posted May 24, 2012, 5:40 AM by Lyndsay Lovell
Several unlocked vehicles were broken into in Aspinwall on Monday, May 21. If you have information about this crime, please contact the Aspinwall Police Department at (412) 781-3568. It's important to remember to always lock your car and remove valuables. Visit the Safety Tips portion of this website for more information. |
posted May 24, 2012, 5:39 AM by Lyndsay Lovell
All - As you may know a member of our community, Elijah Straw, and his family were in a serious car accident this past Tuesday night. Sadly, Elijah died. He was six years old and in the first grade at O'Hara Elementary School with many of our children, played baseball for the Aspinwall Royals, and was a regular at Squaw Run Park. Elijah's parents, Tom and Jen, and his little brother were also injured, but are thankfully recovering. Understandably, this tragedy has hit the community, like the family, very hard. People want to know what they can do to help and are looking for information how. Also people want to know about funeral arrangements. This is the purpose of our email. FIRST - What you can do for the family: 1. Food: Elijah's parents were injured in the accident and their mobility will be limited for some time. They will need help with food for the foreseeable future. A website has been created where people can sign up to deliver food on a particular day. Please freeze whatever you make and put it in a dish that you don't expect to get back. Also, Giant Eagle gift cards are welcome. There are instructions for where to deliver the food (or gift cards) on the site which can be found at: http://www.TakeThemAMeal.com/meals.php?t=RVLN6526. 2. Fund: A fund has been created in Elijah's Memory at PNC Bank in Aspinwall. Donations can be made to the "Elijah Straw Memorial Fund." Money can be donated in three ways:
Hand-delivery to the Aspinwall PNC Bank branch;
Mailed to the Aspinwall PNC Branch at 101 Brilliant Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3119
By going online to www.aspinwallpa.com: there will be a "donate" link which will permit you to give a donation to this account (please note that this online "donate" link should be up and running on the aspinwall website within the next 24 hours) 3. Flowers: Elijah's favorite colors were purple and yellow. Aspinwall Borough has received a donation of purple and yellow flowers and will be planting them throughout the neighborhood. This is also being done at the Cooper-Siegel Library and Squaw Run Park, two of Elijah's favorite places. O'Hara Elementary has plans to do so as well. We also ask, as a demonstration of community solidarity, that people plant purple and yellow flowers in their front yard or, in the alternative, hang purple and yellow ribbons on their homes in memory of Elijah. 4. Space: In times like these, a person's first impulse is to go to the family and offer their condolences, share stories, and talk about what happened. We've spoken with Tom and Jen and they ask that people please refrain from doing so (for now). As you all can imagine, they are suffering from unimaginable grief and trauma and their emotions are very raw. While they don't want to be ignored in the community, they also don't want to discuss Elijah's death at this time. They hope you understand. Also, we've heard numerous reports of children writing letters to Elijah and to the family. If so, we ask that those letters be given to their teachers for collection and we will deliver them to the family at the appropriate time. SECOND, the funeral: 1. The funeral will be held on Monday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Scholastica Parish located at 309 Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall. The funeral is open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend. If you plan on bringing your children please know it will be closed casket service. Also, it has been suggested by the Parish that parents talk to their children before-hand to help them visualize what the funeral service may be like so they can be mentally prepared. While the funeral is open to the community, please understand, given the magnitude of this tragedy, that Elijah's parents will not be ready to talk to anyone at the funeral and there will be no visitation beforehand. Your presence at the funeral, however, will speak volumes. 2. Following the funeral, there will be a reception at the St. Scholastica Parish. Elijah's parents do not plan on attending. Their family, many of whom are from out-of-town, will be in attendance. The entire family is very, very aware of the community's overwhelming response and want to personally thank you all at the reception. So please come. FINALLY, as friends of the family, we thank you all. From the emergency responders, to the friends and neighbors, to the school district, to the members of local businesses who made donations and offered free services, to the council members who made things happen, and to all the countless number of people who have already made unbelievable and generous donations of both their money and time. It will never be forgotten. With the utmost gratitude, your friends and neighbors, - Friends of the Straw family |
posted Mar 30, 2012, 3:31 PM by Lyndsay Lovell
