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Trial period for cycling, off-leash dog areas in Oakmont’s Dark Hollow Woods proposed
Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont may be split in two as part of a compromise to make it more dog- and bicycle-friendly. Borough recreation board member Ryan Erlich proposed council grant a six-month trial period from May 1 to Oct. 31 to test off-leash times and cycling in the woods...
PennDOT officials approve a new turning restriction at Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT officials approved a turning restriction designed to improve safety and traffic flow at Riverview High School and the new Oakmont Bakery. Left turns will be prohibited from Hulton Road onto Third Street between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soon as the...
Events going on in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Try these suggestions:Oakmont Carnegie Library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. hosts a photography exhibit by Joel Varga of Harmar. The exhibit is open during library hours through March 23 and features a lot of nature and small town...
The 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show set for this weekend at Oakmont Country Club
An Oakmont museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year is a sight to behold for antique revelers. At least 24 dealers from across the country are scheduled to participate in the 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show this weekend at Oakmont Country Club. Proceeds benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. “This is a way...
PennDOT approves more turning restrictions near new Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT has approved more turning restrictions at a busy Oakmont intersection that the borough’s mayor said was a problem before the popular Oakmont Bakery opened a new location there and compounded traffic headaches. Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are headed toward Hulton Bridge will be prohibited from turning left...
Oakmont manager search extended through March
Oakmont officials’ search for a new borough manager has been extended. Council wanted to have a manager in place by the end of January, but opted to appoint retired Avalon Manager Harry Dilmore as its interim administrator and repost the position. Interested parties can email cover letters and resumes through...
5 most expensive houses on the market in Oakmont
There are 38 homes listed for sale in Oakmont, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 907 Woodland Ave., 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms: $949,000. It was originally listed for sale at $1.05 million on Feb. 7, 2018. It fell to its current listing price Aug. 23. 2....
Top 5 most expensive homes on the market in Plum
There are 152 homes listed for sale in Plum, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 250 McKim Drive, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $535,250. It was listed for sale Jan. 21. 2. 3903 New Texas Road, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $495,000. It was originally listed for sale...
Riverside Park track in Oakmont to be repaired, Riverview track team to have home meets next year
Riverview High School’s track team may have home-field advantage next school year after two consecutive seasons on the road. Oakmont council awarded an estimated $61,000 repair project to New York-based Nagle Athletic Surfaces to fix the track in the lower section of the borough’s Riverside Park. Meets were first rescheduled...
Plum School District’s police force adds 2 more officers
A retired state trooper and a retired New Kensington detective have joined the Plum School District police force. Board members unanimously voted to hire Dwight Locke and Jim Horwatt Tuesday night. The move brings the district’s police force to four officers and its supervisor, former McKeesport Capt. of Detectives Tim...
A Plum school board vacancy, created after a member resigned following a controversial Facebook post, has been filled
The Plum school board has a new member. Karin Acquaviva was selected out of 10 candidates to replace Brian Wisniewski, who resigned after sharing a controversial Facebook post last month. The post showed a picture of a man holding a gun with the American flag as a backdrop with these...
Boyce Park ski area reopens as power is restored
Boyce Park ski area reopened Tuesday after being without power since Sunday evening. The ski and tubing area closed Monday around 12:30 p.m. due to the enduring power outage affecting ski lifts. Kevin Evanto, Allegheny parks spokesman, said power was restored Tuesday morning and that the ski area would open...
Events and activities in Plum and Oakmont this week
Looking for something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Check out these happenings:Mothers leave the kids at home and come to the Oakmont Carnegie Library for Mom’s Night Out 6-7 p.m. Thursday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. This month’s craft is Scrabble tiles for your wall. Trace letters...
Boyce Park ski area closed due to power outages
Allegheny County shut down Boyce Park skiing and snow tubing Monday due to enduring power outages in the region. The agency announced the park’s closure in a tweet, which said the area will be closed until further notice. Due to a power outage, Boyce Park skiing and snow tubing will...
Oakmont officials approve list of streets to be paved this year
Oakmont officials have selected the streets for this year’s paving project. Council also authorized Senate Engineering to prepare specifications to go out for bid next month. The paving list includes: • Third Street from Delaware to Washington avenues • Brooks Way from Fifth Street to Elm Way • Woodmont Way...
Oakmont library patrons say meditation with a monk brings mindfulness, health benefits
Bhante Pemarantana’s mantra of “be well, be safe, be peaceful” echoed in a community room of the Oakmont Carnegie Library. Dressed in a traditional orange robe, the chief abbot of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center in Natrona Heights led a meditation class at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. “You pay attention to your...
West Leechburg events to honor Plum girl who remains upbeat despite cerebral palsyVideo
Four-year-old Maelynn Tribendis’ infectious smile turns to giggles when she’s asked about her hot pink wheelchair and the therapist who is training her to use it. “She has a crush on him,” Plum’s Kaitlyn Tribendis, 30, said of her daughter’s therapist. “She goes to (therapy) two days a week. She...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Feb. 20, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsSteven Schultheis, 59, of Oakmont on charges of possession of controlled substances and public drunkenness. Oakmont police filed the charges Aug. 28.Kristen Macioce, 34, of New Kensington on charges of...
The Oaks Theater to host fly fishing fundraiser Sunday
The Oaks Theater hosts the 11th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour this Sunday. Doors at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont open at 2 p.m. with the show starting at 3 p.m. The film featured clips of from various fly fishing expeditions around the world. It’s compiled by The Drake,...
Oakmont council sets oil and gas well restrictions for the borough
Oakmont council adopted an ordinance with more stringent regulations than the state when it comes to oil and gas wells. State regulations for wells require a 500-foot minimum setback from protected structures, such as an occupied home or school, and a 300-foot setback from the Allegheny River. Oakmont’s ordinance, which...
Riverview junior proposes solution to combat parking woes near Oakmont Bakery
Riverview High School junior Molly Collins wants to make sure her fellow students have a place to park while Oakmont Bakery officials work out some traffic issues. She launched an online petition to have about 30 spaces at Riverside Park, next to the high school, be designated student parking from...
Activities to do in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Oakmont and Plum? Here are some suggestions:Plum Community Center offers line dancing classes 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 499 Center New Texas Road.Tai chi is scheduled for 6:30 p.m Wednesday at the community center.Mommy and Me Yoga is set for 10-11 a.m. Thursday at...
Armed officers are a welcome sight for most Plum School District community members
Armed retired police officers have patrolled Plum schools for the past few months, and many students and parents believe their district is safer for it. “I have kids at Center and Holiday Park (elementary schools),” said parent Rebecca Wawrzyniak. “My children have both said they feel safe at school now....
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Feb. 14, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsMark Uhrmacher, 56, of Oakmont on charges of driving under the influence. Oakmont police filed the charges Nov. 27. Daniel Domenick, 33, of Plum on charges of driving under the...
Plum officials considering spending $1.5 million in paving this year
Plum officials plan to spend $1.5 million to pave 26 streets this year. Borough Manager Michael Thomas said roads in the East Oakmont section of the borough will receive an overlay of new asphalt. East Oakmont streets to be repaired include Northern, Eastern, Center, Pennex, Woodlawn and Frankland avenues and...
