Penn Hills Progress category, Page 65
Penn Hills Council still at odds over police chief
Penn Hills Council did not vote on police Chief Howard Burton’s separation agreement, nor did it vote on whether or not Lt. Robert Myers would become his replacement at the Nov. 15 council meeting. The inaction comes after an injunction – filed by Councilwoman-elect JoAnne Fascio, Councilman Frank Pecora and...
Port Authority instructor files discrimination lawsuit over Black Lives Matter mask
An instructor at Port Authority’s Ross garage filed a federal lawsuit this week against the agency, claiming racial discrimination after she was suspended for a week for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask. Monika Wheeler-Hanna, of Penn Hills, is also alleging harassment and retaliation. Her lawsuit is the second to...
TribLive Taste Test: National Baklava Day
It’s National Baklava Day! And if you’re like us, after you get through the roughly 15 pounds of gyro meat that always comes with a quality gyro, you’ve barely got enough room left for one of our favorite desserts. So today we skipped the gyro and went straight for the...
Penn Hills gas station robbed at gunpoint
A Sunoco gas station in Penn Hills was robbed late Monday morning. Police Chief Howard Burton said no one was injured in the incident around 11:45 a.m. at the convenience store along the 200 block of Hulton Road. The chief said the robber brandished a silver handgun and demanded money...
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week for Nov. 15, 2021
So what does a head coach think about when the opposing team is ling up for a potential game-tying field goal in the waning seconds of regulation? “Just thinking overtime plans, what we would do if we won the toss, how to attack Gateway, who we would have available due...
Determined Penn Hills overcomes adversity in WPIAL playoffs
Weathering early adversity isn’t something Julian Dugger allows to linger in his mind during football games. The Penn Hills sophomore quarterback knows the Indians have the tools to make adjustments in-game. Three early turnovers against Franklin Regional in the Indians’ 38-6 WPIAL Class 5A first-round win Nov. 5 at Yuhas-McGinley...
Penn Hills wrestling team, ‘self-motivated’ senior look forward to more normal season
AJ Palumbo and the Penn Hills wrestling team had the same unfortunate experience as many others did during the pandemic last season. Matches were canceled, schedules were changed, and nothing was normal for the Indians. Palumbo, a 220-pound senior, wrestled one match last season. Penn Hills finished with three wrestlers...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 14, 2021
Monroeville Maplecrest LLC sold property at 112 Armour Drive to NVR Inc. for $83,300. James Cole sold property at 228 Brinton St. to Mary Rita Craddock for $89,000. Nianzu Liang sold property at 232 Clover Drive to Mark Noel and Julie Luu for $200,000. David Cawley sold property at 764...
Play from deep in playbook helps Penn Hills get past Gateway
With less than a minute remaining and facing third-and-goal, Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger was sent off the field for a play because of an equipment issue, so the Indians had to dial up something they hadn’t done all season. They went to the wildcat with Amir Key. “I just...
Penn Hills alumni give back to district by donating school supplies
Alumni from the Penn Hills class of 2001 wanted to find a way to give back to the school district that left an impact on them after graduating. The class showed its gratitude by collecting school supplies to donate to Penn Hills Elementary School earlier this month . The tote...
3 incumbents retain seats on Penn Hills School Board, 1 newcomer elected
Seven candidates were on the ballot for four, four-year seats on Penn Hills School Board, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections. The top vote-getters were Democrats Marisa Jamison with 5,399, Nicole Richardson with 5,273, Evelyn Herbert with 4,922 and Joseph B. Capozoli, who was cross-filed, with 4,023. Richardson...
Plum student earns Eagle Scout rank for mental health project
A Plum Senior High School senior achieved the rank of Eagle Scout for his project highlighting mental health. Ryan Kmonk wanted to find a way to address mental health among teens to raise awareness. The 18-year-old decided to create a 42-minute documentary, “The Quiet Crisis,” to touch on mental health...
