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Democratic challengers defeat Republican incumbents for 3 Plum Council seats
A familiar face returns to Plum Council, along with a couple new ones, as three Democratic challengers defeated Republican incumbents for three, four-year seats. Unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division show former councilman Dave Vento was the top vote-getter with 18.5% followed by newcomers Ryan Delaney at 16.9%...
DUI, firearms cases among cases those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Nov. 6, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Sean Talley, 20, of East Pittsburgh on charges of flight to avoid apprehension, failure to keep right possession of controlled substances, driving under the influence, failure to stop...
Several newcomers win Riverview school board seats, 1 incumbent lost
A Riverview School District incumbent was defeated and several newcomers earned seats on the school board Tuesday night, according to unofficial returns by the Allegheny County Elections Division. Five four-year seats were up for grabs this year. The winners include: Newcomer Jennifer Chaparro at 18.06% of the vote; incumbent Tara...
Democrats grab 5 of 6 Plum school board seats, defeat Republican incumbents
Plum school board Democratic candidates nearly swept all races at Tuesday night’s election. Ten candidates ran for five four-year seats and two contested for a two-year seat. Contests are split along party lines with six Democrats and six Republicans Incumbents Steve Schlauch (9.59%), Sue Caldwell (9.52%), Karin Acquaviva (9.14%) and...
Happenings in Plum and Oakmont this week – Nov. 4, 2019
Need something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: • The Oaks Theater hosts Jay & Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow with Jason & Kevin 3 p.m. Wednesday at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith will be in the borough for a special...
Pivik Elementary School in Plum rallies around classmate, 7, battling cancerVideo
A Plum child got to witness support from his elementary school in regard to his cancer recovery as teachers shaved their heads Friday during an assembly. Joey “JoeNado” Byrnes, 7, was diagnosed with leukemia in September after weeks of mysterious stomachaches, persistent coughing and a low-grade fever. He began chemotherapy...
Hulton Road opening could be delayed
A section on Hulton Road that has been closed since July is expected to reopen as soon as Thanksgiving, but could go into December, according to a PennDOT official. Steve Cowan, a PennDOT spokesman, said some utility relocation work could delay the Thanksgiving goal. He also said crews will need...
Photos: Book Buddies Story Time at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Ninja turtles, super heroes, giant pumpkins, astronauts, a ladybug and even Spiderman stopped into the Oakmont Carnegie Library Book Buddy Story Time Oct. 30. Children listened to stories, made crafts, colored a treat bag and paraded in their favorite costume throughout the library, stopping along the way to collect treats...
Christmas parade comes early in Oakmont, Verona
Christmas comes early in Verona and Oakmont as the boroughs get ready for a grand celebration. Oakmont Chamber of Commerce presents its Hometown Christmas and parade Nov. 23. The event is from 4-8 p.m. What began more than 50 years ago as a kickoff to the holiday shopping season has...
Pivik Elementary hosts Halloween paradeVideo
Halloween was so popular at Plum’s Pivik Elementary that the elementary school’s parade had to wind from the gym to the cafeteria so that everyone’s parents had a chance for photos. From the standard ghosts and goblins to inflatable T-Rexes and unicorns, there was no lack of creativity or cuteness....
Plum officials seek security cameras through district attorney’s office
Plum officials hope to acquire new security cameras through the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Mayor Harry Schlegel said the borough has been in talks with District Attorney Stephen Zappala Jr. as well as state Sen. James Brewster, D-McKeesport, for grant funding. “Hopefully, we’re going to get something,” Schlegel said....
Things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week
Want to do something fun in Plum or Oakmont this week? Here are some ideas: • Oakmont Carnegie Library hosts a special Halloween themed Book Buddies Story Time 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. It’s open to children ages birth to 5 with a caregiver. Children...
Threat closes Riverview School District
Riverview School District Superintendent Peggy DiNinno said Sunday that Riverview School District has canceled all of its classes on Monday because of a threat. DiNinno declined to release more information about the nature of the threat. Oakmont and Verona police are investigating. “This decision was made in an effort to...
Creekside Park in Oakmont to be restored through borough, athletic association partnership
Creekside Park off Dark Hollow Road in Oakmont will undergo much needed repairs through a partnership with the borough and Riverview Athletic Association. Repairs are estimated to cost around $30,000. Harsh July storms flooded the park and many parts of Allegheny County. The walking track was completely under water. The...
Plum library celebrates ‘Book-a-ween’
The Plum Community Library was turned into a “Book-a-ween” night during Family Fun Night Oct. 23. Families came dressed in their favorite costumes to hear a variety of popular storybook characters share stories and treats, play games and make a fall craft....
Oakmont seeks solution for Plum Creek
Oakmont officials tapped Harmony-based Sperdute Land Surveying to analyze Plum Creek and parts of nearby Oakmont Commons to help address storm water management issues. The company was the lowest of six bidders for the work at just under $15,000. Council approved the agreement via 6-0 vote at its Monday night...
Proposed bike trail would link Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills, Plum
A bike trail connecting Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Plum should remain as off-road as possible, use historic sites as trail heads and have plenty of restrooms and drinking fountains. Those were the top recommendations from a survey used to gather feedback on a proposed trail linking the four communities....
Hoffman Kennels retained as Oakmont’s animal control
Oakmont officials approved a new two-year deal with Delmont-based Hoffman Kennels for animal control services. Council approved the contract via 6-0 vote at its night meeting Monday. Councilwoman Carrie DelRosso was absent. Borough Manager Scot Fodi said the agreement’s effective Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021 at a $215 monthly...
Plum park damaged in flood to reopen
A playground located within Boyce Park in Plum is expected to reopen this fall, an Allegheny County parks spokesperson said Thursday. The O’Block Playground, located at 750 Monroeville Trestle Road, has been closed since late July after rain storms pounded the eastern suburbs on July 22. Nearly three inches of...
Drug, theft cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Logan Sparrow, 24, of Plum on charges of terroristic threats and harassment. Charges were filed July 15. Waived preliminary hearings • Sullivan Mossburg, 23, of Plum on charges...
Penn Hills council approves consent order to upgrade Plum Creek Sewage Plant
Penn Hills needs to make upgrades to its Plum Creek Sewage Treatment Plant that could cost up to $700,000 within the next two years to prevent sewage from leaking into Plum Creek, according to an Allegheny County Health Department consent order. The ACHD worked with Penn Hills to come up...
Plum High drummers go head over heels in viral performanceVideo
A pair of Plum High School percussionists have pushed the proverbial envelope and gained millions of views on social media with their performances. Junior Nick Kinek and senior Devin Zerjav, both 17, literally bring the heat and go head over heels to deliver a good show for their fellow students...
Contractor asks to delay work on Oakmont retaining wall until next year
A project to restore a retaining wall along Oakmont’s Allegheny River Boulevard has been postponed. Jay Quade, senior inspector for Senate Engineering, said the contractor asked for the work to be postponed until spring because of low temperatures. Quade said paint and other materials being used on the project require...
Police: East Pittsburgh man fled scene of head-on crash
An East Pittsburgh man was arrested Friday after police said he fled from a head-on crash in Plum. The crash happened just before 10 a.m. along New Texas Road. Police said a car driven by Sean Tally, 20, crashed into an oncoming vehicle containing an Upper Burrell couple, ages 50...
Plum teen writes series of novelsVideo
A Plum teen has written and published two young-adult thrillers and is working on a third in the saga. Bonnie Synclaire Nickles, 17, of Plum began writing at a young age but it wasn’t until recently that she self published her first novel, “Rogue.” The 124-page book was published in...
