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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Relay for Life of Riverview surpasses fundraising goal despite less participation
The past few months have been a roller coaster of emotions for Springdale borough resident Jamey Lavelle. He was diagnosed with throat cancer in April. Within a few weeks, he was promoted from supervisor to operations manager at Lower Valley Ambulance Service, where he has worked for about 24 years....
Oakmont’s Sean Knapp taking aim at U.S. Amateur in 19th appearance
If Sean Knapp wanted to, he could walk to Oakmont Country Club to play in the 121st United States Golf Association’s Amateur tournament. The wily veteran is playing in his 19th U.S. Amateur which begins Monday with stroke play competition at Oakmont Country Club and Longue Vue Club in Verona....
Neighbor Spotlight: Oakmont conversations always a delight for historical society president
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...
Schultheis Bros. celebrates 75 years with roof giveaway
A Plum heating, cooling and roofing company with Penn Hills roots is celebrating an anniversary milestone by giving back to the community. Schultheis Bros., 1001 Millers Lane, will be holding a “Great Roof Giveaway” to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Founded in 1946 by brothers Bill and Richard Schultheis, the pair...
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce Street Sale brings crowd, vendors to the borough
A street sale designed to give Oakmont businesses and other vendors a boost returned to the borough and so did the crowds. More than 1,200 people were estimated to have walked and shopped up and down Allegheny River Boulevard on July 31 in the return of the annual Oakmont Chamber...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Churchill Estate of William Krzton sold property at 32 Barton Drive to Michael Pici and Dolores Dimenna for $40,000. Daniel Veneziale sold property at 1916 Garrick Drive to Dashawn Lyons and Rayonda Wallace for $239,000. Delmont Michael Patterson sold property at 248 Freeport St. to Alexander and Shanley Augenstein for...
More upgrades coming to Creekside Park in Oakmont
Oakmont officials have approved the next round of improvements to Creekside Park. Council awarded an estimated $338,000 project to DeFrank Development for the relocation of a parking lot, grading and repaving of an existing trail and a new outfield fence for the baseball field. The company was the lowest of...
Riverview School District officials preparing for the start of the 2021-22 school year
New computer devices at the elementary schools, districtwide updated facilities and familiar friendly faces are among what is awaiting Riverview students this coming school year. Superintendent Neil English said his Oakmont and Verona staffers are excited to welcome students back to full-time, in-person learning starting Thursday, Aug. 26 after more...
Oakmont police investigate assault report
Oakmont police are investigating an assault Saturday morning. Police Chief Michael Ford said a man told police someone made slurs before and during the attack along the 500 block of Cedar Way around 3 a.m. No further information about the incident was released. Anyone with information is asked to contact...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 25, 2021
Churchill R. Douglas Neely sold property at 44 Churchill Road to Alexis Sanders and Sho Sugimoto for $424,999. Paul Conkin sold property at 2523 Collins Road to Joshua Holizna for $129,500. Brian Osborne sold property at 47 Garden Terrace to James and Elaina Rosenquist for $189,900. Joseph Vigliotti sold property...
Charity dek hockey tournament going on in Oakmont, Banksville this weekend
A charity dek hockey tournament benefiting the American Cancer Society is going on this weekend at Oakmont and Banksville rinks. The annual Hockey for Life contest has returned to Riverside Park in Oakmont after a year hiatus due to the pandemic. Organized by Riverview Dek Hockey, the nonprofit home of...
Verona gets beautification boost through business, foundation partnership
A Verona business has partnered with a local nonprofit to help rid the borough of dog waste. Four waste stations, complete with plastic bags and a reminder to “please clean up after your dog,” were recently installed as part of a beautification project from Etta’s Blvd Doggy Daycare and the...
Minor line painting all that remains of Oakmont paving project
Oakmont is just about done with its street paving for the year Jay Quade, senior inspector for Senate Engineering, said line painting at Tenth Street and Hulton Road and curb painting along Washington Avenue are all that remains of the nearly $302,000 contract awarded to Shields Asphalt Paving. Council Monday...
