Logan Carney stories, Page 3
Penn Hills School Board votes to remove plaques
Penn Hills School Board voted to remove plaques commemorating the school board members who were in office when Penn Hills High School and Penn Hills Elementary School were opened in 2012 and 2014. It was a move described by both board President Erin Vecchio and a resident opposed to the...
Plum students represent with musical honors
A group of Plum Borough School District students who successfully auditioned for roles in district music groups were honored for their efforts. The group was awarded certificates by the high school band, orchestra and choir teachers — Bethany Loy, Andrew Bronkaj and John DeLuce. “I could not be more proud...
Protesters demand accused Penn Hills officer stay off the street
LaTasha Talley, mother of the late Romir Talley, and activists attended the Jan. 24 Penn Hills council meeting with the intention of keeping officer Robert Gowans on desk duty until the investigation into the death of Talley concludes. Gowans is under investigation in the Dec. 22, 2019, shooting death of...
The Bike Lab is Plum’s first-ever bicycle shop
Unity Plaza in Plum has undergone a resurgence over the past few years. One of the new businesses bringing customers to the plaza is The Bike Lab, which, according to Plum’s Chamber of Commerce, is the first-ever bike shop in the borough. The Bike Lab opened approximately seven months ago,...
Mayor Schlegel honors Plum resident, sports teams with proclamations
The year 2022 begins with a positive note in Plum as a local man and three sports teams were honored with proclamations from Mayor Harry Schlegel at the Jan. 10 Plum council meeting. Resident John Hedeen was recognized at the meeting for his numerous charitable acts and community service. Schlegel...
Plum School Board puts mask decision in hands of students, regardless of vaccination status
The Plum School Board on Nov. 23 passed a new mask policy that will allow all students, regardless of vaccination status, to decide whether or not they want to wear a mask at school. Additionally, seating restrictions in lunch areas will be rescinded, certain guest restrictions would be lifted, field...
Plum senior wins Gene Kelly Award for supporting role in ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’
There were only four awards given out at the 2021 Gene Kelly Awards this year and a Plum Senior High School senior brought home one of them. Ellie Tongel won the Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Logainne “Schwarzy” SchwartzandGrubenierre in school’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County...
Penn Hills Council still at odds over police chief
Penn Hills Council did not vote on police Chief Howard Burton’s separation agreement, nor did it vote on whether or not Lt. Robert Myers would become his replacement at the Nov. 15 council meeting. The inaction comes after an injunction – filed by Councilwoman-elect JoAnne Fascio, Councilman Frank Pecora and...
Plum police’s No Shave November nets donation for food bank
The Plum Borough Police Department may be looking a little scruffy during No Shave November but it’s all for a good cause. For a $50 donation, officers can bypass department grooming policy and grow out their facial hair during the inaugural fundraiser. The proceeds raised go to the Plum Food...
Writing center in the works for Plum Senior High School
For college students, one of the perks is having a writing center and tutors available on campus. This isn’t limited to just helping a student write a report, but anything that can benefit from having a peer’s opinion. This is something pretty unique to colleges though and not typically found...
Holy Family Parish, ACCESS get senior parishioners to church
Seniors in the Holy Family Parish have a new way to get to Mass thanks in part to the parish’s Serving Our Seniors Ministry. Any senior member can get a free ride to church through ACCESS Transportation Systems. ACCESS is sponsored by the Port Authority of Allegheny County, but it...
Penn Hills Council debates separation agreement with police chief
Penn Hills residents have received more details on the proposed separation agreement with police Chief Howard Burton. A special, nonvoting meeting was held Oct. 25 at the request of Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp and Councilmen John Petrucci and Jim Getsy. The special meeting was held after all three missed the...
8 candidates seek 4 posts on Plum school board
In the Plum school board race, no candidate was successfully nominated on both the Republican and Democrat ballots despite 12 attempting to do so. With independent and incumbent Republican Joe Tommarrello winning a Democrat nomination back in the primaries, this race has four Republicans, three Democrats, and one independent vying...
Avid reader, aspiring novelist is student rep on Plum Borough School Board
Plum Borough students have a voice in their education. Sitting on the Plum Borough School Board is a student representative. While the role has no voting power, it allows a student to share what is happening in school and allows the students to be aware of any changes to the...
Retired CEO of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network honored for years of service
Paul Winkler, the recently retired president and CEO of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, has been honored for his years of work in aging services. On Oct. 25, Winkler of Oakmont received the 2021 LeadingAge Award of Honor. The award is the highest award bestowed by LeadingAge, a national organization that represents...
3 candidates seek pair of Penn Hills council seats
In the Penn Hills Council race, two incumbents and a newcomer are vying for two open seats. Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp and councilman John Petrucci are trying to hold off newcomer Joanne Fascio. Here are the candidates and their responses to election questions posed by the Penn Hills Progress: Joanne...
Candidates battle for Plum Borough’s mayoral seat
After the passing of Democratic Plum Borough mayoral candidate Shawn Marcellino this summer, the Plum Democratic Committee tapped David Biondo to challenge Republican incumbent Mayor Harry Schlegel. Here are the candidates and their responses to election questions posed by the Plum Advance Leader. David Biondo Why did you decide to...
8 battle for 4 Plum council seats
There are four Plum council seats open as voters take to the polls in November. Two former councilmen, three incumbents and three newcomers make up the eight-candidate field for the council positions. On the Democratic side, candidates are Michael Creighton, Jennifer Lynn Pusateri, David Odom and Justin Michael Tuskan. Republican...
Injunction halts separation agreement with Penn Hills police chief, voting on his successor
A court injunction has been granted to postpone Penn Hills Council votes on a separation agreement with the municipality’s police chief and the naming of his successor. A special meeting to vote on the matters had been scheduled for Oct. 18, but was canceled because three council members said they...
3 nonprofits raise money for the benefit of Rosedale
On Oct. 2, the Rosedale Civic Association held a Night at the Races to raise money for the renovation of Rosedale Park. The renovation has been off and on for the past few years, with a recent fence being completed among the highlights. This comes a little over a year...
Boil water advisory lifted for Penn Hills residents
Residents in Penn Hills who recently were told to boil their water before digesting it can safely return to using their water as normal. Customers were notified Sept. 23 that a small mouse was discovered in one of the tanks during a routine inspection, meaning that disease-causing organisms could have...
5 generations of Lintelman family call Plum, Penn Hills area home
The Plum/Penn Hills area is home to many longtime families, some of whom have called the area home since the mid-1900s. That’s the case for the Lintelman family, which boasts five generations living in the eastern suburbs, spanning more than 90 years between its oldest and youngest members. The majority...
Boil water advisory issued for much of Penn Hills after mouse discovered in Oakmont Water Authority tank
The Oakmont Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory for much of the Penn Hills water supply region. On Wednesday, a small mouse was discovered in one of the water tanks during a routine inspection, meaning that disease-causing organisms might have entered the water. Before drinking water, the water...
Bygone Wines in Unity Shopping Plaza boasts wines made in shop by owner Don Taylor
The covid-19 pandemic has hurt a lot of people across the world, both medically and financially. One of those people that took a financial hit is Don Taylor, who lost his job due to the pandemic. After being laid off, Taylor decided to open his own business. With his only...
Bethel Park teacher wins prestigious Hilda M. Sundermann Award
Like many other teachers across the country, Katie Johnson, music teacher at Benjamin Franklin Elementary and William Penn Elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District, has dealt with a constantly changing curriculum during the covid-19 pandemic. So, it was very rewarding for her when, on Sept. 3, she became...
