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Penn Hills woman accused of animal cruelty after pets left behind in Jeannette home
A former Jeannette woman relinquished her rights to seven dogs, four cats, five cockatiels and a gecko that police said she left behind in a condemned home after moving out of town, according to court papers. Paula Kessler-Nock, 45, of Penn Hills, is free on $30,000 unsecured bail after being...
In brief: EMS contract approved, Augtoberfest and more in Penn Hills, Verona
EMS contract approved Penn Hills School District officials approved a new contract with Penn Hills EMS for the 2023-24 school year. The district will pay the ambulance company $500 per event to have one ambulance with two crew members at all home varsity football games and commencement. Transportation sought Penn...
2023 WPIAL Class 5A football breakdown: Reaching postseason no easy taskVideo
In WPIAL Class 5A, there’s no room for error. Penn Hills knows that as well as anyone after ending last season disappointed. The Indians tied for second in the Northeast Conference, yet missed the playoffs on tiebreakers. They had even celebrated a regular-season win over eventual state champion Pine-Richland, but...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 24, 2023
Chalfant Estate of Robert Richard Fox sold property at 240 Highland Ave. to Christopher Leasher for $123,000. Churchill Jeffrey Vella sold property at 2394 Collins Road to Marco Longo for $221,000. Peter Yannopoulos sold property at 165 Thornberry Drive to Rebecca Ann Bennett for $303,900. Edgewood Jonathan Raney sold property...
2023 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the offensive line
TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top offensive linemen for the 2023 season. 1. Ryan Cory Pine-Richland Senior, 6-4, 290 Pine-Richland had one of the state’s best running attacks last season, and the blocks Cory...
Penn Hills man charged with Scott Township shooting
A Penn Hills man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Scott Township. Juwan Haynes, 26, turned himself in to authorities Thursday night and is being held in the Allegheny County Jail awaiting arraignment, Allegheny County Police said. Police accuse Haynes of shooting a man shortly before 6:45...
Penn Hills grad Daequan Hardy playing key role in Penn State’s deep cornerback room
When Penn State’s defense forces opponents into long-yardage situations this season, the spotlight will fall on veteran corners Kalen King and Johnny Dixon. King is a potential first-round pick next year, and Dixon intercepted two passes and was credited with 10 pass breakups in 2022. PSU corners coach Terry Smith...
Penn Hills School District superintendent to retire in October
Penn Hills Superintendent Nancy Hines is calling it a career after more than 25 years in public education. A search is underway for her replacement. Her last day is scheduled for Oct. 1. “It just feels right,” Hines said. “It feels like the district is stable. I think the energy...
‘Notorious Pittsburgh’: Book tells tales from city’s seedy underbelly
A man of questionable business practices fishes in his pocket for the key to his Cadillac, which is parked in a dark alley. He probably hears the sound of approaching shoes as he attempts to enter the car. Soon, he is mortally wounded by four gunshots to the chest, shoulder...
State Rep. Rob Mercuri announces run for Congress in 17th District
Two-term state Rep. Rob Mercuri, R-Pine, is hoping to flip a congressional seat that covers many Pittsburgh suburbs. Mercuri announced Tuesday his run for Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District, which includes all of Beaver County, as well as suburban communities in Allegheny County’s North Hills, Allegheny Valley, and several boroughs just...
In brief: Council meeting, zoning meeting and more in Penn Hills
Council meeting The next Penn Hills council meeting is at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Penn Hills Government Center council chambers, 102 Duff Road. An agenda will be posted online at pennhillspa.gov closer to the date of the meeting. Zoning hearing board meeting Penn Hills zoning hearing board will...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 17, 2023
Edgewood Suzanne Chybrznski sold property at 223 Chestnut St. to Marcial Saldana and Samantha Shaye for $245,000. Forest Hills Scott Ruffing sold property at 333 Castlegate Road to Ryan Read and Katie Graham for $385,000. Monroeville Estate of Williams Jirak sold property at 250 Azalea Drive to Adriano and Jennifer...
Penn Hills driven to return to playoffs after near miss last season
Penn Hills wide receiver/defensive back Cam Thomas doesn’t want to miss any opportunities. For the Indians’ football program to get back on track — and back in the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs — Thomas believes wins will need to come through better execution. In Thomas’ case, he wants to create...
