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Pizza delivery man, police officer save Plum man from fire
A Plum police officer and a pizza delivery guy rescued a resident from his burning home Saturday night. Holiday Park Fire Chief Jim Sims said crews were dispatched to a fire around 7:10 p.m. along the 9200 block of Wedgewood Drive. He said a man delivering pizzas noticed the fire...
The Birdie can’t always get what he wants as A-K Valley football kicks off
The Birdie was pecking at his plate from the salad bar at Ruby Tuesday, waiting for a friend to meet him for lunch the other day, when he realized it was way too early in the season to be dealing with a case of writer’s block. “I’m about to have...
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week Zero 2021
Nonconference Burrell vs. Mt. Pleasant 7 p.m. Friday, Mt. Pleasant Viking Stadium, Mt. Pleasant Burrell looks to be a running team as it prepares to replace quarterback Alex Arledge, who threw for 3,619 yards in his career. Burrell has four players vying for the quarterback spot. The Bucs threw little...
A-K Valley football players to watch for Week Zero 2021
Derek Burk Deer Lakes, So., QB/DB Burk and the Lancers took their lumps in 2020 with a winless record. But things are looking up for the team, and Burk expects to help lead the charge. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback and defensive back threw for 537 yards and three scores in...
DUI, drug cases among those handled by Judge Zucco in Plum on Aug. 11 and 18, 2021
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Michael Dicroce, 22, of Penn Hills on charges of indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness, scatter rubbish upon land, possession of controlled substances and criminal mischief. Oakmont police...
Authors of book about women in business persevering during the pandemic celebrate its launch
Contributors to a book about female business leaders’ strength and determination through the pandemic celebrated its release earlier this month. “Twenty Won: an anthology of 21 female entrepreneurs sharing stories of business resilience during the 2020 global crisis,” launched April 21. It reached bestseller status in several Amazon.com categories and...
‘Underrated’ senior aims to keep Plum among elite
When asked about senior wide receiver/defensive back Logan Brooks, Plum coach Matt Morgan said that he is one of the most underrated players in all of the WPIAL. That’s fine with Brooks. He’s not concerned about where he ranks and instead will prove his value with his play. What Brooks,...
In brief: Charity golf tournament, fellowship and more in Plum
Charity golf tournament The Great Pyrenees Club of Western Pennsylvania will host its annual charity golf tournament Aug. 30. It will take place at Edgewood Country Club, 100 Churchill Road in Churchill. The cost is $195 per golfer, or $65 for dinner only. The full price includes golfing, golf cart,...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 22, 2021
Churchill Millennial Custom Homes LLC sold property at 2325 Marbury Road to Daniel and Patricia Frick for $431,000. Mark Nafziger sold property at 1705 Williamsburg Place to James Allen Manning and Gordon Johnson for $195,500. Delmont James Bertoline sold property at 30 Christy Road to Brandon Stuart and Rebecca Corryn...
New generation of versatile, athletic linemen paves way for A-K Valley offenses
Brandon Lawhorn Moore doesn’t mind that his Kiski Area teammates and coaches call him “Beef.” It is a nickname that has stuck since sixth grade. “My history teacher had these beef jerky days every Friday, and I would be the only one who would bring in the beef jerky,” said...
Plum EMS hosts CPR, first aid class with school district staffers
Plum School District nurses, bus aides, police and paraprofessionals recently participated in a first aid and related emergency response course in preparation for the new school year. Plum EMS Director of Operations Brian Maloney said 60 staffers were updated on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)...
Portion of Plum’s Stotler Road to close for 3 months
A portion of Stotler Road in Plum will be closed for three months starting Monday, Allegheny County Public Works announced. The road will close between Ross Hollow and Old Leechburg roads at 7 a.m. Crews will be replacing Plum Creek Bridge No. 6, as well as paving and improving drainage...
Plum plans encore after historic season
Plum football enters this fall in a position it hasn’t been in since 1983: defending conference champion. The Mustangs had a banner year in 2020, going undefeated in the Greater Allegheny Conference, and they were within three points of knocking off eventual state champion Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL semifinals....
