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Cheswick passes budget with no tax hike, some utility increases

Cheswick Council opted not to raise property taxes in its recently passed budget, but some utility prices will increase. Residents will pay a combined $76 more per year with the utility hikes, $56 for fixed water rates and $20 for refuse rates. That’s a 30.4% increase in water rates and...
Police say there may be more victims in case of former Highlands teacher charged with sex assault

Allegheny County Police said there may be more victims of sexual assault by a former Highlands School District teacher arrested Thursday. Sean Dicer, 53, was taken into custody at his Pacific Avenue home in Brackenridge. He was charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, unlawful contact with a...
Verona, Oakmont open student councilperson applications for Riverview students

Riverview students can have a seat at the table. Oakmont and Verona councils have opened applications for student representatives to join the conversation. The programs allow selected Riverview students to attend monthly council voting and workshop meetings, budget sessions and community events. Both boroughs encourage the student representatives to participate...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area

Free Community Meal on Jan. 5 open to all Everyone is welcome to ring in the new year with a free Community Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler. Enjoy “no-peek” chicken, rice, desserts, fun and fellowship. Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Greensburg Lutheran church sells shopping plaza along Main Street

A Greensburg shopping plaza has been sold to a Unity church. Charter Oak Church on Frye Farm Road has purchased the Mid Town Plaza at 415 S. Main St., from the First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 246 S. Main St., for $1.15 million, through its COC Holdings LLC, according to...
Municipal manager talks ‘All Things Monroeville,’ including mall’s fate, town’s future

During Monroeville Rotary’s town hall meeting Dec. 4 at Monroeville Public Library, municipal Manager Alex discussed “All Things Monroeville.” Fittingly, Graziani was introduced by Rotary President Tim Little, who served as Monroeville’s manager from 2010 until his retirement in December 2023. Graziani said he met with Little around the time...
Police accuse man of firing shots at passing car during road rage incident in Armstrong County

State police say a man fired several shots from a handgun at another vehicle during a road rage episode in North Buffalo on Friday. Dillon Schaub, 32, of Manor Township, faces dozens of charges in connection to the incident, including felony aggravated assault, terroristic threats and recklessly endangering another person....
Victim identified in fatal shooting outside New Kensington Elks Lodge

Police continue to investigate a homicide that took place early Saturday morning outside the New Kensington Elks Lodge, 932 Third Ave. Jeffrey Ballard, 46, was shot and killed outside the bar at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, said Melanie Jones, a spokeswoman for the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office. Ballard is...
Monroeville area: New Year’s ball drop, holiday events, food distributions and more

Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com or mhorvath@triblive.com. Noon ball drop planned at Monroeville Mall Monroeville Public Library is hosting its ball drop celebration at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 inside Monroeville Mall for anyone who wants to ring in the new year a little early. The ball will...
Sharpsburg, Rankin mayors attend Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism

Sharpsburg Mayor Kayla Portis visited New Orleans for the first time with a heavy heart. Portis attended the 2025 North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism held Dec. 2-4 in New Orleans. “The Tree of Life shooting is a tragedy that continues to weigh heavily on our region,” said Portis, invited...
Gateway High School’s ‘Almost, Maine’ production a fitting debut for director

The first time Kaylie Wallace saw her grandfather, Larry Cervi, direct a play was about a decade ago when Gateway High School performed “Almost, Maine” — the 2004 show written by John Cariani. Recently, Wallace stepped into Cervi’s (dancing) shoes as the artistic director and choreographer at the nonprofit East...
Longtime Brackenridge secretary retires

Brackenridge administrator Denise Tocco submitted her letter of resignation to council last week. Tocco served as office manager, secretary and treasurer for 43 years. She will officially retire Friday. Tocco was not at the meeting, but her letter was read aloud. She thanked council for “the opportunity to be part...
Budget bombshell: Pittsburgh councilwoman proposes 30% tax hike in 2026

Pittsburgh Councilwoman Barb Warwick dropped a budget bombshell on Monday: She proposed a 30% property tax hike. That’s the only path to balancing the city’s 2026 spending plan without axing services, Warwick said. “This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,”...
Film festival organizers look to help students hone their content creation skills

Luke Champlain grew up going to the movies every week with his family. “We still go whenever we’re able,” said the 18-year-old Penn-Trafford senior. “I’ve always wanted to make movies. I think one of the coolest thing you can do is tell stories.” It’s easier than ever for young people...
Plum prepares for 25th edition of Make-A-Wish telethon, hopes to crack $1.25M mark

Plum’s annual Make-A-Wish telethon is set to return later this month for its 25th edition. The livestreamed event has raised $1.19 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation since it began in 1999. But organizers are hoping to crack the $1.25 million mark this year, according to Plum High School teacher and...
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Dec. 8, 2025

Group offers support for weight loss All are welcome to join the men and women at Oakmont TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) who are learning how to lose weight. With in-person meetings, rewards, support and encouragement, we gain knowledge of healthy eating and exercise. You may visit with no obligation...

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