Borough News

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On 2/11/26 at 05:33 The Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department along with our mutual aid partners were alerted to a possible structure fire in the 700 block of 13th Street in Oakmont Borough. 216EN arrived on scene with light smoke showing and confirmed it to be a chimney fire. Crews were able to utilize the ladder truck to extinguish the fire with a chimney flare and a water can. Great work to all involved!

UNITS: 216EN, 216TK, 216CHF, 111TK, 315RQ, 102EN2, 102TK, 285EN, 224EN2

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Hi everyone!

Unfortunately, we are still waiting for repairs to be completed in the Oak Room, so we have to cancel our regularly scheduled programs for this week 2/9 – 2/14.

Thank you for your patience during this time!

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(Updated 2/9/26) Due to a emergency building issues and water damage, events held in the Oak room will be cancelled through February 13th. We apologize for the inconvenience as we work to make necessary repairs. Continue to check our website for updates and Events Calendar for details on program cancellations.

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Do you know an aspiring young writer in grades K – 5th? ✍️

✨Now is their time to shine!! ✨

WQED presents the 2026 Writing Contest!

This is a creative writing contest for children in grades K – 5th.

Come to the library to grab your very own Writer Kit which includes:
✏️ Contest Instructions
✏️ Contest Entry Form
✏️ A blank notebook for ideas and writing
✏️ Writing inspiration worksheets
✏️ A pencil and an eraser
✏️ A Clifford sticker
✏️ A sticky hand (for fun)

We have a limited supply so come on over and grab one while you can!

Entries are accepted until March 31st.

Thank you so much to WQED for hosting the contest and providing the kits!

Good luck everyone! 👏

#library #wqed #writing

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DRAFT Resolution for consideration by Council during the February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting.

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Borough Council Statement as presented last evening during the Work Session regarding the Immigration & Customs Enforcement Operation in Oakmont last week.

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PSA: if you attended tonight’s Council meeting and sat near this area, we have your missing scarf.

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On 2/3/26 at 02:04 The Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire in the 700 block of Maple St in Springdale Township. 315EN arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire, 216EN and 216RQ arrived second on scene and assisted with fire attack and overhaul operations. The fire was knocked down quickly and placed under control within 30 minutes. Great work to all involved!

UNITS: 216EN, 216RQ, 315EN, 315DEP, 111RE, 160EN, 280TK, 285EN

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