Oakmont eyes view protection for Hulton Road
By Liz HayesOakmont Council is considering new landscaping, parking and other requirements for future Hulton Road developments with the goal of improving aesthetics and environmental impact. Councilman Thomas Briney on Monday presented a proposed View Protection Overlay Zone that would impact Hulton …
Oakmont holds to tradition by repaving Allegheny River Boulevard with bricks
By Tom YeraceConstruction crews are hitting the bricks again in Oakmont. Workers from Kishmo Concrete Contractors of Apollo have begun the task of replacing paving bricks in …
Developers seek changes in Edgewater at Oakmont plans
By Jodi WeigandPlans for commercial property at the Edgewater at Oakmont development are taking shape. Murrysville developer Kacin Companies has proposed about 40,000 square feet of commercial space on Allegheny Avenue. About 25,000 square feet is to include a bank, restaurant, office …
Oakmont, Verona dining options served up at library’s ‘Taste of Two Towns’
By Julie MartinWhile a party isn’t likely the first thing that comes to mind when contemplating a trip to the library, the Oakmont Carnegie Library will offer …
Oakmont restaurant Carnivores is a crowd-pleaser
By Bill WestWhile its logo features a Tyrannosaurus rex-looking creature feasting on pizza and a sandwich, Carnivores is no doomed dinosaur in the world of Western Pennsylvania …
Oakmont woman’s giving spirit enhances others’ lives
By Julie E. MartinFrom her brother’s perspective, Amy Sauers’ efforts can send a message to many. “I hope Amy’s story inspires others to volunteer,” Mark Sauers said. “We …
Work set to begin on structurally-deficient Oakmont bridge
By Tribune-ReviewPennDOT District 11 is announcing the structurally-deficient bridge that carries Plum Street (Route 2080) over Plum Creek in Oakmont will be closed to traffic long-term beginning on Monday, April 15. Traffic will be detoured using the following routes: From the …
Oakmont bridge work won’t affect sewage plant
By George GuidoThe upcoming Hulton Bridge replacement project won’t affect operations at the Allegheny Valley Joint Sewage Authority’s treatment plant in Harmar, which is upstream from the bridge. Plant manager Rich Chiavaretta said future plant expansion might be necessary, but there’s no …
Paterno tribute film a ‘great experience’
By Scott BrownWhat started as a video tribute to Joe Paterno evolved into a movie that had Dana Marsh dabbing her eyes Saturday at The Oaks Theater in Oakmont. “The Joe We Know” elicited laughter and tears during three showings at its …
Christian artist from Verona leaves life of drugs for music
By Julie MartinGlenn Davis and his Christian band Saved by the Blood plan to go where they are led, whether to nursing homes, community events or even …
$80M Hulton Bridge between Harmar and Oakmont PennDOT's biggest project in district in decade
By Tom Fontaine and Jodi WeigandA much-anticipated project to replace the Hulton Bridge is slated to get under way in August, according to a PennDOT 2013 construction schedule for projects …
