May 09, 2019 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A Pittsburgh man has died after being stabbed Wednesday afternoon on Evans Avenue.
Irvin Green, 48, was pronounced dead just after 6 p.m. at a hospital emergency room, said a spokesperson for the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.
In a prepared statement, Allegheny County police Sgt. Venerando Costa said McKeesport police and paramedics were dispatched at 5:39 p.m. to the 1200 block of Evans Avenue for a report of a stabbing.
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May 08, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Several local groups, including a new one calling itself "Citizens for Clean Air," will hold a meeting on Thursday to discuss recent air-quality issues related to the Dec. 24 fire at U.S. Steel's Clairton Plant.
The meeting is being held at 6 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ, 508 Reed St., Clairton.
A spokesperson said that the meeting is being hosted by the Breathe Project, Clean Air Council, Clean Water Action, Group Against Smog and Pollution, PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center and PennFuture.
Elected officials also have been invited to the event to listen to residents’ concerns. The event is open to the general public.
For more information, visit the Eventbrite link.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A Dravosburg woman who worked as a practical nurse at McKeesport's Kane nursing center has been charged with taking photos of patients without their consent.
Allegheny County police allege the photos were taken to "humiliate" the patients.
Ashley A. Smith, 30, was arrested Friday and charged by county police with 16 counts of neglect of a care-dependent person, four counts each of criminal use of a communications facility, invasion of privacy and sending lewd photos, and one count of possession and dissemination of child pornography.
Court officials said Friday night that Smith is free on $50,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing May 13 before Magisterial District Judge Eugene Riazzi.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Volunteers from across McKeesport will participate Saturday in the fifth-annual "Respect Our City, Respect Our Earth" cleanup day.
Individuals and neighborhood groups will be participating to clear trash and other debris from streets, sidewalks and vacant lots, in the event sponsored by the Great American Cleanup and McKeesport Mayor Mike Cherepko.
The event begins at 10 a.m. at various locations in the city and continues until 2 p.m. Bags, gloves and safety vests will be provided for volunteers, a spokesperson said, and lunch will be served to any neighborhood groups that registered in advance.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The McKeesport Lions Club will join state Sen. Jim Brewster, Mayor Michael Cherepko and state Rep. Austin Davis to host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Donna Byrne of the McKeesport Lions said the blood drive is being dedicated to first responders as well as victims of last year's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill.
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May 03, 2019 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News, Duquesne News
(Duquesne police photo via Facebook)
A 30-year-old man was in critical condition Friday afternoon after being shot on Route 837 in Duquesne.
Duquesne and Allegheny County police said the shooting happened just after 10:30 a.m. during an argument at a traffic light. The suspect fled in a dark-colored sedan in the direction of Homestead.
In a prepared statement, county police Inspector Andrew Schurman said that it appears the victim was driving his SUV on Route 837 when he stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Grant Street. The victim got out of his car and approached another vehicle, on foot, Schurman said.
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May 02, 2019 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, North Versailles Twp. News
Mother's Day Bingo will be held Saturday (May 4) at the North Versailes Twp. community center at 1 p.m., a spokesperson said.
A township cleanup day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18. Participants are asked to meet at Crestas ball field for refreshments and the distribution of supplies. Registration is requested with the Parks and Recreation department.
For more information on either event, call (412) 823-6602, extension 104, or email nvtparks@verizon.net.
May 01, 2019 |
By Richard Finch Jr. | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
Six of the 11 McKeesport Area High School students who sued the district and Superintendent Mark P. Holtzman Jr. were all smiles at a news conference in Duquesne on Monday evening.
Sitting alongside their attorney, Witold “Vic” Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, they talked about their hopes for the proposed McKeesport Black Student Union.
“I feel like it's a way to get young teens together and to talk about stuff that’s going on, it's a safer environment,” said Ayriauna West, a ninth-grader.
Under the terms of a settlement between the district and the students, school officials must recognize the club within 10 days as “a non-curricular student activity” and ensure the club receives “the same rights, privileges and benefits that it provides to any other non-curricular student activity.”
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May 01, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
LifeSpan, a Homestead-based agency that serves seniors throughout the Mon Valley and South Hills, is encouraging local residents to signup for Highmark's Walk for a Healthy Community.
The walk will be held May 11 at Stage AE on Pittsburgh's North Side.
All funds raised by LifeSpan will go directly to LifeSpan, a spokeswoman said. Donations may be made through the Highmark walk website at www.walkforahealthycommunity.org.
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May 01, 2019 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Letters to the Editor
I saw your recent story about the event in McKeesport ("Companies Gather to Educate Public About Medical Marijuana's Uses, Benefits," April 30).
Thank you for your coverage of Erik and his pressing. A great guy doing good work. Thank you for covering him.
Our magazine is focused on supporting the medical cannabis industry, and there are a couple of inaccuracies that jump out:
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