Free vaccine clinic set in Penn Hills
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering a free vaccine clinic for influenza and covid-19, including booster shots. The clinic is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at Mt. Hope Community Presbyterian Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills. The covid vaccines available include Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, boosters...
Penn Hills police to increase presence at high school Wednesday following social media threat
Penn Hills students will see an increased police presence at the senior high school on Wednesday, after the department worked with school officials to identify the source of a social media threat. “While Penn Hills Police Department does not view this threat as credible and have been able to identify...
Beverly’s Birthdays celebrates 1,000th party for low-income families at Penn Hills event
A long-necked llama bobbed its freckled snout above a huddle of baby goats, spurring squeals of delight from several children offering up handfuls of oat pellets and milk from bottles. Toddlers to preteens hailing from Verona and Penn Hills played with balloons twisted into creatures and swords, designed their own...
Bell Township man jailed without bond, charged with stabbing teenager
A 16-year-old boy is reported in stable condition in a Pittsburgh hospital after being stabbed in his back with a knife during an argument Sunday, according to state police at Kiski. Richard Cain, 58, was arraigned Monday on charges of aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, reckless endangerment,...
Pittsburgh-based organization matches military veterans with service dogs
When Bill Jeffcoat, a Vietnam veteran and former canine handler, was forced to have his dog Fraulien euthanized after the Vietnam War, it had a tremendous impact in his life. He’s dedicated a big part of his post-service life to bringing the postive impact of having an animal companion to...
Penn Hills runner sets course for senior season
Austin Stuchul’s experience gained competing at the WPIAL Class 3A cross country championships Oct. 28 at Cal (Pa.) provided a blueprint for his senior season. The Penn Hills junior wants to try to navigate through the pack at a quicker pace than last season. Doing so, Stuchul hopes, will help...
Steady improvement, versatile offense give Penn Hills playoff confidence
Penn Hills coach Jon LeDonne might’ve preferred a bye for the first week of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, but admits being scheduled to host Franklin Regional in the first round had its advantages. The Indians, who won the Northeast Conference on Gardner points after tying with North Hills and...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 7, 2021
Edgewood Jesse Mullen sold property at 321 Coal St. to James Louks and Sarah Tancred for $177,261. Hershey Dugan sold property at 1046 E End Ave. to Alexander and Ezra Abraham Gershanok for $410,000. Ronan Jones sold property at 346 Locust St. to Lisa Frumkes for $640,000. Michael Gunzenhauser sold...
Dugger brothers connect for 4 touchdowns to lead Penn Hills past Franklin Regional
Penn Hills sophomore quarterback Julian Dugger has yearned to play a clean game all season. The fifth-seeded Indians won Friday night in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs, but didn’t find the performance they were seeking. Penn Hills was often spectacular — Jaden Dugger caught touchdown passes...
Deputy Mayor Sapp, newcomer Fascio win Penn Hills council race
Three candidates were on the ballot, vying for two seats on Penn Hills council. Democrat and current Penn Hills Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp received the most votes with 5,749. Joanne Fascio, a newcomer who was cross-filed, will also receive a seat on council, with 4,344 votes. Incumbent and Republican John...
Longtime Penn Hills musical coordinator to be inducted into Hall of PHAME
Barbara Spiri can only say she is grateful as she enters the Penn Hills Arts and Music Education’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 13. The induction will be happening during PHAME’s gala event,”Keepin’ the Music Alive,” at 7 p.m. at the Penn Hills High School auditorium. The event will be...
In brief: Women’s Business Network welcomes new members
Local chapters to meet Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business. WBN provides members with the tools to be successful, including networking, mastermind groups, and ongoing professional education, while expanding her circle of influence in the marketplace. All professional...
Even after playoff loss, things looking up for Penn Hills girls soccer
How the Penn Hills girls soccer team closed the season didn’t put a damper on the experience for coach Ashley DeVito. Facing two-time defending state champions Mars in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs resulted in a 7-0 defeat on the road Oct. 25. It didn’t knock...
