Oakmont category, Page 19
Remains found in Allegheny River identified by family as missing Shaler woman
A vehicle containing the remains of Janet Walsh was pulled from the Allegheny River in Oakmont on Sunday, ending a 4½-year search for the missing Shaler woman that had rattled the community and intrigued cold case specialists. While the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to make an identification,...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of July 22, 2024
Plum School Board approves 2 contracts The Plum School Board approved new contracts with two unions representing district employees at a special voting meeting July 16. The contract with Teamsters Local Union No. 205 runs from July 1 through June 30, 2029. The union, representing district custodial, maintenance and supply...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Thomas Paul Nebel sold property at 268 Brighton St. to MTO Enterprises LLC for $53,000. Churchill Danielle Weaver sold property at 880 Graham Blvd. to Jose and Lillian Colon for $257,500. Antanina Perricone sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 207 to Bart Joseph and Mary Bess...
Pittsburgh City Council recognizes Woodside Place of Oakmont resident on 100th birthday
Mary Frances Russell celebrated her 100th birthday July 11 at Woodside Place of Oakmont. Born in Alabama, Russell grew up in West Virginia and moved to Pittsburgh after graduating from high school in 1941. She and her husband, James , raised two daughters and a son. Russell graduated from business...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of July 15, 2024
Plum road paving expected to start Work on Plum’s 2024 paving project is expected to start near the end of July, borough council member Jerry Purcell said. Council in February awarded the $1.22 million contract to Derry Construction. The project includes work on 15 roads. They include parts of Abers...
Before shots rang out, Trump promised help for Russian-held Marc Fogel
Malphine Fogel had former President Donald Trump’s full attention, and then everything exploded into chaos. The 95-year-old Butler woman met Saturday with Trump, the GOP presidential candidate, to discuss her son’s imprisonment in Russia. It was the most recent appeal to a powerful political figure to intercede on Marc Fogel’s...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 14, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Estate of Raymond Jurewicz sold property at 213 Thornberry Drive to Zachary Farley and Sida Wang for $384,000. Edgewood Michael Kostiew sold property at 437 Maple Ave. to James Caird and Katie McHolme for $729,431. Beverly Harding sold property at 410 W Swissvale Ave. to VMO Swissvale...
Volunteer’s skills shine light on veterans with repainting of military mural in Verona
A project expected to cost Verona at least $10,000 ended up being free thanks to community donations and the efforts of two volunteer painters. Verona Council Vice President Trish Hredzak attributed the borough’s good fortune to “the magic of living in a small town.” Verona’s doughboy memorial has been at...
Penn Hills man leads Verona police on foot chase through traffic while carrying baby, police say
Verona police say a Penn Hills man wanted for retail theft led officers on a foot chase, weaving between passing vehicles with his infant daughter in his arms. It was only after his arrest that it became clear why the suspect made such a desperate attempt to flee from petty...
Marc Fogel’s mother requests meeting with Trump in effort to free son from Russian prisonVideo
Malphine Fogel said pleas to President Joe Biden to get her son, Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel, released from a Russian prison have gone nowhere. That’s why the Butler County woman says she’s now looking for help from former President Donald Trump, who will be campaigning in Butler this weekend. “As...
Cousins open ‘judgment-free zone’ Brick House Chic Boutique in Tarentum
When Anna Mayhood and Kristen Farringer couldn’t find styles to suit their size, they did something better — they opened their own boutique. “Everyone should love themselves, no matter their size,” said Mayhood, 46. “We want to provide a fun experience for us girls who typically don’t have luck in...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of July 8, 2024
Plum issues telemarketing warning Plum issued a warning recently to residents concerning telemarketers. In an alert, the borough said it had been made aware of telemarketers contacting residents seeking donations for the borough’s volunteer fire departments. The Holiday Park, Logans Ferry, Renton and Unity departments raise money through mailings, not...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Estate of Robert Perkoski sold property at 1541 Williamsburg Pl to 2669 LLC for $103,000. Edgewood Steven Crandell sold property at 300 Beech St. to Kirk Brown and Wendy Rondeau for $440,000. Jeffrey Weiss sold property at 180 Gordon St. to Ryan Bernier and Sandra Bernier Yu...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 5-7
Still want to keep the party going after all of the Independence Day fireworks? Here are some ways to make the best of your post-holiday weekend around town. Carnegie Independence Day Celebration For those who could still use some more fireworks and red, white and blue spangled decorations, Carnegie Borough...
