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 16, 2021 |
By Bonnijean Cooney Adams | Posted in: Entertainment, McKeesport and Region News
Strains of “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” greeted visitors to Serra Catholic High School as the band prepared for a playoff football game — while also getting in some practice for McKeesport’s Salute to Santa Parade.
The band is seeking alumni — even those who have not picked up a flag or an instrument in years — to march along with current students in this Saturday’s parade.
It was also a time to reminisce and celebrate a successful competition season, where the group was named the 2021 Tournament of Bands Western Expansion Region Group 1A champions for “El Matador.”
“I am unbelievably proud of them,” band director Jesse Bush said. “I couldn’t be happier with how they performed this season.”
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November 16, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
Up to 400 turkeys are expected to be distributed to needy families during an event this Thursday (Nov. 18).
The giveaway is being organized by State Rep. Austin Davis in conjunction with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and U.S. Steel, a spokesperson said. Reservations must have been made in advance through the food bank.
The turkeys as well as boxes containing side dishes will be distributed from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Founders’ Hall Middle School, 3600 O’Neil Blvd.
Additional state-related resources also will be distributed at this event, the spokesman said.
For more information, call Davis’ office at (412) 664-0035.
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 11, 2021 |
By Siana Emery | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
The McKeesport unit of the NAACP has accepted an apology from the school district superintendent, and both sides say they want to collaborate on challenges facing the community.
“My comments were not intended to be disrespectful or unprofessional,” said Mark Holtzman Jr., McKeesport Area School District superintendent, this week. “They were geared towards calling to action our community groups (and) members that were present at the meeting.”
Brenda Sawyer, NAACP unit president, said Wednesday the group wants to “put this incident behind us and continue to do what’s important.”
“And that is to ensure that the children in the McKeesport Area School District experience acess to quality teaching, fair discipline, equitable resources and challenging curricula — all necessary in preparing them for college or vocational training with resultant meaningful careers,” Sawyer said.
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November 10, 2021 |
By Jason Togyer | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
McKeesport’s mayor and the founder of a men’s shelter remained at odds this month.
At November’s city council meeting, Keith Giles, chief executive officer and founder of First Step Recovery Homes Inc., apologized for a recent confrontation with Mayor Michael Cherepko in front of city hall.
But Giles said that he remains frustrated that the city demolished a house owned by First Step — without his permission, he said — and sent the charitable organization the bill.
In addition, Giles said, he is disappointed that the city no longer supports the organization financially.
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November 10, 2021 |
By Submitted Report | Posted in: Announcements
The Greater Pittsburgh Soapbox Derby will be holding a re-organization meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 30, a spokesperson said.
The meeting will be held in the social hall at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, across from McKeesport Senior High School, 1907 Eden Park Blvd.
Anyone interested in the soapbox derby is welcome to attend.
November 10, 2021 |
By Emily Scott © Public News Service | Posted in: McKeesport and Region News
The location for a proposed gas-fired power plant near Buena Vista. (Invenergy illustration via Elizabeth Twp. Zoning Hearing Board)
Several environmental organizations are appealing a decision made last month by Allegheny County to approve an air permit for a large gas-fired power plant which could pose environmental and public health risks.
Invenergy’s proposed Allegheny Energy Center would be a 639-megawatt plant located in Elizabeth Twp., along the Youghiogheny River near Buena Vista. (See the original application to the Elizabeth Twp. zoning hearing board, PDF download)
A coalition of four environmental groups said under the permit, Invenergy would be able to turn the plant on and off frequently, which could lead to unlawful spikes in air pollution.
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