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Dormont Elementary Fire

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Week in Review: Reality Show at Brashear, New Business and Elementary School Fire Update

Miss something? No sweat. Here's the Week in Review, Dec. 10 to Dec. 14.

Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories from Dormont-Brookline Patch, so you can catch up on the goods. Got your own news to share? Add your organization's events to our Event Calendar. Share your wedding, baby or graduation news in our Announcements section and, while you're at it, upload your photos to our Pics & Clips Gallery. We'd love to hear from you! This week on Dormont-Brookline Patch: USA Networks Films Reality Show at Pittsburgh Brashear Juveniles to Face Criminal Charges for Dormont Elementary Fire New Business Adds ‘Diversity’ to Dormont ‘Breakfast and a Movie’ a New Hit for Hollywood Theater Arrest Made for Car Fire at Dormont Exxon Station Info to Know: Change to …

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Juveniles to Face Criminal Charges for Dormont Elementary Fire

Two juveniles confessed this week to starting the playground fire at Dormont Elementary School.

Two juveniles who confessed setting fire to the Dormont Elementary School playground will face criminal charges for their actions, according to Detective Jason Costanzo of the Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office. Costanzo confirmed Wednesday that this is an arson case, and that those responsible will face arson-related charges. "There’s really not a whole lot more to it," Costanzo said. "This appears to be a one-time incident, with some kids who went up there and set the fire, and left the scene." Keystone Oaks School District released a statement Tuesday, Dec. 11 that two minors had confessed to setting the blaze. Their names and ages are not being released. Costanzo said one of the minors is a student in the Keystone Oaks School …

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Ed M

7:48 am on Monday, March 11, 2013

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Two Confess to Dormont Elementary Fire

Two juveniles have confessed to setting the fire, according to Keystone Oaks School District.

Two juveniles have confessed to setting fire to the playground at Dormont Elementary School on Nov. 30. Keystone Oaks School District released a statement Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m., saying only that the individuals are being dealt with appropriately and the district would like to thank everyone associated with the case, including members of the public who provided information to the investigation. The fire caused more than $25,000 of damage to the playground area. Read the initial report by clicking here. School officials are not commenting on the matter at this time. Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.

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JS

8:00 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012

As everyone who has any compassion in them, I grieve for the people involved in this tragedy. To each his own as to how to deal with this, whether it's with prayer or whatever. I also feel extreme anger at the people who make it their life's work to make sure that these types of weapons are available to anyone who wants one. Those that complain about a $5 fee attached to gun purchases, who want …   more ›

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Week in Review: Dormont Elementary Fire, Deck the House, and Win Tickets to "The Nutcracker"

Miss something? No sweat. Here's the Week in Review, Dec. 3 to Dec. 7.

Busy week? No downtime? Missed the news? Don't sweat it. Here's a list of this week's top stories from Dormont-Brookline Patch, so you can catch up on the goods. Got your own news to share? Add your organization's events to our Event Calendar. Share your wedding, baby or graduation news in our Announcements section and, while you're at it, upload your photos to our Pics & Clips Gallery. We'd love to hear from you! This week on Dormont-Brookline Patch: Fire Does $25,000 Damage at Dormont Elementary Dormont Man Used Neighbor's Internet Router to Share Child Porn Pittsburgh Penguins Donate to Keystone Oaks Schools Dormont Approves 2013 Budget Dormont to Hold Special Meeting on #1 Cochran Plan Enter Patch's “Deck the House” Contest For a …

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