Water plant in Charleroi named in honor of Hopkins

Walter Hopkins’ family members posed for a picture in front of the plant that now bears his name. In front, from left, are Adele Hopkins, Walter’s wife, Vito Spada, Leanna Spada, Derek Spada and Gino Spada. In back, from left, are Raegan Calcek, Kristin Hopkins, Ross Calcek and Brian Burgess.

By KRISTIE LINDEN

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A crowd of nearly 50 gathered at the Authority of the Borough of Charleroi Thursday morning to watch the dedication of the Walter J. Hopkins Water Filtration Plant.

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