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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 courtDaniel Giron, 37, of Monroeville on charges of strangulation, terroristic threats and five counts of...

Monroeville police filed the following charges March 23 to April 2 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Joel Tamenne, 26, of Pittsburgh with retail theft. Charges were filed March 28 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Fahad Ahmed, 36, of Monroeville...

Several New Kensington residents were left homeless, a woman was hurt and a dog died when fire broke out Thursday afternoon at an apartment house along Seventh Street. One of the residents credits a firefighter who, by chance, was driving by with saving her life. The fire broke out in...

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsMaria Cartieri, 23, of Monroeville on charges of driving under the influence, disregard traffic lane and careless driving. Charges were filed Feb. 14.Kevin Abraham, 33, of Pittsburgh on charges of...

An inspection of the New Kensington Bridge will create a traffic restriction next Tuesday, April 9, through Friday, April 12. PennDOT announced the inspection will result in single-lane, alternating traffic each day on the bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 12 The bridge carries Ninth Street over the...

Plum elementary parents and teachers will have an opportunity to learn about digital safety from a national organization and major internet search company. National Parent Teacher Association and Google have awarded Pivik PTA a $1,000 grant to host a Be Internet Awesome Family workshop. The event is scheduled for 6:30...

For organizers of local fish fries, all that cooking is about more than bringing the community together for a meal during Lent. Many groups rely on the annual events to help pay bills and raise funds for various causes. “We’re a small parish. Everybody tries real hard,” said Bob Steinmeyer...

Members of the First Baptist Church in Penn Hills hope the power of prayer will heal the community and bring peace to families affected by the outcome of an emotionally-charged trial. Former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld was acquitted March 22 in the shooting death of Antwon Rose II....

Spreading awareness of opioid addiction, encouraging family support and hope for recovery are ways Dan and Jeannie Sundo keep the memory of their son Kyle alive. “We’re trying to educate people, trying to get the message out there,” Jeannie Sundo said. Kyle Sundo, 21, was a 2012 Freeport Area High...

Allegheny County police do not plan to charge a jitney driver who fatally shot a passenger on Wednesday afternoon who was trying to rob him. County police said a 73-year-old driver had picked up a 33-year-old man and another passenger in Duquesne. While on the road, the passenger pulled a...

New Kensington police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teen. Officers said Patience Johnson, 13, was last seen Monday morning in the city wearing a black hoodie, black and white pants, brown knee-high boots and silver hoop earrings. She’s described as a black female with shoulder length...

Plum School District officials have resolved a graduation issue that could have prevented many seniors from attending commencement. Graduation is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 6 at the high school, 900 Elicker Road. The ceremony was originally planned that day, but was bumped to June 10 due to cancellations and...

The Oakmont Shade Tree Commission wants to bring back some green and other colors to Hulton Road. Duquesne Light recently removed 28 trees from the main thoroughfare so crews could replace an aerial cable. The company funded the removal and offered to contribute $150 toward replanting each tree. Borough Manager...

Plum School District and teachers union officials have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract. Details of the new contract may be released once both parties have formally signed off on it. Plum Borough Education Association members are expected to vote on the agreement Thursday. The school board...

Families interested in learning from local law enforcement and judges about internet safety, cyber bullying and how to better safeguard children can do so at a special seminar in Oakmont Wednesday night. It is presented by Riverview School District in collaboration with Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr.’s office....

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 courtDaniel Recklein, 34, of Penn Hills on charges of simple assault, strangulation and harassment....

Looking for something to do besides eat and drink in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions:Add some extra style to your jeans at a craft workshop 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Plum Community Center, 499 Center-New Texas Road. Instructor Mary Helen Hough will show how...

Several Plum High School students who attend Forbes Career and Technical Center were recently recognized for their efforts. Anthony Daniels took second place for cyber security and Adam Tomlinson earned second place for job interview at a regional competition. Justine Miller qualified for a state competition for photography. Karina Singh...

Burt Kennedy knows he needs to stay active if he wants to keep up with his wife, Marsha. “A lot of people my age are already in a nursing home,” said Burt Kennedy, 83. “I feel good today. I don’t (keep up with her).” The Wilkins Township couple has been...

District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtScott Mang, 32, of Plum on charges of aggravated assault, terroristic threats, unlawful restraint, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, false imprisonment and harassment. Charges were filed Jan. 21. Robert...

A new club will give Penn Hills Linton middle-schoolers an understanding of the world of work from a variety of professionals. School board members recently approved Career Club, the latest project from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Adopt-a-School program. The historically black international fraternity has offered its free educational program...

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will not review a grand jury report regarding Penn Hills School District finances, according to a letter received by the district. A two-year grand jury investigation by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office faulted school officials and board members for plunging the district into financial...

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 courtAngela Szekely, 27, of Trafford on charges of tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug...

Marlisa Goldsmith, Emmy award-winning anchor/reporter at WPXI, plans to leave Pittsburgh for Arkansas. “We’ll miss Marlisa greatly,” WPXI News Director Suzanne Nadell said via email to the Tribune-Review on Wednesday night. “She’s a great community citizen (and) newsroom leader. We’re happy she has this opportunity in Little Rock and wish...