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Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Churchill Frances Labella sold property at 2098 Garrick Drive to Aaron Hutton and Erin Nee for $220,000. Delmont Jane Piper sold property at 251 Aurora St. to John and Alice Schneider for $188,500. Estate of Garin Vesely sold property at 13 Faith Drive to Carol Fulton for $415,000. Gerald Remaley...
Letter to the editor: Cats don’t vanish under feeding bans
Feeding ban on cats cruel, ineffective By imposing a feeding ban on cats, Plum is disregarding what so many other communities have already learned the hard way: outlawing feeding policies are cruel and consistently fail as a means of managing populations of community cats. Calls about cats won’t diminish, either....
Plum native Scott McGough to play for USA baseball team at Olympic Games
USA Baseball certainly didn’t have to scour the globe to find its Olympic closer. The notion doesn’t even make sense. But that is what it did to locate Scott McGough. And the organization found McGough in a rather ironic location — Japan. McGough, a Plum and Oregon alum who bounced...
Plum mother competing in Mrs. International Pageant
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Plum Democrats working with family of late mayoral candidate to find replacement for November election
The Plum Democratic Committee is working with the family of late mayoral candidate Shawn Marcellino to select a new person to run for the office in November. Committee chair Amy Wetmore said Tuesday they will meet July 14 to possibly select a challenger to incumbent Republican Mayor Harry Schlegel. “We...
Thousands return to Larry Mills Park in Plum for Summerfest
A carnival atmosphere, new community group and food vendor area combined with warm weather and no rain were all part of this year’s Summerfest in Plum. The annual seasonal celebration returned to Larry Mills Park on June 24-26 after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. Patrons responded in...
Plum School Board passes 2021-22 budget: No tax increase or program cuts
Plum property owners will not have to pay more in real estate taxes, and students will not have to miss out on educational opportunities as a result of next school year’s budget. The Plum School Board voted 8-0 on June 29 to pass the district’s $65.7 million spending plan for...
Catholic priest faces charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a child in 1998
A Catholic priest is facing multiple charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault on an 8-year-old boy on two occasions 23 years ago at a parish in Plum. The Rev. Robert Cedolia is charged by Allegheny County Police with aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors, two counts of indecent assault...
Dancing, live entertainment a big part of Oakmont Greek Food Festival return
Dancing is a major part of Michelle Kotsagrelos’ life. The Bethel Park resident has instructed many a soul in the traditional steps from the mainland and islands of Greece for more than 30 years. “It is so much a part of our lives,” said Kotsagrelos, assistant director of the Grecian...
Plum junior fire academy graduates 27 cadets from multiple communities
Trent Blum has aspirations to become a firefighter. “I like being outside, (and) I like being able to help people,” said Trent, 14. “Having the opportunity to do all that would be quite amazing.” The Bethel Park teen heads into his freshman year of high school with a strong head...
Allegheny County pools open for swimmers again
Allegheny County’s swimming pools will be open for swimmers Tuesday. It’s just in time for the high temperatures expected — Pittsburgh’s high is forecast to be 91 degrees, with a slight chance of thunderstorms. All four pools will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. On Monday,...
In brief: Student news, U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed and more in Plum
Student news • Steven Leone earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. • Courtney Anthony earned a spot on the dean’s list at Shenandoah University...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Chalfant Gregory Felmley sold property at 139 Rossmore St. to Arthur Ryden and Sandra Hall for $75,000. Churchill Harry Baxter Jr. sold property at 1931 Hampstead Drive to Donald Robinson and Deann Jones for $231,500. JPV Holdings LLC sold property at 2310 Marbury Road to Cory Jude and Danielle Diane...
Plum School District crowns prom kings and queens
Plum High School junior and senior prom courts have been announced, and their kings and queens have been crowned. The prom was held June 17 at the Omni William Penn Hotel. The prom kings and queens were announced with Andrea D’Incau and Connor Moss taking the honors for the senior...
Plum School Board hires district’s new business manager
Plum School Board voted unanimously Monday to hire Ryan Manzer to succeed John Zahorchak as the district’s chief financial officer. Manzer, who has been working as Freeport Area School District’s business manager, was one of five finalists for the Plum job. Zahorchak is expected to leave the district at the...
New Night Market in Oakmont draws crowd, set to return in July and August
A new initiative from the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce designed to help artists and vendors recover from the pandemic brought in hundreds of people below the borough tracks. The old Oakmont Bakery lot along Allegheny Avenue, and even the lower part of Maryland Avenue, was packed with patrons June 18...
In brief: US Open Amateur volunteers needed, student news and more in Plum, Oakmont
US Open amateur volunteers needed Online volunteer registration is open for the 2021 U.S. Amateur Championship at Oakmont Country Club. The competition is Aug. 9-15. About 400 volunteers are needed to fill positions on more than 15 committees, including marshals, transportation, admissions and disabled services. Early application allows volunteers to...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 20, 2021
Churchill Mark Richardson sold property at 2630 Saybrook Drive to Joshua and Melody Obusek for $205,000. Delmont Estate of LaNesta Hardesty sold property at 113 E Pittsburgh St. to Robert Cole II and Kerri Rae Cole for $81,250. Edgewood William Rose sold property at 1035 E End Ave. to Jesse...
Plum baseball team eager to tackle summer tournament schedule
The Plum Bulldogs baseball team members are no strangers to each other. “Most of these guys have been playing together since they were 7,” coach Dan Macioce said. The high-school age squad, made up mostly of players transitioning from the Plum varsity and JV teams this spring, is hoping for...
Cornhole game crafted, painted by Plum residents for community center revealed
Plum officials revealed a new cornhole game that was crafted by a borough business and painted by a high school art student. The effort was organized by Mayor Harry Schlegel so people at the Plum Community Center could have another recreational option to be played indoors and outdoors. Cornhole is...
Plum officials pass law discouraging the feeding, care of feral cats
Plum officials have enacted a new law in order to discourage residents from taking care of feral cats. Council voted 6-0 last Wednesday night to pass an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to “intentionally provide food, water, or other forms of sustenance or care to ally stray, feral,...
Plum’s Summer Fest returns to Larry Mills Park
Plum’s Summer Fest, a three-day celebration of the season packed with carnival rides and games, makes its return to Larry Mills Park this month after being canceled last year due to the covid-19 pandemic. This will be the sixth nonconsecutive year for the event, formerly known as Community Days. More...
Rotary Club of Oakmont-Verona recently installed 155 flags throughout the boroughs
The Rotary Club of Oakmont-Verona recently installed 155 flags throughout the two boroughs. Flags are usually planted around several holidays each year. Rotarians worked with various volunteers, including the Oakmont Boulevard Project, to help make the two towns look more patriotic....
In brief: Oakmont survey launched, Republican committee meeting and more in Plum, Oakmont
Oakmont survey launched An Oakmont survey to help craft a comprehensive plan was recently launched on the borough’s website, oakmontborough.com. Questions include: What do you value most about Oakmont? … If you were thinking about living or starting a business in Oakmont today, what is it about the community that...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 13, 2021
Churchill Douglas Winsand trustee sold property at 2101 Beulah Road to Bradley and Stephanie Towell for $221,000. Estate of James Kukurin sold property at 6 Cliffwood Trail to David Allan Graham and Claire Frances Larkin for $435,000. Ronald Santoriello sold property at 120 Merrie Woode Drive to Joseph Stanley and...
