WHAT’ S NEWS IN MCKEESPORT AREA
MEALS ON WHEELS GROUP EXPRESSES GRATITUDE FOR CITY ' S HELP
The executive board, staff and volunteers at McKeesport Area Meals on Wheels have expressed their sincere thanks to Michael Cherepko, the McKeesport Police Department and McKeesport Fire Department for their assistance during recent inclement weather.
Officers and firefighters packed lunch bags and hot meals, then loaded and delivered them to more than 80 clients of Meals on Wheels. The dedicated men and women who serve and protect the city went above and beyond to help the McKeesport community, ensuring that people received essential meals and comfort even when conditions made travel and delivery challenging.
The organization is deeply appreciative of their selfless service and the unity they demonstrated in supporting its mission.
GIRL SCOUTS WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CEO TO RETIRE
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Chief Executive Officer Patricia A. Burkart has announced her retirement, effective this June.
Burkart was named CEO in 2007, when the council was formed through a merger of five western Pennsylvania councils— including Keystone Tall Trees, where she previously served as CEO.
Burkart has been a dedicated and passionate leader in the Girl Scout movement for 23 years. Prior to her executive roles, she served in a variety of capacities in social services supporting individuals with special needs.
“ I am grateful for Pat’ s leadership and her commitment to the Girl Scout mission,” said Nicole King Yohe, chair of the board of directors.“ Her impact isn’ t measured in years, but in the tens of thousands of girls who experienced the amazing benefits of Girl Scouting during her tenure. Girls were her top priority in every strategy and decision.”
The board of directors will conduct a national search for Burkart’ s successor.
GREAT PYRENEES CLUB OF WESTERN PA TO HOST CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Great Pyrenees Club of Western PA is hosting its annual golf tournament on Aug. 31 at Edgewood Country Club, bringing together golfers, local businesses and animal lovers to support the rescue’ s mission of saving and rehoming largebreed dogs.
The fundraiser helps provide medical care, foster support and second chances for dogs in need.
One recent success story is Porche, a mother dog who was abandoned along with her 6-day-old puppies. Only one pup, Lambo, survived, but thanks to the rescue’ s efforts, both dogs received care, were placed in a loving foster home, and ultimately found their forever family.
Stories like this highlight the impact of the organization’ s work and the importance of community support to continue rescuing dogs and giving them a new beginning.
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Keynotes is still accepting applications for its 2026 music scholarship competition, set for May 9 at the Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School in the South Hills. More than $ 16,000 in cash awards will be available for outstanding young musicians.
Eligible applicants include instrumentalists under age 26( as of June 1, 2025) and vocalists under age 30. Students must be full-time music majors at a college, university, or music school— or graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time music major program.
Applicants must also be legal Pennsylvania residents for at least one year, or out-of-state students who attend school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a Pennsylvania address.
Applications are available online at keynotesmusicscholarship. com. You may also request one by contacting scholarship chair Lori Walter at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail. com.
The application deadline is April 30. For more information, visit keynotesmusicscholarship. com or find Keynotes on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship. n
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