Penn Hills police hits staffing target with 5 new officers and 1 canine
Five Penn Hills police officers raised their right hands for a swearing-in ceremony at the July 17 council meeting — and another raised its paw. Michael Barnes, 25; Jarrod Chiaramonte, 24; Daniel Lore, 28; David Twidwell, 31; and Joseph Grieco, 24, bring the total number of full-time officers to 57....
Export man arrested in fatal Plum hit-and-run with motorcyclist
A 30-year-old man from Export was arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash in June in Plum, Allegheny County police announced Thursday. County police charged Towner William Henretty II with a felony count of accidents involving death or personal injury and summary traffic offenses, including failing to stop and...
Penn Hills School District officials and bus drivers getting prepared for the coming school year
Penn Hills School District students will soon fill the halls of its elementary, middle and high school. Nearly 3,000 youths are enrolled for the 2023-24 school year. First day of class is Tuesday, Aug. 22. “We are very excited to get the new year started,” Superintendent Nancy Hines said. “Linton...
In Penn Hills visit, Shapiro announces Universal Free Breakfast Program for Pa. public school students
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Penn Hills Elementary School on Tuesday to announce a new program to provide universal free breakfast to all public school students in Pennsylvania. The free-breakfast program was part of a $567 million increase in education funding for the state’s public school districts in the recently signed...
Battle in the Borough V set for Aug. 19 at Cribbs Field in Verona
Championships, bragging rights and basket raffles will be up for grabs as local pro wrestlers converge on a Verona park for a ring-rocking fundraiser. Keystone State Wrestling Alliance superstars return to Cribbs Field for Battle in the Borough V on Aug. 19. The tradition of songs and slams continues with...
In brief: Road closure, zoning hearing board meeting and more in Penn Hills
Lincoln Road to close Lincoln Road between Oakwood Road/Vine Street and Verona Road in Penn Hills will close at 9 a.m. Aug. 14. The closure, which is expected to end in November, is required for rehabilitation of Sandy Creek Bridge No. 7, including new pavement, scour protection, pavement markings and...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 6, 2023
Forest Hills John Rutkoski sold property at 139 Fairfax Road to Michael Hughes for $205,000. Adam Michael Vincent Zelenko sold property at 222 Sheryl Ln to Matthew Stephen Zelenko for $225,000. Edward Boenigk sold property at 529 Windsor Ave. to Pink Boots LLC for $80,000. Monroeville Estate of Rudolph Bailey...
Fishing trip to Highland Park part of Verona church’s summer camp program
Youths from Twin Boro Health Ministry at Verona United Methodist Church’s summer camp made memories on a fishing trip to Highland Park. About 25 people, including the counselors, participated In the camp expedition to the park near the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium on Aug. 1. The trip was organized...
Penn Hills man Tased, arrested after fighting with officer
A Penn Hills man was Tased by police on Aug. 2 after he attempted to change vehicles and fight an officer after being pulled over on Saltsburg Road. Police initiated a traffic stop just before 7 p.m. on Mark A. Turner, 49, of Stotler Road, who they said was driving...
Letter to the editor: We love our library
On July 15, Penn Hills Library presented a delightful afternoon of Irish Celtic Music featuring Mike Clancy and Alan Booth of Abbots Cross. For the more than 30 people in attendance, we enjoyed 90 minutes of what was referred to as a concert of ethnomusicology, including Irish, Scottish and English...
Pitt lands Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger for class of 2024
Pitt found a quarterback for its class of 2024 on Monday when Penn Hills’ Julian Dugger committed. Dugger, who has thrown for more than 2,400 yards the past two seasons, is ranked the No. 40 overall prospect in Pennsylvania, according to Rivals.com. He led Penn Hills to a Northeast Conference...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of July 30, 2023
Chalfant Tri Cog Land Bank sold property at 211 Wilkins Ave. to Fortunae LLC for $25,000. Churchill Wayne Casey trustee sold property at 1624 Branning Road to Glen and Charity Beveridge for $399,900. Barbara Fagnelli sold property at 101 Merrie Woode Drive to Bob and Pamela Hansen for $410,000. Edgewood...
