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Verona supports Active People, Healthy Nation initiative
Verona joined a growing number of municipalities to pledge support for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiative. During their June 13 meeting, council members Dr. Nancy Carpenter, Red Craig, Trish Hredzak-Showalter and Sylvia Provenza took turns reading a proclamation that “recognizes the importance...
Greek Food Fest set to return to Oakmont
A relaxed atmosphere with plenty of food and fun is what people should expect at the upcoming Greek Food Festival in Oakmont. Even volunteers are ready to loosen up after all the pandemic adjustments the past few years, event co-chairman Andy Gavrilos said about the annual celebration at Dormition of...
House resolution supports Marc Fogel, calls his Russian prison sentence ‘politicized, excessive’
Oakmont resident and teacher Marc Fogel has been detained in Russia for nearly two years after he was arrested at the Moscow airport for having 17 grams of medical marijuana, which he had been prescribed to treat chronic pain from a spinal condition. On Tuesday, the U.S. House unanimously passed...
Verona Bike Derby returns with special attractions
For the first time in four years, youngsters were able to ride their two-wheelers, have them checked for safety and enjoy some special attractions at the annual Verona Bike Derby. The landing of Allegheny Health Network’s Life Flight helicopter, for example, drew families to explore and learn more about it....
In brief: Council appointment, car show, week of June 12, 2023
Council leadership set Oakmont council voted at its June 6 workshop meeting to appoint Nancy Ride as president and Tracey Holst as vice president. Council reorganized after Patricia Friday was appointed to fill the council vacancy of Lindsay Osterhout, who served as president prior to her resignation from council. Councilwoman...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 11, 2023
Churchill CIMREO 2021 NR 1 LLC sold property at 2431 Greensburg Pike to REO Trust 2021 NR 1 for $136,500 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $199,233). Edgewood Kevin Ference sold property at 415 Locust St. to Mikael Stefan and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Ferm for $621,000. Forest Hills John...
Riverview baseball says good bye to deep, talented senior class
Riverview baseball coach Bill Gras said during the season and in the postseason, he knew his team could play with anyone. “That comes from the history of the players,” he said. “Other than three players, these guys played in the WPIAL championship game two years ago. They had an off...
Relay for Life of Riverview in Oakmont races past fundraising goal
This year’s Relay for Life of Riverview in Oakmont ran past its fundraising goal, and donations are still being counted. The annual event to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society took place at Riverside Park May 20. There were at least a dozen teams at the event,...
Speakers provide Riverview grads with encouragement
When he graduated from Riverview High School in 2007, Jack Craig knew exactly what he wanted for a career. Exactly one semester into college, he decided that his lifelong goal of being a zookeeper wasn’t for him. Actually, a clue in that regard may have come earlier. “My Riverview claim...
Fire destroys 2 vacant houses near former Oakmont Auto Body
Two vacant houses next to the former Oakmont Auto Body were gutted by a fire Monday evening. Oakmont Fire Chief Joe Flanick said his department was dispatched about 5:50 p.m. for a fire at a house near the intersection of Plum Street and Dark Hollow Road. Before they arrived, firefighters...
Verona Farmers Market kicks off the new season at Railroad Park
Verona Farmers Market attendees can expect to see some new and familiar faces at Railroad Park every Thursday through mid-November. This year’s market season kicked off June 1 with a variety of vendors, entertainers and a taco food truck. Balloon artist Ray Lucas made animals and other creations for children...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of June 4, 2023
Churchill Adam McDowell sold property at 3860 Henley Drive to Elias and Katherine EC Bardis for $315,000. Merle Mermelstein sold property at 2309 Marbury Road to Richard Vanburgess II and Gabriella Alvarez for $540,000. Forest Hills Estate of Regina Zezza sold property at 29 Fairview Road to An Lewis and...
Libraries aim to curb summer slide, keep kids engaged in literacy
Area libraries are turning the page on another year of free summer reading programs for children. The 2023 Collaborative Summer Library Program’s national slogan is “All Together Now.” Summer reading programs date back to the late 1800s, as a way to coax school-age children to utilize libraries and foster reading...
