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Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 15, 2023
Churchill Rhonda Miller sold property at 12 Garden Ter to Katherine Anne Kefalos for $160,000. Edgewood Clarence Paul Enterprises LLC sold property at 323 Coal St. to 325 Coal St. LLC for $25,000. Susan McBride sold property at 128 Lincoln Ave. to Christopher Scott for $396,000. Aarika Taylor Turpin sold...
Buzzatto runs for 400 yards, but Leechburg tops Riverview
It was a sight Sebastian Mason and the Leechburg defense had seen all afternoon. Carlo Buzzatto running right at them. The Riverview back had rolled up 418 yards on the ground, but this time Mason was determined to make a play. Mason stuffed Buzzatto on a potential winning 2-point conversion...
Riverview runners ready to contend for WPIAL medals, PIAA berth
PA Milesplit, a website which tracks and reports on cross country teams throughout the state, lists five teams as the primary contenders for the four PIAA qualifying spots from WPIAL boys Class A. Riverview is in that top grouping, and coach Palma Ostrowski said the team is looking strong as...
Traffic slowdowns expected after Oakmont water main break
Oakmont Borough officials notified residents about 4 p.m. Thursday of a water main break at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Allegheny avenues. Traffic backups are expected while the break is being repaired. The Oakmont Water Authority and Oakmont police were not immediately available to provide an update....
Lola Abraham’s 4 goals lift Riverview past GCC in Section 1-A showdown
Greensburg Central Catholic tried everything against Lola Abraham, marking her with multiple girls in 10-minute intervals as it tried to slow her down. But like she has done against so many other opponents throughout her career, Abraham scratched out those plans in impressive fashion. While some teams look like they’re...
10 candidates seek 5 seats on Riverview School Board
Five Democrats and five Republicans, are squaring off for five open seats on Riverview School Board in the Nov. 7 election after votes split along party lines in the primary. Each candidate was asked for general biographical information and to answer the question: What do you view as the most...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area happenings, week of Oct. 9, 2023
Kerr Memorial Museum tours Halloween Tours are scheduled for Oct. 20, 21 and 27 at the Kerr Memorial Museum, 402 Delaware Ave., Oakmont. Tour the museum and learn how Halloween was celebrated in the Victorian Era. Reservations are required. Cost is $35. Call 412-826-9295, and leave your name and telephone...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 8, 2023
Forest Hills Rosemary Forester sold property at 316 Edgewood Road to Nicole Sefonek-Weiss and Jeffrey Michael Weiss for $311,081. Monroeville Gina Giacchino sold property at 275 Shady Ridge Drive to Christie Foremsky for $170,000. Ryan William McNatt sold property at 601 Spring Run Drive to Tilak Joshi for $249,900. Oakmont...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Tristan Ralph, Riverview’s Lola Abraham
Lola Abraham Class: Senior School: Riverview Sport: Soccer Report card: Abraham tallied three goals and an assist Monday in a 10-0 win over Serra Catholic and added four goals and three assists as the Riverview soccer team beat Steel Valley, 9-0, on Wednesday. She has 42 goals and 17 assists...
Doyle, Pallone vie for district judge office serving Plum, Oakmont
A Plum councilman and a Riverview School Board member have their eyes on a new office they each want to hold. Republican Mike Doyle and Democrat Melanie Pallone are vying in the general election to succeed Linda Zucco as the district judge serving Plum and Oakmont. In making their argument...
In brief: Homecoming, craft festival, other Plum area happenings, week of Oct. 2, 2023
Homecoming events at Plum Plum High School’s Homecoming bonfire is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 12 at 900 Elicker Road. The event precedes the following night’s football game vs. Penn-Trafford, and the Homecoming dance is at 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Fall craft festival Plum Creek Lodge 799 Masonic...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 1, 2023
Chalfant Lockwood Mgmt LLC sold property at 210 Fairview Ave. to Noel Quintana and Carrie Ann Zayas for $61,000. Churchill Francis McCracken sold property at 3828 Henley Drive to Germaine Anne Marie Schumann for $422,500. Edgewood Sean Rohrer sold property at 210 Beech St. to Aaron Steely and Alexandra Olson...
