Penn Hills Progress category, Page 69
Resilient Penn Hills girls volleyball team working to achieve goals
Taylor Slaughter has inspiration every time she heads into the Penn Hills girls volleyball team’s locker room. Before the season, Indians coach Jay Mitlo had the members of the team write their goals on sticky notes and they all put them up on the wall. For what Milto describes as...
Penn Hills junior motivated to return to WPIAL girls golf finals
Playing at Oakmont Country Club was more than enough to keep Penn Hills junior Lucy Brayton motivated. Brayton became the first Penn Hills girls golfer to qualify for WPIALs in 14 years last season and spent the time since fine-tuning her game. Now that Brayton set a new standard for...
Central Catholic rights ship with blowout of Penn Hills
Last week, Central Catholic coach Terry Totten felt his defense bent a lot. This week, it corrected course and held Penn Hills to 66 yards in a 48-7 win Friday. The Vikings (1-1) used that defense and pass rush to create offense by winning the field-position battle. Nine Central Catholic...
Some Verona residents upset over presence of armed ‘militia’ at Hula Bar
Several Verona residents and business owners expressed concern for their safety and the well-being of the borough after they saw suspected militia members at the Hula Bar, a popular bar and restaurant. “Verona is a small, family-oriented community,” said Jeanine Hurt-Robinson, a resident and vice president of the Riverview School...
Man gets house arrest for fatal 2019 Penn Hills DUI crash
A Penn Hills man will serve two years of house arrest for the 2019 death of another man in a drunken driving crash on Frankstown Road. Theamon Jemal Hicks, 49, pleaded guilty in May to homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence before Allegheny County Common Pleas...
Verona’s new borough secretary formally introduced at council workshop
Verona officials have tapped a former physics teacher and solutions analyst as their new borough secretary. Christine DeRunk of Shaler was formally introduced as the administrative head at Tuesday night’s council meeting. She was selected out of 12 candidates earlier this year to replace former borough manager and finance director...
Penn Hills School District hosts vaccine clinic at Linton Middle School
The Penn Hills School District recently hosted a vaccine clinic at Linton Middle School as part of its ongoing effort to provide people ages 12 and older the chance to get vaccinated. Superintendent Nancy Hines said eight people received a Pfizer shot Friday via partnership with UPMC Children’s Hospital of...
District Court: Drug, DUI charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court Aug. 16 and 23, 2021
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 court • Chaz Cox, 35, of Pittsburgh on charges of unauthorized use of motor...
In brief: Women’s Business Network, Class of 1975 Reunion and more in Penn Hills
Women’s Business Network Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful. All professional women are welcome to attend as a guest at a meeting for no cost. Some meetings are being...
Person extricated from vehicle after 2-vehicle crash in Penn Hills
One person had to be extricated from their vehicle after a two-vehicle crash Sunday in Penn Hills, according to an Allegheny County dispatch supervisor. The crash occurred about 8:55 a.m. along the 200 block of Stotler Road. Fire crews extricated one person from one of the vehicles that had rolled...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 29, 2021
Chalfant Mark Sauter sold property at 328 Elizabeth Ave. to Lauren Elizabeth Sivak for $158,500. Churchill Keith Carlson sold property at 1913 Beulah Road to Karelle Elizabeth West for $167,000. Delmont Roger Coleman sold property at 127 Stotler Drive to Jeffrey Long for $110,000. Forest Hills Jeffrey Sikirica sold property...
Penn Hills girls soccer works hard to build united front
Preparing to become ironwomen started early in the Penn Hills girls soccer team’s training camp. No one would be left behind. Indians coach Ashley DeVito noticed when a player was dragging behind on running laps, a few teammates went and ran extra laps to encourage each other to keep up....
Penn Hills School District officials address reports of mold at elementary school; building deemed safe
Penn Hills Elementary is expected to open on schedule for Monday’s first day of school after officials address what was determined to be undocumented reports of mold in the building. “We have no indication that there’s any danger to anyone who visits that building,” Superintendent Nancy Hines said Thursday evening....
Neighbor Spotlight: Penn Hills resident follows passion at Lincoln Park Community Center Food Pantry
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...
Pro wrestling returns to Verona, ribbon cut on new concession stand at Cribbs FieldVideo
A ribbon cutting, a plaque dedication, bodies flying over the top rope and a Millvale man being taken away in an ambulance were all part of an ongoing 150th anniversary celebration in Verona. Lawrenceville-based Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA) superstars competed for about 300 fans at Battle in the Borough...
Penn Hills elementary students to experience new fruits, vegetables thanks to federal grant
With many school districts around the country reopening their doors to students and teachers for full-time classroom instruction, it also means school meals will be back on trays and cafeteria tables. Penn Hills School District officials want to ensure their young learners have a taste of some the healthiest options...
Rosedale Fall Festival set to return Sept. 16-18
The Rosedale Beach Club is looking forward to its Rosedale Fall Festival after having to cancel last year’s event. The multiday event will be Sept. 16-18 from 6 to 10 p.m. Admission is free with the exception of rides and food. The festival normally averages 600-800 attendees a night. “There...
2021 WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Pine-Richland saga headlines offseason of change
The defending champion has a new coach. The preseason favorite has a new quarterback. The runner-up from last season has a whole lot of new faces. Yes, this is a year for change. Even the playoff format is different in WPIAL Class 5A this fall with a 12-team bracket waiting...
In brief: Student news, class reunions and more in Penn Hills
Student news Derrell Smith-Porter was among the 129 seniors who graduated from Worcester Academy in Massachusetts on June 4. Class of 1975 reunion The Penn Hills High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 45/46-year reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Green Oaks Country Club, 5741...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 22, 2021
Churchill Millennial Custom Homes LLC sold property at 2325 Marbury Road to Daniel and Patricia Frick for $431,000. Mark Nafziger sold property at 1705 Williamsburg Place to James Allen Manning and Gordon Johnson for $195,500. Delmont James Bertoline sold property at 30 Christy Road to Brandon Stuart and Rebecca Corryn...
Youth flag football teams to bring Penn Hills flavor to Super Bowl week
The Pittsburgh Elite flag football program earned an opportunity for a new experience. By winning the 9U, 11U and 12U tournaments Aug. 1 at the Valley Forge Championships in Conshohocken, the program will have an opportunity to compete at the NFL Flag Bowl on Feb. 4-6 in Los Angeles. The...
Penn Hills charter school plans 2nd floor after district nixes bid to add grades 9-12
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship is looking to add a second floor to its building to help increase space and enrollment after its plans to expand to grades 9-12 were not approved by the Penn Hills School District. The charter is required to seek authorization or approval from the...
Penn Hills ready to tackle front-loaded schedule
Luke Pugliese doesn’t anticipate having to wait until the Penn Hills football team opens Class 5A Northeast Conference play in early October to find out what kind of team the Indians have. The Penn Hills senior offensive lineman sees the challenges lurking from day one. Penn Hills will have scrimmages...
Penn Hills School District requiring masks for all students, staff at start of school year
Penn Hills School District students, staff and visitors will have to wear masks for the start of the coming school year. School board members voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve the district’s health and safety plan with the mask mandate. School Director Evelyn Herbert was absent. Parents Brian and Alexis Herr...
District court: Drug, DUI charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court Aug. 2 and Aug. 9, 2021
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. Held for court • Hunter Eshenbaugh, 22, of Penn Hills on charges of recklessly endangering another person, possession of...
