Michael DiVittorio stories, Page 66
Investigation continues for car pulled from Allegheny River in Oakmont
Oakmont police are trying to find out who owns an old model Pontiac Firebird — and how it got into the Allegheny River. The submerged sports car was discovered upside down Tuesday afternoon by kayaker Ian Simmers, 13, of Verona. Ian said he was out on the river with his...
Penn Hills School District officials seek to fill empty school board seat
Elizabeth Rosemeyer has stepped down from her elected post, creating a vacancy on the Penn Hills School Board. Her resignation was submitted Aug. 11 and was accepted by the board at its Aug. 17 meeting. Rosemeyer told the Tribune-Review she was leaving for personal reasons, and those responsibilities would not...
Person hurt in Penn Hills crash
A person was flown to a local trauma center after being injured in a crash in Penn Hills. Allegheny County dispatch reported there was a two-vehicle crash around 5:10 p.m. near the intersection of Hulton and Milltown roads. It was unclear if there were any other injuries, and no further...
Aspinwall, O’Hara police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles
O’Hara and Aspinwall police are investigating recent thefts from unlocked vehicles. Officials from both communities posted reminders on their social media pages for people to lock their car doors and store valuables out of sight. Township leaders said the latest thefts from vehicles took place sometime between Aug. 13-14. Aspinwall...
Court filing deadline for proposed Quaker Valley High School legal battle extended 2 weeks
A deadline for legal filings regarding a proposed Quaker Valley High School in Leet Township has been extended. Attorneys for the district, township and those petitioning to intervene in the matter have until Monday, Aug. 29 to file briefs to further make their case. The original deadline was Monday, Aug....
Fox Chapel Area School District officials excited for the new school year
A new school year dawns at Fox Chapel Area School District. Students were to report to their first day of classes Aug. 23. Enrollment was listed at about 4,200 students with 353 teachers. Superintendent Mary Catherine Reljac said Wednesday everyone wants to start on a positive note. “We are very...
Fox Chapel officials to make solar panel installation less cumbersome
Fox Chapel property owners may soon find it a little easier to have solar panels. Council unanimously voted Monday advertising amendments to its ordinance regulating such sun-powered equipment. It also approved sending it to the Allegheny County Planning Department for a 45-day review. The ordinance is expected to be passed...
Police: Man found shot in Penn Hills, shooting believed to have begun in Pittsburgh
A man was taken to a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday afternoon in an incident that started in Pittsburgh and continued into Penn Hills, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. for a shooting along the 1600 block of Brushton Avenue in Penn Hills....
Public input continues to be sought for O’Hara, Fox Chapel comprehensive plan
People can still weigh in on a joint comprehensive plan between O’Hara and Fox Chapel via survey. Both communities are in the process of forming a plan that will shape their futures for the next decade. A survey is open through the end of the month. It is available online...
Monroeville comic convention raises money for Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
When most people think of comic conventions, they typically picture celebrity guests, people in costume, and the buying and selling of various pop culture memorabilia. Steel City Con, the convention that takes place three times a year at the Monroeville Convention Center, has something extra more patrons may want to...
Aspinwall’s inaugural Big Night Out draws a crowd, community support
Dancing, glass blowing, musical and martial arts demonstrations complimented balloon creations and food and drink vendors for a multifaceted celebration in Aspinwall. The inaugural Big Night Out, presented by advocacy group Aspinwall Neighbors, drew more than 1,500 people to the ball fields Aug. 11. Nonprofits and community organizations had informational...
3 people killed in Armstrong County crash identified
State police have identified the three people killed after a head-on crash Monday in Hovey Township, just north of Parker in Armstrong County. They are Holly Tweed, 37, of Butler; Lindsay Scott, 24, of Bruin; and Jason Redenbach, 39, of Butler. None were wearing a seat belt, according to police....
Quaker Valley School District officials prepare to welcome students back
Quaker Valley School District officials are preparing for the return of students, and will welcome at least two new administrators this year. First day of school for K-9 students is Aug. 24. Grades 10-12 start the following day. Current enrollment is 1,831 with 413 students at Edgeworth Elementary, 396 at...
Verona Presbyterian Church sets date for its final service
Verona Presbyterian Church will soon shut its doors for good. Church leaders said its membership has dwindled over the years from more than 400 to just 31 people, and about 10 come to Sunday services religiously. The pandemic also had a tremendous impact in cutting programs and stopped in-person services...
Aspinwall Council OK with liquor license transfer for Feast on Brilliant
A specialty food store in Aspinwall that recently expanded with a cafe plans to sell beer, wine and alcoholic beverages and has begun the process to get a restaurant liquor license. Aspinwall Council voted 5-0 on Wednesday to approve the transfer of a restaurant liquor license to Feast on Brilliant....
Aspinwall officials postpone vote to advertise controversial ordinance
A controversial ordinance limiting outdoor business activities in Aspinwall has been put on hold until September. Borough officials had planned to advertise what has been called the “hours of operation” ordinance at Wednesday night’s meeting. However, council President Tim McLaughlin announced they would not be taking action that evening as...
Penn Hills School District to form its own police force
Penn Hills School District officials are in the process of creating a school police force. The board unanimously voted to authorize administrators and solicitor Bruce Dice to “take the next steps” in forming the force at a special meeting Aug. 3, according to district documents. Steps include petitioning the Allegheny...
McKees Rocks man sentenced to nearly 6 years in federal prison for drug crimes
A McKees Rocks man, who is serving a state prison sentence of more than 16 years for a third-degree murder conviction, was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison for violating federal narcotics laws, authorities announced Wednesday. Omarr Harris, 39, was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute...
Pittsburgh man sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison after being convicted of federal drug crimes, authorities announced Wednesday. Lamont Goodwine, Jr., 34, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to deliver at least 100 grams of heroin. U.S. District Judge William...
Leet names Brian Jameson as new interim police chief
Leet officials have appointed a new interim police chief as the township continues its legal battles with the township’s former top cop. Commissioners unanimously voted Aug. 8 to hire Brian Jameson as the police department’s temporary leader. Jameson, 50, of Ambridge, has more than 26 years of law enforcement experience,...
Sewickley Council to livestream its voting sessions starting in September
People who want to observe a Sewickley Council meeting soon may not have to leave their home. Council voted 8-1 Tuesday night to livestream their voting sessions. Councilman Todd Renner dissented and did not explain his decision at the meeting. The proposed setup is a NexiGo conferencing camera and stream...
Sewickley considering regulating short-term rental properties, draft ordinance crafted
Sewickley officials are considering adopting regulations for short-term rentals in the borough. Such rentals are defined as being less than 30 days. Council voted Tuesday night to approve advertising an ordinance that would require a person operating such a property to have a permit and be subject to various stipulations....
Riverview School Board has vacancy following resignation
Riverview School Board vice president Tara Jean Schaaf has resigned. Her departure was effective Aug. 1. The Verona parent cited a new job as her reason for leaving the board. “I loved my time on the board and was sad to have to resign, but I had to make decisions...
Festa Italiana shines through the rain in New Kensington
Everybody is Italian, and everybody is family at Festa Italiana at Mount St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington. That’s what parishioner Donna Muto of Arnold said at its kickoff Friday evening. “It’s nice to see people coming out after covid, everybody being here,” Muto said. She was among...
Sewickley Chamber Night Mart brings people to borough, boost for businesses
Thousands of people packed Beaver Street for the second summer Sewickley Chamber of Commerce Night Mart. The rocking sounds of Bobby Thompson and the Groove filled the air of the borough’s main thoroughfare July 29. About 23 artisans with handmade goods and eight food vendors set up shop between Broad...
