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Export man faces drug, gun charges in Plum crash
An Export man faces drug and gun charges after police said he drove into a parked trailer and through a yard in Plum. Police said Carl D. Helms, 42, was driving a GMC Suburban that was pulling a trailer Sept. 13 when he crashed into a parked trailer. He then...
2nd annual Fall Fest in Plum continues new autumn tradition
Plum’s second annual Fall Fest aims to keep the borough’s new family-friendly autumn tradition going. The event is scheduled for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Plum Creek Park along New Texas Road, across from the borough building. “There will be plenty of activities for all ages,” event organizer Mona...
Plum School District seeks state grant for dyslexia and early literacy intervention
Plum School District officials hope to improve their early literacy initiatives through using state funds. Administrators applied for a $80,000 Dyslexia and Early Literacy Intervention grant through the state Department of Education. Assistant Superintendent Rick Walsh said early intervention is critical. Research shows students who get lots of high-quality reading...
Plum High performs in Alle-Kiski Valley Marching Band Festival at Highlands
Plum High School was one of nearly a dozen school districts that participated in this year’s Alle-Kiski Valley Marching Band Festival. The 73rd annual event took place Sept. 18 at Highlands School District’s Golden Rams Stadium. Plum’s performance included hits from the iconic rock band Queen such as “Bicycle Race,”...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Sep. 19, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • Frank Machi, 67, of Pittsburgh on charges of theft of services. Oakmont police filed the charges July 10. Waived preliminary hearings • James Jones Jr., 36, of Pittsburgh...
Plum School District has a new 9-12 assistant superintendent, Yamnitzky to retire
A changing of the guard is taking place in Plum School District. Resident and Assistant Superintendent Gail Yamnitzky is retiring Oct. 1 after serving more than 25 years as an educator, with 15 of those in the borough. Her positions included principal at Pivik Elementary, K-6 director of curriculum, assistant...
Pirates pay visit to Plum elementary schoolVideo
Children chanting “Pirates! Pirates! Pirates!” is not commonplace in the halls of Center Elementary School. But you can bet that’s what you hear from hundreds of students when members of the Pittsburgh Pirates come for a visit. Eight members from Pittsburgh’s professional baseball team took the school by storm Wednesday...
Parks in East Suburbs get state money for improvements
Penn Hills, Verona, Oakmont and Plum are slated to receive state grants totaling more than $650,000 to be used for park improvements, state Sen. Jay Costa Jr. announced Tuesday. Penn Hills got $104,410 to replace the Red Oak and Maple pavilions at Penn Hills Community Park along Colorado Street. The...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols this weekend – Sep. 18, 2019
East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities this weekend. The task force consists of Plum, Monroeville, White Oak, North Versailles Township, Oakmont, Penn Hills and Edgewood police departments. Project director is Plum police Lt. Lanny Conley. The enforcement/educational details will occur within the...
Section of Shearer Road in Plum closed when car crashes into pole
Plum police are investigating a single-car crash Wednesday afternoon on Shearer Road. Firefighters said they responded to a call that a car had clipped a pole shortly before 4 p.m. in the 100 block of Shearer Road. No injuries were reported. Firefighters said the vehicle was towed and the road...
Plum, McKeesport first responders, veterans to be recognized at Friday’s football game
Plum and McKeesport first responders, veterans and military personnel are encouraged to attend the districts’ upcoming football game. Plum hosts Recognition Night Friday at the high school stadium, 900 Elicker Road. There will be reserve parking and a special tailgate with Junior ROTC cadets starting at 6 p.m. Kickoff between...
Plum Police Chief Jeff Armstrong to retire at month’s end
Plum Police Chief Jeff Armstrong plans to call it a career after three decades in law enforcement. Council approved his retirement earlier this month. His last day is expected to be Sept. 30. “I’m excited to move on to the next chapter,” Armstrong said recalling his time in the borough....
Oakmont to start next year with new trash collector, recycling changes
Oakmont residents will see a new garbage collector and major changes to their recycling starting next year. Westmoreland Sanitary was the lowest of three bidders vying to be the borough’s trash hauler. Council unanimously voted Sept. 16 to approve a new five-year $3.54 million deal with the Belle Vernon company....
Plum task force forming as more than 50 properties still affected by July flood
Plum council members plan to form a stormwater management task force and could hold its first meeting by the end of the month. The idea was first discussed Sept. 4 during a workshop meeting by council Vice President David Seitz. Officials have received several complaints from residents whose homes, businesses...
Oakmont pedestrian committee to renew focus on sidewalks
Oakmont officials plan to resume pedestrian committee activities with a renewed focus on sidewalks. The committee was first formed last year shortly after the borough approved a comprehensive plan to make the borough more walker friendly. It was spearheaded by former assistant borough manager Carol Moore, who left in October...
Plum to form storm water management task force in response to recent flooding
Plum officials plan to form a storm water management task force to address and prioritize flooding issues in the borough. Members will include a public works supervisor, someone from borough engineer Robert Mitall’s office, council members and possibly another administrator. The task force idea was discussed at Wednesday night’s workshop...
Oakmont Commons to be surveyed to determine flooding solutions
A survey of the Oakmont Commons housing plan and nearby areas will be the next step in the borough’s efforts to combat flooding issues. However, residents may not see construction of any possible solutions until spring. Storms late July 21 into the next morning wreaked havoc on the Commons and...
Car catches fire near kerosene tank at Sheetz in Plum; no one injured
A car caught fire Tuesday night near a kerosene tank in the parking lot of a Sheetz gas station in Plum, prompting officials to shut down the gas pumps and close the convenience store for several hours. No one was injured in the incident, officials said. Plum police and firefighters...
Assault, harassment among cases before Judge Zucco
Plum District Court Judge Linda Zucco handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived for court • Kristy L. Walsh, 33, of Oakdale on charges of aggravated assault, making terroristic...
Riverview heads back to class
The first day of classes for students in the Riverview School District was Tuesday, Aug. 27. Tenth Street Elementary Principal David Zolkowski was there to greet students and parents....
New student club available to Riverview middle schoolers
Verona and Oakmont middle schoolers have a new extra-curricular option to express their love of reading. Riverview School District officials recently approved the creation of a middle school book club. The idea was proposed by English literature teacher Liz Morgans in response to a student survey taken last spring. She...
Plum School Board meetings to be videotaped, broadcast this school year
Plum School District families soon can watch school board workshops and voting meetings from the comfort of their own home or mobile device. The school board decided to start videotaping their monthly meetings in-house. The technology department, led by Director Daniel Lauletta, prepared an iPad, microphone and tri-pod setup. Board...
Plum school board meetings to be videotaped, broadcast this school year
Plum School District families soon can observe school board workshops and voting meetings from the comfort of their own home or mobile device. The school board decided to start video recording its monthly meetings in-house. The technology department, led by Daniel Lauletta, prepared an iPAD, microphone and tripod setup. Board...
Oakmont launches emergency text alert initiative
Oakmont officials hope a new text service will increase communication with residents and business about borough emergencies. A post was made on the borough website, www.oakmontborough.com, announcing the program. “We have partnered with Jireh Mobile of Verona as our notification service provider,” borough Manager Scot Fodi said. “We are incorporating...
Spitzer Toyota Monroeville donates to Plum School District
Travelers along Elicker Road in Plum will know they’re in Mustang Country courtesy of a Monroeville car dealership. Plum School District officials accepted a $21,500 donation from Spitzer Toyota Monroeville General Manager Robert Thomasson at Tuesday night’s meeting. The mustang is the district’s mascot. Superintendent Brendan Hyland said funds would...
