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Braddock man struck by vehicle in Duquesne taken to local hospital
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle along North Second Street in Duquesne Monday afternoon. City police said they were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. for the incident in front of Truman Towers. Officers reported a 56-year-old Braddock man had walked onto the street behind a vehicle and was struck by...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jun. 10, 2019
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 courtWillie Newkirk, 62, of Pittsburgh on charges of resisting arrest. Charges were filed May...
World War II fighter pilot, retired Leechburg eye doctor promotes recycling, renewable energyVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley residents and the notable things that they do. Dr. Arthur Duppstadt owes most of his life to the French. The now-retired optometrist from Leechburg was 20 when his P-51 Mustang, a single-seat fighter plane, was shot down...
Storms wash away abutment of Thompson Run Bridge in Ross, closing lane
Allegheny County Department of Public Works crews shut down the southbound lane of Thompson Run Road between Radcliff Drive and Babcock Boulevard in Ross Friday due to concerns about the safety of the bridge. Officials said a consultant handling the Thompson Run Bridge No. 3’s annual inspection discovered that a...
Retaining wall crossing the Verona and Oakmont border to be beautified
A retaining wall along Allegheny River Boulevard near the viaduct in Verona and Oakmont will be restored via a state grant project. Oakmont was recently awarded $138,000 through the state Department of Community and Economic Development for repairs to the wall, which is on the southern entrance of the borough...
DUI, traffic cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Jun. 6, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtTara Wolfe, 39, of Verona on charges of identity theft, false reports, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without...
Theft cases among recent Monroeville police investigations
Monroeville police filed the following charges June 4 in District Judge Jeffrey L. Herbst’s office:Veronica Valdez, 49, of Vandergrift with criminal conspiracy and retail theft. Charges were filed June 4 in connection with an incident along the 3600 block of William Penn Highway. Heather Stefanik, 24, of Vandergrift with theft...
Drug, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jun. 6, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtHeather Stefanik, 24, of Vandergrift on charges of receiving stolen property, possession of controlled substances,...
Police arrest Murrysville man in connection with 2017 homicide of his estranged wife
A Murrysville man has been arrested by Allegheny County Police, accused in the 2017 murder of his estranged wife. Antonio Vecchiola, 34, was apprehended at a Monroeville strip mall Thursday afternoon. He is charged with homicide for the death of Jessica Vecchiola, 29, of Penn Hills. Police said she was...
Inner Groove Brewing in Verona promises suds and sounds
A new brewhouse in Verona promises to be the place for sounds and suds. Inner Groove Brewing along East Railroad Avenue is expected to open at noon on June 15 with eight beers on tap. It’s located in a former interior design shop near the borough building and owned by...
Verona’s annual bike derby set for Saturday
The Verona Police Department’s bike derby is about to hit a milestone. Saturday marks the 20th annual installment of the community event, designed to teach youths about bicycle safety. It is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along the 700 block of East Railroad Avenue. It will be the...
A former Donora man pleads guilty to federal drug crimes
A former Donora resident accused of conspiring to get drugs from China via the internet has pleaded guilty to violating federal narcotics and firearm laws. Christian B. Drennan, 28, currently of St. Clairsville, Ohio, pleaded guilty to two counts before Senior U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. Authorities said from...
Drugs, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court
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 courtWilliam Rose, 41, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of controlled substances and...
Traffic light going up at busy Verona intersection
A traffic light is being installed at Allegheny River Boulevard and Wildwood Avenue in Verona. Crews from Prospect-based Bronder Technical Services put the pole in front of Senge Graphics. Borough Manager Jerry Kenna said Duquesne Light needs to turn on the power, and PennDOT requires at least two weeks of...
Penn Hills residents voice concerns about school district’s financial plan
Penn Hills School District residents voiced their concerns about a proposed recovery plan designed to bring the financially struggling district back into the black. Proposed tax increases and finding alternative means to fix the debt crisis were among the main discussion points of a town hall meeting at the high...
Things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week
Looking for things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week? Here are some suggestions:Plum Community Center offers line dancing 10 a.m. Thursday at 499 Center New Texas Road.Tai chi is scheduled for 6:30 p.m Wednesday at the community center.Mommy and Me Yoga is set for 10-11 a.m. Thursday at...
Plum’s summer movie series to kickoff Saturday at Larry Mills Park
Plum’s Summer Movie Series returns to Larry Mills Park for its third straight year. Event coordinator Mona Costanza said the borough and Plum Rotary are excited to continue their partnership in providing free family-friendly movie screenings. “Each year it grows. That’s why we’re continuing to do it,” she said. Movies...
Verona farmers market under new management, season starts Thursday
Verona’s farmers market is under new management and about to start a new season. Verona Chamber of Commerce marketing director Patty Thomas stepped down as market coordinator citing personal reasons. Chamber board member Stefani Garibay will take over the role. “Patty did a wonderful job,” Garibay said. “She did all...
Oakmont Relay for Life participants await the day when cancer is defeated
Cancer survivors smiled at the sunshine as they and hundreds of supporters flocked to Riverside Park in Oakmont the first weekend in June for the 19th annual Relay for Life. “We were very fortunate,” said organizer Nancy “Moochie” Donatucci, a 12-year, Stage 3 cancer survivor. “Gorgeous day, we appreciate all...
Car struck by bullet in New Kensington
At least one bullet struck a four-door sedan sitting on the New Kensington side of North Street on Saturday afternoon. Westmoreland County dispatchers said officers responded to a call for shots fired around 12:40 p.m. near the intersection of North Street and Leishman Avenue at the New Kensington/Arnold border. Nearby...
Plum School District’s Center Elementary students develop agricultural-based business
An agricultural, student-based business at Center Elementary in Plum proved fruitful in knowledge and fun. Teacher J.R. Pilyih guided 45 fourth-graders in their farming and economic journey this school year. Pilyih first introduced the business to the district last year as a first-grade teacher at the now-closed Regency Park Elementary....
Disaster drill planned for Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Saturday morning
Folks who may see a lot of EMS, police and related activity at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville on Saturday morning should not be alarmed. Emergency responders and staff of the Allegheny Health Network’s hospital at 2570 Haymaker Road will be involved in a disaster drill from 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Actors...
Pittsburgh police seek help identifying woman in relation to Memorial Day homicide
Pittsburgh police are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman in relation to a homicide in the Hill District on Memorial Day. Zone 2 officers responded to a report of shots fired on the 2500 block of Chauncey Drive shortly before 11 p.m. on Monday, May 27. Police found...
Wine and beer festival set for Saturday at Monroeville Convention Center
Wine and beer lovers can find all they need and more at the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. The seventh annual Rockin’ Wine & Beer Festival is slated for Saturday with sessions between 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. at 209 Mall Blvd. It is presented by Kelly Simon Event Management....
Traffic stoppages to take place along Butler-Logan bridge in Frazer this weekend
Traffic stoppages on the Butler-Logan Road bridge in Frazer are expected to take place this weekend as part of a repair project, weather permitting. Currently, single-lane alternating traffic is being controlled by temporary signals on the bridge over Route 28. PennDOT officials said traffic stoppages of 15 minutes or less...
