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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
New ‘pump track’ at Creekside Park in Oakmont nearly complete, other projects planned for this year
A new pump track at Creekside Park in Oakmont is nearly complete. Borough Manager Scot Fodi said some landscaping with topsoil and sod installation are among the details left to be finished. “We’re moving in pretty good time,” Fodi said July 7. “It’s a rather unique thing to look at....
In brief: Plum students recognized for competition placement, blood drive and more in Plum
Students recognized for competition placement Plum School District officials recognized Oblock Junior High students Kate Henchir, Chris Taylor, Dhruv Thakkar and Mary Bricker at the June 29 school board meeting. They recently took third place in the Eastern Suburb School Program Association Science Bowl. They competed against 14 teams. Plum...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Churchill Frances Labella sold property at 2098 Garrick Drive to Aaron Hutton and Erin Nee for $220,000. Delmont Jane Piper sold property at 251 Aurora St. to John and Alice Schneider for $188,500. Estate of Garin Vesely sold property at 13 Faith Drive to Carol Fulton for $415,000. Gerald Remaley...
Riverview School Board passes 2021-22 budget, no tax hike or program cuts
Riverview students will not have to miss out on opportunities, and Verona and Oakmont property owners will not have to pay more in real estate taxes as part the school district’s $24.2 million budget for 2021-22. The board unanimously approved next school year’s spending plan in June. It maintains the...
Dancing, live entertainment a big part of Oakmont Greek Food Festival return
Dancing is a major part of Michelle Kotsagrelos’ life. The Bethel Park resident has instructed many a soul in the traditional steps from the mainland and islands of Greece for more than 30 years. “It is so much a part of our lives,” said Kotsagrelos, assistant director of the Grecian...
In brief: Student news, U.S. Open amateur volunteers needed and more in Plum
Student news • Steven Leone earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for spring 2021 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. • Courtney Anthony earned a spot on the dean’s list at Shenandoah University...
Riverview basketball coaches Paul Sapotichne, Keith Stitt retire
It will be a different look on the sidelines for Riverview basketball next season. Boys coach Paul Sapotichne and girls coach Keith Stitt recently retired from their posts. Sapotichne guided the Raiders the past six seasons as part of a 41-year coaching stint. Stitt handled the girls program for the...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Chalfant Gregory Felmley sold property at 139 Rossmore St. to Arthur Ryden and Sandra Hall for $75,000. Churchill Harry Baxter Jr. sold property at 1931 Hampstead Drive to Donald Robinson and Deann Jones for $231,500. JPV Holdings LLC sold property at 2310 Marbury Road to Cory Jude and Danielle Diane...
Bill Deasy to perform at SouthSide Works ‘Music on the Mon’
Bill Deasy prefers not to have a predetermined set list. “I love playing live music and feeding off the crowd to determine what song is next,” said Deasy, who will be performing at 7 p.m. July 2 with three friends at “Music on the Mon” at SouthSide Works. “I read...
Butler Brew Works opens new location in Oakmont
Butler Brew Works has opened a new retail shop in Oakmont. The 600-square-foot facility located at 319 Maryland Ave., a little more than a half-hour drive from the brewery in downtown Butler, features many of the current cans and bottled brews along with a variety of beer-themed merchandise. Its grand...
Butler Brew Works opens new location in Oakmont
Butler Brew Works has opened a new retail shop in Oakmont. The 600-square-foot facility located at 319 Maryland Ave., a little more than a half-hour drive from the brewery in downtown Butler, features many of the current cans and bottled brews along with a variety of beer-themed merchandise. Its grand...
Oakmont adds new firefighter, borough office staff
Oakmont officials have welcomed a new volunteer firefighter and added a couple of office workers. Joey Luciana, 25, was sworn in by Mayor Christopher Whaley during council’s June 21 meeting. The borough businessman said he is excited for the opportunity to make a difference in his community. “I want to...
