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Plum spring athletes earn postseason honors
Rayla Smith was an offensive force for the Plum girls lacrosse team this spring. The freshman attacker didn’t shy away from going to the goal, and she finished the season with more than 40 goals for a Mustangs squad that had designs on the WPIAL playoffs from the start of...
Coxcomb Hill Road reopens in Plum
Drivers in the Alle-Kiski Valley area have one less detour to deal with. Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum reopened Thursday afternoon, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said. That is a day earlier than had been expected earlier in the week. Coxcomb Hill had been closed to traffic between Logans Ferry and...
Live entertainment, more menu items planned for Oakmont Greek Food Festival
Live entertainment, outdoor seating and more menu items are all part of the return of the Oakmont Greek Food Festival later this month. It is the 47th year for the festival presented by the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church at 12 Washington Ave. Food will be served from...
Investigators believe Penn Hills teen’s killing was retribution for theft
Investigators believe a Penn Hills teen was killed last month as retribution for stealing drug proceeds two days earlier, according to charges filed. Deontae Deshawn Nalls, 21, was charged Monday with homicide in connection with the death of 17-year-old Darin Hobdy on May 23 on Vantine Street in Wilkinsburg. Two...
DUI, drug cases among those handled by Judge Zucco in Plum on May 12 and 19, 2021
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for • Robert Cedolia, 70, of Pittsburgh on charges of aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, corruption of minors and two counts of indecent assault on a person less...
Plum officials to explore creating a food truck database, ordinance
Plum officials want to ensure all food trucks operating in the borough have proper insurance and Allegheny County Health Department certifications. Adopting an ordinance requiring those mobile businesses to produce such documents was a topic of discussion at Monday’s workshop meeting. “It’s not a lot to ask, especially if they’re...
Some Plum restaurants to get letters about outdoor seating, permit requirements
Plum officials want to remind restaurants offering outdoor dining to be in compliance with state regulations and zoning requirements. Letters are expected to be sent out later this month to at least five establishments that might not have proper permitting for the increased occupancy now that covid restrictions are lifting....
Coxcomb Hill Road reopening delayed until later this week
The reopening of a section of Coxcomb Hill Road in Plum has been delayed until later this week, a PennDOT spokesman said Monday. The closed section of the road between Kerr and Logans Ferry roads, which has been closed since late May, is expected to reopen Friday afternoon instead of...
In brief: Student news, Movie in the Park, Monday Market and more in Plum
Student news • Brenden Andrew Brzozowski (computer science), Noah Richard Frederick (exercise science), Zachary R Campbell (fine arts-applied media arts), Jillian Renee Gross (fine arts-applied media arts), Braxton Robert Harvey (fine arts-applied media arts), Katherine Spiering (fine arts-applied media arts), Robert N Campbell (fine arts-studio arts), Michael Scherer (health and...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Chalfant Mary Grace Bogovich trustee sold property at 307 North Ave. to Lashawna Jones for $8,300. Churchill Christopher Mielo sold property at 121 Fenwick Drive to Michael Ray and Sarah Anne Dawson for $279,900. Anthony Honko sold property at 152 Thornberry Drive to Regis and Kathryn Driscoll for $199,000. Edgewood...
Introducing the Plum High School Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Plum High School Class of 2021: Riley Agate, Rachael Altieri, Margaret Anderson, Lauren Ault, Evan Azzara, Kieran Bair, Elizabeth Barr, Kiersten Beahm, Michael Bednar, Ryan Beduch-Lecker, Francesca Beighley, Alexis Beiter, Aidan Bell, Zachary Berrott, Anna Betar. Kaitlyn Bevacqua, Hannah Blanford, Megan Bologna, Andrew Bolton, Jessica Borrasso, Hunter...
U.S. Attorney: Hillandale Farms accountant embezzled $6.8M, spent stolen money on luxury cars, condo, travel jaunts
A former accountant of Greensburg-based Hillandale Farms was arrested Thursday on federal charges of bilking nearly $7 million from the nationwide egg distributor, then funneling the stolen money through businesses across Western Pennsylvania and spending it on lavish personal items such as collectible cars, real estate, high-end dining and travel....
