Penn Hills Progress category, Page 66
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...
Goals still within reach for improving Penn Hills football team
Strong play and good fortune have kept the Penn Hills football program in line to reach all of its goals. Despite losing their Northeast Conference opener, the Indians won three straight and were set to enter their season finale against Kiski Area last Friday with a world of possibilities ahead...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 31, 2021
Churchill Jason Bezeredi sold property at 2299 Forest Drive to Nawaf Quazi for $210,000. Louis Maurice Maraj sold property at 3300 Longbow Drive to Sean Andrew and Jennie McCulloch for $384,900. Forest Hills Joseph Park sold property at 452 Atlantic Ave. to Jason and Adrienne Rihn for $238,888. Kimberly Allen...
Local churches collecting gifts for Operation Christmas Child
Local churches are joining in a worldwide effort to make Christmas a little brighter this year. Samaritan’s Purse will be accepting donations of gifts for children in need all over the world as part of its Operation Christmas Child effort. Curbside collections will take place during the week of Nov....
Penn Hills High School theater students return to stage in fall play
Penn Hills theater students are focusing on bringing normalcy back to the department after their fall play was canceled last year due to covid. The first step in that direction is performing their annual fall play after a successful return with their spring musical “Mary Poppins” in February. Director Ben...
Penn Hills Council debates separation agreement with police chief
Penn Hills residents have received more details on the proposed separation agreement with police Chief Howard Burton. A special, nonvoting meeting was held Oct. 25 at the request of Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp and Councilmen John Petrucci and Jim Getsy. The special meeting was held after all three missed the...
Police file charges in 2020 Penn Hills killing
Allegheny County police have charged a Pittsburgh teen with homicide and other crimes for the December 2020 killing of a Churchill teen. Jafar Brooks, 16, was pronounced dead Dec. 15 at the scene of the Leechburg Garden Apartments along the 1900 lock of Garden Drive in Penn Hills on Dec....
Holly, jolly spirit will abound in Verona, Oakmont during holiday celebrations
Verona’s 2021 Jolly Jamboree is set for Nov. 20 to coincide with the holiday event in fellow “Twin Borough” Oakmont on the same date. Verona’s activities will be begin at noon that day and run until the evening, while the Oakmont celebration will start later, around 5 p.m with the...
Letter to the editor: Praise for Penn Hills Library’s story hour
To the editor: My wife and I had the pleasure of taking our grandson to the story hour and pumpkin painting at our Penn Hills Library Oct. 8 . We got there about 10 minutes early and weren’t surprised to be the only ones there. As time went on though,...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Churchill Estate of Virginia Savitz sold property at 2182 Beulah Road to Michael Chiappinelli and Jessica Dancisin for $195,000. Zokaikes Properties L.P. sold property at 800 Beulah Road to Allegheny Land Trust for $3,000,000. John Ormsbee sold property at 2063 Garrick Drive to Om and Elizabeth Joy Choudhary for $275,000....
Penn Hills grad Claude Vangelus steps right into tackle spot on Millersville line
Claude Vangelus didn’t have aspirations of glory when he went to his first football camp at Millersville University last summer. The plan was to put the work in and maybe take some time to figure college life out. The 2020 Penn Hills graduate found a home early on and developed...
Playoff berth means progress for Penn Hills boys soccer team
The Penn Hills boys soccer team spent 17 years trying to climb out of the wilderness and find the route back to the WPIAL playoffs. A strong second half of the season allowed the Indians to finish fourth in Section 4-3A to accomplish that goal. In the first round, 15th-seeded...
3 candidates seek pair of Penn Hills council seats
In the Penn Hills Council race, two incumbents and a newcomer are vying for two open seats. Deputy Mayor Catherine Sapp and councilman John Petrucci are trying to hold off newcomer Joanne Fascio. Here are the candidates and their responses to election questions posed by the Penn Hills Progress: Joanne...
Injunction halts separation agreement with Penn Hills police chief, voting on his successor
A court injunction has been granted to postpone Penn Hills Council votes on a separation agreement with the municipality’s police chief and the naming of his successor. A special meeting to vote on the matters had been scheduled for Oct. 18, but was canceled because three council members said they...
3 nonprofits raise money for the benefit of Rosedale
On Oct. 2, the Rosedale Civic Association held a Night at the Races to raise money for the renovation of Rosedale Park. The renovation has been off and on for the past few years, with a recent fence being completed among the highlights. This comes a little over a year...
Penn Hills Anti-Litter Group wins award for picking up the most trash
A Penn Hills group has been spending their free time cleaning up litter around the area, making sure the neighborhoods look clean and trash-free, and now they’ve won a very special award for their efforts. The Penn Hills Anti-Litter Group recently competed in the Pittsburgh Garbage Olympics, which is a...
In brief: Super Bingo benefits veteran group
Super Bingo Life Changing Service Dogs For Veterans (LCSDFV) and Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Company (PHVFC) #7 have teamed up for the third annual Super Bingo. This bingo fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 6 at PHVFC #7. Doors open at 4 p.m. and bingo begins at 5. The ticket is...
