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Police: Braddock home raid turns up 450 stamp bags of heroin, fentanyl
Allegheny County Police said they arrested a Braddock man Thursday after raiding his home and finding a gun and drugs. James Wise, 28, was charged with illegal gun possession, possession with intent to deliver heroin and fentanyl, receiving stolen property and three counts of possession of controlled substances. Police said...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Dec. 19, 2019
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 student athletes honored at fall breakfast
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...
McKeesport teen charged with killing Homestead man
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...
Holiday train display rolls on through the end of DecemberVideo
Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Department Station 224’s model train display is on its tracks through the end of December. This year marks its 10th anniversary at what’s informally known as “the Verona hilltop” at 1002 Center Ave. near the Penn Hills/Verona border. Jason O’Connor, second lieutenant, has been involved in...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for federal drug and gun crimes
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 officials say 4% tax hike might be needed for next year
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...
Trial period for off-leash dogs and bicycles extended in Oakmont’s Dark Hollow Woods
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....
Pittsburgh man caught trying to solicit sex from a minor pleads guilty in federal court
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...
Plum, Oakmont activities this week include Christmas concerts and holiday-themed events
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...
In New Kensington, there really is a SantaVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. A casting call for a sixth-grade school play would land New Kensington native Tom Hogan the role of a lifetime. St. Joseph School in the early 1970s needed someone...
Artistic replica of the old Hulton Bridge in Oakmont unveiled at Riverview High School
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...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Dec. 13, 2019
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...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Dec. 13, 2019
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. •...
Penn Hills pre-K classrooms have kids excited for schoolVideo
Transitioning into kindergarten can be challenging for young students and their parents. That’s why a local nonprofit recently opened two new classrooms to make those efforts as smooth as possible for Penn Hills families. “Every transition in life has their own anxieties,” said Rene Ozias-Hawthorne, pre-k manager with the Private...
Cases recently handled by Judge Linda Zucco in Plum
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. •...
Penn Hills couple loses home, 2 cats to fire
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...
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 student diagnosed with tuberculosis
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 students pitch in to make presents for Children’s Institute students
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...
Happening in Plum and Oakmont this week: meditation, movies and more
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...
Man shot in the leg in Pittsburgh
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...
Plum officials ink a new 4-year deal with public works union employees
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 appoint storm water task force members, plan to meet in January
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...
Christmas barbershop music concert to take place in Verona
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...
Fans don costumes, get 1-on-1 access with celebrities at Steel City ConVideo
Steel City Con at the Monroeville Convention Center allowed pop culture fans to interact with celebrities and express themselves through costumes all weekend long. The convention celebrated it’s 30th anniversary a few months ago and is one of the largest comic conventions in the nation, according to its organizers. “The...
