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Kidnapping, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court
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 courtWillie Newkirk, 62 ,of Penn Hills on charges of retail theft. Wilkins police filed...
Events and activities in Plum and Oakmont this week
Looking for something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Check out these happenings:Mothers leave the kids at home and come to the Oakmont Carnegie Library for Mom’s Night Out 6-7 p.m. Thursday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. This month’s craft is Scrabble tiles for your wall. Trace letters...
Special advisory committee formed to help with Penn Hills School District’s financial recovery process
Educational and financial experts will work with Penn Hills School District officials and community members to brainstorm ways of bringing the debt-ridden district back to solvency. School board members voted 7-0 Monday night to approve the 12-member special advisory committee. School directors Cathy Mowry and Denise Graham-Shealey were absent. “We...
Apollo dentist has passion for fixing teeth, boroughVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley people and the notable things that they do. Dr. John Kautz has helped the people of Apollo and beyond smile for more than five decades. The dentist and current Apollo Council president established his first practice in...
Turtle Creek man out on parole for manslaughter sentenced to federal prison for gun violations
A Turtle Creek man was sentenced in federal court to nearly four years in prison for having firearms while on parole. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence on Hashim Rashad, 28, for his conviction of federal firearms violations, authorities announced Friday. Rashad’s imprisonment of three years and 10...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Scott Township, condition unknown
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Scott Township on Friday evening. Allegheny County officials said the accident occurred around 6:35 p.m. near the intersection of Washington and Carothers avenues. The pedestian’s condition was not released. No other injuries were reported. Washington Avenue was closed for...
2 injured after vehicle strikes Giant Eagle in Verona
Two people were taken to local hospitals for evaluation after a vehicle struck a pillar outside the Verona Giant Eagle. Allegheny County dispatchers said the crash took place at 3:19 p.m. Friday at 200 Allegheny River Boulevard. Verona Police Chief Ron McLemore said the driver and a woman sitting on...
Oakmont officials approve list of streets to be paved this year
Oakmont officials have selected the streets for this year’s paving project. Council also authorized Senate Engineering to prepare specifications to go out for bid next month. The paving list includes: • Third Street from Delaware to Washington avenues • Brooks Way from Fifth Street to Elm Way • Woodmont Way...
Oakmont library patrons say meditation with a monk brings mindfulness, health benefits
Bhante Pemarantana’s mantra of “be well, be safe, be peaceful” echoed in a community room of the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Dressed in a traditional orange robe, the chief abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center in Natrona Heights led a meditation class at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. “You pay attention to your...
Penn Hills School District to form advisory committee Monday night
A special advisory committee designed to help with Penn Hills School District’s financial recovery is expected to be formed Monday. Superintendent Nancy Hines said officials from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are vetting candidates and plan to make recommendations at the school board meeting set for 7 p.m. at Linton Middle...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Feb. 20, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Feb. 13-19 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Latae Young, 24, of Monroeville with simple assault. Charges were filed Feb. 15 in connection with an incident along the 2500 block of Monroeville Boulevard.Amber Batzel, 35, of Pitcairn with retail theft and providing false identification...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Feb. 20, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsSteven Schultheis, 59, of Oakmont on charges of possession of controlled substances and public drunkenness. Oakmont police filed the charges Aug. 28.Kristen Macioce, 34, of New Kensington on charges of...
The Oaks Theater to host fly fishing fundraiser Sunday
The Oaks Theater hosts the 11th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour this Sunday. Doors at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont open at 2 p.m. with the show starting at 3 p.m. The film featured clips of from various fly fishing expeditions around the world. It’s compiled by The Drake,...
Oakmont council sets oil and gas well restrictions for the borough
Oakmont council adopted an ordinance with more stringent regulations than the state when it comes to oil and gas wells. State regulations for wells require a 500-foot minimum setback from protected structures, such as an occupied home or school, and a 300-foot setback from the Allegheny River. Oakmont’s ordinance, which...
10 people displaced by 4-alarm fire in McKees Rocks
Ten people were displaced after a four-alarm fire damaged three houses along the 200 block of Munson Avenue in McKees Rocks on Wednesday night. Allegheny County dispatchers said the call for the fire came in around 7:25 p.m. The fire began in one house and spread to two neighboring properties...
Riverview junior proposes solution to combat parking woes near Oakmont Bakery
Riverview High School junior Molly Collins wants to make sure her fellow students have a place to park while Oakmont Bakery officials work out some traffic issues. She launched an online petition to have about 30 spaces at Riverside Park, next to the high school, be designated student parking from...
Penn Hills in line to hike taxes more than 6 percent
Penn Hills School District officials moved one step closer to raising real estate taxes by more than 6 percent and becoming one of the highest taxing districts in Allegheny County. Board members Tuesday approved their 2019-20 preliminary budget and authorized the district to seek pension and special education exceptions to...
Activities to do in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Oakmont and Plum? Here are some suggestions:Plum Community Center offers line dancing classes 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 499 Center New Texas Road.Tai chi is scheduled for 6:30 p.m Wednesday at the community center.Mommy and Me Yoga is set for 10-11 a.m. Thursday at...
Animal Protectors volunteers team up to bring in, care for abandoned catsVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley people and the notable things that they do. A pair of Alle-Kiski Valley women formed a friendship from their fondness for helping cats. Patricia Presutti of Springdale and Monica George of New Kensington have known each other...
Armed officers are a welcome sight for most Plum School District community members
Armed retired police officers have patrolled Plum schools for the past few months, and many students and parents believe their district is safer for it. “I have kids at Center and Holiday Park (elementary schools),” said parent Rebecca Wawrzyniak. “My children have both said they feel safe at school now....
A 1-car crash closes the intersection of Route 819 and 286 in Bell Township
The intersection Route 819 and 286 in Bell Township was shut down Thursday night as a result of a one-vehicle crash. Westmoreland County dispatchers said the incident took place around 9:05 p.m. No injuries were reported. The road is expected to reopen as soon as emergency responders can clean up...
Feds: Brookline man admits role in cocaine ring
A Brookline man accused of assisting a drug dealer with packaging and distributing cocaine has admitted his guilt in federal court, authorities announced Thursday. Walter John Amman, III, 68, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and possession charges and is expected to be sentenced in June, according to a release from the...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for robbing 3 banks in 2017
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced in federal court to more than 15 years in prison for robbing three banks. Authorities say the suspect’s lavish spending and his girlfriend’s bragging about it led to his demise. U.S. District Court Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence on Bryan Campbell, 27,, federal...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Feb. 14, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsMark Uhrmacher, 56, of Oakmont on charges of driving under the influence. Oakmont police filed the charges Nov. 27. Daniel Domenick, 33, of Plum on charges of driving under the...
Plum officials considering spending $1.5 million in paving this year
Plum officials plan to spend $1.5 million to pave 26 streets this year. Borough Manager Michael Thomas said roads in the East Oakmont section of the borough will receive an overlay of new asphalt. East Oakmont streets to be repaired include Northern, Eastern, Center, Pennex, Woodlawn and Frankland avenues and...
