Penn Hills Progress category, Page 78

Improvement is a key word in the Penn Hills softball program. After missing last season because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Indians are hoping to improve from their sixth-place finish in Section 2-5A in 2019. The Indians are led by senior shortstop Irlynn Richardson. “She’s a good kid,” coach Rich...

The Penn Hills baseball coaches promote a family atmosphere in their program. “We have really been focusing on proper conditioning, proper weight training and the many different situations that arise during a baseball game,” said Dale Banks, assistant head coach to Rodney Stubbs. “We preach family first, but we also...

Penn Hills will be getting around $17 million to $18 million from the latest round of federal covid relief within the next few months, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb said during a recent meeting with officials. Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, made several stops March 26 in order to speak with leaders in...

Mary Havrilla of Forest Hills and her sister, Karen, of Penn Hills walked along a paved path on the abandoned Churchill Valley Country Club property in Penn Hills on March 24. The sisters let their labrador dogs off their leashes so they could too enjoy the warm March weather. Allegheny...

The annual Fourth of July Parade in Monroeville has been canceled but the holiday will still end with a bang, as the committee plans to ramp up the fireworks show. “After much thought and consideration in weighing the unknown restrictions for such a well-attended event, it was determined that it...

A man on a motorcycle was severely injured Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a Jeep near Penn Hills Elementary School. Police Chief Howard Burton said the crash occurred along the 1000 block of Jefferson Road around 4:15 p.m. The motorcycle rider was taken to an unnamed hospital. An Allegheny County...

As of Tuesday afternoon, Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinics at Heinz Field on Thursday and Friday are full. Giant Eagle spokesperson Dick Roberts said that while additional clinics will take place, he cannot comment on how many more there will be. Appointments are required. Only those eligible under Pennsylvania’s Phase...

Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • April Hailstork, 44, 0f Penn Hills on charges of accident involving damage...

A husband and wife domestic dispute may have been the spark that caused a Penn Hills fire Sunday afternoon. “It’s a possibility,” police Chief Howard Burton said Monday night. “We don’t believe it was an accident. We believe it was definitely set. It was arson.” Firefighters were initially called to...

A retired member of the Pennsylvania National Guard is suing his employer, alleging that being forced to wear a mask to prevent the spread of covid-19 prompted PTSD and flashbacks from his time serving in Iraq. Andrew Voigt, 52, of Penn Hills, filed the complaint in U.S. District Court on...

Penn Hills developed a phone number to call for anyone who wishes to report a crime anonymously. The number is 412-342-0922. Bible study, Easter services slated Monroeville Christian Church will be holding a Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and Easter services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 4....

Police are investigating the cause of a fire after a Penn Hills man was taken to Mercy Hospital with severe burns. Penn Hills fire Chief Joe McMeekin told Trib news partner WPXI the fire does not appear to be an accident. WPXI reported McMeekan said it appeared the man had...

Oakmont and Verona officials are working to restore the twin boroughs’ Memorial Day parade. The annual event to honor the men and women who fought and died for this country was canceled last year because of the pandemic. Both borough councils recently gave approval to their respective committees to begin...

The Penn Hills boys volleyball team is glad to be back in the gym and is looking forward to competing in 2021. “My expectations for this season are to play,” said Jay Mitlo, the Indians veteran coach. “One year was taken from these guys, and we are elated to get...

The 2021 track season at Penn Hills will be filled with many unknowns. One thing for certain is youth will be served this spring. “I have a very young team this year,” said veteran coach Lee Zelkowitz. “All the coaches are enjoying working with these athletes. They are very motivated...

Churchill Richard Spagnolli sold property at 2325 Marbury Road to Millennial Custom Homes LLC for $105,000. Adrian Starling sold property at 2333 Marbury Road to Matthew Sanguigni et al. and Keri Christine Russo Sanguigni for $305,000. Daniel Jon Gruber sold property at 2401 Marbury Road to Aaron Baker and Melissa...

A new business setting up shop in a space between Aldi and the movie theater in the Penn Hills Shopping Center had a setback Friday morning when the building’s roof caught fire. Penn Hills Fire Marshal Chuck Miller said he suspects an electric sign belonging to Joy Joy Beauty and...

Restaurant owners in the area are bracing for yet another change to operations come next month. This time, though, they are welcoming the change as it means coming one step closer to pre-pandemic days, even if it presents a new challenge of finding staff to meet a potential uptick in...

Verona parks and recreation board members want to do something different for Easter this year due the covid pandemic. A special drive-in movie night in Railroad Park has been planned in lieu of the traditional egg hunt. “We’d love to see it full,” said Trish Hredzak-Showalter, councilwoman and recreation board...

Verona’s 150th anniversary is such a huge deal it will be celebrated with at least four separate events throughout the year, organizers announced. “I think people are excited about it,” said Jessica Varone, founder and chair of Verona Community Group (VCG). “It’s been hard for us to make plans due...

Penn Hills council hired a financial firm March 15 to appraise its sewer system despite concerns voiced by the mayor that the municipality is “on a frightening path.” Council voted 3-2 in favor of hiring Philadelphia-based Public Financial Management (PFM) to look into how much the municipality’s sewer system is...

All Riverview School District students will have the option of full-time, in-person or virtual instruction starting next month. It is part of the district’s plan to eliminate its hybrid model where students are split into two groups with each having a couple of days of in-class instruction and virtual learning...

Oakmont and Verona officials are working to restore the twin boroughs’ Memorial Day parade. The annual event to honor the men and women who fought and died for this country was canceled last year due to the pandemic. Both borough councils recently gave approval to their respective committees to begin...

Hard work and dedication in the weight room have paid off handsomely for Penn Hills junior Angelo Allen. And he’s not finished yet. The 5-foot-11, 235-pound Allen recently shattered a Penn Hills track team record in the indoor shot put event established 52 years ago by Jack Poindexter. “I feel...