Plum Advance Leader category, Page 31
After defending Allegheny County title, Plum wrestlers turn attention to WPIAL playoffs
The Plum boys wrestling team won last year’s Allegheny County Tournament title with two champions and a runner-up among 11 place finishers. The Mustangs edged Pine-Richland by 23 points. Coach Mike Supak said this year’s title defense would be a tougher challenge. But his wrestlers, he said, were up to...
Plum retirement community reaches tax deal with school district, borough and county
Plum’s largest taxpayer has reached a tentative deal that would end assessment appeals and an application by the nonprofit retirement community to be declared tax exempt on 60 acres it owns in the borough, officials said. In the first year of the eight-year deal, Plum’s Longwood at Oakmont would pay...
Longwood at Oakmont nurse accused of forging morphine prescription by state Attorney General’s Office
A woman who worked as a registered nurse at Longwood at Oakmont in Plum is accused of forging another nurse’s signature on a prescription for morphine cream. The state Attorney General’s Office charged Kimberly C. Graves, 58, of Penn Hills with a felony count of prohibited acts and misdemeanor charges...
Penn Hills to help short-handed Verona police
Penn Hills and Verona have reached an agreement for mutual police aid, putting a longtime understanding between the two municipalities into writing. The memorandum of understanding comes at a critical time for a depleted Verona Police Department. Chief Ron McLemore continues to recover from an assualt during a domestic violence...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Jan. 29, 2024
Oakmont gets grant toward previously purchased EV pickup Oakmont Councilwoman Jamie Leonardi shared that the borough recently received a $7,500 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant through the Department of Environmental Protection. The grant comes after the borough had purchased a 2022 Ford 150 Lightning light-duty electric truck in May. During a...
Plum’s Dintini vies to flip Brewster’s Pa. Senate seat to GOP
One of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s key state Senate districts that will be up for grabs in November has garnered a Republican challenger. Small-business owner Jen Dintini, of Plum, announced her candidacy in the 45th district, which covers Allegheny County’s Mon Valley, as well as eastern and southern suburbs such as Plum,...
5 teacher retirements among personnel moves at Plum School District
Five teachers are among several staff members leaving employment with the Plum School District. Retiring as of June 5 are high school teachers Rochelle Dunn, Doran Check and Amy Picard. Also retiring are O’Block Elementary teacher Martha Freese and Rich Bernardi, a teacher at the middle school. Two administrative assistants...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Jan. 22, 2024
Plum municipal center gym open for basketball The gymnasium at Plum’s municipal center will be open for children and adults to play basketball between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. A limited amount of basketballs will be provided or participants can bring their own. Age ranges and times...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 21, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Barbara Hanowich sold property at 200 Wilkins Ave. to Arthur and Darnella Williams for $169,900. Forest Hills Charles Destro sold property at 134 Avenue F to Deborah Rogers for $215,000. Arlyn Florkey sold property at 28 Hillcrest Road to Erus Holdings LLC for $78,702. Bala Lemak sold...
After early setbacks, Plum boys look to right the ship in Section 2-5A
The Plum boys basketball team entered the new year with the momentum of a three-game winning streak. The team averaged nearly 70 points in victories over Freeport, Brentwood and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. That momentum took somewhat of a hit in subsequent Section 2-5A losses to Shaler, Fox...
Plum EMS to offer annual subscription plans with several benefits
Plum EMS will begin soliciting for annual subscriptions in February. Subscriptions cost $15 for an individual, $25 for a household and $40 for a business. They run from March 1 until the end of February 2025. Subscribers receive two free CPR/AED classes valued at $80; up to 50% discount on...
Plum wrestlers come roaring back from early deficit to defeat Kiski Area
After five weights of Wednesday’s Section 1-3A match between Kiski Area and Plum at Plum High School, the visiting Cavaliers owned a sizeable lead thanks to a technical fall, two decisions and two forfeits. But Plum, starting at 121, mounted a rally. And when senior Charlie Campbell earned a 9-4...
