Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 146

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsMichelle Walker, 42, of Plum on charges of driving under the influence, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license and careless driving. Charges were filed Feb. 3.Paul Brewer,...

Pittsburgh police issued an arrest warrant for a North Side man wanted in connection with a July 4 shooting in which two people were wounded in Downtown’s Agnes R. Katz Plaza. City police said Camerin Caldwell, 18, shot an 18-year-old man and 16-year-old boy shortly after 11 p.m. in the...

A shooting incident in Verona has some residents wanting to restart a crime watch program. Police Chief Ron McLemore said someone shot up an unoccupied vehicle around 2:25 a.m. June 21 along the 400 block of North Avenue. No one was injured, the incident remains under investigation and no suspect...

Pittsburgh emergency responders rescued a truck driver Wednesday after his tri-axle truck overturned onto a hillside in Schenley Park. Police, firefighters and EMS were dispatched to Serpentine Drive near Bartlett Street around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday for a report of a large truck on its side with the driver still inside,...

Several Verona residents believe the borough’s new garbage collector’s service stinks. Council inked a five-year contract — three years guaranteed with a two-year option — with County Hauling of Belle Vernon a few months ago. It took over for Waste Management, whose five-year contract expired June 1. Pete McKeating, County...

Plum Community Center programs are under new leadership. Resident Samantha Lamorte took over for former program coordinator Maria Schafer in February. Schafer, who served as program coordinator since September 2016, left the center at 499 Center-New Texas Road to pursue another job. Lamorte, 26, worked as a cook for nearly...

An Ohio woman was sentenced in federal court in Pittsburgh to four years and four months in prison for her convictions on conspiracy to distribute heroin and money laundering. Senior U.S. District Judge David S. Cercone imposed the sentence on Britny Beaver, 25, of East Liverpool. Federal authorities said Beaver...

Verona officials are pushing for ways residents can live healthier through Allegheny County’s Live Well Allegheny campaign. The nearly half square mile town recently joined the more than 60 communities, 51 restaurants, 32 workplaces and 18 school districts already in the program designed to promote physical health, mental wellness, personal...

Plum officials granted preliminary approval of plans for a new housing development along Renton Road. Developer Grasinger Homes wants to build 103 single-family homes on approximately 54 acres near St. Januarius Church. John Grasinger, part owner of the company, said they expect to finalize buying the land in August. He...

A Crafton man is recovering from stab wounds sustained in an alleged attack inside his home on July 4. Allegheny County police said the incident took place around 10 p.m. along the 100 block of South Emily Street. The victim, a 64-year-old man, was treated and released from a local...

Plum officials hired a borough-based construction company to demolish five dilapidated structures. Council voted 6-0 at the July 8 meeting to award the $31,500 contract to Cherep Construction. Councilman Dave Majernick was absent. A start date for demolition was not set. Vacant properties to be razed are at 338 Coxcomb...

Three people were taken to UPMC Mercy with minor inhalation irritation as a result of a sulfur dioxide leak in Mt. Lebanon. An Allegheny County hazardous materials team was dispatched for a report of a smell Monday before 4 p.m. along Marlin Drive between Bower Hill Road and Jayson Avenue....

A Penn Hills man who threatened to chain himself to the White House front gate to draw attention to his financially troubled school district has postponed the protest pending a meeting with federal authorities. Phil Vecchio, son of Penn Hills School Board President Erin Vecchio, was expected to go through...

Looking for things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions:Oakmont artist Kalen Crowell’s paintings and photography are on display all month long at the Oakmont Carnegie Library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. Her work features portraits and nature settings among other images. Admission is free.The Oakmont...

Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtMelissa Ofchinick, 44, of Butler on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under...

A Penn Hills woman surrendered to police Saturday after being accused of shooting another woman Friday night in the Walmart in North Versailles. Rojanai Alston of Penn Hills turned herself in to Allegheny County Police, authorities reported. Alston was transported to the Allegheny County Jail to await arraignment on her...

A Pittsburgh man wanted in connection with two bank robberies in the city was apprehended by Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies. Law enforcement officials said Jaymar Henderson, 58, of the Hill District was arrested on a warrant around 2:45 p.m. Friday. He was wanted by Pittsburgh police for allegedly robbing the...

A Pittsburgh woman accused of stabbing a man is in jail. Rhonda Powell, 57, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with an incident 12:20 a.m. Friday along the 2500 block of Park Hill Drive in East Hills. Zone 5 officers responded to reports of a stabbing and found a...

Plum School District officials have hired Assistant Superintendent Rick Walsh’s brother, John, as their new facilities director. Board members voted 7-2 at a special meeting June 18 to approve the hire with a $82,000 starting salary. Board Vice President Vicky Roessler and Steve Schlauch dissented. Board President Scott Coulson and...

Plum School Board meetings may be recorded and broadcasted once again. High school television production class students recorded board meetings for about a decade under the direction of teacher Rick Berrott. That stopped this past school year as teacher contract negotiations heated up. The revived broadcasts would be aired on...

Monroeville police filed the following charges June 28 to July 2 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Daniel Kelly, 18, of Clairton with criminal conspiracy, endangering the welfare of children, possession of controlled substances, possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and four counts of receiving...

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 courtCrystal Jordan, 52, of Pitcairn on charges of tampering with physical evidence, misbrand controlled substances,...

East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities this weekend. The task force consists of Plum, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles Township, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Edgewood police departments. Project director is Plum police Lt. Lanny Conley. The enforcement/educational details will occur within the...

Natural gas lamps along Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont may be going out as a borough committee seeks state funding for replacements. Oakmont Boulevard Project members have been working on converting the gas lamps across from the businesses along the cobblestone road to LED lights for years. Some were converted...