Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Missed the Mt. Lebanon Veterans Memorial dedication? Check out this video. It puts a lot into perspective.
Last month, the Mt. Lebanon Veterans Memorial was unveiled to the public during a formal dedication featuring keynote speaker Rocky Bleier, the project's architects, veterans, local officials, committee members, Duquesne Light executives, Mt. Lebanon commissioners, boy scouts, and friends and neighbors. Check out this video produced by committee member J.W. Stehle on behalf of the public information office.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The casino issued a statement saying it had severed its relationship with the former Steeler after remarks he made about former Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
Former Steeler Franco Harris has been cut from The Meadows Racetrack & Casino team. News of the severed relationship between the North Strabane venue and one of its celebrity spokesman came in the wake of comments he made regarding former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. Media outlets are reporting that Harris told CNN that he thinks the university should reinstate the coach, who was fired after a former assistant and others were charged in a child-sex abuse investigation. Harris attended and played football at Penn State. The Meadows issued the following statement Tuesday night: "In light of the recent developments with Franco Harris regarding Joe Paterno’s dismissal, Franco and The Meadows have mutually decided to put their …
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier were announced as celebrity spokesmen for The Meadows Racetrack & Casino.
Former Steelers teammates and four-time Super Bowl Champions Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier have joined The Meadows Racetrack & Casino to help with philanthropy and advertising efforts. The hall of fame duo—credited as the second pair of running backs to rush for 1,000 yards in a season—will appear in ads set to air Friday. “The Meadows (casino) is very community-minded, and this is a step further to make it more so,” Meadows Vice President and General Manager Sean Sullivan said Wednesday. “We’ve given more than $1 million in charity…most recently working with the local food bank to bring in nearly 410,000 pounds of food,” Sullivan said. “These guys are more than football players…much more than hall-of-famers—Franco and Rocky are …
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Winning team was lead by former Steeler Mike Merriweather.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Second Annual Black & Gold Celebrity Golf Classic, co-hosted by the Meadows Racetrack & Casino and Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Bleier and Mike Merriweather generated $3,500 for World War II Veterans of Southwestern Pennsylvania Memorial Fund, Inc. The event, held September 19 at the Southpointe Golf Club in Canonsburg, also included several former Pittsburgh Pirates and Penguins. The winning team, anchored by Mike Merriweather, finished the day with a score of 19 under par. Additional participants included former Pittsburgh Pirate Grant Jackson, former Pittsburgh Steelers Mel Blount and Greg Lloyd, former Pittsburgh Penguin Pierre Larouche, and former heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer, among others. “I’ve never seen so many of…
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Proceeds to benefit the World War II Memorial.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
The Meadows Racetrack & Casino is teaming up with dozens of athletes and celebrities for the second annual Black & Gold Celebrity Golf Classic Monday. Co-hosted by four-time Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Champion running back Rocky Bleierand three-time Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowler Mike Merriweather, the fund raising event will include greats from the gridiron, along with other sport legends. Additional participants include former Pittsburgh Pirate Grant Jackson, former Pittsburgh Steelers Mel Blount and Greg Lloyd, former Pittsburgh Penguins Pierre Larouche and Phil Bourque, and former heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer, among others. Proceeds from the event will benefit the World War II Veterans of Southwestern Pennsylvania …
Saturday, September 10, 2011
The fun starts Sunday afternoon and proceeds benefit the Flight 93 Memorial Fund.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Officials from The Meadows Racetrack & Casino have announced that the venue will host a tailgate party on the racetrack—allowing fans to watch on the Jumbotron as the Steelers take on the Ravens Sunday. Fans can join Steelers greats Rocky Bleier, Louie Lipps, Mike Merriweather and Robin Colefor the event, and enter for chances to win Pittsburgh Steelers tickets and other prizes every quarter. Admission is free and The Meadows will also offer $2 tailgate food and beer specials. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Flight 93 Memorial Fund, according to a release. Officials said the kickoff party will be the first of many tailgate celebrations this season. Each week through the NFL season, Silk's Lounge (located at The Meadows) will …
Rod Nace
9:40 pm on Wednesday, November 16, 2011
It wouldn't suprise me if someone on the board has ties to the Meadows!! more ›