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Longtime Habitat volunteer from Lower Burrell does more than build houses
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley people and the notable things that they do. Longtime Habitat for Humanity Allegheny Valley volunteer Glenn Nordmark is much more than a builder. “He’s first to come and last to leave on build sites,” said Habitat Executive...
Assault, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jan. 5, 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 court • Antonio Hooe, 31, of Turtle Creek on charges of simple assault. Wilkins...
The Oaks in Oakmont to become a theater of comedic magic Saturday night
Magic and mystery abounds at the Oaks Theater this Saturday as Pittsburgh magician Dan Kuniak comes back to the Oakmont venue. He’s a master comedy illusionist and mind reader who’s acts can leave people breathless or crying with laughter. Kuniak uses state-of-the-art illusion technology combined with audience participation for a...
Allegheny County narcotics investigation in Munhall nets 3 arrests, drugs, stolen guns
Three Munhall residents were arrested and three firearms were recovered in connection with a narcotics investigation in the borough. Allegheny County Police Inspector Andrew Schurman said narcotics officers conducted an undercover investigation the past few months into a drug distribution network in Munhall. Officers apprehended Deondre Broadus, 28, Gerald Ford,...
Free education series for nonprofessional caregivers offered in Oakmont, Plum, Moon Township
An educational series for nonprofessional caregivers on how to reduce stress, communicate feelings and other topics will soon take place. The six-week free series called “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is through the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging. Topics include mastering caregiving decisions, learning from our...
Road closures to take place Monday night in Verona
Another round of temporary moving road closures are expected to take place in Verona Monday night into early Wednesday morning. Closures would begin around 7 p.m. at Center Avenue between Allegheny River Boulevard and Diamond Way, move to South Avenue at Diamond and then James Street at Diamond. Inland Pipe...
January starts gym season, fitness goals for the new year
Getting in shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. People vow to make healthier lifestyle decisions, eat less junk food and join a gym. “I think it’s a ‘new year, new you’ type of situation,” said Chris Gilbert, fitness coordinator and certified personal trainer at the Monroeville...
DUI, theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations – Jan. 3, 2019
Monroeville police filed the following charges Dec. 28-30 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Eddie Gaines, 40, of Monroeville with indecent exposure and open lewdness. Charges were filed Dec. 28 in connection with an incident along the 1100 block of Fox Hill Drive. Letitia Edwards-Pinkett, 26, of Monroeville with retail...
Cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville
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 courtDaniel Chisolm, 34, of Monaca on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, fleeing or attempting...
2 alleged drug dealers arrested at Dormont apartment with $220K in cocaine, meth
Law enforcement officials arrested two Dormont residents after authorities seized more than $220,000 worth of cocaine and methamphetamines from their apartment. State Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday the apprehension of Ivan Organista-Gomez, 41, and Fabiola Romero-Dorante, 33, of Texas Avenue, Dormont. They’re charged with criminal conspiracy, possession with intent...
Train and toy show returns to Monroeville Convention Center
Thousands of model train and locomotive enthusiasts are expected to pull in to the station that is the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. Greenberg’s Great Train & Toy Show returns to 209 Mall Blvd. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s one of the largest and longest running...
Oakmont’s leaf collection program ends Friday
Oakmont’s curbside leaf pickup program ends Friday. Borough officials said the street department will not collect any more piles of leaves after that day, and any piles remaining will be the responsibility of the property owner. Residents are encouraged to sweep all their leaves to the curb and avoid raking...
