Making history since 2008
Just wanted to give a shout-out to the folks who have diligently kept their sidewalks shoveled this year. I appreciate it because I've been walking more, not only for the health benefits but because it just feels great to get out of the house for some fresh air. Walking takes only a little more time... Continue Reading →
A professor at the University of Pittsburgh posted a link to his Twitter feed Thursday that caught me by surprise. It's a positive story about the Mid Mon Valley by Laurent Belsie of the Christian Science Monitor. The article mainly focuses on Charleroi but also mentioned are Donora, the City of Monongahela and Washington County.... Continue Reading →
Several folks asked how can view the story WPXI produced about the Ravioli sale sponsored by the Monongahela Main Street Program and Bethel AME church. Proceeds will pay for a historical marker to honor African American soldiers from Monongahela who fought for the United States in the civil war. What makes story unique is that... Continue Reading →
The Monongahela street department did a great job clearing the streets during snowstorm Jonas this past Friday night and Saturday morning. Property owners also worked over the weekend to keep sidewalks clear in the business district with the exception of the vacant lot at 222 West Main Street (where Vocelli Pizza used to be). Just... Continue Reading →
Chess Park greeting cards are now available! Each card is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" with a winter scene of Chess Park in Monongahela Pennsylvania on the front. The reverse includes a short history of Chess Park and the two churches in the background. The interior of the card is blank so it can serve... Continue Reading →
A very important (open to the public) meeting about neighborhood revitalization and blight in Monongahela will be held 7 p.m Tuesday August 11, 2015 at the Carroll Township Fire Hall. The following information was copied from Sen. Scott Wagner's website: Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee Bus Tour & Roundtable on Neighborhood Blight & Revitalization... Continue Reading →
Just a few photos of the flooding along Pigeon Creek on Park Avenue, Monongahela March 4th and 5th 2015. These were taken shortly after the water started to recede. Click the image for a larger view. The Ringgold School District Armstrong Field shown above is mainly used as a soccer field today. Over the years... Continue Reading →
Click here to listen to an audio file of the city council meeting. Right click and choose “save link as” if you wish to save the audio file to your computer. Comments within [square brackets] are those of Lost Monongahela and are meant for clarification only. Roll Call Mayor Bob Kepics - present Councilman Tomas... Continue Reading →
I’ve known that the city of Monongahela posts audio recordings of council meetings online but I’ve never taken the time to listen to one until today. It was interesting and I thought Lost Monongahela readers might enjoy hearing a city council meeting too. Just click here to listen. The recording is about 23 minutes long.... Continue Reading →
I'm sure you've heard the song "I'm Proud To Be An American" on the radio and down at the aquatorium on the 4th of July. I've always found that song baffling because how can you be proud of something that is completely passive? I mean if you aren't an immigrant, what did you do to... Continue Reading →
I live along Chess Street and was sitting at my desk when I heard a car blow through the intersection at an extremely high rate of speed. About one minute later I heard the fire whistle blow and intuitively knew that the vehicle had collided with something. I clicked on the internet scanner and sure... Continue Reading →
5th Street in Monongahela has been a beehive of activity this past week. A sewer line was replaced and the original bricks are being reused. Here are a few photos of the project (click image to enlarge): It's great to see the city of Monongahela replacing the brick instead of just filling in with concrete... Continue Reading →
Just wanted to let you all know about the Monongahela Area Christmas light up celebration to be held on Friday, November 16th, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Most local businesses will be hosting open houses and offering treats and discounts. Here’s a list of activities for the evening: The Ringgold High School Marching... Continue Reading →
Please sign this petition to save St. Anthony Church in Monongahela. It's is a beautiful well maintained church. I would hate to see it vacated: Many of our elderly don't know how to use the internet, computers or email so why not assist them and help them sign the petition too?
There was a bad house fire in New Eagle today. There are more photographs over at the Lost Monongahela Facebook page.
The following is from WTAE News: CANONSBURG, Pa. -- Fire ripped through the landmark Sarris Candies in Canonsburg early Friday morning. The two alarm fire inside the facility on 511 Adams Avenue broke out shortly before 7 a.m. Friday, when some flames and heavy smoke poured from the perimeter of much of the roof of red... Continue Reading →
Washington County is making substantial improvements to Mingo Creek Park with the installation of a new trail alongside the main road in the park. Most of the trail is now paved with 4 new bridges to be installed as soon as weather permits. Bicycling on the main park road has been unsafe for years with... Continue Reading →
A volunteer firefighter in Washington County and his girlfriend have been charged with stealing $40,000 worth of equipment from the fire department and selling some of it at a scrapyard. Michael Edward Griest, 25, a New Eagle firefighter, is charged with theft, conspiracy, receiving stolen property and related offenses. His girlfriend, Tiffany Marie Gola, 22,... Continue Reading →
Hotel Glasser as of Saturday September 25, 2011. More to follow...
I just found out that one of my favorite buildings in town - the historic Hotel Glasser - is scheduled to be demolished. I have some great photos of the hotel that I shot last year. I'll post them here on the blog Sunday or Monday. In the meantime you can read about the hotel... Continue Reading →
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