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Plum Community Center collecting donations for Meals on Wheels
Plum Community Center is collecting clothing and other donations for Meals on Wheels as part of its participation in a national charitable campaign. People can drop off non-skid socks, scarves, gloves, hats, hand towels and washcloths from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 499 Center-New Texas Road....
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces Harris Theater December programming
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced the upcoming films that will be screened at Downtown’s Harris Theater. Programming at the Liberty Avenue theater was suspended late last month when the Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, which handled screenings at Harris through its Pittsburgh Filmmakers arm, had extensive cuts and layoffs....
Monroeville man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for federal drug, gun crimes
A Monroeville man convicted of distribution of fentanyl to someone who overdosed and died was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady announced Friday. Ryan Williams, 31, was also found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Authorities said...
Free rides on historic 96A-Golden Triangle route mark end of Neoplan USA buses
People will have one last chance to ride decades-old Port Authority buses as the transit agency honors their retirement by restoring a long-gone Pittsburgh route this weekend. The final two Neoplan USA buses left in Port Authority’s fleet will go out of service after this weekend. Neoplan USA buses have...
Plum’s 4th Christmas event draws record crowdsVideo
Danica D’Ambrosio’s eyes lit up like a Christmas tree when she saw Santa arrive at Plum Creek Park. The excitement quickly turned to concern for the Center Elementary kindergartner when the Grinch snuck up on the jolly fellow and tried to steal his sleigh last week. But then cheers rang...
Oakmont mulls decision on cycling, off-leash dogs in Dark Hollow Woods
It appears Dark Hollow Woods in Oakmont will remain a place for off-leash dogs and bicyclists as council continues to mull over a recreation board proposal. Council previously approved a six-month trial period to test off-leash times and cycling in the publicly owned park near Crystal Drive. Recreation board member...
Penn Hills school board gets new members and vice president, retains current president
Newly elected Penn Hills School Board members were sworn in, and their president and vice president selected at a reorganization meeting Dec. 4. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Philip Ignelzi administered the oath of office to Rob Marra, Erin Vecchio, Jackie Blakey-Tate, Meryl Thomas and Elizabeth Rosemeyer. They were the...
Drug, DUI cases among recent Monroeville police activity
Monroeville police filed the following charges Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office: • Kyrah Carey, 21, of Wilkinsburg with retail theft. Charges were filed Nov. 29 in connection with an incident along the 4000 block of Monroeville Boulevard. • Christian Wells, 23, of Pittsburgh...
Theft, firearms cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Mark Cessna, 44, of Homer City on charges of possession of controlled substances,...
Oakmont officials welcome a new firefighter
Oakmont officials welcomed their newest firefighter when Isaiah Wilson, 20, was sworn in by Mayor Christopher Whaley at a council workshop meeting Monday night. Wilson’s addition makes 20 active members in the borough volunteer fire department, according to Chief Dave Carroll. “We’re thrilled to have him on board,” Carroll said....
Plum’s Stuff-a-Bus event nets 650 gifts for Toys for TotsVideo
Hundreds of Plum-area children will receive new toys this holiday season thanks to the efforts of district students and community members. Plum High School hosted its fifth annual Stuff-a-Bus event Dec. 3. It netted 650 toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. “It helps supply Christmas for...
Lawrenceville-based KSWA’s fan fest and toy drive set for Saturday at Spirit Hall
Professional wrestlers from a Lawrenceville-based promotion are ready to rumble this weekend so children can have a happy holiday. Keystone State Wrestling Alliance will host its 11th annual Fan Fest and Holiday Toy Drive at 5 p.m. Saturday at Spirit Hall off 51st Street. Guests are encouraged to bring new,...
Pittsburgh man charged in 2015 North Side homicide
A North Side man already in jail has been charged with killing a man more than four years ago. Pittsburgh police issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for Randy Johnson, 25, on charges of criminal homicide, robbery and criminal conspiracy. Johnson was already at the Allegheny County Jail on unrelated charges,...
Plum school board has new members, president and vice president
Plum School Board is under new leadership as a crop of political newcomers and former board members were sworn in at its reorganization meeting. District Judge Linda Zucco swore in Michael Devine, Michael Caliguiri, Adam Hill, Amy Wetmore and former board member Michelle Stepnick, with family members in tow, to...
No tax hike proposed in Oakmont’s 2020 spending plan
Oakmont property owners should not expect to pay more in real estate taxes next year. Borough Manager Scot Fodi presented the proposed 2020 budget at a workshop meeting Monday night. It is expected to be adopted at council’s Dec. 16 voting session. “We are still watching very closely our inflows...
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to distributing crack cocaine
A Pittsburgh man pleaded guilty in federal court to dealing in drugs in connection with a local street gang, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Pittsburgh announced Monday. Cecil Howard, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, according to the office of U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady. Authorities said...
2 taken to hospital after 2-car crash in Springdale Township
Two people were taken to a hospital after a two-car crash Monday in Springdale Township. Allegheny County emergency dispatchers said the crash happened around 5:10 p.m. in the 2800 block of Freeport Road near John & Gerry’s Fruit Market. Two people were cut from vehicles. It was not immediately known...
Things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Here are some suggestions: • Plum Creek Park along New Texas Road in Plum will be transformed into a winter wonderland Thursday for the fourth annual Christmas at Plum Creek. Activities will be at and across from the...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Dec. 2, 2019
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • John Arble, 31, of Blairsville on charges of possession of controlled substances...
Lower Burrell man learned plastering from his dad, turned it into career, nationwide union leadershipVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things they do. Dan Stepano would help his father plaster homes during what turned out to be, in effect, a very young apprenticeship. Ed “Peck” Stepano would wear stilts on the job. Every...
Theft 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 court • Billy Taylor IV, 24, of Penn Hills on charges of receiving stolen property. Charges were filed Nov. 14. Waived preliminary hearing • Jessica Cafazzo, 30, of Oakmont on...
Rain couldn’t dampen holiday spirits at the Oakmont Hometown Christmas
Rain could not dampen holiday spirits in Oakmont and Verona as about a thousand people stopped by the two boroughs for the annual Hometown Christmas and parade on Nov. 23. The event featured performances by Greater Harmony Chorus, a dance troupe from Kelsey’s Dance and Fitness Center, St. Irenaeus Preschool...
Pallone edges out Hawk by 4 votes for Riverview school board
Oakmont resident Melanie Pallone has edged out fellow resident and political newcomer Brian Hawk by four votes for a four-year seat on Riverview’s school board. Pallone received 1,234 votes (12.25%) to Hawk’s 1,230 (12.21%), according to Allegheny County Elections Division reports. They were tied at 12.23% after the election on...
Plum High School Best Buddies showcase friendship at Thanksgiving dance
Before folks carved turkey or dipped into cranberry sauce, a group of Plum High School students showed how thankful they were to have friendships with their peers at a special event. Plum’s chapter of Best Buddies presented an inaugural Harvest Dance at the school the day before Thanksgiving. Best Buddies...
Garbage truck, car collide in Penn Township
No injuries were reported in connection with a crash involving a garbage truck and a car. Westmoreland County dispatchers said the wreck occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at College Avenue and Oak Hill Drive in Penn Township. Traffic was rerouted around the scene....
