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Penn Hills sent 35 furlough letters but none announced so far
Penn Hills School District officials said rumors about teacher furloughs and program cuts have been greatly exaggerated. However, state financial recovery officer Daniel Matsook confirmed April 29 that 35 teachers received a letter of possible furlough on April. 8. “We overextended the number to cover all educational operations as we...
Suspect driving with small boy crashes in Tarentum after high-speed chase on Route 28
An Arnold man with a young boy riding in the back seat led police on a high-speed chase Friday night that started on the Route 28 expressway and ended when he crashed near the foot of the Tarentum Bridge. The chase ended shortly before 9 p.m. when the suspect crashed...
Plum’s Boyce dog park to open this summer
One of two dog parks under construction in Boyce Park is projected to be open within a few months. The Plum parks — each including separate areas for large and small dogs — are near Boyce’s lower baseball field by the basketball courts off New Texas Road. Allegheny County parks...
DUI, trespassing 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. Held for courtCarolyn Kociban, 62, of Penn Hills on charges of accident involving damage to unattended vehicle/property, damage to attended vehicle/property and driving under the influence. Oakmont police filed the charges Feb....
DUI, drug cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Apr. 25, 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 courtQuenton McCoy, 33, of Pittsburgh on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without a...
Drug, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Apr. 25, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges April 15-23 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Michael Rose, 27, of Duquesne with carrying firearm without a license, person not to possess firearms, resisting arrest, escape, possession of a small amount of marijuana, three counts of possession of controlled substances and...
Volunteers wanted for Saturday’s Verona Cleanup Day
Volunteers are wanted for the upcoming biannual Verona Cleanup Day. Organized by Luke and Kathy Mattocks for at least 15 years, the next big cleanup is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27. Participants are to meet up around 9:45 a.m. for maps and supplies at the borough...
Man killed when truck tipped onto car in Robinson identified
A man who died Tuesday morning when a cargo truck tipped over onto his car on Steubenville Pike in Robinson has been identified. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Noah Lowman, 19, of Cambria. His death was ruled an accident. The incident happened about 9 a.m. near...
Verona car seat program helps families make sure safety device properly installed
Car seats can be carrying a family’s most precious cargo. That’s why it’s a good idea to make sure the devices are installed and working properly. One of the ways to do that is through car seat safety check events. Verona recently hosted such an event at the Riverview Children’s...
Fire destroys Penn Hills house, leaves at least 3 homeless
American Red Cross is assisting at least three Penn Hills residents with shelter after fire destroyed their house Wednesday evening. Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Co. No. 5 Assistant Chief Mike Stadelman said no one was injured battling the two-alarm blaze at 8910 Upland Terrace shortly before 7 p.m. He said...
Only 2 people are on the ballot for 5 seats in Penn Hills School District primary
Not many Penn Hills residents want a chance to lead their school district. That is evident via Allegheny County Elections Division records, which show only two people have filed for five seats in the May 21 primary election. Incumbents board President Erin Vecchio and School Director Bob Marra have cross-filed....
Motorist suffers head injury when car goes over hillside in Bell Township
A man was transported to a local hospital with a head injury after crashing his four-door Saturn over a hillside in Bell Township. Township Fire Chief Steve Master said crews were dispatched to the intersection of Route 819 and Route 66 near the Bell and Washington townships border shortly before...
Plum School Board selects Extended Day Services as new before and after school services provider
Plum School District parents will have a new daycare option starting next school year. The school board voted 8-1 Tuesday to approve a three-year deal with Extended Day Services of Upper St. Clair to use district facilities for before and after school services. Sampson Family YMCA has partnered with the...
Plum Community Clean-Up Day set for Saturday
Volunteers are wanted for the fourth annual Plum Community Clean-Up Day. The event is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday in celebration of Earth Day. Residents, civic groups, church groups and businesses are encouraged to help make the borough free of debris. Assistant borough manager Dave Soboslay said about 100...
Person injured in 2-vehicle crash in Penn Hills
One person was transported to a hospital with injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Penn Hills. Allegheny County dispatchers said two cars collided Tuesday shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Allegheny River Boulevard at Nadine Road. There was no word on any other injuries....
Oakmont apartment struck by lightning, no injuries reported
Dave Kalatschoff was shocked when lightning struck his Oakmont apartment on a rainy Tuesday afternoon. “I saw this big white flash, and it felt like someone shook you really, really hard,” he said standing outside the three-story building near the intersection of Eighth Street and Washington Avenue. “I didn’t get...
Oblock Junior High’s annual Reach Out Club Easter egg hunt packed with participants, eggs
Oblock Junior High’s third annual Reach Out Club Easter egg hunt broke a record for participants and eggs. More than 500 people participated and 6,500 eggs were used in the hunt inside and outside the school at 440 Presque Isle Drive. Children from infants to age 14 were separated into...
Highlands school board candidates outline priorities at Harrison forum
More transparency, more fiscal responsibility and a focus on teaching basic life skills to complement a strong curriculum were among the ideas expressed by Highlands School Board candidates at a forum in Harrison. “I’ve gone to many, many meetings and watched the deterioration and frustration of the community,” said Region...
Things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week
What is happening in Oakmont and Plum this week? Here are some of the highlights:Broadway pianist, conductor, actor and Emmy nominated comedy writer Seth Rudetsky brings his one-man-show, “Rhapsody in Seth,” to the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Blvd. Doors open around 6:30 p.m. with the show slated for 7:30...
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Apr. 22, 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 courtJordan Mason, 20, of Penn Hills on charges of simple assault, harassment and strangulation....
Buffalo Township amateur astronomer helps Pitt students reach for stars
Amateur astronomer Ed Potosky helps University of Pittsburgh students reach for the stars. The Buffalo Township resident who grew up in North Huntingdon helps aspiring astronomy students at his alma mater learn about the history of the Allegheny Observatory as well as different ways to gaze upon the galaxy. “It’s...
Building collapse causes power outage for Duquesne Light customers in Pittsburgh’s North Side
Part of a house under demolition in Pittsburgh’s North Side collapsed onto a road Friday bringing down power lines and starting a few fires. News exchange partners WPXI reported about 60 Duquesne Light customers lost power Friday as a result of the incident around Armandale Street and Garfield Avenue. Crews...
Plum’s preliminary budget has no tax increase despite gap
Plum School District board members are not proposing a tax increase or program cuts despite a deficit in the 2019-20 preliminary budget. Next year’s spending plan still has an estimated $457,000 gap, which officials plan to close through several options by the end of June. “We can still do some...
Trial period OK’d for cycling and off-leash dogs in Oakmont’s Dark Hollow Woods
Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont has gone to the dogs and bicyclists — temporarily. Council approved a six-month trial period, May 1 to Oct. 31, to test off-leash times and cycling in the publicly owned park near Crystal Drive. The current policy prohibits bikes in the park and dogs from...
Steel City Con in Monroeville breaks attendance records
Steel City Con, one of the largest pop culture and comic conventions in the nation and exclusive to the Monroeville Convention Center, broke attendance records this month. More than 14,000 people visited the venue at 209 Mall Blvd. between April 12-14. The con is in its 30th year, and just...
