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On A Positive Note: Pittsburgh-area veteran gets new roof

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November 9, 2023

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On A Positive Note: Pittsburgh-area veteran gets new roof

On A Positive Note; Local vet gets new roof

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A special deployment sent about a dozen compassionate workers up on the rooftop Thursday to give a local vet a brand new roof, thanks to some very special people on the front lines.

Early in the morning, high atop F Street in Liberty Borough, the work got underway and homeowner Shawn Schibik met Joseph Potochnick, owner of JP Roofing & Metal Buildings.

The Owens Corning’s Roof Deployment Program is part of the nationwide campaign Purple Heart Homes. Since the program started in 2016, more than 500 military members have received new roofs.

“It’s important to give back to the veterans. We want to welcome them home,” said Potocnik.

“This is our way of giving back,” he added.

Schibik’s story is one of perseverance and sacrifice, having served in both the U.S. Air Force and the Army. And when he needed a lift, the volunteers reported for duty.

“I tried to get it fixed, I wanted to do the whole roof but I couldn’t get funding for it with the condition it was in until it got fixed, so it’s kind of like you need money to get it fixed, and then you can’t get the money, so he helped me out, and I was just totally shocked,” Schibik said.

“We’ve done five this year and we’re going to be doing maybe one more and continuing on for years to come,” said Potocnik.

And it’s the start of a new friendship between a charitable business owner and a dedicated vet.

“I’m just super grateful,” Schibik said.

Kym Gable

Kym came to KDKA in 2006 from FOX 53. You can see her behind the anchor desk with Stacy Smith during the 4 and 6-o’clock newscasts.

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25)

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November 25, 2024

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KDKA-TV Morning Forecast (11/25) – CBS Pittsburgh

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

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November 24, 2024

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Wisconsin storms back against Pittsburgh to win Greenbrier Tip-Off

The Wisconsin Badgers are the 2024 Greenbrier Tip-Off champions.

Wisconsin, ranked No. 19 in the nation, improved to 7-0 by coming back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Pittsburgh (6-1) 81-75 Sunday evening in West Virginia. The comeback completed a sweep of the showcase, having defeated Central Florida in their first game of the tip-off on Friday afternoon.

John Tonje led the Badgers with 33 points. The star guard was 11-of-19 shooting and a perfect 10-of-10 from the free-throw line. It’s his second 30-point game of the season; his first was a 41-point explosion in Wisconsin’s win over then-No. 9 Arizona on Nov. 15.

Pittsburgh jumped out to a 20-8 lead nearly 10 minutes into the first half before the Badgers clawed back to within 34-27 at the half.

In the second half, Pittsburgh kept the Badgers at bay, leading 50-45 with 12:22 to go before Wisconsin went on a run and grew a lead to 71-64 with 4:15 remaining.

The Badgers have scored at least 79 points in all seven games this season, which is a program first.

Up next: Wisconsin vs. Chicago State, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. CT.

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

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November 24, 2024

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Pirates Prospect Wins Bronze Medal With Team USA

A busy fall for Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson has come to a close.

Team USA wrapped its run in the WBSC Premier12 with a 6-1 win over Venezuela to win the bronze medal on Saturday. They also beat Venezuela 6-5 in the Super Round of the Premier12 on Friday and wrapped up the tournament going 2-2.

Chinese Taipei shut out Japan in the championship game 4-0 to win the Premier12 and hand them their first loss in international play since 2019. Team USA lost to Japan 9-1 and Chinese Taipei 8-2.

Johnson went 1-4 with one run scored and a walk and one strikeout on Saturday. After grounding out in his first two at-bats, the Pirates’ left-handed hitting middle infield prospect singled to center field with one out in the top of the sixth inning. He stole second base, then came around to score with two outs on an infield single from Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitting outfield prospect Chandler Simpson to extend Team USA’s lead to 3-0.

Team USA went 5-4 in the Premier12. In the previous Premier12, the US finished in fourth place.

Johnson struck out and walked in his next two at-bats. The Pirates’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline and the No. 75 prospect in baseball hit .310/.414/.429 with one home run and two RBIs in nine games. He also walked six times and struck out nine times.

Before playing in the WBSC Premier12, Johnson played in the Arizona Fall League. The left-handed hitting prospect batted .250/.444/.475 with one home run and four RBIs across 11 games for the Scottsdale Scorpions. He also walked 14 times and scored nine runs.

Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh spent time with High-A Greensboro (110 games) and Double-A Altoona (14 games) in 2024. He batted .237/.366/.386 with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs in his 124 games played.

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