Jeannette starts fast, wins 4th straight with victory over Riverview
Once the odds-on favorite most weeks, Jeannette is more dark horse these days as the football team continues to heal from a couple of thin years. But that is fine with the Jayhawks, who are regaining their footing week by week, game by game and win by win. Don’t look...
Jeannette starts fast, wins 4th straight with victory over Riverview
Once the odds-on favorite most weeks, Jeannette is more dark horse these days as the football team continues to heal from a couple of thin years. But that is fine with the Jayhawks, who are regaining their footing week by week, game by game and win by win. Don’t look...
A-K Valley boys soccer notebook: Riverview coach reaches milestone
Riverview boys soccer coach Mickey Namey earned the 100th victory of his career Tuesday when the Raiders beat St. Joseph, 2-1, at Riverside Park. Freshmen Carson Bodnar and Kyle Schuetz scored for the Raiders. The win helped Riverview stay in contention in Section 3-A. The Raiders (3-7, 2-6) are tied...
In brief: Plum-Oakmont area happenings, week of Sept. 25, 2023
Fall Fest 2023 Plum’s annual Fall Fest will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Plum Creek Park on Ross Hollow Road. The event is free and for borough residents only. Kids activities will include a pumpkin patch, games, arts and crafts, and pony rides. There also...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 24, 2023
Churchill Joshua Kubizne sold property at 2335 Greensburg Pike to Gregory Tate for $205,000. Mark Dovey sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 303 to Philip Parr for $205,000. Adam Ford sold property at 66 Holland Road to Jeffrey Ford for $187,500. John Kurtz sold property at 108 Valiant Drive...
Plum boys soccer passes tests in 1st round of section play
It wasn’t easy — Raf Kolankowski would be the first one to say it never is — but the Plum boys soccer team passed all of its tests in the first cycle of Section 4-3A play and sits at the top of the standings in its quest for another section...
Lola Abraham’s 4 goals lift Riverview to dominant win over No. 1 Springdale
The Riverview girls soccer team rode a wave of momentum into its Section 1-A clash with unbeaten rival Springdale on Thursday. The Dynamos came in 6-0 overall and ranked No. 1 by TribLive HSSN, but the homestanding Raiders had won seven in a row. In front of a large homecoming...
Oakmont Council passes new social media policy
Oakmont council passed a new social media and communications policy at its Sept. 18 meeting, defining what is expected of borough employees and volunteers who are active on social media. Council member Tracey Holst initiated the policy’s creation, stating that borough employees need to have guidelines for what is acceptable...
Oakmont woman gets life in prison for starvation, torture death of 3-year-old girl
No one was there. No one sat in the courtroom gallery wearing shirts that read “Justice for Bella.” No one told the judge what a great 3-year-old that Bella Seachrist was. How she loved to dance and would eat anything. How she was a giggly, bubbly, playful and loving child....
Oakmont council celebrates pastor’s retirement
Members of Oakmont Council honored the Rev. Steve Wilson at their meeting Sept. 18. “I met him over 30 years ago,” said Oakmont mayor Sophia Facaros. “He was refereeing our son’s indoor soccer game. I was a coach at the time. I remember I turned to look at him and,...
Oakmont gets a step closer to hiring new police officer
Oakmont has narrowed its search to five candidates for one available full-time police officer position. The position was originally advertised by the borough in early August with applications due in-person by mid-August. Chairman of the borough’s Civil Service Commision, Les Leasure, presented council members with an update Sept. 18. Five...
In brief: Plum-Oakmont area happenings, week of Sept. 18, 2023
Benefit concert planned The Oaks Theater in Oakmont will host a benefit concert for the Rosedale Food Pantry in Penn Hills. Doors at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. open at 1 p.m. Sept. 24. The show is scheduled for 2 to 5. Entertainment includes Miss Freddye Blues Band, the Nied’s Hotel...
High-scoring Riverview girls soccer ready for rivalry matchup with No. 1 Springdale
The Riverview girls soccer team couldn’t ask for a bigger opportunity Thursday evening under the lights at Riverside Park. The Raiders, who have jumped out to a 4-1 record in Section 1-A play, will face rival Springdale, the No. 1 team in the Trib HSSN Class A rankings and last...
