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Mystery’s Most Wanted, Pittsburgh’s premier murder mystery dinner theater troupe, returns to the Oaks Theater in Oakmont. The group presents “I Loathe Lucy” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at 310 Allegheny River Blvd. It’s a take on the popular 1950s sitcom “I Love Lucy.” Somebody has some “splainin to do”...

Several Monroeville residents were displaced in subfreezing temperatures Wednesday after a fire ravaged their apartments. No injuries were reported in the two-alarm fire at the Cambridge Square Apartment complex along Cambridge Square Drive, said Kevin Bacco, deputy chief of the Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 4. Emergency responders received the...

Plum School District officials pledged to keep any tax increase in next year’s budget to a minimum and within state Act 1 guidelines. The board voted 6-2 at a special meeting Tuesday night to adopt a resolution making that commitment. Board President Scott Coulson, Vice President Vicky Roessler and board...

Most Western Pennsylvania schools have canceled classes and activities Wednesday in anticipation of sub-zero temperatures. Allegheny County courts and district attorney’s office will be closed as well. The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium will be closed Wednesday through Friday. The National Weather Service’s Pittsburgh branch has projected temperatures Wednesday could...

The cash-strapped Penn Hills School District wants to raise property taxes by more than 6 percent as the school district struggles to balance next school year’s budget. School board members voted 8-0 Monday night to advertise its 2019-20 spending plan and seek exceptions to raise taxes beyond the Act 1...

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 courtLashawn Barber, 44, of Verona on charges of endangering the welfare of children and...

Two new breweries and a cider house under construction in Verona have prompted borough officials to enact brew pub restrictions. “We wanted to have something on record so we can manage any additional ones,” Borough Manager Jerry Kenna said. “We hope that it attracts people to come into Verona, which...

Pennsylvania American Water crews were working Saturday in Collier after a water main break. Flaggers were directing traffic on Baldwin Road at McMichael Road, which previously had been closed. County dispatchers said the closure began around 7:30 p.m. Friday. Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Michael...

Wahlburgers, a restaurant founded by celebrity brothers Paul, Mark and Donnie Wahlberg, will soon open its second Pittsburgh area location. The new spot will be at the cafe entrance of the Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Centre Drive in Robinson Township. It’s expected to open this summer. The first Wahlburgers...

Oakmont officials plan to hire another interim borough manager as the search for a permanent replacement continues. Councilwoman Carrie DelRosso said about 60 candidates have submitted resumes. “As a member of council, it is our responsibility to provide the borough with the most qualified professional who can manage the borough...

Two Plum High School Air Force Junior ROTC cadets were awarded the military branch’s Chief of Staff scholarship. Seniors Alexandra Ralph and Carter Campbell both will receive $20,000 for room, board, flight time, flight suits and other related costs as they attend a credited aviation university and go for their...

Monroeville police filed the following charges Jan. 14-22 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Kyle Dudley, 27, of Penn Hills with driving under the influence, following too closely and operating a vehicle without official without official certificate. Charges were filed Jan. 22 in connection with an incident near the intersection...

Oakmont recreation board seeks a new member and leader after borough council voted against reappointing its chairman. Tom Bland was on the recreation board the past 10 years, the last six as chairman. He served on council four years prior to being appointed to the board. A motion to reappoint...

Allegheny County police arrested a man Wednesday night in connection with the death of Dravosburg woman who had been missing since early Novermber. Dale Cooper, 36, no address given, was apprehended in Homestead around 8:50 Wednesday by county officers and Homestead and Munhall police. He faces charges of criminal homicide,...

Allegheny County officials said a 13-year-old boy missing from Forest Hills has been found safe and sound in Pitcairn. Police said Austin Kocher, who is autistic, was last seen around 4 p.m. Wednesday at his Forest Hills home. Authorities found him a little more than two hours later. Michael DiVittorio...

The ramp from the 40th Street Bridge to northbound Route 28 in Millvale will be closed for at least 20 hours starting Thursday morning. The closure is happening so a Pennsylvania Water and Sewer Authority contractor can install an inlet to divert water away from the off-ramp. Work is scheduled...

Riverview High School students have a new option when it comes to physical education games. Volunteer pickleball instructors came to the school in Oakmont Jan. 15 and introduced the sport to the children. It is a cross between ping pong, tennis and badminton. One to two players on each side...

A Pittsburgh man suspected in a recent Munhall shooting was arrested Wednesday morning by Allegheny County Sheriff’s deputies. Santonyo Lewis, 44, of the city’s North Side, tried to elude deputies but was tracked down by the sheriff’s police dog, Woody. Lewis was wanted on charges stemming from an incident Jan....

Plum police are investigating a crash between a car and a school bus. Police Chief Jeff Armstrong said the incident occurred Tuesday afternoon along Route 286 between Holiday Park and Presque Isle drives. He said the driver of the car was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The...

Riverview School District officials plan to use a state grant to implement a new computer science program at Verner and Tenth Street elementary schools. The district was one of 16 Allegheny County education entities, including charter schools, to be awarded a $35,000 portion of $560,000 targeted grants provided through Gov....

Penn Hills High School is closed Tuesday due to a malfunctioning boiler and no heat available in the building, school district officials announced late Monday. Teachers are to report to Linton Middle School. The middle and elementary schools still are on two-hour delays Tuesday due to freezing temperatures. An alert...

Looking for something to do in Plum or Oakmont? Here are some suggestions: Plum Community Library at 449 Center New Texas Road Blvd. hosts Toddler Tales, a storytime for children ages 2-3 and a caregiver, 11-11:45 a.m. and Story Time Live, a storytime for children ages 4-5, from 1-1:45 p.m....

Freezing temperatures spurred many Western Pennsylvania school districts to call for two-hour delays Tuesday morning. The temperature in the Pittsburgh area was negative one degree just before 5 a.m., National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said. With the wind chill, it may feel like negative 3 to 5 degrees. “Winds...

Plum School District officials postponed a vote on whether the district will limit any tax increase next year to the state’s Act 1 index. Board members were to approve at the Jan. 22 regular meeting a resolution to stay within the Act 1 index — a state formula restricting real...

People looking to start housing projects or want to talk with experts about home improvement can find all they need and more at the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. Simon Event Management of Greensburg presents the fourth annual Monroeville Home Show Jan. 25-27 at 209 Mall Blvd. “Every year it...