Oakmont’s vegetation-control goats back to work after escape
Phyllis Anderson has jokingly referred to herself as “the GOAT,” (Greatest of All Time) since Oakmont brought in working goats two years ago to clear brush along the Allegheny River. But the assistant borough manager wants residents to know that the goats’ escape from their enclosure this week was no...
Oakmont Country Club work could produce harmless natural gas odor
If residents near Oakmont Country Club catch a whiff of natural gas this summer, it’s probably nothing to worry about. The club, which will host the 2025 U.S Open golf tournament next June, has construction underway, including some projects involving natural gas work. The club insists members and nearby residents...
Jeannette resident makes most of new musical directionsVideo
So, you find yourself thinking about what it would be like to make a new start. For someone who actually followed through, meet Jeannette resident Mick Francis. As lead vocalist and primary handler of details for the up-and-coming Pittsburgh pop-punk band Lotus Kid, he seemed to be headed in what...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of July 1, 2024
Plum school board considering drone policy The Plum School Board is considering a new policy governing the use of drones on district property. Under the proposed policy, the use of any non-district owned or operated drones for any purpose would be prohibited on district property. School employees and students may...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 30, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Nedsem Investments LLC sold property at 224 Lynnwood Ave. to EdibertoSepulveda Caraballo for $55,000. Edgewood Estate of Pamela Walker sold property at 107 Lacrosse St. to Lori Ann Heiles and Tara Yaney for $154,000. Justin Meenan sold property at 29 McKelvey Ave. to Mariam Sanogo for $310,000....
‘It just keeps expanding’: Oakmont Greek Food Festival celebrates 50th anniversary
Frank and Karen Sansosti have been married for 50 years, as long as the Oakmont Greek Food Festival has been around, and almost as many as they’ve attended it. The allure is simple for the North Huntingdon couple. “The food,” Frank Sansosti said. “You don’t get lamb every day.” Whether...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of June 24, 2024
Plum hires teachers Three teachers are among new hires the Plum School Board approved at its June 18 meeting. Gretchen Weber was hired as a business, computer and information technology teacher at the high school with an annual salary of $56,000. Megan Walters will be paid $54,300 to teach social...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Edwin Leach sold property at 321 Dewey St. to Tyler Klein and Jane Alise Myhers for $440,000. Estate of Francis Garcia sold property at 8007 Westmoreland Ave. to Jacob and Meghan Linsenbigler for $134,000. Forest Hills Forest Hills Borough sold property at 444 Ave. D to Oliver...
Riverview’s Lola Abraham selected Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Lola Abraham enjoyed one of the most prolific high school careers in WPIAL girls soccer history, and that included a 2023 senior season when she scored 77 goals and added 20 assists to help lead the Riverview girls soccer team to the WPIAL and PIAA title games. A bevy of...
Verona Council makes moves to increase police presence in borough
Verona Council members have been seeing returns on their efforts to enhance recruitment and retention of police officers. Borough officials have had struggles staffing the police department after its chief, Ron McLemore, was assaulted during a domestic violence call in November, leaving him unable to work. Sgt. Jerry Frankos was...
‘We’re on our knees’: Family continues to push government to help bring Marc Fogel home
The family now has three goals, and each one leads to the next. Force those in power to say Marc Fogel’s name. Have the U.S. State Department designate him as wrongfully detained. Bring the Oakmont teacher home from Russia, where he has been held for nearly three years. “We don’t...
