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Neighbor Spotlight: Oakmont woman continues charitable actions learned in childhood
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...
Plum, Oakmont continue to see somewhat slower rise of covid-19 cases as of Feb. 3, 2021
As coronavirus cases are beginning to rise more slowly in Allegheny County and across the country, Plum and Oakmont seem to be following that trend. As of Feb. 3, there have been 1,668 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Plum since March, according to the latest information provided by...
Plum elementary student writes his 1st horror book, hopes to make a series
A national writing contest and love of horror has inspired a Holiday Park Elementary student to pen his first book. Josh Ingram, 11, of Plum recently released “Light: A Forgotten Monster.” The self-published book tells a story about a group of juveniles at a sleepover. A friend of the main...
Oakmont code enforcement job to be open, garbage hauler vows to address complaints
Oakmont officials will soon need a new code enforcement officer and building inspector. Both services have been handled the past few years by Code Enforcement Agency, a private municipal inspection company out of Jefferson Hills. Borough Manager Scot Fodi informed council at Monday night’s workshop meeting that CEA has decided...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31
Chalfant Franziska Klingseisen sold property on Lynnwood Avenue to Tri COG Land Bank for $25,517. Churchill William Roberts Jr. sold property at 212 Thornberry Drive to Asher Herrick Sade for $232,000. Delmont Ralph Faulk sold property at 315 Freeport Road to Frank Pampena Jr. and Dianne Pampena for $145,000. Edgewood...
Don ‘Pappy’ Boulton was a 2nd dad to players he coached, devoted to family and wife
The covid-19 pandemic separated Donald “Pappy” Boulton from his wife for nearly a year, breaking his heart before claiming his life. An Oakmont native, Boulton, 85, will be remembered across the Alle-Kiski Valley primarily as a football coach who led and motivated young men on the gridiron. In college, he...
Oakmont Carnegie Library closed until Monday due to staffer’s positive covid test
Oakmont Carnegie Library is closed until Monday due to a staffer testing positive for the coronavirus. Officials said via social media that the library at 700 Allegheny River Blvd. will be cleaned and staff will self-quarantine. Virtual programming and email services are available. Oakmont Library is closed until 2/1 due...
Frank Dermody lost state House election but lands $145,000/year gambling board job
What goes around comes around in the Pennsylvania Legislature. Former state Rep. Frank Dermody, who used to appoint members to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, on Thursday received an appointment of his own and the $145,000 annual salary it brings. Dermody, 69, the longtime House minority leader, in November lost...
Plum, Oakmont continue to see somewhat slower rise of covid-19 cases
As coronavirus cases are beginning to rise more slowly in Allegheny County and across the country, Plum and Oakmont seem to be following that trend. As of Jan. 27, there have been 1,631 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Plum since March, according to the latest information provided by...
Plum School District to have all students back to full-time, in-person learning in March
Plum School District officials plan to gradually allow students to come back to school five days a week with a goal of having all learners back full-time in March. The announcement was made via the district’s notification system and by board members Tuesday night. Students who need intense intervention and...
Riverview elementary students to start in-school classes 4 days a week starting Monday
Most Riverview School District elementary students are expected to move from hybrid learning to in-school classes four days a week starting Monday. Officials recently made the announcement via the district’s website and a letter to families. Students currently learn through a hybrid model, meaning they are split into two groups...
