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Union: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette lays off over 30 Teamsters
More than 30 Teamsters were laid off from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Sunday, officials from the Teamsters Local Union No. 211 said Tuesday in a news release. Union officials said the layoffs included three pressmen who were offered six weeks of severance pay. The union responded by filing a complaint...
Oakmont officials’ 2020 spending plan includes more paving and no tax hike
Oakmont officials are confident they will hold the line on taxes with next year’s budget. It’s been about four years since council raised taxes to the current 3.73-mill rate. The proposed 2020 spending plan will not be advertised until next month, with council’s Dec. 16 voting session as its projected...
Things happening in Oakmont and Plum this week
Need help finding something to do in Oakmont or Plum this week? Here are some options: • Oakmont Carnegie Library hosts Gentle Yoga with instructor Cora Fetchko 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. The program is suitable for all levels and no registration is necessary. • Meditation with...
Oakmont Water Authority crews fix main break along Allegheny AvenueVideo
Oakmont Water Authority crews worked to fix a water main break along Allegheny Avenue Monday afternoon. Crews were excavating near California and Allegheny avenues around 2:30 p.m. Officials said it was a small break on a 12-inch line and did not disrupt service. Temporary traffic lights were installed along Allegheny...
DUI, firearms cases among cases those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Nov. 8, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Sean Talley, 20, of East Pittsburgh on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, failure to keep right possession of controlled substances, driving under the influence, failure to stop...
New ladder truck sought by Oakmont volunteer firefighters
Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department officials want to replace two aging pieces of equipment with a new ladder truck. Fire Chief Dave Carroll said his current vehicles have proven cumbersome when responding to calls at four-story structures and other larger buildings. “Right now, we’re kind of outgunned in the borough with...
Democrats sweep Republican challengers for 4 Oakmont Council seats
Democrats swept Republican challengers for four Oakmont Council seats. Three of the seats are four-year terms; the other is a two-year term. Former councilwoman Nancy Ride was the top vote-getter at 20.5% followed by newcomer Lindsay Osterhout at 19.4% and former councilwoman Sophia Facaros at 18%, according to unofficial returns...
Christmas comes early with fourth annual holiday festival at Plum Creek Park
More vendors, a different Christmas tree location and new Santa’s Shop are among the latest attractions planned for the fourth annual Christmas at Plum Creek. The Grinch and other holiday characters are also expected to be in the borough for the tree lighting festival on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 4575...
Plans to recreate Chateau Beach in Oakmont moving forwardVideo
Chateau Beach, a popular recreation spot along the Allegheny River in Oakmont during the 1920s and ’30s, might be restored with a more modern look next year. Borough officials recently acquired a $200,000 grant through the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development Greenways Trails and Recreation program for the...
Pittsburgh police: Woman critical after being hit by vehicle in Lawrenceville
A 71-year-old woman was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Lawrenceville. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said police responded to a pedestrian accident around 1:50 p.m. Thursday at 51st and Butler streets. The woman was found unconscious on the street and taken to UPMC...
Storm water repairs to take place in Verona this month
Emergency repairs to a sinkhole and stormwater pipe in Verona are set to begin this month. A hole about 20-feet wide and 10-feet deep opened up at Second Avenue and Church Street – causing a manhole to open – and stormwater washed away a portion of the roadway. Borough Engineer...
Suspect wanted in 2 Dormont business robberies
A gas station and movie theater in Dormont were robbed within 24 hours. Police posted a photo of the suspect wanted in connection with the Tuesday and Wednesday robberies via the department’s Facebook page. He is a black man wearing a green coat and yellow tassel cap. Anyone with information...
Riverview School District’s PR consultant resigns
Oakmont Councilwoman Carrie DelRosso has resigned as Riverview School District’s public relations consultant. She submitted her letter of resignation earlier this month. School board members may vote to accept it Nov. 11 . DelRosso was hired by the district in 2016. Her last official day is Dec. 31. She’s offered...
Democratic challengers defeat Republican incumbents for 3 Plum Council seats
A familiar face returns to Plum Council, along with a couple new ones, as three Democratic challengers defeated Republican incumbents for three, four-year seats. Unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division show former councilman Dave Vento was the top vote-getter with 18.5% followed by newcomers Ryan Delaney at 16.9%...
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Nov. 6, 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 • Shaquan Moore, 27, of Pittsburgh on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, fleeing...
DUI, firearms cases among cases those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Nov. 6, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Sean Talley, 20, of East Pittsburgh on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, failure to keep right possession of controlled substances, driving under the influence, failure to stop...
Several newcomers win Riverview school board seats, 1 incumbent lost
A Riverview School District incumbent was defeated and several newcomers earned seats on the school board Tuesday night, according to unofficial returns by the Allegheny County Elections Division. Five four-year seats were up for grabs this year. The winners include: Newcomer Jennifer Chaparro at 18.06% of the vote; incumbent Tara...
Democrats grab 5 of 6 Plum school board seats, defeat Republican incumbents
Plum school board Democratic candidates nearly swept all races at Tuesday night’s election. Ten candidates ran for five four-year seats and two contested for a two-year seat. Contests are split along party lines with six Democrats and six Republicans Incumbents Steve Schlauch (9.59%), Sue Caldwell (9.52%), Karin Acquaviva (9.14%) and...
Pittsburgh police investigate robbery at Family Dollar
Pittsburgh police are investigating a robbery at a Family Dollar along Chartiers Avenue. The incident took place Monday evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety officials said officers searched a nearby house for a suspect, but no arrests have been made. City police are still investigating. There was no word on any injuries....
Happenings in Plum and Oakmont this week – Nov. 4, 2019
Need something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: • The Oaks Theater hosts Jay & Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow with Jason & Kevin 3 p.m. Wednesday at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith will be in the borough for a special...
Allegheny Township woman is teacher, mom, blogger — and soon, book authorVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Stephanie Jankowski is a mother of three and teacher of many. She taught English at Valley Junior/Senior High School in the New Kensington-Arnold School District for five years and...
Drug, theft cases among recent Monroeville police activity
Monroeville police filed the following charges Oct. 17-29 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Justina Herrle, 28, of Pittsburgh with defiant trespassing, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, retail theft, disorderly conduct, driving with a suspended license and trespass by motor vehicle. Charges were filed Oct....
Christmas parade comes early in Oakmont, Verona
Christmas comes early in Verona and Oakmont as the boroughs get ready for a grand celebration. Oakmont Chamber of Commerce presents its Hometown Christmas and parade Nov. 23. The event is from 4-8 p.m. What began more than 50 years ago as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season has...
Plum officials seek security cameras through district attorney’s office
Plum officials hope to acquire new security cameras through the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Mayor Harry Schlegel said the borough has been in talks with District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. as well as state Sen. James Brewster, D-McKeesport, for grant funding. “Hopefully, we’re going to get something,” Schlegel said....
7-year-old boy struck by vehicle in Bloomfield
A child was struck by a vehicle in Bloomfield on Thursday night. Pittsburgh police said the 7-year-old boy was transported to a local hospital via ambulance with a leg injury as a result of an incident around 7:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Gross Street. Police said the driver...
