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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...
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...
