O-R Weekend Recap: 5 things you need to know for Monday
It was a busy weekend in Southwestern Pennsylvania and we had a lot of stories online that you might have missed. Whether you were out at the Whiskey Rebellion Festival in Downtown Washington or just enjoying the terrific summer weather, we have a quick recap to get you up to speed on what’s been happening in the area over the past few days.
Did you know the No. 1-ranked Paralympic archer in the world lives in Carmichaels?
K.J. Polish Jr. trains at his business KJ’s Kustom Archery on old Route 21 across from the former Hatfield’s Ferry Power Plant and his work has paid off, as he will be participating in the Olympics in Rio and actually leading the team of archers.
For a full profile on Polish, read F. Dale Lolley’s story.
There are many historical-based events at the Whiskey Rebellion Festival, but the most anticipated every year is the mock tar and feathering of a tax collector. At about 5 p.m. Saturday, reenactors used chocolate syrup to simulate the punishment on tax collector Robert Johnson. Plus, this year, they added a speech from an Alexander Hamilton impersonator, capitalizing on the popularity of the Broadway hit “Hamilton.”
Rick Shrum has a full recap of the event in his story. Click here to read it.
The United Mine Workers union reached a tentative labor agreement with Contura Energy Inc., the new company being formed to purchase the core coal assets of bankrupt Alpha Natural Resources. Active and laid-off union members at Alpha’s Emerald and Cumberland mines are meeting Tuesday to hear presentations on the proposed contract. They will vote on the proposal Thursday.
Bob Niedbala has the full story about the tentative agreement.
The C-54E Skymaster plane that wowed the crowds at last year’s Aviation Day at the Greene County Airport may be circling back to do it again. The plane is scheduled to return and among the events planned is that the crew will drop candy bars attached to miniature parachutes for children waiting on the ground. However, in order for the plane to return, the “Support Our Aviation Resources” group needs donations from the public.
Greene County Bureau Chief Mike Jones has the full scoop on the plane’s planned return.
Drivers who travel Pike Street and Country Club Road in Meadow Lands got a surprise from the state Department of Transportation Friday. Construction on the intersection was completed more than two months ahead of schedule. Work included widening both Pike and Country Club to provide turning lanes as well as widen the turning radius for large trucks that come from a trucking company on Country Club.
For all of the details on the roadwork in Chartiers, click here to read Kathie Warco’s story.
Now, you’re all ready and informed for the week! We’ll be back on Friday to help get you caught up with all of the news during the week!