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Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 27 to March 4 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Timothy Mollett, 28, of McKeesport with providing false identification to law enforcement and driving with a suspended license. Charges were filed Feb. 27 in connection with an incident along the 2700 block of...
DUI, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Mar. 6, 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 courtJeffrey Lockard, 67, of East Liberty on charges of terroristic threats, possession of offensive weapons,...
As Lent arrives, so do the fish fries that many nonprofits rely on for fundraising
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent. As such, it also marked the beginning of fish fry season. Many local fire departments and churches will offer various meatless dinners and a la carte items every Friday through Good Friday (April 19) as a way to help raise money for their...
Penn Hills School District financial recovery ‘not just a numbers game’ for state-appointed officer
Daniel Matsook has a daunting task ahead of him. As Penn Hills School District’s chief recovery officer appointed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Matsook is tasked with developing a plan to bring the financially struggling district back to solvency. Without one, the district could be placed into receivership, giving...
Woman hospitalized after crash in Pittsburgh’s West End
A woman was transported to a Pittsburgh area hospital in stable condition after crash in the city’s West End Tuesday. Department of Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri said officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash around 5:36 p.m. near the intersection of South Main Street and Noblestown Road....
Trial period for cycling, off-leash dog areas in Oakmont’s Dark Hollow Woods proposed
Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont may be split in two as part of a compromise to make it more dog- and bicycle-friendly. Borough recreation board member Ryan Erlich proposed council grant a six-month trial period from May 1 to Oct. 31 to test off-leash times and cycling in the woods...
PennDOT officials approve a new turning restriction at Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT officials approved a turning restriction designed to improve safety and traffic flow at Riverview High School and the new Oakmont Bakery. Left turns will be prohibited from Hulton Road onto Third Street between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soon as the...
Pittsburgh woman pleads guilty to federal drug crime
A Pittsburgh woman plead guilty in federal court to attempted distribution of heroin, federal authorities announced Monday evening. Ada Johnson, 33, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Authorities said she was indicted in connection with a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wiretap investigation. Investigators found through intercepted...
Events going on in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Try these suggestions:Oakmont Carnegie Library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. hosts a photography exhibit by Joel Varga of Harmar. The exhibit is open during library hours through March 23 and features a lot of nature and small town...
Assault, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Mar. 4, 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 courtFrank Harris, 31, of Penn Hills on charges of criminal mischief and reckless driving....
The 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show set for this weekend at Oakmont Country Club
An Oakmont museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year is a sight to behold for antique revelers. At least 24 dealers from across the country are scheduled to participate in the 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show this weekend at Oakmont Country Club. Proceeds benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. “This is a way...
PennDOT approves more turning restrictions near new Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT has approved more turning restrictions at a busy Oakmont intersection that the borough’s mayor said was a problem before the popular Oakmont Bakery opened a new location there and compounded traffic headaches. Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are headed toward Hulton Bridge will be prohibited from turning left...
Oakmont manager search extended through March
Oakmont officials’ search for a new borough manager has been extended. Council wanted to have a manager in place by the end of January, but opted to appoint retired Avalon Manager Harry Dilmore as its interim administrator and repost the position. Interested parties can email cover letters and resumes through...
Longtime volunteer a familiar face in LeechburgVideo
Violet Stivason cannot walk more than a few feet in Leechburg without seeing a familiar face. “My great grandchildren don’t like to go shopping with me because I see too many people I know,” she said. It’s for good reason. The lifelong resident has volunteered for organizations in the area...
Route 28 southbound by Route 8 off-ramp has been reopened after a crash Sunday
Route 28 southbound at the Route 8 off-ramp has been reopened in Etna after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday. Allegheny County dispatch said the incident took place around 4:55 p.m. Traffic was rerouted around the area for about an hour before it was reopened. Dispatchers said responders cleared the scene shortly...
Fire Rescue & EMS Expo at the Monroeville Convention Center continues Sunday
Firefighters and EMS personnel who want the latest gear and equipment, and folks looking to see what can be used during an emergency response can do both under one roof this weekend. The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Fire Rescue & EMS Expo is underway at the Monroeville Convention Center. Volunteer fire...
2 injured in 3-car crash on West Carson Street
Two women were injured in a three-car crash on West Carson Street near Telford Street on Saturday. One car rolled over and the driver was trapped inside. She was extricated by the EMS rescue crew. Pittsburgh’s Zone 6 officers and EMS responded to the crash around 4:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Public...
5 most expensive houses on the market in Oakmont
There are 38 homes listed for sale in Oakmont, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 907 Woodland Ave., 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms: $949,000. It was originally listed for sale at $1.05 million on Feb. 7, 2018. It fell to its current listing price Aug. 23. 2....
Top 5 most expensive homes on the market in Plum
There are 152 homes listed for sale in Plum, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 250 McKim Drive, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $535,250. It was listed for sale Jan. 21. 2. 3903 New Texas Road, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $495,000. It was originally listed for sale...
Riverside Park track in Oakmont to be repaired, Riverview track team to have home meets next year
Riverview High School’s track team may have home-field advantage next school year after two consecutive seasons on the road. Oakmont council awarded an estimated $61,000 repair project to New York-based Nagle Athletic Surfaces to fix the track in the lower section of the borough’s Riverside Park. Meets were first rescheduled...
Penn Hills School District officials request investigation into grand jury report
Penn Hills School District officials want state Attorney General Josh Shapiro to investigate after an Allegheny County grand jury report netted no indictments. “We are not accepting them,” board President Erin Vecchio said of the grand jury report’s results. “People should have been indicted. All it was was a smear...
South Park man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography
A South Park man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Federal authorities said the two-count indictment was against 60-year-old Michael Moran. According to indictment, Moran distributed visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct from Aug. 15...
Plum School District’s police force adds 2 more officers
A retired state trooper and a retired New Kensington detective have joined the Plum School District police force. Board members unanimously voted to hire Dwight Locke and Jim Horwatt Tuesday night. The move brings the district’s police force to four officers and its supervisor, former McKeesport Capt. of Detectives Tim...
A Plum school board vacancy, created after a member resigned following a controversial Facebook post, has been filled
The Plum school board has a new member. Karin Acquaviva was selected out of 10 candidates to replace Brian Wisniewski, who resigned after sharing a controversial Facebook post last month. The post showed a picture of a man holding a gun with the American flag as a backdrop with these...
Verona Garden Club raises funds in memory of late founder
Verona Garden Club members and friends celebrated the life of its late founder by raising funds at a memorial bingo. Mariann Brayer started what was then called the Verona Flower Club in 2004. She was its president for 11 years and instrumental in multiple beautification projects throughout the borough. She...
