Penn Hills Progress category, Page 52
Penn Hills notebook: Te’Shan Campbell joins coaching staff at Michigan State
Former Penn Hills wrestler Te’Shan Campbell will once again be involved with collegiate wrestling. Campbell, a 2015 PIAA champion at 170 pounds with the Indians, will join Michigan State’s coaching staff as a volunteer assistant. “Te’Shan brings a lot of experience as a competitor and as a coach,” Michigan State...
Penn Hills working out kinks in early part of season
Penn Hills kicker Owen Williams did what he had to do when a snap went sailing over his head during the Indians’ season opener Aug. 26 at NexTier Stadium. With less than 10 seconds left before halftime, Williams booted the football off the ground and through the back of the...
East suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 4, 2022
Chalfant Karl Kutz sold property at 113 Parkway Ave. to Duque Management Group LLC for $85,000. Edgewood Casey Totten sold property at 1115 E End Ave. to Jeremy and Katherine Hopkins for $495,000. James Michael sold property at 1128 E End Ave. to Thomas Hircock and Trinity Sprague for $394,500....
Section of Saltsburg Road in Penn Hills to close through end of September for slide repair
Work to fix a slide will close part of Saltsburg Road in Penn Hills for much of September, PennDOT announced Friday. Saltsburg Road between Sycamore Drive and Route 380 is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, and remain closed through late September. Through traffic will be prohibited...
Verona mother receives free roof as part of annual giveaway
A single mother in Verona received the surprise of a lifetime from a Plum heating, cooling and roofing company this month. Lindsay Kappeler received news earlier in the year from an insurance company who told her a random inspection determined she needed her home’s roof replaced by June 2023. Kappeler...
Penn Hills School District officials announce new administrative hires
Penn Hills School District officials recently announced new administrative hires. They include assistant superintendent Dawn Golden; high school associate principal for academic achievement Meghan Murray; high school associate principal for student conduct Jah-Chant Robinson; and elementary associate principal Chris Cence. “With the arrival of these four energetic, well-qualified educators, Penn...
New member appointed to Riverview School Board
Riverview School Board members have appointed a high school alum as their newest colleague. Elected officials unanimously voted Aug. 29 to have Oakmont resident Antonio Paris fill the vacant seat of Tara Jean Schaaf of Verona. Schaaf resigned Aug. 1 to pursue a new job as a certified registered nurse...
Penn Hills volunteer group aims to beautify the area
People driving into Penn Hills at the intersection of Verona Road and Coal Hollow Road will see a colorful sight at the traffic light. The BOB Project finished a years-long mural project on the wall by Butler Gas Products Co. The 60-by-70 foot mural features a variety of art styles...
Transportation issues delayed Penn Hills students’ return home on first day
Students in Penn Hills School District returned to school on Aug. 29, and the day had its ups and downs, according to superintendent Dr. Nancy Hines. “Transportation was more challenging than we had expected, particularly for younger students. Several bus routes had to be combined, and that was confusing to...
Injuries reported in early morning crash in Penn Hills
One person was unconscious and another was trapped in their vehicle after a crash early Monday in Penn Hills, officials said. Crews responded to the intersection of Frankstown Road and Robinson Boulevard after reports of a two-vehicle crash with multiple injuries, according to the Penn Hills No. 7 Volunteer Fire...
In brief: Women’s Business Network, movie in the park and more in Penn Hills, Verona
Women’s Business Network Women’s Business Network allows members can take advantage of networking with other business women throughout the region, ongoing professional education and leadership opportunities. All professional women are invited to visit a local meeting as our guest. Find out more at wbninc.com. Allegheny Valley Chapter’s next meetings are...
With experienced roster, Penn Hills volleyball ready to shake things up
The makeup of the Penn Hills girls volleyball team has Jay Mitlo approaching the upcoming season differently than in seasons past. Mitlo, who is in his 25th season as head coach, will be mixing and matching his lineups throughout the season. That versatility will allow him to have girls serve...
New Penn Hills girls soccer coach looks to keep pushing forward
Myron Cook is excited about the challenge in front of him. The longtime assistant coach of the Penn Hills girls soccer program is moving into the top job at a time when the program is trending in an upward direction. The challenge for Cook, who was an assistant coach for...
East suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 28, 2022
Chalfant Edward Doheny sold property at 264 Brighton St. to Jamaal and Amy Loman for $95,000. Churchill Sandra Schreib sold property at 1611 Branning Road to Bellagia Properties LLC for $90,000. Vincent Pupich III sold property at 340 Homer Drive to Tim Schmitt and Rochelle Hawkins for $140,000. Edgewood Barbara...
Seneca Valley hangs on as late field-goal attempt by Penn Hills is off target
A back-and-forth game between the Class 5A Penn Hills and 6A Seneca Valley came down to the final play as Penn Hills kicker Owen Williams missed a 34-yard field goal to allow the Raiders to hang onto a 17-15 victory in Week Zero. “It was an ugly win, but it...
Penn Hills School District officials seek to fill empty school board seat
Elizabeth Rosemeyer has stepped down from her elected post, creating a vacancy on the Penn Hills School Board. Her resignation was submitted Aug. 11 and was accepted by the board at its Aug. 17 meeting. Rosemeyer told the Tribune-Review she was leaving for personal reasons, and those responsibilities would not...
Person hurt in Penn Hills crash
A person was flown to a local trauma center after being injured in a crash in Penn Hills. Allegheny County dispatch reported there was a two-vehicle crash around 5:10 p.m. near the intersection of Hulton and Milltown roads. It was unclear if there were any other injuries, and no further...
In brief: Golf outing, movies in the park and more in Penn Hills
Golf outing to aid Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection will host a Sept. 26 golf outing to benefit Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes. It will take place at the Westmoreland Country Club, 7100 Mellon Road in Penn Township. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a 9 a.m....
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 21, 2022
Churchill Allison Hoge sold property at 2409 Marbury Road to Tony Castillo II for $620,000. Forest Hills Anna Viselli sold property at 1987 Centurion Drive Apt 514 to Michael Caroccia Jr. and Margaret Caroccia for $80,000. Douglas Ram Contractors LLC sold property at 162 Fairfax Road to Aren Davey for...
Top runners on Penn Hills cross country team set for competitive season
Austin Stuchul and Sawyer Kinney went east to make improvements for the Penn Hills cross country team this fall. Attending a cross country camp at Shippensburg University provided both runners with a tremendous amount of perspective. When the team practices started for the fall, Indians coach Lee Zelkowitz saw the...
Slide repair work to close part of Thompson Run Road in Penn Hills for 2 weeks
PennDOT is closing part of Thompson Run Road on the border of Penn Hills and Monroeville for two weeks to repair a slide. The road is scheduled to be closed between Old William Penn Highway and Frey Road beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, weather permitting, PennDOT announced Friday. Traffic will...
Police: Man found shot in Penn Hills, shooting believed to have begun in Pittsburgh
A man was taken to a hospital after being shot twice Wednesday afternoon in an incident that started in Pittsburgh and continued into Penn Hills, according to Allegheny County Police. Officers were dispatched shortly before 1 p.m. for a shooting along the 1600 block of Brushton Avenue in Penn Hills....
Survey: Many at-risk youths in Allegheny Co. lose family to gun violence
A teenage girl whose sister was gunned down one Saturday night last year. A boy shot in the back at 17 who had to relearn to walk. They are among the children and young adults whose voices were heard in a recent survey focused on Allegheny County’s at-risk youth. The...
In brief: Penn Hills High School reunions, seniors resource fair and more
Penn Hills Class of ‘68 Homecoming Reunion On Sept. 10, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the Riverside Boathouse at the Green Orthodox Church in Oakmont, the Penn Hills High School Class of 1968 will host a reunion. There will be live music by The Fabulous Igniters. For more information, call Charlene...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2022
Churchill Thomas Foster sold property at 1068 Black Forest Drive to Joshua and Rachel Clay for $187,000. Clarence Gillcrese sold property at 2039 Hampstead Drive to Michele Boyd for $192,000. Michael Connors sold property at 2200 William Penn Highway to Vusala Snyder for $265,000. Forest Hills Barbara Bridge sold property...
