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Ladies Spigno Saturnia Society honors its president
The Ladies Spigno Saturnia Society held its Annual Mother’s Day Party at Pugliano’s Italian Grill in Plum on May 7. Each year, the event honors members past and present who have belonged to the organization since 1938. The society spotlights the Spignese nationality of Saturnia, Italy. The Pittsburgh area has...
Pittsburgh woman charged in fentanyl death of her 7-month-old granddaughter
Allegheny County police charged a second person in connection with the fatal fentanyl poisoning of a 7-month-old Penn Hills infant — the girl’s grandmother. Barbara Ann Dunlap-Toombs, 66, of Larimer, turned herself in to sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday. She is charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of children and...
In brief: Parks and rec volunteers needed, bus trip and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Zoning hearing board The Penn Hills Zoning Hearing Board will meet at 7 p.m. May 24 in Penn Hills council chambers, 102 Duff Road. An agenda is posted online at pennhills.pa.gov. Parks and rec volunteers needed Verona’s Parks and Recreation Committee is looking for volunteers interested in joining. The Borough...
Penn Hills notebook: Daemar Kelly earns all-state honors
Penn Hills guard Daemar Kelly was determined to finish his senior season with a WPIAL Class 5A championship in boys basketball. Kelly, who led Penn Hills in scoring, was able to help deliver that. As a result of the Indians’ success and Kelly’s achievement, the Indians were able to finish...
College coaches sing praises of Penn Hills junior lineman Kelsey Hundley
Being on stage doesn’t change much for Kelsey Hundley. The Penn Hills junior feels about as comfortable there as he does in football pads. After getting wrapped up in sports, Hundley had stepped away from the performing arts for a few years. He was convinced to get back into them...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 7, 2023
Churchill Estate of Eric Velazquez sold property at 3460 Ridgewood Drive to Jeffrey Samuels for $320,000. Edgewood Maureen Smith sold property at 528 Greendale Ave. to Kaitlin Kirkpatrick Heimke for $265,000. Kevin Haworth sold property at 120 Oakview Ave. to Ian McIntyre and Richelle Szypulski for $220,000. Forest Hills Lisa...
‘Not just one size fits all’: Autism Employment Network provides opportunities in Monroeville, other locations
For anyone who thinks people stopped taking pride in their work, meet Robert Hester. “You happen to have popped in on me at the same time I’m going to make my 100th package,” he told a recent visitor to his Monroeville Mall workplace, as Hester and a colleague placed a...
TV Talk: ‘Daniel Tiger’ visits Hosanna House; new Steelers player on ‘Hey Rookie;’ Pete Davidson’s ‘Bupkis’ premieresVideo
“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” PBS’s animated “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” spin-off produced by SouthSide Works-based Fred Rogers Productions, debuts three new episodes next week, including one that visits Hosanna House in Wilkinsburg during a live-action, mid-episode interstitial. The May 9 episode (9 a.m. Tuesday, WQED-TV) focuses on the skill of children learning...
Penn Hills student accolades for the week of May 2, 2023
The Thiel College Phoenix Journal of Art and Literature appointed Taylor Clayborn, class of ‘24 as co-editor of art and publicity for the spring 2023 publication. Clayborn is an English major and graduate of Penn Hills Senior High School. The theatre department at PennWest California presented Eupipides’ Greek Tragedy in...
In brief: Bus trip, plant sale, Arbor Day and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Bus trip Beulah Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a trip Aug. 15-16 to Lancaster to see two productions: “Moses” at Lancaster Sight and Sound and “Guys N Dolls” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. Cost is $487 per person, based on a double occupancy room. Trip cost includes two shows, two dinners,...
Penn Hills grad Yasmine Logan finding comfort, success at Ohio U
Building relationships and the ability to maintain them is something Yasmine Logan came by honestly. The 2020 Penn Hills graduate learned through life communication is easier when things are direct. When Logan went to Ohio University to play softball, not much changed about her approach. When things need to be...
Penn Hills grad heads south to continue college baseball career
Josh Zambito ventured up to the University of Maine for a semester, but didn’t find the right fit, so the 2021 Penn Hills graduate decided to hit the transfer portal. Zambito’s journey took him to Motlow State Junior College in Tennessee. After a strong fall, Zambito committed to Mississippi Valley...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 30, 2023
Churchill Estate of Lamar Kinghorn sold property at 2148 Beulah Road to James Burke Sr for $165,000. William Levin sold property at 3710 Henley Drive to Toby and Danielle Weaver for $190,000. Monroeville Dorothy Sciotti Henry sold property at 406 Center Road to Cindy Vulgris for $50,000. Tri COG Land...
