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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Introducing the 2019 Plum Senior High School Class of 2019
The Plum Senior High School Class of 2019: Nicole Abrams, Anthony Adamski, Hailey Ahsmann, Jonah Albert, Nicolas Albert, Matthew Allman, Arik Ankers, Cooper Aubele, Tallon Auth, Jonah Babusci, Shane Bacasa, Serena Badali, Elena Banta, Colin Barrett, Jarrett Bellotti, Daniel Benson, Joseph Benton, Skyler Bisceglia, Allison Blackwell, Katherine Bodnar, Tyler Boehm,...
Retaining wall crossing the Verona and Oakmont border to be beautified
A retaining wall along Allegheny River Boulevard near the viaduct in Verona and Oakmont will be restored via a state grant project. Oakmont was recently awarded $138,000 through the state Department of Community and Economic Development for repairs to the wall, which is on the southern entrance of the borough...
DUI, traffic cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – Jun. 6, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtTara Wolfe, 39, of Verona on charges of identity theft, false reports, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license and operating a vehicle without...
61 to graduate from Riverview
Sixty-one Riverview High School seniors are set to graduate during commencement exercises Friday. The ceremony will start at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park in Oakmont. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to the Tenth Street Elementary auditorium on Pennsylvania Avenue. The school’s valedictorian is Cassandra DeBacco and the...
Boyce Park wave pool closed for emergency repairs
The wave pool at Boyce Park will be closed for up to 10 days for emergency repairs, according to an Allegheny County news release. The pool began losing water May 31 due to a malfunctioning “hydrostatic relief valve.” The valves are designed to maintain pressure between water in the pool...
Things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week
Looking for things to do in Oakmont and Plum this week? Here are some suggestions:Plum Community Center offers line dancing 10 a.m. Thursday at 499 Center New Texas Road.Tai chi is scheduled for 6:30 p.m Wednesday at the community center.Mommy and Me Yoga is set for 10-11 a.m. Thursday at...
Plum’s summer movie series to kickoff Saturday at Larry Mills Park
Plum’s Summer Movie Series returns to Larry Mills Park for its third straight year. Event coordinator Mona Costanza said the borough and Plum Rotary are excited to continue their partnership in providing free family-friendly movie screenings. “Each year it grows. That’s why we’re continuing to do it,” she said. Movies...
Oakmont Relay for Life participants await the day when cancer is defeated
Cancer survivors smiled at the sunshine as they and hundreds of supporters flocked to Riverside Park in Oakmont the first weekend in June for the 19th annual Relay for Life. “We were very fortunate,” said organizer Nancy “Moochie” Donatucci, a 12-year, Stage 3 cancer survivor. “Gorgeous day, we appreciate all...
Plum School District’s Center Elementary students develop agricultural-based business
An agricultural, student-based business at Center Elementary in Plum proved fruitful in knowledge and fun. Teacher J.R. Pilyih guided 45 fourth-graders in their farming and economic journey this school year. Pilyih first introduced the business to the district last year as a first-grade teacher at the now-closed Regency Park Elementary....
DUI, traffic cases among those recently handled by Judge Zucco in Plum – May 30, 2019
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Waived preliminary hearingsDaniel Amodeo, 50, of Latrobe on charges of illegally operating a motor vehicle, driving under the influence, operating a vehicle without ignition interlock and duties at stop sign. Charges were...
Relays for Life set for Saturday in Harrison, Oakmont
Alle-Kiski Valley residents will rally in support of cancer patients and survivors at annual Relays for Life in Harrison and Oakmont on Saturday. Oakmont’s 19th annual Relay for Life event is set for Saturday at Riverside Park. The 17th annual Highlands relay will be held on the soccer field next...
Veterans’ graves in Verona Cemetery tended by volunteers
Oakmont Lions Club members and a host of other volunteers have made it their mission to make sure the graves of soldiers are as meticulously maintained as their uniforms once were. About 60 people planted 650 red geraniums at Verona Cemetery in Oakmont on May 25, the Saturday before Memorial...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols this weekend – May 29, 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...
Oakmont family seeks dedication for longtime official
Oakmont resident Brittany Premick wants her grandfather to be immortalized by the borough he long served. “Anyone (who) knew my grandfather knew he was hardworking and dedicated for anything he put his mind to,” Premick said. “If you ask my family, they would say he was a hard-headed, stubborn person...
Oakmont Relay for Life set for Saturday at Riverside Park
Oakmont’s 19th annual Relay for Life event is set for Saturday at Riverside Park. Organizers are expecting a large crowd this time around because it is not competing against Penguins playoff hockey or graduation parties as in years past. Nearby Riverview High School’s last day of school is June 7....
Plum Center Elementary teacher named Champion of Learning
Plum School District Center Elementary fourth-grade teacher J.R. Pilyih was recently named one of several Champions of Learning. Awards were presented by the Consortium for Public Education and the United Way of Southern Pennsylvania at an event earlier this month. The recognition is designed to spotlight outstanding individuals and groups...
Riverview schools incumbent, 2 newcomers on both party ballots in November
Incumbent Maureen McClure, along with newcomers Jane Miller and Jennifer Chaparro, will appear on both the Democrat and Republican ballots in November for five, four-year seats on the Riverview School Board. Incumbent Alex DiClaudio and political newcomer Brian Hawk lost Democratic nods, but won on the GOP side. Melanie Pallone...
2 former Oakmont councilwomen, political newcomer take Democratic nods in primary
Two former councilwomen and a political newcomer won Democratic Party nods for three, four-year seats on Oakmont Council. Lindsay Osterhout (470 votes) was the top vote-getter in the May 21 primary election with 28% of the votes. She was followed by Nancy Ride (429) at 25% and Sophia Facaros (361)...
East Hills DUI Task Force to conduct roving patrols Memorial Day weekend
East Hills DUI Task Force will conduct roving patrols and other educational enforcement activities Memorial Day 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...
No real estate tax hike, program cuts included in Plum School District’s preliminary budget
Plum School District officials said no real estate tax hike or program cuts are in their proposed 2019-20 budget. School board members voted 8-0 Wednesday night to advertise next school year’s $64.7 million spending plan. Board Vice President Vicky Roessler was absent. The proposed budget keeps the tax rate at...
Plum School District Republican committee members earn sweep for party nods; Dem newcomers get nods
Plum School District’s packed primary race resulted in Republican committee-endorsed candidates sweeping their party nods with several Democratic newcomers on the November ballot, ensuring a contested general election for six seats. Incumbents Steve Schlauch (14.13 %), Sue Caldwell (13.18 %) and Karin Acquaviva (11.92 %), along with fellow Republicans Jacqueline...
Memorial Day parade and serve for Verona and Oakmont set
Plans for the annual Verona and Oakmont Memorial Day Parade have been set. Lineup is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge, 315 James St. in Verona. Parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and travels along Allegheny River Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue in Oakmont. Participants...
New Kensington man charged with assaulting girlfriend at her Plum home
A New Kensington man is facing charges after police say he assaulted his “on and off again” girlfriend when she refused to answer her front door as he pounded on it one night in March. David E. Saunders IV, 20, of New Kensington was charged with harassment and two counts...
Plum criminal cases include burglary, stangulation
District Judge Linda Zucco recently handled the following cases. Charges were filed by Plum police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • David E. Saunders IV, 20, of New Kensington on charges of harassment, burglary, strangulation and two simple assault charges. Charges were filed March 24. Waived for court •...
Plum students dance the night away at prom
Plum High School’s prom was held May 10 at the Omni William Penn Hotel. A 5 p.m. promenade preceded the dance....


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