February 05, 2018 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Duquesne News, McKeesport and Region News, White Oak News
(Photo special to Tube City Almanac)
Working at the Carnegie Library of McKeesport feels like home to Colleen Denne of Elizabeth Twp., who took over as director on Jan. 3.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a master's degree in library science, Denne, who grew up in Liberty Borough, says she feels very connected to her new job.
"My dad's family is from Duquesne, and my mom's family is from McKeesport," Denne says. "These are my roots. This is my home library. I don't think it would mean as much to me anywhere else."
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February 02, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News, Duquesne News
Two juveniles are charged with robbery and related offenses after a hold-up at a discount store in Duquesne.
The young men, ages 15 and 17, will be charged as adults, Duquesne police Chief Thomas Dunlevy said.
The robbery happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday at the Dollar General store on Hoffman Boulevard.
One of the suspects put a silver-colored pistol against the clerk's head and demanded money, Dunlevy said. The employees were not injured.
After taking money, the suspects fled, police said, and store employees called 9-1-1.
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February 02, 2018 |
By Mary Shelly | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
(Photo courtesy Broker 1 Realty)
The McKeesport Area School Board has voted to begin the process of selling the White Oak Elementary School building to Wellness for Veterans in the amount of $400,000.
District officials said Wellness for Veterans is a privately owned organization that provides physical and mental health services as well as job placement services for veterans.
"I've been told that they would be providing housing for veterans as well as some health services, job placement services, et cetera," said David Seropian, district business manager.
The building will be a taxable property under this purchase, Seropian said.
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February 02, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
Allegheny County police are investigating a city man's death as a homicide.
The body of Craig Rhodes-Mitchell, 24, was discovered at around 10 p.m. Jan. 27 inside a home in the 1300 block of Centennial Street, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.
Initial reports were that Rhodes-Mitchell was found "unresponsive inside the home."
But on Friday, a county spokeswoman said Rhodes-Mitchell was suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The medical examiner's office has ruled the death a homicide. No other details were released.
Anyone with information regarding Rhodes-Mitchell's death is asked to contact the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477).
February 01, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
White Oak American Legion Post 701 will hold an oldies dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 10, a spokesman said.
Admission is $5 and music from the 1950s and '60s will be provided by DJs Candy and Mike.
The legion is located at 2813 Capital St. All proceeds benefit veterans programs. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
February 01, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 432 is taking orders for its homemade soup sale, a spokeswoman said.
Orders for chicken noodle or beef noodle soup should be placed by Feb. 13 at (724) 872-7495. Soups are sold by the quart for $7 each.
All orders will be available for pickup between 10 a.m. and 12 noon Feb. 17 at the Yukon Croatian Club, 129 Union St. in Yukon. The club number is (724) 722-4100.
February 01, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 58th anniversary coin show on Saturday and Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh South Hotel, 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, a spokesman said.
Admission and parking are both free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (724) 984-6611.
The club's regular monthly meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. A 50/50 drawing will be held and prizes for kids will be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership, the spokesman said.
February 01, 2018 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, White Oak News
A Mardi Gras "Paczki" Dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. Angela Merici Church, 1640 Fawcett Ave., White Oak.
"Come and enjoy some great polka music provided by the Versa J's in our Father Drap Hall," a spokeswoman said.
Paczki are deep-fried Polish pastries similar to jelly doughnuts, and in Polish communities, paczki are traditionally made just before Ash Wednesday as a means of using up sugar, eggs and butter as part of a pre-Lenten feast.
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January 31, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
- Arrest records published here were provided by the McKeesport Police Department.
- Not all arrest records are published.
- A report of an arrest does not mean the person identified has been convicted of a crime.
- All people arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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January 31, 2018 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Duquesne News
A school administrator from York County has been named the new superintendent of the Duquesne City School District.
Sue A. Moyer will begin work in Duquesne on March 1, said a spokeswoman for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Moyer's hiring was approved by both the elected school board and the receiver for the financially troubled district, Paul B. Long.
Moyer currently works as federal programs coordinator in the York City School District, which serves more than 5,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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