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125th U.S. Open Championship volunteer registration opens online
Volunteer registrations for the 125th U.S. Open Championship are now available online. The United States Golf Association is hosting the tournament June 9-15, 2025, at Oakmont Country Club and has made the official callout for volunteers. Positions currently are available on nine committees, including access control, corporate hospitality, disability services,...
Late fees, shut-offs returning for Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority customers
The Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority will resume its delinquency process May 1 after resolving a billing issue, it announced Monday. Customers were warned Feb. 8 that “a small number” of them may have received incorrect information on their monthly bills, despite being charged the correct rate. WPJWA paused all notices,...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of April 15, 2024
Shade Tree Commission plans Arbor Day event The Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission invites the community to participate in a family-friendly Arbor Day Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. May 4 in Universal Park. The rain date is May 5. The group is celebrating Penn Hills being recognized as a...
Trial begins for 2 men charged with killing Penn Hills teen in Wilkinsburg
Two days before he was gunned down on a Wilkinsburg street, 17-year-old Darin Hobdy discovered a burglary at his friend’s home in Plum. Deontae Nalls’ apartment had been broken into, police said, and $30,000 in cash, a pound of marijuana and an assault rifle were stolen. Investigators believe that burglary...
Penn Hills athletic director lauded for volleyball career by Juniata College hall of fame
Steph Strauss’ time at Juniata College had a large impact on her post-college life. But someone had to convince the 2007 Penn Hills graduate to head out east. Current Eagles volleyball coach Heather Pavlik, who was an assistant to Larry Brock at the time, felt like they needed more after...
Penn Hills junior not your average 3-sport athlete
Practicing for the Penn Hills physical fitness team is the easiest for Amaree’ Freeman. He can work out anytime with a pull-up bar and some weights in his basement. Attempting to practice his other two sports indoors would be reckless at best. The Penn Hills junior is a three-sport athlete,...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 14, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Julie Molyneaux sold property at 931 Greensburg Pike to SRK Real Properties L.P. for $160,000. Churchill Marie Hickam sold property at 2321 Forest Drive to Jane Molina for $155,000. Edgewood Kitchen & Bath Experts LLC sold property at 209 Lincoln Ave. to Jordan Sheets and Alaina Leblanc...
Plum residents hear details on plans for biking, walking trail through borough, neighboring towns
Dan Sigg is excited about the possibility of a biking and walking trail running through Plum and three neighboring communities. “Trails are good for our region. They’re good for our community,” said Sigg of Plum. “Once you have it, you realize what a community asset it is.” Sigg was among...
Penn Hills entrepreneur seizes opportunity to launch subscription trash-to-curb service
If all goes well, one person’s trash will be Mike Prosky’s livelihood. In March, he started Curbside Appeal LLC, a service for those without the time, energy or ability to take their cans to and from the curb. So far, he’s only landed three customers and hired one employee, but...
Penn Hills High School gears up for ‘Shrek the Musical’
Once upon a time, in a perfectly rancid swamp, lived a giant green ogre named Shrek. After living in peaceful seclusion for most of his life, he is tasked with saving the land from a cruel half-pint villain. With the help of his sidekick, Donkey, and a beautiful princess with...
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center prepares for busy season
On a grassy hill, hidden from civilization by a thick line of foliage, sits a place where all types of Pennsylvania wildlife can be found at once. Fluffy, scaly and slimy are all housed under one roof in the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Penn...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of April 8, 2024
Blood donors sought Vitalant is marking National Donate Life Month during April with a series of blood drives throughout the Pittsburgh region, including: • 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 16: Penn Hills High School, 309 Collins Drive • 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18: Redeemer Lutheran School,...
Police release details about Penn Hills man’s arrest following police pursuit, crash in Mount Lebanon
A Penn Hills man wanted on several warrants was arrested by Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies Saturday morning after, authorities say, he led police on a chase through Mount Lebanon. Curtis Norvell Davis Jr., 24, was taken into custody Saturday morning after he led police on a chase that started in...
