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Amplify Church’s ‘vision’ includes establishing three new campuses across Pa.
Jan. 27 was “Vision Sunday” at Amplify Church campuses in Plum and Pittsburgh’s Strip District, and that vision seeks to grow the church by leaps and bounds. Church officials announced plans to more than double Amplify’s footprint in Pennsylvania, working toward the establishment of campuses in the North Hills, South...
Murder mystery set at the Oaks Theater
Mystery’s Most Wanted, Pittsburgh’s premier murder mystery dinner theater troupe, returns to the Oaks Theater in Oakmont. The group presents “I Loathe Lucy” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. It’s a take on the popular 1950s sitcom “I Love Lucy.” Somebody has some “splainin to do”...
Plum school board members pledge to keep any tax increase in their 2019-20 budget to a minimum
Plum School District officials pledged to keep any tax increase in next year’s budget to a minimum and within state Act 1 guidelines. The board voted 6-2 at a special meeting Tuesday night to adopt a resolution making that commitment. Board President Scott Coulson, Vice President Vicky Roessler and board...
Oakmont to continue borough manager search, hire another interim administrator
Oakmont officials plan to hire another interim borough manager as the search for a permanent replacement continues. Councilwoman Carrie DelRosso said about 60 candidates have submitted resumes. “As a member of council, it is our responsibility to provide the borough with the most qualified professional who can manage the borough...
Two Plum High School seniors receive Air Force scholarships
Two Plum High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets were awarded the military branch’s Chief of Staff scholarship. Seniors Alexandra Ralph and Carter Campbell both will receive $20,000 for room, board, flight time, flight suits and other related costs as they attend a credited aviation university and go for their...
Plum post office remains closed, reopening date unknown
Work on a Plum post office that has been closed for nearly four months is nearing completion, said Tad Kelley, a U.S. Postal Service spokesman for Western Pennsylvania. “I have been told the office is close to complete,” Kelley said in an email. He did not have a specific reopening...
Hearing rescheduled for man charged in Plum shooting
A Pittsburgh man who allegedly shot another man in his Plum house will have to wait for his day in court. The attorney for Malik Hawkins, 21, requested to postpone a preliminary hearing scheduled for Jan. 23 at Plum’s Magisterial District Court. Police said Malik Hawkins, 21, of Pittsburgh, walked...
Tom Bland out as Oakmont recreation board chairman, vacancy needs to be filled
Oakmont recreation board seeks a new member and leader after borough council voted against reappointing its chairman. Tom Bland was on the recreation board the past 10 years, the last six as chairman. He served on council four years prior to being appointed to the board. A motion to reappoint...
Grant, equipment donations provide Riverview High School students a new game to play
Riverview High School students have a new option when it comes to physical education games. Volunteer pickleball instructors came to the school in Oakmont Jan. 15 and introduced the sport to the children. It is a cross between ping pong, tennis and badminton. One to two players on each side...
Vehicle and school bus with no students collide in Plum
Plum police are investigating a crash between a car and a school bus. Police Chief Jeff Armstrong said the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon along Route 286 between Holiday Park and Presque Isle drives. He said the driver of the car was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The...
Riverview School District to start elementary computer science program through state grant
Riverview School District officials plan to use a state grant to implement a new computer science program at Verner and Tenth Street elementary schools. The district was one of 16 Allegheny County education entities, including charter schools, to be awarded a $35,000 portion of $560,000 targeted grants provided through Gov....
Activities in Plum and Oakmont this week – Jan. 21, 2019
Looking for something to do in Plum or Oakmont? Here are some suggestions: Plum Community Library at 449 Center New Texas Road Blvd. hosts Toddler Tales, a storytime for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver, 11-11:45 a.m. and Story Time Live, a storytime for children ages 4-5, from 1-1:45 p.m....
Plum school board postpones real estate tax-related vote
Plum School District officials postponed a vote on whether the district will limit any tax increase next year to the state’s Act 1 index. Board members were to approve at the Jan. 22 regular meeting a resolution to stay within the Act 1 index — a state formula restricting real...
Plum becomes first busing district in nation to complete TSA training program
Students transported by Plum School District buses are now as safe as those who fly the friendly skies. The district recently became the first busing district in the nation to complete a four-part training and evaluation cycle from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. “I’m really proud that we can make...
Oakmont shop hopes to turn squares into comfort for Tree of Life families
A young girl’s hope of comforting families impacted by the mass shooting at a synagogue in Squirrel Hill last year turned a small yarn shop in Oakmont into a global destination. Yarns by Design at 622 Allegheny River Blvd. launched the Tree of Life Afghan Project shortly after the Oct....
DUI, prostitution 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 courtRobyn Savko, 38, of New Kensington on charges of promoting prostitution and defiant trespass. Charges were filed Nov. 12. Waived preliminary hearingKevin Hohman, 59, of Plum on charges of driving...
Plum School District’s 2019-20 school year budget talks have begun
Plum School District officials are trying to avoid a tax increase and find additional revenue sources to plug a projected $1.1 million hole in the 2019-20 budget. Several scenarios were presented at the Jan. 15 budget committee meeting by district business manager John Zahorchak. Two included no tax increases while...
Plum council approves more spending for school district safety improvements
More Plum School District security upgrades will be paid for through a borough donation. Borough officials last year approved a $160,000 gift toward cyber security, facility upgrades and other initiatives designed to keep Plum students safe. Council unanimously voted Jan. 14 to increase its contribution by approximately $50,000 to help...
New plans, grants sought for kayak park in Oakmont
Oakmont officials are seeking new plans for a proposed kayak park in the borough. Original plans for the park — a 1.53-acre borough-owned lot along the 1000 block of Allegheny Avenue near the Brenntag Northeast facility — stalled after council approved preliminary designs by Pittsburgh architectural firm Environmental Planning and...
DUI, theft cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Jan. 9, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtStephen McDermott, 30, of Leechburg on charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief. Charges were filed Nov. 24. Waived preliminary hearingsRobert Bedard, 74, of Plum on...
Plum church reports highest numbers served during holiday brunch
A Catholic church in Plum served around 200 meals to people in need during its fourth annual Christmas Day brunch, said organizer Irene Plutto. Our Lady of Joy Parish along O’Block Road started the brunch event four years ago to offer hot meals and fellowship to anyone who needs it....
The Oaks Theater to host special screening of David Bowie’s Labyrinth
The late great David Bowie lives on not only through his music, but in film. The Oaks Theater at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. host a special screening of “Labyrinth,” the 1986 fantasy adventure flick staring Bowie, Jennifer Connelly and Toby Froud. It shows a 16-year-old girl given 13 hours to...
Riverview School District, teachers close to new contract
Riverview School District and teachers union officials accepted a fact-finder’s report, avoiding a possible strike and moving a major step closer to finalizing a new five-year contract. “This is a fair deal,” school Director Alex DiClaudio said after the board’s unanimous vote Jan. 7. “We’re pleased to have gotten this...
Boyce Park slates fifth annual ‘SnowFest’ Jan. 26
Boyce Park will host its fifth annual SnowFest at the end of January. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26 and will offer outdoor and indoor activities such as junior ski and snowboard races, snowshoeing and a cardboard box snow tubing derby. The ski slopes...
The Oaks in Oakmont to become a theater of comedic magic Saturday night
Magic and mystery abounds at the Oaks Theater this Saturday as Pittsburgh magician Dan Kuniak comes back to the Oakmont venue. He’s a master comedy illusionist and mind reader who’s acts can leave people breathless or crying with laughter. Kuniak uses state-of-the-art illusion technology combined with audience participation for a...