Penn Hills Rotary hosts spaghetti dinner fundraiser for volunteer firefighters
Hundreds of people participated in a Penn Hills Rotary spaghetti dinner fundraiser April 27. The social hall of Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church along Frankstown Road in Penn Hills was packed with hungry supporters and volunteers for the event. Rotary officials said they served about 325 dinners in an effort...
Penn Hills School Board censures member over comments to superintendent
Penn Hills School Board members have censured one of their own for comments made about Superintendent Nancy Hines. The board voted 8-1 at Wednesday night’s meeting to censure Rob Marra, finance committee chairman. Marra cast the dissenting vote and called the action by his colleagues a surprise. Marra said the...
Penn-Trafford gets needed sweep, improves playoff position
If the Penn-Trafford baseball team had any hope of making the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs this season, a sweep of last-place Penn Hills was mandatory. The Warriors split three previous two-game series in Section 1. After holding on to defeat Penn Hills on Monday, the Warriors weren’t about to split...
Verona bike derby to return in June
The Verona Police Department plans to bring back one of its popular community events after a three-year hiatus. The annual Verona Bike Derby returns June 10 outside the borough building. Railroad Avenue will be closed between Center and South avenues from at least 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s good...
Man who left neglected dogs in abandoned house sentenced to probation
A Penn Hills man was sentenced to two years of probation Tuesday for keeping seven pit bull-mix dogs in “deplorable” conditions both in and outside a vacant house in Pittsburgh, authorities said. Barr Jamil Tomlin, 51, pleaded guilty before Allegheny Common Pleas Judge Susan F. Evashavik DiLucente Tuesday on 14...
Monroeville conservation project among Allegheny Land Trust’s 30th-anniversary efforts
Allegheny Land Trust is marking its 30th anniversary by continuing to increase the amount of regional area dedicated to remaining green. The Sewickley-based nonprofit’s efforts include the Gateway Woods Conservation Project, which seeks to conserve 124 acres of forested land in Monroeville on a permanent basis. “It will connect with...
In brief: Plant sale, meet the candidates and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Plant sale The Crescent Hills Park Plant Sale Fundraiser, featuring annuals and a limited number of perennials, will be held from 9 a.m.-noon May 20 at the park, 141 Sycamore Drive in Penn Hills. Cash only. Proceeds benefit the Crescent Hills Community Park. Meet the candidates The Penn Hills Democratic...
Penn Hills volleyball looks to build foundation with improved technique
Will Piccolino knows setting the standard for the Penn Hills boys volleyball program isn’t going to revolve around his players suddenly finishing highlight-reel kills. The Indians are in the process of laying the foundation for getting in position to make those types of plays possible. Penn Hills recently picked up...
Penn Hills senior relies on simple, effective approach on mound, at plate
Penn Hills senior pitcher/first baseman Kenny Boyle has a simple pitching philosophy. He’s a one-two-three guy: He throws a fastball, curveball and slider. When Boyle, who is committed to play at Penn State New Kensington, is on the field, he tries to pitch to contact. “It’s all about not walking...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 23, 2023
Chalfant Estate of James Minnaji sold property at 1115 Electric Ave. to Gregory and Lucille Dinardo for $1,500. Churchill Joel Carrick sold property at 116 Merrie Woode Drive to Daniel and Tracy Ann Marsh for $249,000. Edgewood Joanna Camarda Webb sold property at 430 W Swissvale Ave. to Giancarlo Scuderi...
Penn Hills man killed in motorcycle accident
A Penn Hills man was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday afternoon in the 100 block of Castle Drive. Leslie Bennett, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene at around 4:49 p.m. by Penn Hills police. Bennett was the only person involved in the accident, according to Allegheny County 911...
Verona Garden Club’s Botany & Booze fundraiser planned for May
A celebration of vegetation and libations will soon take place in the spot that’s more than a dot. Verona Garden Club’s third annual annual Botany & Booze fundraiser is set for May 20 at Railroad Park near the borough building. “This year, we’ve got more breweries, more vendors and more...