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USAOnWatch (UOW) was created by the National Sheriffs' Association, in conjunction with several well-known federal agencies, to advance this cause by encouraging the initiation and/or revitalization of Neighborhood Watch programs throughout the country. In light of recent events, they released a statement on the role of Neighborhood Watch programs in local communities. Click here if you'd like to read their statement. |
posted Mar 22, 2012, 11:14 AM by Lyndsay Lovell
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Green Streets Saturday, April 21, 2012 10am-2pm Meet at Aspinwall Beans 'N' Cream Clean up from 10am-12pm Party from 12-2pm Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 28, 2012 Details to come National Night Out Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Aspinwall Ball Field - 5th Street 6-9pm Pitt Make a Difference Days Saturday, October 21, 2012 Details to come Fall in the Wall To be determined Santa Pictures Thursday, November 15, 2012 Borough Building 6:30-8:30pm
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posted Mar 1, 2012, 5:31 AM by Lyndsay Lovell
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You can visit http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/ and do a zip code search (15215) on the left side navigation, to read about any predators in our area. The PA State Police Megan’s Law website also includes address info, physical description, vehicle info, arrest info and more. This notice is intended for community safety purposes only and should not be used to threaten, intimidate, or harass.Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch Click here for some additional information regarding laws about convicted sex offenders in the news. |
posted Jan 7, 2011, 2:29 PM by Chrissy Albert
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posted Jan 7, 2011, 2:26 PM by Chrissy Albert
As some of you may be aware, a large number of vehicles were vandalized overnight on December 26, or very early the morning of December 27, in Aspinwall.
Unconfirmed reports has the number of vehicles vandalized in excess of 40.
It appears to be random vandalism and not burglaries. Unconfirmed is
that the method of breaking car windows is by baseball bat or pellet
gun.
If you saw anything last night or have any information, please contact Aspinwall Police at 412-781-3568.
Please light your front and back porches and if you have a light on
your garage in your alley - please light that too. This may be a good
deterrent.
REMEMBER -If you ever see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.
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posted Oct 21, 2010, 5:56 AM by Chrissy Albert
THANK YOU to all of the volunteers (in particular Mary Cothren!) who turned out to clean up the streets of Aspinwall on Saturday
16th....and a huge shout out to 14 residents and 40 Pitt students and
staff who came through the Pitt Make-A-Difference Day, MADD. We piled
up 30 bags of trash from all over town, especially the main
thoroughfares of Freeport, Delafield, and the ball field. Together we made a difference in our community. THANK YOU again!
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posted Aug 9, 2010, 6:08 PM by Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch
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There have been two burglaries of homes in the past week.
The home on Delafield - the door was unlocked - the actors removed camera equipment - the crime occurred between 2pm and 4pm.
The home on Brilliant Ave - 300 block - the
actors entered through an unsecured side window. Once inside they
removed articles of jewelry.
Aspinwall police are working with the Allegheny County detectives and have one suspect.
Also - Seven vehicles were entered in to in the early hours of this morning - Friday August 6th.
2 juveniles were apprehended and arrested with vehicle contents in their possession.
If you have any information pertaining to these crimes, please call the Aspinwall Police Department at 412-781-3568.
This is a reminder - please LOCK YOUR VEHICLES, LOCK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS - your home and your vehicles are not as safe if you leave them unlocked. |
posted Jun 8, 2010, 6:13 PM by Tripp Clarke
**ANW ALERT**
Late Sunday evening a number of vehicles along
Fourth Street, Fifth Street and Field Avenue had items stolen from
them. No forced entry was apparent, so these vehicles were left
unlocked. Items stolen include money, CDs and GPS systems.
Additionally, a home along Eastern Avenue was recently entered and
it is believed that a purse was stolen. Apparently the homeowner was
only out for a short while and left the house unlocked.
Both of
these incidents should reinforce that you should ALWAYS LOCK YOUR
VEHICLE and ALWAYS SECURE YOUR HOME. Even when you are home it is best
to lock and secure screen doors during the warm summer months.
Just this past week Aspinwall Neighborhood Watch installed a TIP
SHEET BOX next to the Police Station door at the Borough Building. If
you suspect anyone in either of these incidents, you can anonymously
submit a name that will be turned over to the Aspinwall Police. Soon
ANW will be distributing Tip Sheets that will allow you to report any
violations or suspicious activity to the Aspinwall Police.
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