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the running backs
Starting this week, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top running backs for the 2021 season. 1. Landon Alexander Central Valley Senior, 6-0, 180 A former youth football star on the TV show “Friday Night...
Verona’s 25th annual car cruise draws record crowd and vehicle participationVideo
Mark Salerno Jr. of Plum hopes to one day hand down the keys to his 1948 Harley Davidson panhead much like the fathers before him. The motorcycle was acquired by Salerno’s great grandfather, Ernest Salerno Sr., in its model year. He passed it on to his son, Ernest Salerno Jr.,...
Plum EMS to host car seat safety check at Holiday Park fire station
Plum EMS officials know making sure a car seat is properly installed in a vehicle and a child is safely secured prior to travel can be a challenge. That is why borough emergency responders are providing an opportunity to show parents and caregivers how to overcome that challenge this weekend....
In brief: Plum Republican meeting, Plum Creek church rummage sale and more in Plum
Plum Republican meeting The Plum Borough Republican Committee (PBRC) will meet at the basement banquet hall of Palmieri’s Restaurant on 951 Old Frankstown Road in Plum at 5 p.m. Aug. 19. The featured guest speaker will be Congressman Mike Kelly, who represents the 16th District of Pennsylvania. This meeting is...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 15, 2021
Chalfant Barbara Faye Kaczor sold property at 148 Brighton St. to Mark Bailey and Emily Hilliard for $10,000. Donald Fulmer sold property at 221 Greenfield Ave. to Matthew Ian Lehet and Michelle Elizabeth Stepan for $138,500. Churchill Florence Palmieri sold property at 1445 Beulah Road to Hayward Arnold for $212,000....
Plum native, former NHL player R.J. Umberger set to join Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
Five years have gone by since R.J. Umberger last laced up his skates in an NHL game. “Time sure has flown by,” said the Plum native who played 11 years in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers. “Before I know it, it will be 10 and...
Backyard wildlife habitat in Plum’s Holiday Park neighborhood is tropical paradise to its owners
Tucked away in the Holiday Park section of Plum is a tropical paradise packed with various plants, fish and crafted creatures. It has been said that deer jump fences for a chance to nibble on the flowers and vegetables that grow inside the wildlife habitat along dead end Kinzua Road....
U.S. Amateur Championship brings welcome business to area establishments
Like many area businesses, restaurants and hotels in Oakmont and Harmar have suffered during the pandemic. It’s going to take time to make up the losses they’ve incurred, but weeks such as this one definitely are helping their economic recovery. The 121st U.S. Amateur golf championship is being held this...
Joe Fischetti out as Plum buildings and grounds supervisor, employment search to start soon
Plum buildings and grounds supervisor Joe Fischetti has resigned after eight years as one of the borough’s top administrators. Council accepted his resignation and approved a separation agreement Aug. 9. Borough manager Michael Thomas said the deal comes with two weeks severance pay, three months of health care benefits and...
New cardio monitors a ‘lifesaver’ for Allegheny, Westmoreland EMS outfitsVideo
For an 18-year-old man who suffered a heart attack, the use of a new remote cardiac monitor/defibrillator by Plum first responders proved to be a lifesaver. EMS personnel were providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but the patient’s heart had stopped, said Brian Maloney, director of operations for Plum EMS. The patient was...
Plum Borough Community Library brings back its outdoor concert events
Plum Borough Community Library is a place to rock. That notion will be readily visible Aug. 24 with the return of the library’s Concert on the Concrete series. People of all ages are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the event. Plum native and multi-instrumentalist and composer...
New English curriculum, renovated fitness facilities among changes awaiting Plum students
Plum School District officials plan to provide students with new academic opportunities and the means to become healthier individuals this coming school year. Families have the option of full-time in person instruction or full-time online learning through the district’s cyber academy. The first day of school is Aug. 19. “We’re...
