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Oakmont and state officials exploring options to make Hulton Road intersection safer
The intersection of Hulton Road and Third Street in Oakmont is one of the more dangerous spots for vehicles in the borough. Multiple accidents in previous years resulted in several turning restrictions being posted to help commuter safety. Westbound motorists on Hulton Road who are headed toward the Hulton Bridge...
Bethel Park School District officials eye tax hike to balance 2021-22 budget
Bethel Park property owners should expect to pay a little more in real estate taxes next year as school district officials eye an estimated 3.5% tax hike in next school year’s budget. The board unanimously voted last month to advertises its proposed 2021-22 budget with a 0.7618-mill tax hike. If...
Neighbor Spotlight: Bethel Park High School senior plans to make serving her country her life’s work
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...
Police: Man stabbed, woman questioned in connection with incident in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood
A man was hospitalized in critical condition Wednesday and a woman was taken in for questioning in connection with a stabbing in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood. Officers responded to 911 calls for a person stabbed inside a home along the 1300 block of Beechview Avenue just after 8:45 p.m. Police found...
Plum mayoral candidate Shawn Marcellino dies after collapsing at a softball game
Plum resident Shawn Marcellino was a selfless, caring man and a calming voice in times of trouble. That is how fellow Plum alum and school board president Mike Devine described his best friend of nearly 30 years. “He was the best guy,” Devine said. “He would literally do anything for...
The Clubhouse at Cool Springs in Bethel Park debuts new mini golf courseVideo
Claire Dolcich lined up her putt on a Bethel Park course, adjusted for wind and blasted her golf ball with excitement for what could have been hundreds of feet. Fortunately for the South Baldwin 5-year-old, her father, Bill Dolcich, was nearby and tipped in the shot for a hole-in-three before...
Oakmont Bocce League teams compete on the court next to borough building
Oakmont Bocce League members compete Monday through Thursday at the court next to the borough building along Fifth Street. There are 16 teams in the league and more than 32 players. Each team plays one game a week. The Pols took on the Steamrollers on June 1 before the council...
Police: Failed DoorDash delivery in Bethel Park results in couple’s arrest
An Ohio couple has been charged with drug possession and other crimes after a DoorDash delivery didn’t make it to its Bethel Park destination. Borough police said they responded to a welfare check for a driver who did not make her delivery shortly after midnight Monday. Officers found the car...
Plum High School robotics team takes home the gold and another placement in recent BotsIQ competition
A Plum High School’s robotics team recently took home the gold in the Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ regional competition. Senior Michael Schorr drove Polaris, a bot built for battle, to first place in the gladiator-style contest at the Commonwealth Charter Academy’s TechWorks in Homestead. Plum competed against nine other schools May...
Peace rally held in Penn Hills after 4 students die within weeksVideo
Penn Hills residents and some people from surrounding communities rallied together in peace, unity and love to help heal families impacted by the recent deaths of four district students. About 100 people, including clergy, elected officials, veterans and teens, gathered outside Penn Hills High School on May 27. Parents of...
Plum community chips in for new game at the community center
Plum seniors will soon have a new game to play at the borough’s community center thanks to the teamwork of a furniture shop and a high school art class. Mayor Harry Schlegel earlier this year proposed the idea of offering cornhole, a lawn game in which players take turns throwing...
Bethel Park teacher Jaclyn Barton receives AIU World of Gratitude Award
Bethel Park School District’s English as a Second Language teacher Jaclyn Barton received this year’s World of Gratitude Award from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Robert Scherrer, the AIU’s executive director, presented her the award at a special recognition ceremony on May 25. The award is designed to honor those who...
New housing development proposed in Bethel Park
A 65-unit townhouse development has been proposed in Bethel Park. Penn Cove Group Capital would like to develop the properties off of Hamilton and Baptist roads in what is proposed as The Enclave at Cool Springs. It is unclear how big the homes would be or how much they may...
Penn Hills property owners could see about 1.35% tax hike for next school yearVideo
Penn Hills property owners should expect to pay a little more in school real estate taxes. The school directors voted 7-2 Wednesday night to advertise the district’s preliminary 2021-22 spending plan with a 0.4-mill tax hike, which is an increase of about 1.35%. It equates to a property owner with...
Oakmont Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd annual Arts & Libations Crawl draws crowd thirsty to help local businesses
The sun shined down upon hundreds of people thirsty to support local businesses in Oakmont. Several breweries and five wineries were among the drink vendors that participated in the second annual Arts & Libations Crawl presented by the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce. They set up shop in the storefronts of...
Christine Allen resigns from Sewickley Council weeks after manager was fired
Christine Allen said she could no longer be a Sewickley council member after her colleagues moved to fire the borough’s manager. “In light of everything, I just can’t (stay),” Allen said. “As a Christian, I prayed on this a lot, and I cannot stay on this council.” She submitted her...
Plum School District Business Manager John Zahorchak leaving for new job in July
Plum School District’s chief financial officer will have a new job this summer. John Zahorchak announced at the May 25 school board meeting that he will be stepping down from his administrative post to become a financial consultant in another community. He declined to give further details about his next...
Plum School District preliminary 2021-22 budget contains no tax hike, program cuts
Plum property owners won’t pay more in real estate taxes, and borough students will not have to worry about missing classes as a result of the school district’s 2021-22 budget. School board members voted 8-0 Tuesday night to advertise next school year’s spending plan, that does not include a tax...
Plum School District preliminary 2021-22 budget contains no tax hike or program cuts
Plum property owners won’t pay more in real estate taxes, and borough students will not have to worry about missing classes as a result of the school district’s 2021-22 budget. School board members voted 8-0 Tuesday night to advertise next school year’s spending plan, that does not include a tax...
Police: Teen’s body found outside abandoned Penn Hills home
A young man was found shot to death Monday evening outside an abandoned Penn Hills home. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Jason Hubert Jackson Jr., 17, of Pittsburgh. Police Chief Howard Burton said residents along Gibson Street reported hearing multiple gunshots around 7:15 p.m. Responding officers...
Botany and booze brings big crowd to VeronaVideo
When Aimee and Matt Butch of Greenfield walked the grounds of Railroad Park in Verona on Saturday it was with cool drinks in their hands and a smell of spring in the air. “We like flowers, and we like booze,” the wife said. “It’s a win, win.” It was that...
Gateway School District officials, teachers union reach deal and avoid strike
Gateway School District and teachers union officials reached an agreement Sunday and avoided a strike. The announcement was made on the district’s website and Facebook page. The deal comes after more than 16 combined hours of talks Friday through Sunday between the district and Gateway Education Association officials. “Both sides...
Search for missing man in Allegheny River ends with no results
A search for a missing man along the Allegheny River near several campsites in Gilpin ended with no results Sunday. Multiple organizations including state police Kittanning barracks, police and firefighters from Gilpin, firefighters from Leechburg, Vandergrift and North Apollo along with Greensburg bloodhounds were out from 1 p.m. to 7:30...
Street art fair latest effort to continue bringing life back to New KensingtonVideo
The heart of New Kensington’s business district beat a little stronger Saturday, and the city showed signs of artistic life. Painted chairs and parked cars lined the 900 block of Fifth Avenue. Its sidewalks featured tables of dolls, jewelry, paintings, caricatures and basket raffles. The sound of women singing could...
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...