Plum High School graduation moved to Friday due to weather concerns
Plum School District officials have moved commencement to Friday evening due to expected inclement weather tonight. The announcement was posted on the district’s website and social media pages. School board president Mike Devine said officials were monitoring the weather forecasts and decided to move the ceremony based on the reports....
Neighbor Spotlight: Oakmont Boulevard Project chair remains dedicated to borough beautification
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...
Oakmont and state officials exploring options to make Hulton Road intersection safer
The intersection of Hulton Road and Third Street in Oakmont is one of the more dangerous spots for vehicles in the borough. Multiple accidents in previous years resulted in several turning restrictions being posted to help commuter safety. Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are headed toward the Hulton Bridge...
Plum mayoral candidate Shawn Marcellino dies after collapsing at a softball game
Plum resident Shawn Marcellino was a selfless, caring man and a calming voice in times of trouble. That is how fellow Plum alum and school board president Mike Devine described his best friend of nearly 30 years. “He was the best guy,” Devine said. “He would literally do anything for...
In brief: Holiday Park VFD golf tournament, student news, Monday Market and more in Plum
Holiday Park firefighters plan golf fundraiser Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department will host a golf tournament July 25 at Meadowink Golf Course, 4076 Bulltown Road in Murrysville. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Putting green and driving range opens at 8; shotgun start is at 9. Other activities include a Chinese...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of May 30, 2021
Delmont Estate of Evelyn Grubich sold property at 216 Freeport St. to Glenn and Linda Jobe for $19,500. Forest Hills James Conte sold property at 202 Glasgow Road to Michael Gasior for $100,000. Monroeville Frances Mitchell sold property at 1354 Foxboro Drive to Kyle Reese for $175,000. Stephanie Sapp sold...
Plum’s Parker medals in shot put at PIAA championships
SHIPPENSBURG — Plum thrower Logan Parker returned Saturday to Seth Grove Stadium and felt right at home. Soon, it will be his home. A Shippensburg recruit, Parker placed fifth in the boys shot put at the PIAA Class AAA track and field championships. “I got there, and I was walking...
Successful season ends early for Plum baseball
The Plum baseball team had different designs on the 2021 WPIAL postseason than what played out May 19 against Latrobe in a WPIAL first-round game at Norwin. The Wildcats stunned the fifth-seeded Mustangs by jumping out to a 7-1 lead after two innings. Plum coach Carl Vollmer appreciated the fight...
Plum High School robotics team takes home the gold and another placement in recent BotsIQ competition
A Plum High School’s robotics team recently took home the gold in the Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ regional competition. Senior Michael Schorr drove Polaris, a bot built for battle, to first place in the gladiator-style contest at the Commonwealth Charter Academy’s TechWorks in Homestead. Plum competed against nine other schools May...
Plum native Bjorn Fratangelo qualifies for French OpenVideo
Plum native Bjorn Fratangelo will play in this year’s French Open after winning a qualifier Thursday in Paris. The nine-year pro secured his spot with a 6-2, 7-6 (3) win over Australia’s Alexsandar Vukic. Fratangelo, 27, will enter his 11th Grand Slam tournament. He is 2-10 in 12 Grand Slam...
Plum community chips in for new game at the community center
Plum seniors will soon have a new game to play at the borough’s community center thanks to the teamwork of a furniture shop and a high school art class. Mayor Harry Schlegel earlier this year proposed the idea of offering cornhole, a lawn game in which players take turns throwing...
Plum School District Business Manager John Zahorchak leaving for new job in July
Plum School District’s chief financial officer will have a new job this summer. John Zahorchak announced at the May 25 school board meeting that he will be stepping down from his administrative post to become a financial consultant in another community. He declined to give further details about his next...
Plum School District preliminary 2021-22 budget contains no tax hike or program cuts
Plum property owners won’t pay more in real estate taxes, and borough students will not have to worry about missing classes as a result of the school district’s 2021-22 budget. School board members voted 8-0 Tuesday night to advertise next school year’s spending plan, that does not include a tax...
