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Drug, DUI cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsBonnie Dosch, 56, of Apollo on charges of receiving stolen property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of controlled substances. Oakmont police filed the charges Sept. 28. Erika...
Penn Hills students to receive free lunches, breakfasts next school year
Penn Hills School District students will not have to worry about paying for breakfasts and lunches next school year. District officials recently approved the high school’s participation in the National School Lunch Program’s Community Eligibility Provision. It’s being administered by the state Department of Education’s Division of Food and Nutrition....
Police: Homestead man shot in leg in front of his home
Homestead police say a resident was shot in the lower left leg while walking up the steps to his home on Wednesday night. Allegheny County dispatchers said police and EMS activity was reported at West 12th Avenue and Hays Street around 10:15 p.m. Homestead Police Chief Jeff DeSimone said the...
League of Women Voters to host meet the candidates forum in Plum
The League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh will host a public forum next week for Plum school board candidates at the Plum Community Center. The event is set for 8 p.m. May 13 at 499 Center New Texas Road. Organizers said all candidates have been invited to participate. Audience...
Old Oakmont Bakery location could become yoga studio, juice bar
A yoga studio and juice bar may be coming into the old Oakmont Bakery location along Allegheny Avenue. Bakery owner Marc Serrao confirmed there have been discussions to lease the former retail building next to Chelsea Grille, and another nearby property. “I have somebody looking at the warehouse and two...
A Taste of Two Towns to serve up the best of Oakmont, Verona
Oakmont Carnegie Library’s largest annual fundraiser promises to offer a variety of food and drink from Verona and Oakmont establishments. The eighth annual A Taste of Two Towns is set for 5:30 p.m. May 19 at the library, 700 Allegheny River Blvd. “This event is great because it’s a community...
Oakmont hires former Penn Township public works director as borough manager
Oakmont Council hired former Penn Township Public Works Director Scot Fodi as the new borough manager. Council made it official in a unanimous vote at a special meeting Monday night. “I love municipal work,” Fodi said after the meeting. “I look for any opportunity to get back into a manager’s...
Oakmont taps Penn Township public works director as new borough manager
Oakmont officials hired former Penn Township Public Works Director Scot Fodi as their new borough manager. Council made it official via unanimous vote at a special meeting Monday night. “I love municipal work,” Fodi said after the meeting. “I look for any opportunity to get back into a manager’s position....
Things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week
Looking for something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: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 a Monk is set for...
An Arnold tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false federal income tax returns
A tax preparer for Cititax Refund Co. in Pittsburgh pleaded guilty in federal court to aiding or assisting in the preparation or filing of false federal income tax returns. Authorities said Daniel K. Hamilton of Arnold prepared federal income tax returns for other persons that included false Schedule C information,...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – May 6, 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 courtDinisha Smith, 38, of Pittsburgh on charges of retail theft, tampering with physical evidence...
7 have cross-filed for 5 Riverview seats
Riverview School District has three incumbents and four newcomers battling for five seats on the board. Those seeking to retain their posts include board President Maureen McClure and members Alex DiClaudio and Tara Jean Schaaf. Newcomers are Melanie Pallone, Jennifer Chaparro, Brian Hawk and Jane Miller. All the candidates have...
Penn Hills Police police dog gone but not forgotten
Penn Hills police have announced the death of its police dog. Penn Hills police announced via Facebook the passing of Riggs, a 12-year-old Dutch shepherd from Holland. Riggs served with Officer Ryan Walters since 2009. The department said Riggs was diagnosed with an advanced stage of cancer, and Walters made...
Special meeting set for Monday in Oakmont to hire new borough manager
Oakmont officials may have found their new borough manager. A special meeting is set for 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the borough building to approve the new hire. A workshop meeting will follow. More than 70 people have applied and s dozen were interviewed since the original announcement of...
Cause of fire that destroys vacant house in Plum under investigation
An Allegheny County fire marshal is investigating a fire that destroyed a vacant house Friday night in Plum. No injuries were reported. The blaze started shortly before 9 p.m. in the 800 block of Unity-Center Road. Smoke could be seen from blocks away. Unity Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Chief Glenn...
At least 1 injured in Penn Hills crash
Penn Hills police say at least one person was injured in a three-car crash on Saltsburg Road at Alcoma Boulevard just after 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019. A black Jeep and a grey Nissan sustained heavy front damage with airbag deployment. A white sedan went off the road...
5 seeking to fill 3 seats on Verona Council
Three incumbents and two newcomers hope to earn the Democratic Party nod for three seats on Verona Council. Council President Sandy Drabicki-Bell, Vice President Dom Conte and Councilwoman Sylvia Provenza seek to retain their elected positions while Michael Forbeck and David Matlin wish to start their political endeavors. All are...
5 Democrats competing for 3 Oakmont Council seats
Five Democrats and three Republicans seek party nods for three, four-year seats on Oakmont Council in the May 21 primary election. One from each party also plan to be on the ballot for the two-year seat that’s up for grabs. David Brankley and Randy Galm will be on the ballot...
Plum’s primary packed with incumbents, first-time challengers
Plum School District’s upcoming primary election is packed with incumbents and challengers — 16 in all — vying for their party’s nominations for six seats. Up for election are five, four-year terms and a two-year seat. Of the 14 candidates for the four-year terms, 12 have cross-filed while two are...
Report of attempted child luring in Arnold under investigation
New Kensington and Arnold police are investigating a report of a child-luring attempt. Authorities said they are looking for an older, white man with a gray beard and a tan car. He is suspected to have attempted to lure children into his vehicle in Arnold on Wednesday. New Kensington police...
Portion of Coxcomb Hill Road (Route 909) in Plum reopens after wires had fallen
Allegheny County dispatchers said the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum was closed for a time Wednesday night due to a tree that fell and knocked down power lines. The incident took place around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday near Blair Auto Sales. By 9 p.m, an Allegheny County 911...
Dump truck driver hospitalized after crashing into pole in Vandergrift
A dump truck driver was hospitalized after his vehicle struck a pole at Sherman Avenue and Second Street in Vandergrift. The crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Police said the truck was traveling north on Sherman Avenue when it hit the West Penn Power utility pole near Steeltown Smokehouse....
Penn Hills High School JROTC program could be eliminated
The Naval Junior ROTC program at Penn Hills High School is in danger of being eliminated. District officials said it’s likely going to be cut from next school year’s activities due to declining enrollment. The program has been offered to Penn Hills students for at least the past 14 years...
2 men shot in Penn Hills
Penn Hills police say two men were shot Tuesday evening along Eastwood Drive. Police responded to reports of the shooting shortly before 9 p.m. in the 8900 block of Eastwood Drive. Police on the scene confirmed they found two men who had been shot. Both were transported to hospitals. Allegheny...
Woman hospitalized after being hit by a bus in downtown Pittsburgh
A woman was transported to a local hospital after being hit by a PAT bus in downtown Pittsburgh Monday night. The incident took place around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Sixth and Liberty avenues, according to Trib news partner WPXI-TV. Port Authority officials told the news station the woman...