Late master of ceremonies honored at Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day Program
In 2022, longtime Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day Program master of ceremonies Russell Truby asked U.S. Army Maj. Dimitri Facaros to provide remarks. “He had the idea that I come last year, and I couldn’t make it based on a work conflict,” Facaros said while serving as featured speaker for this year’s...
In brief: Story time, yard sale and more, week of May 29,2023
Garden hosts story time Verona Community Garden, in partnership with Oakmont Carnegie Library, is offering summer story time from 11:30 a.m. to noon weekly on Wednesdays from June 7 through July 26 at 246 W. Railroad Ave. Stories will be geared toward children ages 1 to 5. Contact veronagardengrows@gmail.com for...
Oakmont celebrates new EV chargers
People have plenty of reasons to visit Oakmont, and assistant borough manager Phyllis Anderson struck up a recent conversation with folks who stopped by in their electric vehicle. “They were from out of town,” she said. “They saw on the map that we have charging stations. “So yes, we put...
East suburban real estate transactions week of May 28, 2023
Churchill Jessica Binder sold property at 3826 W. Rural Ct to Dennis Buffone for $235,000. Edgewood Maryanne Silverstein sold property at 224 Elm St. to Colin Deppen and Katie Weidenboerner for $355,000. Aaron Smith sold property at 414 W Hutchinson Ave. to Allyson and Cat rico Morris for $275,000. Forest...
Stair climb: Harrison native to showcase images of steps at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Paola Corso is always looking to take the next step. The Harrison native writes about and photographs staircases not only for their beauty, but for their functional use as a journey to get from one place to another. “I am always looking for steps,” said Corso, who lives in Brooklyn,...
Oakmont to relaunch pedestrian safety committee; volunteers wanted
Oakmont officials plan to restore the borough’s pedestrian safety committee. Councilman John Arnold announced the intent to relaunch the volunteer group at a May 15 meeting. He said the deplorable condition of borough sidewalks is the main reason he wants more people involved in finding possible solutions and grants for...
Seton LaSalle erupts for 6-run 6th inning to surge past Riverview in Class 2A
Seton LaSalle collected four hits through five innings against Riverview starting pitcher Ben Hower in a Class 2A quarterfinal baseball playoff game Monday afternoon at Gateway. The No. 2 Rebels then erupted for six runs on five hits in the sixth inning off of Hower and Raiders reliever Enzo Lio....
Oakmont night markets to mark third straight summer season
A popular summer shopping and networking event in Oakmont is returning for its third straight season. Night markets are scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11. They are presented by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce. More than 40 vendors are expected to participate each...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of May 21, 2023
Chalfant Matthew Ian Lehet sold property at 221 Greenfield Ave. to Jay William Henderson and Lauren Stern for $189,900. Estate of Arthur Ryden sold property at 139 Rossmore St. to Shela Englert for $92,500. Churchill Joseph Mazzotti sold property at 57 Locksley Drive to Virignia Norwood trustee for $365,000. Edgewood...
Ace lefty Enzo Lio lifts Riverview past Charleroi in Class 2A 1st round
Riverview entered the WPIAL baseball playoffs as an unheralded No. 10 seed, but the Raiders had their ace lefty on the mound in the first round Thursday against No. 7 Charleroi. That’s usually a recipe for success. Enzo Lio pitched 5 2/3 effective innings before reaching the 100-pitch count limit...
Memorial Day activities set in Oakmont, Verona
The 2023 Oakmont-Verona Memorial Day parade and ceremony will take place on May 29. The parade will line up at 9 a.m. on East Railroad Avenue in Verona and begin at 9:30. Frank Bonaroti is the parade marshal. The route will be along Allegheny River Boulevard across the Roger F....
Riverview School District proposes 2% property tax increase
Riverview School District is proposing a 2% real estate tax increase as part of its $25.9 million general fund budget for the 2023-24 school year. School board members cited uncertainty in state and federal funding and rising costs as reasons for the increase, which would raise the tax rate for...


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