Penn Hills senior joins Point Park basketball at exciting time
Egypt Coleman didn’t consider playing women’s basketball at Point Park because the school is transitioning to the Division II level from NAIA. The Penn Hills senior wanted to be at a place where she felt comfortable. Being on campus in the city, plus building good chemistry with her teammates, was...
Brothers battle for top scores on Penn Hills fitness team
Bob Martini is happy the Penn Hills fitness team has a lot of intrasquad competition to push them to improve. However, the Indians also benefited from an inner-household battle to get the highest scores. Jadyn and Jacen Wright have been battling for the top spot on the Penn Hills physical...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 7, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Susanne Steving sold property at 34 Barton Drive to Elaine Rachelle Wilson for $187,000. Tanner Yocca sold property at 1046 Black Forest Drive to Daniel Festa and Emily Dahlin for $255,000. Edgewood Tiffany GP Inc. sold property at 409 Edgewood Ave. to Trevor and Emily Mauk for...
Police release details about Penn Hills man’s arrest following police pursuit, crash in Mount Lebanon
A Penn Hills man wanted on several warrants was arrested by Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies Saturday morning after, authorities say, he led police on a chase through Mount Lebanon. Curtis Norvell Davis Jr., 24, was taken into custody Saturday morning after he led police on a chase that started in...
Penn Hills landscaper gets approval for private road
Vigliotti Landscaping will go ahead with a private connection between Buchannon and Frankstown roads after approval from the Penn Hills Zoning Hearing Board. The road’s prospects depended on the expansion of a legal nonconforming use to eight total properties. After a month’s postponement to mull its options, the board gave...
Former Penn Hills Councilman Jim Getsy remembered as fixture of civic life
Jim Getsy’s ties to Penn Hills ran deep. That’ll happen when a person described by friends and family as a dedicated community servant and believer in bureaucracy lives in one community for 57 years. Getsy, 85, a former Penn Hills councilman and fixture of civic life, died March 15. He...
Indoor pickleball proposal takes a step forward in Penn Hills
Penn Hills pickleball enthusiasts could soon have year-round access to courts just a short drive away. Opposition from several neighbors wasn’t enough to stop the Penn Hills Planning Commission from advancing plans for an indoor pickleball facility near the intersection of Colorado Street and Hunter Road. The facility marks developer...
Penn Hills School Board passes dress code policy for members
Penn Hills School Board members have been called to attend meetings in their best dress going forward. Members adopted a new code of conduct that includes a dress code requiring board members to wear “professional business attire.” “We had (a dress code) when I first got on the board in...
In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of April 1, 2024
PennDOT announces lineup of roads to be seal-coated Starting in April and lasting throughout summer, PennDOT will be seal-coating state roads in Penn Hills. This essential maintenance aims to extend the longevity of the roadways. Signs will be posted in advance at each location. The affected roads are: • State...
New Harmar police cruiser, Penn Hills road work assisted by state grants
Harmar police will be patrolling in a new vehicle this year. The township was awarded $50,000 through U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio’s office for the purchase. Chief Jason Domaratz said the grant will be used to replace an outdated cruiser. “A reliable police vehicle is a very important in the protection...
Penn Hills seniors seek return to WPIAL softball playoffs
Missing out on the playoffs last season was a tough break for the Penn Hills softball team. The year before, the Indians had found a way back after a long hiatus from the playoffs. This group of seniors for Penn Hills is determined to get the program back on track...
Penn Hills notebook: Junior wrestlers capture state championship
The Penn Hills Junior Wrestling team claimed a championship at the Keystone State Championships in March. Logan Mutombo won the 61-pound weight class in the 6-and-under boys division. Mutombo beat Bald Eagle’s Rhett Rippey, 5-0, in the championship match. On the way to the finals, Mutombo had to collect three...