Indiana girls basketball team rallies in 4th quarter to beat Plum
First place in Section 1-5A was on the line Monday evening when the Plum and Indiana girls basketball teams matched up in the first of two meetings this season. Both the Mustangs and Indians came in 5-0 in section, so something had to give. Indiana rallied in the fourth quarter...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Jan. 15, 2024
Winter parking reminder for Plum residents Plum is reminding residents to refrain from parking vehicles on snow-covered streets. Regulated by a borough ordinance, the borough says the measure helps snow removal teams work efficiently and ensures safer road conditions. Blowing and shoveling snow onto borough streets is also prohibited. The...
Plum swimmers add WPIAL cut times as competition heats up
The WPIAL performance lists for individual swimmers, relays and divers were released for the first time Jan. 9, and it was a welcomed sight for Plum competitors. It gave them a chance to see where they ranked in several events in Class 3A (girls) and Class 2A (boys) after the...
Off to strong start, Mareana Pilyih, Plum bowlers chasing WPIBL success
Plum senior Mareana Pilyih came into the season with clear goals, both for her own game and the fortunes of her team. They are being in the mix for Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Bowling League titles next month and also finishing off her decorated varsity career at states in March. So...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Joseph Tomlinson sold property at 145 Kings Dale Road to Jalen and Kayla Thomas for $330,000. Monroeville Curillio Paul Caliari sold property at 1592 Lynn Ave. to DS Invest LLC for $35,000. NCRC House Rehab FD LLC sold property at 2118 Monroeville Road to Bradan Tinstman and...
Plum girls keep focus, rout Kiski Area to stay undefeated in section
With a monster battle for first place in Section 1-5A looming against Indiana on Monday, the Plum girls basketball team hoped to stay focused Friday at Kiski Area against a Cavaliers team seeking a win to stay even with three other teams in the race for the WPIAL playoffs. The...
Plum man accused of interfering with father’s hospice care
A Plum man is facing several charges after, borough police say, he interfered with health services for his father, who is receiving hospice care. Plum police arrested Kevin Douglas Michel, 56, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 after responding to a complaint in the 800 block of Garlow Boulevard from a medical...
Plum mobile home park appeals borough’s denial of expansion plans
The owner of a Plum mobile home park is appealing the borough’s rejection of its expansion plans. Plum Creek MHC filed an appeal in Allegheny County Court seeking to reverse the borough zoning hearing board’s denial of its request to add 21 manufactured home sites — for a total of...
Plum school renovation options could come with tax increase
Plum property owners could be facing another tax increase, this one to pay for school building projects. On Tuesday, financial advisers gave Plum’s school board four options to pay for potential building projects. The options would add anywhere from $117 to $275 to the annual tax bill for residents of...
Plum honors Rustic Ridge resident for heroism, elevates interim manager
Plum has honored a man for his heroism in the aftermath of the Rustic Ridge explosion, while also taking a step to help the borough’s government move forward from the August catastrophe that left six dead. Greg Renko, president of the Rustic Ridge homeowners association, received a proclamation honoring him...
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum’s Mason Wilkes
Going into his senior season, Mason Wilkes knew there would be challenges ahead for the Plum hockey team. First, the team would have a new coach in Jon Gratton. Second, the Mustangs would be a young, inexperienced unit coming off a disappointing 3-14-1 record a season ago. But Mason has...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area events, week of Jan. 8, 2024
Holy Family Parish Christmas brunch a rousing success Holy Family Parish continued its 10-year tradition of celebrating Christmas with a morning brunch Dec. 25 at St. Joseph Church in Verona and Our Lady of Joy in Plum. More than 140 guests were treated to brunch and cookies made by the...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 7, 2024
Oakmont Gary Fletcher trustee sold property at 242 Rivermont St. to Nathan and Jessica Rhoads for $578,000. Donna Medved sold property at 125 View St. to Remedy Redevelopment LLC for $130,000. Brooks & Blair Homes Oakmont LLC sold property at 89 First St. to Lee Ann Shelburne for $2,085,000. Margaret...
