Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 148

Two Harrison residents were jailed on drug charges after police discovered more than $25,000 worth of cocaine in a home along North Canal Street. Police Chief Mike Klein said officers were responding to a disturbance call Thursday in the township’s Natrona section when they found resident Jervon Faison. He told...

A man was fatally stabbed in Pittsburgh Friday night. Authorities said city police responded to the 2100 block of Perrysville Avenue in the Perry South neighborhood shortly after 7 p.m. and found the victim, 41-year-old Gerald Dwain Walker, inside a residence bleeding heavily with stab wounds to his upper chest....

Thousands of hungry folks are expected to flock to Oakmont for the annual Greek Food Festival. The 45th installment for the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church is set for noon-11 p.m. June 28-30 at 12 Washington Ave. Andy Gavrilos has been involved with the festival for more than...

Teens from Plum and surrounding communities had an opportunity to experience life as a firefighter. Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department hosted its second annual Junior Fire Academy this month. Fire Chief Jim Sims said more than 20 cadets learned about vehicle extractions, fire investigations, equipment use and more during the...

Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont between Terrace Place and Virginia Avenue is expected to be closed late next month as part of a brick repair project. Council awarded the nearly $197,800 job to Apollo-based Kishmo Concrete Contractors at a meeting June 17. “They’ve done previous work for us, and they...

Monroeville police filed the following charges June 16 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Daniel Cranston, 19, of Monroeville with possession of controlled substances and accident involving damage to attended vehicle or property. Charges were filed June 16 in connection with an incident at Monroeville Boulevard and Stroschein Road. Natasha...

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 courtJoseph Sada, 24, of Monroeville on charges of retail theft and escape. Charges were filed...

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtJames Jones Jr., 36, of Pittsburgh on charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief. Charges were filed Sept. 23. Ethan Duvall, 22, of New Kensington on charges...

A tri-axle landscaping truck carrying mulch caught fire Wednesday afternoon near the Plum and Monroeville border. Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Sims said the fire took place around 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of Old Frankstown and Hochberg roads. There were no injuries reported. Sims said the intersection...

A pickup truck rolled over while trying to get onto Route 28 at Exit 14 Tuesday night, causing traffic to be rerouted. Fawn Township police responded to the incident around 10:30 p.m. Officials said the pickup truck was attempting to get on the ramp heading southbound when it rolled over....

Oakmont officials want to adopt some new regulations so borough property owners think twice before turning their homes into hotels. Council approved advertising a short-term rental ordinance June 17 and could vote on it next month. According to the proposed ordinance, a property being rented out must be the permanent...

The identity of a man who died after being hit by a car in Penn Hills last week has not be released because authorities can’t find any relatives to notify. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office said the 66-year-old Penn Hills resident was struck and killed while crossing Saltsburg Road...

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 courtEdward Palmer, 23, of McKees Rocks on charges of terrorristic threats, unlawful dissemination of...

Oakmont and Verona property owners will pay a little more in real estate taxes next year to help keep Riverview School District programs status quo. Board members voted 5-3 Monday night to adopt their 2019-20 budget and tax ordinance. Next school year’s millage rate was set at 23.2719 mills, a...

Plum police are investigating a vehicle rollover along the 200 block of Rampart Boulevard. Allegheny County dispatchers confirmed police, fire and EMS activity in the area around 10:30 p.m. Monday. It was unclear if anyone was injured....

Harsh winds and pouring rain cascaded through Butler County and other parts of Western Pennsylvania on Sunday evening. The National Weather Service Pittsburgh branch issued a tornado warning for the area through 6:45 p.m. Butler County dispatchers said multiple trees and wires came down with the hardest hit areas along...

Police on Tuesday continued to investigate a Sunday shooting in which a man was shot in the hip during what police say was a drug deal gone bad in an Arnold alley, Chief Eric Doutt said. The men suspected in the shooting remained at large Tuesday. The shooting happened shortly...

The National Weather Service has let tornado warnings for northeastern Butler County and southeastern Mercer County expire. The warning was issued through 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Authorities said the tornadic thunderstorm could impact West Sunbury, Hooker, Eau Claire, Harrisville and Cherry Valley among other rural areas of those counties. Folks in...

A Father’s Day tradition of cars and catching up with friends continued Sunday at Riverside Park in Oakmont. The Horseless Carriage Club of America Pittsburgh Region’s 65th annual car show took place despite rain keeping many would-be participants in their garages. Only about 35 cars were displayed in the park...

A McKees Rocks man accused of rape and other sexual assault charges has turned himself in to authorities. Allegheny County police said Nino Johnson, 24, turned himself in to McKees Rocks police around 9 p.m. Thursday. He is charges with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, aggravated assault, rape, terroristic...

A race in Oakmont designed to raise money for trail and park projects is about to hit the half-century mark. The borough recreation board’s 50th annual 5K run is set for Saturday at Riverside Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the pavilions in the lower section of the park....

Allegheny County police have arrested a Pittsburgh man in connection with convenience store robberies in Turtle Creek and West Homestead. Tyrese Jackson, 18, is charged with robbery and related charges. County police said Jackson was responsible for the armed robbery of a BP gas station along West Seventh Avenue in...

More than 100 children received new bicycle helmets courtesy of Riverview Athletic Association at the recent Verona Bike Derby. It was one of the largest crowds to participate in the Verona Police Department’s 20th annual event. The 700 block of East Railroad Avenue was blocked off for several hours June...

A Greensburg man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of methamphetamine possession. Authorities said Ryan Mason, 39, possessed the drug with the intent to distribute it. He is accused in incidents on Dec. 20 and Jan. 25, according to the two-count indictment. The U.S. Postal Inspection...