December 07, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
An illustration depicts the kinds of improvements that Port Authority is envisioning for the Route 837 corridor. This view depicts what an improved bus shelter might look like near Kennywood in West Mifflin. (Illustration courtesy Port Authority of Allegheny County)
Allegheny County’s transit authority will hold two public information sessions today (Dec. 7) to discuss a slate of proposed improvements to the corridor between McKeesport and Homestead.
The online-only events begin at 12 noon and 6:30 p.m. today. To register, visit PortAuthority.org/HomesteadToMcKeesport or call (412) 566-5184.
A spokesperson for Port Authority of Allegheny County said the agency is considering transit and pedestrian upgrades between the Homestead Grays Bridge and the McKeesport Transportation Center “that will improve safety, accessibility, operations and efficiency.”
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December 06, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Carnegie Library of McKeesport will hold its annual Christmas party from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at the main library, 1507 Library Ave., said Vincent D’Alesio, library director.
The location is a change from the previously announced party at the Palisades. “There are many who simply cannot get transportation to Downtown, so we feel that having the party in our own building will encourage more participation,” D’Alesio said. “Same event, same time, new place.”
The event includes pizza, games, music and treat bags. Cost is $5 per family (up to four people) and $1 for each additional person, due upon registration. Partygoers must register in person by Dec. 13.
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December 06, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A McKeesport man deliberately crashed his car into a building on Pittsburgh’s North Side, killing himself and two other people, officials have ruled.
But Pittsburgh police will not release an accident report or any additional information on how they determined that Ronald K. Morgan, 50, of McKeesport was committing suicide on June 12, when his car left Western Avenue and collided with the Biomat USA plasma center.
Two women who were working inside the building — Laura E. Meneskie, 35, of Pittsburgh, and Parveena B. Abdul, 55, of Clairton — were pronounced dead at the scene.
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December 05, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements, West Newton News
West Newton Public Library, 124 North Water St., is seeking donations of used, newer hardcover and paperback books for its fill-a-bag sale.
Manager Robin Matty said all books are checked to make sure the library does not need them for its shelves first.
At this time, the library is not seeking cookbooks, children’s books or non-fiction books. Used books are sold for $5 per bag. Hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, call (724) 633-0798.
December 03, 2021 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Crime and Police News
A Snapchat spokesperson says the company has “zero tolerance” for people who use their mobile-phone app to make violent threats against schools.
However, the company has not explained what steps it is taking to prevent a wave of threats against schools that has swept the United States — and which roiled local districts this week.
The latest Mon-Yough school system affected was Clairton, which moved to online learning on Friday after officials said a threat of violence was made using Snapchat. Police are investigating.
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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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December 02, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
Kai Brown is shown accepting his high school diploma from then-Pittsburgh Public Schools superintendent Anthony Hamlet on June 12, 2021. Brown, 19, died Nov. 19 after being stabbed in McKeesport. (Family photo via GoFundMe)
The family of a 19-year-old who died after being stabbed at Midtown Plaza Apartments is raising money on GoFundMe to pay for his funeral.
Kai Adonis Brown will be laid to rest Dec. 10 in his native Chicago.
That’s the same day that the teen-ager charged in connection with his death, Damian Baverso, 15, of East McKeesport is scheduled to face a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Kim Berkeley Clark.
Baverso is charged as an adult by Allegheny County police with criminal homicide and making terroristic threats.
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December 02, 2021 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: Crime and Police News
UPDATED with information about Pittsburgh Public Schools.
UPDATED with quote from Snapchat.
An unidentified student has been charged with making violent threats toward Founders’ Hall Middle School and West Mifflin Area School District, McKeesport police announced Thursday night.
The threats — part of a wave of copy-cat threats that are being made against school districts across the country over the smartphone app Snapchat — caused an increased police presence at McKeesport Area schools, while West Mifflin Area schools suspended in-person classes and canceled after-school activities on Wednesday.
The threats against Founders’ Hall were made Tuesday and Wednesday, said McKeesport police Chief Adam Alfer in a press release. School officials said police searched the building and determined the threats were “unfounded.”
“We take these (threats) very seriously, and the safety of our students and residents is a priority,” Alfer said.
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December 02, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News
Volunteers were making last-minute adjustments to their trees on Wednesday afternoon at Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park. McKeesport’s 36th annual Festival of Trees continues through Monday. Hours are 12 noon to 9 p.m. (Tube City Almanac photo)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Jacob Woll Pavilion in Renziehausen Park with the opening of McKeesport’s 36th annual Festival of Trees.
Doors will be open daily, through Monday, from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
The official opening tonight will include the arrival of Santa Claus on a McKeesport fire truck at 6:15 p.m., plus a tree-lighting ceremony featuring the Salute to Santa Parade 2021 Princess Saniya Rivers of the LaRosa Youth Club and Queen Kaitlyn Majewski of McKeesport Little Theater.
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November 30, 2021 |
By Staff Reports | Posted in: Announcements, McKeesport and Region News
The Garden Club of McKeesport will welcome visitors — and potential members — during its annual Holiday Sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the club house, next to the Rose Garden at Renziehausen Park. The hours overlap part of McKeesport’s annual Festival of Trees, which opens Thursday at the nearby Jacob Woll Pavilion.
“We have live wreaths, swags, kissing balls and a lot of Christmas crafts that the members make,” says club member Cindy Medved of White Oak. “There will be dried flowers and a bake sale as well.”
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