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Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • John Perrin, 25, of New Brighton on charges of simple assault and harassment....

Penn Hills School District officials recently recognized student-athletes with a 3.0 GPA or higher at a fall scholar-athlete breakfast. Athletic Director Stephanie Strauss said 116 students received certificates for their achievements. “I wanted to emphasize the student part of being a student-athlete and reward those students who are excelling in...

A McKeesport teen has been charged as an adult for the murder of a Homestead man earlier this year. Tre ‘Quan Embry, 22, died of a gunshot wound to the head in an incident the morning of Feb. 2 along the 300 block of East 17th Avenue in Homestead. Allegheny...

A Pittsburgh man was sentenced by a federal judge to serve nearly 11 years in prison after being convicted of narcotics and firearms violations. Jamiek Moore, 23, was sentenced this week by U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton. Moore was convicted in March after a two-day, non-jury trial. He was...

Plum School District property owners could see their real estate taxes jump by more than 4% as school district officials try to plug a $1.3 million budget shortfall in next year’s budget. Instead of adopting a resolution to keep any tax increase at or below the state’s Act 1 index...

A trial period for off-leash dogs and bicyclists in Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont has been extend until at least March as officials postponed a vote on a recreation board proposal. Council also agreed to relaunch a survey to get more public input prior to making the rule change permanent....

A Pittsburgh man caught trying to solicit sex from someone he thought was a minor pleaded guilty in federal court. Joseph Hamilton, 38, could be sentenced to life in prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, authorities announced Monday. He pleaded guilty...

Looking for things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: • Meditation with a Monk is set for 6-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakmont library. Join the monks from Natrona Height’s Pittsburgh Buddhist Center for an hour of relaxing meditation. The program is offered every...

An idea formed nearly four years ago in a Riverview High School jewelry making class turned into an artistic replica of the historic Hulton Bridge in Oakmont. Glenn Garrison, a technology education teacher and former art instructor, said a student suggested crafting jewelry from the 107-year-old bridge that was demolished...

Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Jeffrey Sever, 38, of Monroeville on charges of strangulation, resisting arrest, harassment and...

Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 2-10 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Shaquayla Peters, 30, of Pittsburgh with retail theft and possession of instruments of a crime. Charges were filed Dec. 7 in connection with an incident along the 3600 block of William Penn Highway. •...

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearings • Michael Basch, 28, of Jefferson Hills on charges of careless driving, driving an unregistered vehicle and accident involving damage to attended vehicle/property. Charges were filed Oct. 10. •...

A Penn Hills couple was receiving help from the Red Cross Wednesday after a fire claimed their two cats and Ross Road home. Penn Hills Fire Marshal Chuck Miller said firefighters responded to the blaze at a modular home across from Ross Park around 10:10 a.m. A preliminary investigation indicated...

A student at Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Arsenal 6-8 was diagnosed with tuberculosis, Allegheny County Health Department officials announced Tuesday. The student reportedly is out of school receiving medication to treat the illness and is expected to return in the near future. Officials said they are identifying individuals who may have...

Pivik Elementary students and a Habitat for Humanity Allegheny Valley volunteer have partnered to provide special hand-made toys for the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. Tom Hughes, a Korean War veteran and one of the original Habitat helpers, made multiple hand-carved wooden reindeer for the nonprofit. He continued that effort this...

Looking for something to do in Plum or Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: • Meditation with a Monk is set for 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakmont library. Join the monks from Natrona Heights’ Pittsburgh Buddhist Center for an hour of relaxing meditation. The program is...

A man was shot in the leg in Pittsburgh Monday night. City police are investigating the incident reported around 8:40 p.m. along the 5500 block of Hays Street. Authorities said officers found a man who had been shot in the leg, and he told officers it happened at Hays Street...

A new four-year deal for Plum public works employees comes with raises and a borough contribution to a new supplemental pension fund. Council unanimously approved the contract Monday, effective through 2023. Borough Manager Michael Thomas said it affects about 24 employees and Plum plans to hire more next year. The...

Plum officials selected their storm water task force members and plan to have the group’s first formal meeting next month. Council unanimously voted Monday night to appoint residents Ronald Costa, Ricci Vigno, David Reynolds, Carlos Escalante and Carey Cole to the team designed to address and prioritize flooding issues in...

The North Hills Harmony Line Chorus will perform a special Christmas barbershop music concert at the Western Pennsylvania Center for the Arts in Verona. Good seats are still available for the show set for 2 p.m. Saturday at 300 James St. Songs will be from different genres and eras. Tickets...

Riverview school board has new members and new leadership. Political newcomers Jennifer Chaparro, Jane Miller and Melanie Pallone were sworn in to four-year seats while incumbent Maureen McClure was sworn in to her third term at a reorganization meeting Thursday. They were sworn in by district Business Manger Tammy Good....