90th birthday milestone for Bob Baum
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February 6, 2026

90th birthday milestone for Bob Baum

A surprise 90th birthday celebration was recently held in honor of Bob Baum of Howard Hanna Wilson Baum in McKeesport. Baum is a longtime board member and supporter of the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center and Mon Yough Chamber of Commerce, and dozens of friends and colleagues attended his party. State Sen. Nick Pisciottano prepared a citation recognizing Baum for this important milestone. He is shown with his son, Craig Baum of North Huntingdon, and daughter, Meredith of Murrell...

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