Penn Hills grad, veteran newest Oakmont police sergeant
Stephen Turpin signed up for the Marines to serve his country and later joined law enforcement to help local communities. The 2005 Penn Hills High School graduate was rewarded for his civilian efforts via promotion to Oakmont police sergeant. “I like the community,” Turpin said after the recognition at Monday...
Police: Woman dies after crashing into 2 parked cars in Oakmont
A Verona woman died after police say she drove into two parked cars in Oakmont. Kayla Kane, 38, died after being taken to a hospital, according to a release from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police Chief Michael Ford said officers responded to a three-vehicle crash along the 500...
In brief: Students new, library programs and more in Plum
Student news Benjamin DeSabato and Abigail Haerr have been named to the spring 2021 College of Arts and Sciences dean’s list at John Carroll University. Students eligible for the dean’s list must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours within one semester and have a quality GPA of at...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 18, 2021
Churchill James Rossell Jr. sold property at 1433 Beulah Road to Aeisha Carter for $188,900. Frances Ujhazy sold property at 25 Garden Terrace to Macrae Conte for $100,000. Delmont Gary Makovsky sold property at 117 Apple Hill Drive to Shawn and Katherine Cupec for $270,000. Beth Miller sold property at...
‘Hidden gem’ Longue Vue Club gears up to co-host U.S. Amateur
Nestled high above the Allegheny River Valley in Verona and on the border of Penn Hills is a challenging golf course that is relatively unknown. “A hidden gem” is how president David Gilpatrick described Longue Vue Club, which, when built in 1920, was known as as the “Millionaires Club.” The...
Rosedale food pantry gets new walk-in cooler to help with summer produce storage
Rosedale Food Pantry in Penn Hills recently obtained a new walk-in cooler in order to store more food and help more families. It acquired the near 7-by-7-foot cooler in May from Ventec Refrigeration of Penn Hills. It can store about 200 boxes of produce, milk and baked goods. “It increases...
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce street sale returns with more activities, car cruise July 31
An end-of-the-month celebration in Oakmont is expected to give businesses a boost. The Oakmont Chamber of Commerce’s annual street sale is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 along Allegheny River Boulevard. The main thoroughfare will be blocked to traffic from California to Pennsylvania avenues for the event....
In brief: Library programs, student news, blood drive and more in Plum
Plum library programs Paws to Read is scheduled to take place from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on July 20; 10 to 11 a.m. on July 27; and 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Aug. 5 at the Plum Community Library, 445 Center-New Texas Road. Families are welcome to read with therapy...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Churchill Estate of Gerald Hanzel sold property at 189 Thornberry Drive to Eric and Samantha Berkenpas for $260,000. Delmont John Edward Cunningham Jr. sold property at 24 Freeport St. to Stephen Balas for $108,000. Edgewood Andrew Headlee sold property at 859 E Hutchinson Ave. to Abagael West for $255,000. Joel...
Verona’s car cruise marks its 25th anniversary in August, other events planned
A showcase of chrome, horsepower and automotive ingenuity in Verona is nearing a major milestone. The borough’s annual car cruise turns 25 next month. The celebration is scheduled for Aug. 14 along East Railroad Avenue near the borough building. More than 110 cars are expected to be in the cruise,...
Freshman state Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso to hold open house Wednesday
State Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Oakmont) is holding an open house Wednesday, July 14 in her Springdale office from 3-5 p.m. Lewis DelRosso and her staff will discuss local and state government-related issues and services for constituents, according to a news release issued by her office. Lewis DelRosso took office...
Verona Councilman Michael Forbeck resigns to take state government job
Verona Council has a vacancy. Councilman Michael Forbeck has resigned from his elected post a little more than one-and-a-half years into his first four-year term. Council President Nancy Carpenter said Forbeck submitted his letter of resignation July 5. The letter indicated he is stepping down to take a state government...


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