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PennDOT officials approve a new turning restriction at Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT officials approved a turning restriction designed to improve safety and traffic flow at Riverview High School and the new Oakmont Bakery. Left turns will be prohibited from Hulton Road onto Third Street between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., as soon as the...
Pittsburgh woman pleads guilty to federal drug crime
A Pittsburgh woman plead guilty in federal court to attempted distribution of heroin, federal authorities announced Monday evening. Ada Johnson, 33, entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer. Authorities said she was indicted in connection with a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wiretap investigation. Investigators found through intercepted...
Events going on in Oakmont and Plum this week
Having trouble finding things to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Try these suggestions:Oakmont Carnegie Library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. hosts a photography exhibit by Joel Varga of Harmar. The exhibit is open during library hours through March 23 and features a lot of nature and small town...
Assault, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Mar. 4, 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 courtFrank Harris, 31, of Penn Hills on charges of criminal mischief and reckless driving....
The 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show set for this weekend at Oakmont Country Club
An Oakmont museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year is a sight to behold for antique revelers. At least 24 dealers from across the country are scheduled to participate in the 15th annual Oakmont Antique Show this weekend at Oakmont Country Club. Proceeds benefit Kerr Memorial Museum. “This is a way...
PennDOT approves more turning restrictions near new Oakmont Bakery
PennDOT has approved more turning restrictions at a busy Oakmont intersection that the borough’s mayor said was a problem before the popular Oakmont Bakery opened a new location there and compounded traffic headaches. Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are headed toward Hulton Bridge will be prohibited from turning left...
Oakmont manager search extended through March
Oakmont officials’ search for a new borough manager has been extended. Council wanted to have a manager in place by the end of January, but opted to appoint retired Avalon Manager Harry Dilmore as its interim administrator and repost the position. Interested parties can email cover letters and resumes through...
Longtime volunteer a familiar face in LeechburgVideo
Violet Stivason cannot walk more than a few feet in Leechburg without seeing a familiar face. “My great grandchildren don’t like to go shopping with me because I see too many people I know,” she said. It’s for good reason. The lifelong resident has volunteered for organizations in the area...
Route 28 southbound by Route 8 off-ramp has been reopened after a crash Sunday
Route 28 southbound at the Route 8 off-ramp has been reopened in Etna after a multi-vehicle crash Sunday. Allegheny County dispatch said the incident took place around 4:55 p.m. Traffic was rerouted around the area for about an hour before it was reopened. Dispatchers said responders cleared the scene shortly...
Fire Rescue & EMS Expo at the Monroeville Convention Center continues Sunday
Firefighters and EMS personnel who want the latest gear and equipment, and folks looking to see what can be used during an emergency response can do both under one roof this weekend. The 32nd annual Pittsburgh Fire Rescue & EMS Expo is underway at the Monroeville Convention Center. Volunteer fire...
2 injured in 3-car crash on West Carson Street
Two women were injured in a three-car crash on West Carson Street near Telford Street on Saturday. One car rolled over and the driver was trapped inside. She was extricated by the EMS rescue crew. Pittsburgh’s Zone 6 officers and EMS responded to the crash around 4:50 p.m., Pittsburgh Public...
5 most expensive houses on the market in Oakmont
There are 38 homes listed for sale in Oakmont, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 907 Woodland Ave., 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms: $949,000. It was originally listed for sale at $1.05 million on Feb. 7, 2018. It fell to its current listing price Aug. 23. 2....
Top 5 most expensive homes on the market in Plum
There are 152 homes listed for sale in Plum, according to Zillow.com. Here are the five most expensive: 1. 250 McKim Drive, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $535,250. It was listed for sale Jan. 21. 2. 3903 New Texas Road, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms: $495,000. It was originally listed for sale...
Riverside Park track in Oakmont to be repaired, Riverview track team to have home meets next year
Riverview High School’s track team may have home-field advantage next school year after two consecutive seasons on the road. Oakmont council awarded an estimated $61,000 repair project to New York-based Nagle Athletic Surfaces to fix the track in the lower section of the borough’s Riverside Park. Meets were first rescheduled...
Penn Hills School District officials request investigation into grand jury report
Penn Hills School District officials want state Attorney General Josh Shapiro to investigate after an Allegheny County grand jury report netted no indictments. “We are not accepting them,” board President Erin Vecchio said of the grand jury report’s results. “People should have been indicted. All it was was a smear...
South Park man accused of possessing and distributing child pornography
A South Park man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. Federal authorities said the two-count indictment was against 60-year-old Michael Moran. According to indictment, Moran distributed visual depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct from Aug. 15...
Plum School District’s police force adds 2 more officers
A retired state trooper and a retired New Kensington detective have joined the Plum School District police force. Board members unanimously voted to hire Dwight Locke and Jim Horwatt Tuesday night. The move brings the district’s police force to four officers and its supervisor, former McKeesport Capt. of Detectives Tim...
A Plum school board vacancy, created after a member resigned following a controversial Facebook post, has been filled
The Plum school board has a new member. Karin Acquaviva was selected out of 10 candidates to replace Brian Wisniewski, who resigned after sharing a controversial Facebook post last month. The post showed a picture of a man holding a gun with the American flag as a backdrop with these...
Verona Garden Club raises funds in memory of late founder
Verona Garden Club members and friends celebrated the life of its late founder by raising funds at a memorial bingo. Mariann Brayer started what was then called the Verona Flower Club in 2004. She was its president for 11 years and instrumental in multiple beautification projects throughout the borough. She...
Kidnapping, 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 courtWillie Newkirk, 62 ,of Penn Hills on charges of retail theft. Wilkins police filed...
Events and activities in Plum and Oakmont this week
Looking for something to do in Plum and Oakmont this week? Check out these happenings:Mothers leave the kids at home and come to the Oakmont Carnegie Library for Mom’s Night Out 6-7 p.m. Thursday at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. This month’s craft is Scrabble tiles for your wall. Trace letters...
Special advisory committee formed to help with Penn Hills School District’s financial recovery process
Educational and financial experts will work with Penn Hills School District officials and community members to brainstorm ways of bringing the debt-ridden district back to solvency. School board members voted 7-0 Monday night to approve the 12-member special advisory committee. School directors Cathy Mowry and Denise Graham-Shealey were absent. “We...
Apollo dentist has passion for fixing teeth, boroughVideo
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series that features Alle-Kiski Valley people and the notable things that they do. Dr. John Kautz has helped the people of Apollo and beyond smile for more than five decades. The dentist and current Apollo Council president established his first practice in...
Turtle Creek man out on parole for manslaughter sentenced to federal prison for gun violations
A Turtle Creek man was sentenced in federal court to nearly four years in prison for having firearms while on parole. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon imposed the sentence on Hashim Rashad, 28, for his conviction of federal firearms violations, authorities announced Friday. Rashad’s imprisonment of three years and 10...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Scott Township, condition unknown
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Scott Township on Friday evening. Allegheny County officials said the accident occurred around 6:35 p.m. near the intersection of Washington and Carothers avenues. The pedestian’s condition was not released. No other injuries were reported. Washington Avenue was closed for...
