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‘Hurting’ for volunteers, Plum department holds junior fire academy
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...
Brick restoration to begin along Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont
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...
Drug, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Jun. 20, 2019
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...
Theft, firearms cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville
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...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Jun. 20, 2019
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...
Truck fire near Plum-Monroeville border causes road closure
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...
Vehicle rollover shuts down Route 28 south near Tarentum
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 looks to control vacation rentals in town
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...
Fatal Penn Hills pedestrian accident victim not ID’d, no relatives found
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...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jun. 18, 2019
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...
No program or staffing cuts, slight tax increase in Riverview School District budget
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...
Vehicle rollover under investigation in Plum
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....
Hyde Park family of 12 going strong on faith, love and sacrificeVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Faith, love and sacrifice. Those are three of the most important things the Rev. Joshua Strunk said keeps his Hyde Park family going. “There is an intensity to the...
Harsh winds, rain rip through Butler County knocking down trees, wires
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...
Investigation continues into Arnold shooting
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...
Tornado warning for Butler, Mercer counties has expired
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...
Father’s Day car show in Oakmont motors through its 65th annual installment
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...
McKees Rocks rape suspect in custody
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...
Oakmont recreation board’s 50th annual 5K race set for Saturday
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....
Pittsburgh man accused of robbing convenience stores in West Homestead and Turtle Creek
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...
Children receive free helmets, safety tips and prizes at annual Verona bike derby
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...
Greensburg man charged with federal drug possession
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...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges June 6 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Kendall Alexander, 22, of Monroeville with receiving stolen property and retail theft. Charges were filed June 6 in connection with an incident along the 3600 block of William Penn Highway.Tina Soltow, 48, of Turtle Creek with...
Drug, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jun. 12, 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 courtDavid Cromwell, 45, of North Braddock on charges of criminal attempt - theft by unlawful...
Penn Hills Elementary closed early Wednesday due to water main break
Penn Hills Elementary School closed early Wednesday afternoon due to a water main break along Jefferson Road. Superintendent Nancy Hines said the school lost water service sometime before noon, but the students were able to have lunch. The district posted an alert about the incident on its website, phsd.k12.pa.us, and...
