Penn Hills Progress category, Page 75
Penn Hills notebook: Allen qualifies for states in shot put
Angelo Allen delivered on his promise at the WPIAL Class AAA Track and Field Championships last Wednesday at Slippery Rock University. The Penn Hills senior thrower hit a PIAA qualifying standard in the shot put with a best throw of 53 feet, 5.5 inches, placing him fourth in the district....
Late-season winning streak gives Penn Hills baseball hope for future
Anthony Scuilli thought the season finale was a good representation of this year’s Penn Hills baseball team. The Indians showed plenty of glimpses of their offensive potential during a wild 10-8 nonsection win over Knoch on May 13 at home. Penn Hills also had several lapses — on defense and...
Police: Woman riding on the Parkway East fatally shot by gunman in another car
A woman riding in a car on the Parkway East was shot to death early Saturday when someone in another car shot into her car multiple times, state police said. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Jasmine Guest, 24, of Monroeville. Police say her death was a...
Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission, Freemasons get together to plant trees in Alcoma neighborhood
Two Penn Hills groups came together recently to beautify the municipality’s Alcoma neighborhood with freshly planted trees. The Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission held its Front Yard Tree project, along with the Penn Hills Freemasons, the morning of May 15. An estimated 17 trees were planted in Alcoma homeowners’ yards,...
Rosedale Beach Club in Penn Hills/Verona area ready for season
Rosedale Beach Club near the Penn Hills/Verona border will start its 95th season on Memorial Day weekend. The pool and recreation site along Third Street opens at noon on May 29. Club officials and volunteers recently spent a weekend cleaning the facility to prepare for the opening. “It’s gotten easier...
Riverview school board incumbents move to November ballot; several challengers get party nods
All three incumbents seeking party nods in the May 18 primary for four Riverview school board seats will move on to the November ballot. Only one will be on both the Democratic and Republican tickets, according to complete but unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Arlene Loeffler made...
Penn Hills school board primary candidates will all be on November ballot
All seven Penn Hills school board primary candidates seeking party nods for four seats will be on the November ballot. Some will be on either the Democratic or Republican side while one will be on both, according to complete but unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Incumbent Marisa...
Mail-in ballots could affect Verona council Democratic candidate race
Two Verona council incumbents and two others appear to have earned Democratic nods for four seats while one incumbent might not have made the cut. Incumbent Raymon Suchevich would need all 18 write-in votes in order to edge out fellow council member Nancy Carpenter for the party nomination for four...
Penn Hills manager says he ‘regrets’ hiring former Wilkinsburg officer under investigation in shooting death
After Penn Hills reversed course on the hiring of former Wilkinsburg officer Robert Gowans to its police department, Penn Hills Manager Scott Andrejchak said he regrets approving the hiring in the first place. “I made a bad call,” Andrejchak said. “There were things that were overlooked.” Penn Hills council held...
Deputy mayor and newcomer appear to edge out incumbent John Petrucci for spots on Penn Hills council ballot
It appears a political newcomer and an incumbent will seek the two available seats for Penn Hills council in the fall. According to unofficial results from the Allgheny County Board of Elections, Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp received 3,546 votes and political newcomer Joanne M. Fascio received 2,813 votes to defeat...
Primary election underway throughout Penn Hills
Voting has begun in the May 18 primary election. Polls in Penn Hills opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Masks are required. The Penn Hills Progress will update readers on election results throughout the day...
DUI, drug charges among those handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court May 10, 2021
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases May 10. 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 • Diorr Grier-Phillips, 22, of Penn Hills on charges of firearms not...
Penn Hills reverses decision on hiring former Wilkinsburg police officer under investigation in shooting death
Penn Hills community members and activists celebrated Monday after the Municipality of Penn Hills pivoted on the hiring of former Wilkinsburg police officer Robert Gowans. Penn Hills council held an emergency meeting Monday afternoon that resulted in letting Gowans go, after facing backlash from the community over his hiring in...
In brief: Penn Hills Kennywood picnic, Pirohi order reservations and more in Penn Hills
Kennywood Picnic Ticket sales will be online this year for the Penn Hills School District’s Kennywood Picnic happening May 28. The School Ticket price will be $29 with processing fees for tickets purchased online using your school district’s URL. These prices are more than a 50% savings on the full-price...
Small numbers help Penn Hills track put emphasis on training, improving
Low numbers was never something Penn Hills track and field coach Lee Zelkowitz wanted to experience. But for this season, having fewer kids on the roster actually has been a help in terms of bringing an inexperienced group up to speed. Competing at the West Mifflin Last Chance meet gave...
Penn Hills baseball focused on future
Penn Hills baseball got the offensive jolt it needed during its final Section 2-5A series of the season. Facing rival Woodland Hills, the Indians plated 20 runs in two games to close the section schedule on a positive note with 14-4 and 6-3 victories. The 14 runs in the first...
Signature Dishes: Wings and things make Hula a Hawaiian vacation in VeronaVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com. Hula Bar and Grill in Verona is best known for its wings and variety of sauces. Sherry and Randy Satz...
Penn Hills School District officials mull tax hikes, proposed 2021-22 budgets
Penn Hills School District property owners should expect to pay more in real estate taxes next school year. However, how much more has yet to be determined as school directors mull a couple of budget possibilities. The one mostly likely to be approved for advertisement at this month’s board meeting,...
Police: McKees Rocks man flees hospital after leading officers on 90 mph chase in Penn Hills
Police are searching for a McKees Rocks man who fled from a hospital after leading officers on a chase and crashing his SUV in Penn Hills on Saturday. Mark Clements III, 19, is charged with reckless driving, careless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest and five related...
News briefs: Student news, booze and botany event, and more in Penn Hills
Student news • Regina “Gina” Palladino of Oakland Catholic High School received three awards at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineer Fair. The Oakmont resident placed fourth in the “Environment and Earth Science Senior Division.” Palladino also received a scholarship from Thiel College and the Perseverance award...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of May 9, 2021
Churchill Estate of Claraine King sold property at 436 Woodland Hills Drive to Kevin Alfaro for $258,000. Edgewood Robert Spagiare sold property at 109 Dewey St. to Eric and Angela Holtzman for $480,000. Forest Hills Thomas Murphy Jr. sold property at 311 Barclay Ave. to HD Acquisitions LLC for $90,000....
Tamo-Noche, fellow seniors continue development for Penn Hills boys volleyball
Alain Tamo-Noche picked up volleyball as a sophomore looking to build skills for basketball season. The 6-foot-1 Penn Hills senior outside hitter is now considering playing in college. Learning the sport has been a fun process for Tamo-Noche, who learned from veteran players when he started and is now part...
Penn Hills’ Big Red Rugby building foundation for future
Every match the Big Red Rugby club team plays is a learning experience. After opening against a few clubs that were newer programs like Penn Hills’ squad, the Big Red took one on the chin against West Allegheny. At an event hosted by Moon, the Big Red Rugby club fell...
Verona council primary race has 5 candidates seeking 4 ballot spots, all Democrats
Editor’s note: The Penn Hills Progress is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Verona residents will have the opportunity to add at least one new face on borough council this election year. Incumbent Janet LoAlbo has decided not to run. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections...
Riverview school board primary has 6 candidates seeking both party nominations for 4 seats
Editor’s note: The Penn Hills Progress is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Oakmont and Verona residents might see all the same Riverview School Board candidates vying for nominations in the primary on the November ballot, as six people have cross-filed, according to the Allegheny County Office of...