New Night Market in Oakmont draws crowd, set to return in July and August
A new initiative from the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce designed to help artists and vendors recover from the pandemic brought in hundreds of people below the borough tracks. The old Oakmont Bakery lot along Allegheny Avenue, and even the lower part of Maryland Avenue, was packed with patrons June 18...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 20, 2021
Churchill Mark Richardson sold property at 2630 Saybrook Drive to Joshua and Melody Obusek for $205,000. Delmont Estate of LaNesta Hardesty sold property at 113 E Pittsburgh St. to Robert Cole II and Kerri Rae Cole for $81,250. Edgewood William Rose sold property at 1035 E End Ave. to Jesse...
In brief: Oakmont survey launched, Republican committee meeting and more in Plum, Oakmont
Oakmont survey launched An Oakmont survey to help craft a comprehensive plan was recently launched on the borough’s website, oakmontborough.com. Questions include: What do you value most about Oakmont? … If you were thinking about living or starting a business in Oakmont today, what is it about the community that...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 13, 2021
Churchill Douglas Winsand trustee sold property at 2101 Beulah Road to Bradley and Stephanie Towell for $221,000. Estate of James Kukurin sold property at 6 Cliffwood Trail to David Allan Graham and Claire Frances Larkin for $435,000. Ronald Santoriello sold property at 120 Merrie Woode Drive to Joseph Stanley and...
Riverview High School graduation at Riverside Park more traditional than last year 
Sydney Marie Wilson could not help but have mixed emotions after walking on stage and receive her diploma as a Riverview High School graduate June 10. She and 57 others made up the small Oakmont school’s Class of 2021. “It’s exciting that I get to go on and do more...
Strawberry festivals bring camaraderie, sweet treats to locals during pandemic
A few late options remain in Western Pennsylvania’s popular strawberry festival season, usually a staple for locals craving sweet treats — though the coronavirus pandemic continued to have an impact this year, even with restrictions being lifted. Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont will host its annual festival from 6-8 p.m....
Live entertainment, more menu items planned for Oakmont Greek Food Festival
Live entertainment, outdoor seating and more menu items are all part of the return of the Oakmont Greek Food Festival later this month. It is the 47th year for the festival presented by the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church at 12 Washington Ave. Food will be served from...
Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh expands list of nominees for bishop
Two more names have been added to the list of nominees for the next bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Rev. Jeffrey Murph, rector of St. Thomas Memorial Church in Oakmont, and the Rev. Canon Scott Gunn, executive director of Forward Movement, a spiritual renewal program based in...
Riverview baseball falls to Kennedy Catholic in PIAA 1st round
The Riverview baseball team hadn’t been to the PIAA playoffs in 14 years, but when the Raiders took the field for their PIAA first-round matchup against District 10 champion Kennedy Catholic on Monday, they looked right at home. Luke Migely walked to start the game and then came around on...
Memorial Day parade return in Oakmont, Verona draws crowd
Hundreds of people lined up along Allegheny River Boulevard in Verona and Oakmont for the twin boroughs’ Memorial Day parade. Festivities began with a lineup at the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge, 315 James St., Verona. The route went along the main thoroughfare to Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont. Participants included...
In brief: Student news, Movie in the Park, Monday Market and more in Plum
Student news • Brenden Andrew Brzozowski (computer science), Noah Richard Frederick (exercise science), Zachary R Campbell (fine arts-applied media arts), Jillian Renee Gross (fine arts-applied media arts), Braxton Robert Harvey (fine arts-applied media arts), Katherine Spiering (fine arts-applied media arts), Robert N Campbell (fine arts-studio arts), Michael Scherer (health and...
Alle-Kiski Valley PIAA baseball capsule for June 7, 2021
PIAA baseball playoffs Monday’s game Class A First round 10-1 Kennedy Catholic (9-10) vs. 7-2 Riverview (11-7) 1 p.m. at Slippery Rock University Coaches: Steve Pinney, Kennedy Catholic; Bill Gras, Riverview Winner plays: Winner of 9-1 Dubois Central Catholic (10-11)/7-3 Eden Christian (17-5) on Thursday in the quarterfinals (Time and...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 6, 2021
Chalfant Mary Grace Bogovich trustee sold property at 307 North Ave. to Lashawna Jones for $8,300. Churchill Christopher Mielo sold property at 121 Fenwick Drive to Michael Ray and Sarah Anne Dawson for $279,900. Anthony Honko sold property at 152 Thornberry Drive to Regis and Kathryn Driscoll for $199,000. Edgewood...


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