited to join with other crafters on the library lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (June 9). A picnic lunch will be served. The event is free and open to everyone. For more information, call (412) 672-0625 or visit mckeesportlibrary.org.

In other upcoming events:

The library will mark National Gardening Week with a visit by Carol Korinko of the Garden Club of McKeesport at 4 p.m. Wednesday (June 6). Participants will learn to plant flowers, herbs and vegetables.

 
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Local Family Seeks Answers After Vet's Papers Wind Up as Decoration

May 31, 2018 |

By Jason Togyer | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News

Above: A handbag with Tom Piotrowski Sr.'s name and Army discharge papers is being sold around the world by two companies. His family says the companies never got permission to use the image or his name.


The family of a McKeesport-area veteran was shocked to learn that two companies have reproduced his Army discharge papers --- and his name --- on purses and handbags made in India and sold around the world.

Thomas Piotrowski Sr., 90, currently resides in an assisted living facility in North Huntingdon Twp. His family hasn't yet told him what happened, but they want answers from Myra Bags, an Indian firm, and Chloe & Lex, based in Gig Harbor, Wash., which are selling the handbags decorated with Piotrowski's name and discharge papers.

The image was apparently taken, without permission, from an article written by Piotrowski's granddaughter, Jennifer Sopko.

"When did this start?" asked Piotroswki's son, Tom Jr. "How long have they been doing this? Did they manufacture 10,000 of these? 500? I don't know. And is he the only veteran they've done this to?"

 
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Demolition Proceeds on Vacant Sinclair Street Building

May 30, 2018 |

By Staff Reports | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News

Crews from Lutterman Excavating are tearing down a vacant building at the intersection of Sinclair and Ringgold streets in McKeesport after officials said that runoff and debris were falling onto the roof of city hall.

A.J. Tedesco, the city's community development director, said Wednesday the three-story office building is being torn down under an emergency demolition order.

A one-story portion of city hall abuts the building, which once housed doctors' offices.

 
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Service Restored After Water Break; 'Gas Line' Reports Were Exaggerated

May 30, 2018 |

By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements

A water main break along Beech Street in McKeesport cut off service for an unknown number of customers Tuesday night.

But reports that a gas line was severed turned out to be exaggerated.

Matt Junker, spokesman for the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County, said water service was restored just after 12 noon Wednesday.

Crews repairing the water line did break a gas pipe at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, said Barry Kukovich, spokesman for Peoples Natural Gas in Pittsburgh, but it was not in service.

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Serra Denied WPIAL Baseball Title in 5-2 North Catholic Loss

May 30, 2018 |

By Josh Rizzo | Posted in: Sports

WASHINGTON, Pa. – If Serra Catholic’s baseball team could keep things close, Eagles coach Brian Dzurenda believed the offense would come eventually.

Surely it had to. All season, the Eagles’ offensive juggernaut bowled through opponents, pounding out 11.63 runs per contest en route to an appearance in the WPIAL Class AA final Tuesday night at Wild Things Park.

Solving Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic pitcher Ryan Feczko proved to be a different problem entirely.

In the end, Serra was denied winning its second WPIAL title in three seasons, falling to North Catholic, 5-2.

 
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City Man Arrested After Brief Pursuit

May 24, 2018 |

By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News

A McKeesport man led city police on a brief car chase Wednesday afternoon before being arrested at the home of his girlfriend.

Harry Hobson, 55, is charged by McKeesport police with fleeing or attempting to elude police, reckless driving, careless driving, driving with a suspended license and failing to stop at a stop sign. A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.

City police said an officer was monitoring traffic just after 12 noon in Myer Park when a car headed eastbound on Myer Boulevard failed to stop for a stop sign.

 
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Crews Continue Work on Daily News Parking Lot

May 24, 2018 |

By Staff Reports | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News

(Photo special to Tube City Almanac)


McKeesport public works crews are continuing to prepare a new parking lot for the former Daily News Building at the corner of Walnut Street and Lysle Boulevard.

Shown working at the site on Thursday are city public works drivers Rich Booth and Billy Baker, equipment operator Mark Husak and laborer Frank Rausch. Not shown is city foreman Jeff DiPerna.

The building was purchased by the city from the McKeesport Daily News' parent company, Trib Total Media, in November 2017. The newspaper published its last edition on Dec. 31, 2015.

 
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Three Face Trial in Connection With Penny Street Shooting

May 23, 2018 |

By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News

Three people are currently being held in Allegheny County Jail on charges that include attempted homicide in connection with a shooting Dec. 17 on Penny Street in the city.

Two of the suspects were ordered held for court this week following a preliminary hearing, while an alleged accomplice faces formal arraignment next week in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court.

Following a preliminary hearing Monday, Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi ordered Aaron W. Smith, 24, of Pittsburgh's West End, and Cortrell L. McKenzie, 24, of Pitcairn, both held for court on charges of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, robbery, conspiracy, carrying a firearm without a license, theft by unlawful taking and reckless endangerment.

 
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Car Show, Memorial Day Parade Planned in W.O.

May 23, 2018 |

By Cami DiBattista | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News

The third-annual "Cars, Trucks and Bikes in the Park" is slated for 3 to 9 p.m. May 27 at the Heritage Pool Complex on Victoria Drive in White Oak.

Sponsored by the Rainbow Volunteer Fire Company, the event will include food, drawings and entertainment, a spokesperson said. Registration for vehicles begins at 2 p.m. The first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque and trophies will be awarded.

The event will take place rain or shine. Music will be provided by Lights Up Entertainment and Dana Von Dangerously will be making an appearance.

 
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