Penn Hills Progress category, Page 111
Person injured in 2-vehicle crash in Penn Hills
One person was transported to a hospital with injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Penn Hills. Allegheny County dispatchers said two cars collided Tuesday shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Allegheny River Boulevard at Nadine Road. There was no word on any other injuries....
Assault, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Apr. 22, 2019
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 courtJordan Mason, 20, of Penn Hills on charges of simple assault, harassment and strangulation....
Penn Hills financial crisis inspires bill aimed at keeping districts from similar fate
A state lawmaker presented a bill package April 17 that seeks to avoid school district financial crises and allows for greater punishment of school officials if poor decisions are made. State Rep. Tony DeLuca, D-Allegheny, along with state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, unveiled the bill package, dubbed “School Board and...
Extension granted to craft Penn Hills School District’s recovery plan
State financial recovery officer Daniel Matsook and his committee have more time to construct a plan to fix the fiscally troubled Penn Hills School District. Matsook said an extension was granted by the state Department of Education to complete the plan by May 20. He originally intended to submit the...
Penn Hills school directors appoint board vice president’s wife to fill vacancy
Penn Hills School Board Vice President George Sens will be joined on the elected panel by a very familiar face: his wife. Board members voted 4-2 at a special meeting Monday to appoint Jan Sens to fill the seat vacated by former President Denise Graham-Shealey. Graham-Shealey resigned in March to...
Police: Penn Hills kidnapping victim released after assailants realize he’s the wrong guy
Penn Hills police said a man was kidnapped at a business along Verona Road and released a few streets away when the alleged assailants realized they had the wrong guy. The incident took place around 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Verona Car Spa in Penn Hills. Police Chief Howard Burton...
Penn Hills emergency responders recognized for saving young life
Penn Hills officials recognized six first responders for their work to save a young woman after she suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest last year. Taylor Allen, 21, suffered from a sudden cardiac arrest July 31 at her grandmother’s home in Penn Hills. Penn Hills EMS Supervisor Diane Fitzhenry said the...
Penn Hills mayor defends decision to silence resident
The Penn Hills mayor said she was sorry a woman felt upset after being silenced at a public meeting in March but doubled down on her decision to cut the woman off. “As mayor of Penn Hills, I am truly sorry the speaker was so upset with the decision of...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Apr. 15, 2019
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 courtMelvin Barnes III, 33, of Pittsburgh on charges of possession of marijuana, driving under...
Penn Hills to host Easter egg hunt
The Penn Hills Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter event at a local park on April 20. The department will hold its annual Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt from noon to 2 p.m. at Penn Hills Community Park, 120 Colorado St. The event will be held in rain...
Man recovering after being shot in the back in Penn Hills
A man in his early 20s is recovering after being shot in the back in Penn Hills. Police Chief Howard Burton said officers found the victim Wednesday after 11:30 p.m. along Robinson Boulevard near the Thad Stevens Volunteer Fire Department. He’s believed to have been shot while in his car...
Verona officer commended for saving missing woman unknowingly in medical danger
A Verona police officer is being hailed a hero for finding a missing borough woman who unknowingly needed serious medical attention. Resident Joann Semencar was reported missing Feb. 26 around 11:20 p.m. Police Chief Ron McLemore said she had reportedly left her home on the cold, windy evening in search...
Penn Hills School District financial recovery plan nearly complete, details not released
A plan to bring the financially struggling Penn Hills School District back in the black is nearing completion. State financial recovery officer Daniel Matsook has been working with a special advisory committee to craft the extensive plan the past few weeks. It is expected to be submitted to the state...
Penn Hills High School students earn awards at state competition
Penn Hills High School’s Odyssey of the Mind team recently earned awards at a statewide competition. Students in the group were Chloe Campbell, Sophia Corona, Logan Depew, David Lubawski, Zoeie Morgan and Katie Russell. They competed against other schools in the Pennsylvania State Odyssey of the Mind Association’s state finals...
Penn Hills musical ‘The Addams Family’ shows ‘being normal’ is not for everyoneVideo
How do you define “normal?” For its spring musical, the cast at Penn Hills High School hopes to redefine the word through a show about America’s famously macabre household: The Addams Family. The show will be performed at Penn Hills High School April 26 and 27 and May 3 and...
DUI, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Apr. 8, 2019
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 courtKarla Zenmon, 63, of Penn Hills on charges of driving under the influence and...
Fish fries reel in funds for range of needs at east community churches
For organizers of local fish fries, all that cooking is about more than bringing the community together for a meal during Lent. Many groups rely on the annual events to help pay bills and raise funds for various causes. “We’re a small parish. Everybody tries real hard,” said Bob Steinmeyer...
Penn Hills church hosts prayer service in response to Rosfeld verdict
Members of the First Baptist Church in Penn Hills hope the power of prayer will heal the community and bring peace to families affected by the outcome of an emotionally-charged trial. Former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld was acquitted March 22 in the shooting death of Antwon Rose II....
Assault, DUI cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Apr. 1, 2019
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 courtDaniel Recklein, 34, of Penn Hills on charges of simple assault, strangulation and harassment....
Penn Hills attorney joins councilman in mayoral bid
A Penn Hills attorney has thrown her name in the race to become the municipality’s next mayor. Pauline Calabrese, 57, a Democrat, joins Penn Hills Councilman John Petrucci, also 57 and a Democrat, as a candidate for the open seat. Current Mayor Sarah Kuhn will not seek re-election. Calabrese practices...
Alleged road rage in Penn Hills sparks police chase, crash, arrest
Penn Hills police arrested a male driver Friday evening following a reported road rage incident and an extended, slow-speed chase that ended in a crash on the Parkway East. No injuries were reported in the traffic incident that lasted about 10 minutes and was over before 8 p.m., according to...
Longtime Penn Hills NAACP chapter president resigns, welcomes new leader
A longtime NAACP chapter president has stepped down from her role. Joyce Davis, 64, of Penn Hills, who served as president of NAACP Unit 2278 for nearly 15 years, officially left her post March 26. “After awhile, we need to bring in new people, new ideas,” she said. “I think...
New club aims to teach Penn Hills middle-schoolers about real world workforce
A new club will give Penn Hills Linton middle-schoolers an understanding of the world of work from a variety of professionals. School board members recently approved Career Club, the latest project from the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity’s Adopt-a-School program. The historically black international fraternity has offered its free educational program...
Photo Gallery: Penn Hills Blessing Box
A blessing box filled with nonperishable items was dedicated on March 24 and is ready for use by the Penn Hills community. Stocked with items by the membership of Penn Hills Free Methodist Church, the box is just outside the front entrance of the church on Universal Road. Hoping to...
Pa. attorney general will not review Penn Hills School District grand jury report
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro will not review a grand jury report regarding Penn Hills School District finances, according to a letter received by the district. A two-year grand jury investigation by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office faulted school officials and board members for plunging the district into financial...
