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Oakmont knitting group donates 1,000th sweater to worldwide charity
A group of knitters has given the gift of comfort and warmth a thousand times over to children around the world. That’s because they made and donated their 1,000th sweater for World Vision’s Knit for Kids program. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization that works with families worldwide to...
Rape, DUI 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. Waived preliminary hearingsJoseph Kibreab, 34, of McKees Rocks on charges of burglary, harassment and criminal trespass. Charges were filed Oct. 9, 2017.Jacob Marhefky, 31, of Export on charges of driving under the...
Zombie aliens, alligators created during puppet workshop at Plum library
Christopher Zapf of Plum recently made a new friend — a zombie alien. “He comes from a planet that looks like a circle called ‘Chompyland,’” said Christopher, 5. “He has a tongue sticking out. This is awesome.” The young space traveler was one of 10 children to make new friends...
Plum officials counting on a new website, PR company to get more info to the public
Plum officials have updated their website and hired a public relations consultant in an effort to get more information out to residents. The new website, which has the same address — www.plumboro.com — launched earlier this month. Council voted 5-0 on March 11 to hire Carrie Lewis DelRosso LLC as...
Plum to spend almost $1.1 million to pave 26 streets
Plum officials approved a nearly $1.1 million contract with Wampum-based Youngblood Paving to repair 26 streets this year. Council awarded the project via a 5-0 vote at Monday night’s meeting. Vice President Dave Seitz and Councilman John Anderson were absent. Councilman Mike Pastor, roads, equipment and grounds committee chairman, said...
Activities going on in Plum and Oakmont this week
Want to do something fun in Oakmont and Plum this weekend? Here are some activities:The Oaks Theater hosts a St. Patrick’s Day party 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. in Oakmont. The trio of David Granati, Crash McCracken and Drew Pinchotti will perform rock and roll favorites and...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols this weekend – Mar. 11, 2019
East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities this weekend. The task force consists of Plum, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles Township, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Edgewood police departments. Project coordinator is Plum officer Michael DeMarco. The enforcement/educational details will occur within the task...
Polar Bear Pond Skim closes out season at Boyce Park ski area
The Boyce Park ski and tubing area will close out the season with its annual Polar Bear Pond Skim event on Sunday. The event, held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 10, involves participants wearing costumes, shorts and t-shirts or a swimsuit to try to skim across an icy pond...
Breakfast Hero: Plum food service director honored for launching meal programs
Plum School District food service director Jessica Griggle is a School Breakfast Hero. She was one of 11 in southwestern Pennsylvania to receive the honor from Share Our Strength, a national organization focusing on child hunger. Griggle was recognized for bringing in Second Chance and Grab and Go, both grant-funded...
Post-graduation plans in jeopardy for some Plum High School seniors
Plum High School students hope they can work with administrators to resolve graduation scheduling conflicts. Senior Isabella Stoll noted that graduation originally was scheduled for June 6 but may be pushed to June 10. That, she said, would impact many district families’ plans. Multiple seniors joined Stoll at a recent...
Riverview School District presents ‘Shrek the Musical’ at Tenth Street Elementary
Riverview High School musical cast members and directors plan to deliver family fun mixed with a message of individuality and acceptance in this year’s production of “Shrek the Musical.” The show is based on the DreamWorks Animation motion picture and the book by William Steig. “Bringing this fairy tale with...
Section of Hulton Road in Penn Hills to close as crews prep for $4 million repair project
A section of Hulton Road in Penn Hills will close one day next week as crews prepare to repair a stretch damaged by a landslide last year. The closure will occur between Iowa Street and Arbor Lane so crews can search for utility lines near the area set to receive...
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...
