Penn Hills Progress category, Page 72
Eat’n Park, Turner Dairy Farms partner to create Smiley Cookie Milk
Turner Dairy Farms in Penn Hills has taken its milk plenty far off the beaten path in the past, with flavors ranging from strawberry to chocolate-banana to the “Star Wars”-themed blue “Blue Banthamilk.” Its latest offering comes as part of a partnership with local mainstay Eat’n Park: Smiley Cookie Milk,...
Defense tries to suppress woman’s statements in kidnapping, death of Penn Hills toddlerVideo
Penn Hills police Officer Dennis Wynn knew a toddler had been kidnapped the afternoon of Aug. 31, 2019, and heard the bulletin describing the suspect and the type of car she was driving. So nearly 2½ hours later, when he saw the Toyota Yaris on Rodi Road, he pulled it...
In brief: Student news, open house house events and more in Penn Hills
Student news • The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester at Westminster College: Kailey Costabile, business administration; Simone Jahn, business administration; and Douglas Salah, business administration. The dean’s list recognizes full-time undergraduate students who achieved a 3.6 or higher GPA in a minimum...
Police investigating fatal shooting in McKees Rocks
Allegheny County police are investigating after a 21-year-old Penn Hills woman was shot and killed early Monday in McKees Rocks. Officers responded at about 12:11 a.m. to the 900 block of Gray Street where they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. The victim, identified by the...
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...
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship holds 1st pop-up event promoting local vendorsVideo
Various vendors kept cool underneath their tents as a small group of customers explored the Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship’s grass field. The school, on July 10, was holding its first-ever pop-up event aimed at helping to promote local vendors, including its students and alumni. Twenty-two of the 39...
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,...
Pittsburgh Hardball Academy provides travel ball opportunity for Penn Hills players
Playing for the Pittsburgh Hardball Academy provided Anthony Sciulli with a chance to play travel baseball he may not have otherwise had. Sciulli, a Chatham commit and 2021 Penn Hills graduate, has always played on more than one baseball team. When Penn Hills didn’t have a American Legion team, he...
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...
East End Kids group preps for outdoor musical performance in Monroeville
As more and more areas of the large-event economy kick back into motion, live theater performances, whether plays, musicals or dance, are having a harder time than others. For Larry Cervi, former owner of the Larry Cervi School of Performing Arts in Monroeville, it presented a unique opportunity for his...
Penn Hills Elementary librarian awarded grant for new books
Rodlyn Checcio knows the importance of getting young learners engaged in reading. The Pleasant Hills resident has done her part to help children gain knowledge at the Penn Hills School District for nearly 30 years, including the past 16 as its elementary librarian. “I love the families, the kids,” Checcio...
DUI, theft charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court June 28, 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 • Isaiah Goodwin, 20, of McKeesport on charges of driving with a suspended...
In brief: Student news, Class of 1971 reunion and more in Penn Hills
Student news • Olivia Klonowski (Master of Music in music education) and Jordan Cravener (Bachelor of Science in applied science in civil and construction engineering technology) earned degrees from Youngstown State University. • Jaden Rouse has achieved dean’s list status for the spring 2021 semester at Bucknell University. A student...
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...
Penn Hills’ Daemar Kelly joins Philly AAU team for high-end summer competition
Daemar Kelly told Penn Hills basketball coach Chris Giles his goal was to play AAU basketball for Team Final in Philadelphia. Giles had a friend whose son played on one of their younger teams. He was able to put Kelly in touch with the coaches. Then Kelly, who has offers...
Pittsburgh man, 27, killed in East Hills shooting
Pittsburgh Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old Pittsburgh man that took place early Saturday morning in East Hills, near the Penn Hills border. Police from Zone 5 responded to a ShotSpotter alert for multiple shots just before 3:30 a.m., fired near the 2400 block of Bracey Drive,...
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship earns Gold Banner award from project showing appreciation for teachers
A service project giving thanks to teachers at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship (PHCSE) earned a team of students an award through a local competition. Five students — Isaac Allen, Jailinn Best, Anaya Jackson, Dylan Bentley and Kennedy Montgomery Woods — joined forces last year to represent PHCSE as...
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...
Neighbor Spotlight: Penn Hills couple goes above and beyond to keep community beautiful
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...
First-ever Rosedale carnival draws in crowd despite a rainy startVideo
Tristen Trusiak patiently swayed her fishing pole in a kiddie pool full of prizes before reeling in another catch. The 9-year-old had taken advantage of the carnival games at the the Rosedale Carnival as her mom, Beth Bosco accompanied her. “She’s been winning prizes all night,” said Bosco of Springdale,...
Penn Hills School District officials approve 1.3% tax hike as part of 2021-22 budget
Penn Hills property owners will have to pay a little more in real estate taxes due to the school district’s $94.6 million spending plan for 2021-22. The school board June 30 unanimously passed next school year’s budget with a 1.3% tax hike. They set the tax rate at 30.0965 mills,...
Allegheny Land Trust closes deal to acquire the former Churchill Country Club for about $3 million
The Allegheny Land Trust officials announced Wednesday that they have closed on the deal to purchase the former Churchill Valley Country Club. It’s an event more than two years in the making. The 151-acre site at the Churchill/Penn Hills border will be preserved for recreation. The Sewickley-based Allegheny Land Trust...
DUI, drug charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court June 21, 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 • Cameron Faber, 36, of Penn Hills on charges of burglary, criminal conspiracy...
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...
Penn Hills man pleads guilty to 2019 fatal crash that killed Verona man
A Penn Hills man pleaded guilty Monday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court to causing a fatal crash two years ago. Kevin Morrow pleaded to homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence and reckless endangerment stemming from the June 29, 2019, crash on Saltzburg Road in Penn Hills. Morrow,...
