Natalie Beneviat stories, Page 27
Final Bradford Woods Council seat comes in at a tie
The final winner of one of four seats on Bradford Woods Council could be determined by write-in votes. Unofficial results for the Nov. 2 election from the Allegheny County Division of Elections show two candidates locked in a tie. Six candidates were in the running for four council seats. The...
2 Democrats, 2 Republicans apparent winners of seats on North Allegheny school board
Two Republicans and two Democrats will fill four open seats on the North Allegheny School Board this year, with no more than a 200 vote spread among all candidates, according to unofficial returns from the Allegheny County Elections Division for the Nov. 2 race. Democrats Leslie Britton Dozier and Paige...
North Allegheny school cafeterias serve up tasty choices
Things are getting more delicious at North Allegheny, thanks to the choice-friendly, student-focused meals being served throughout the district’s 12 school cafeterias.’ Gone are the days when school lunches were a one-size-fits-all approach on a tray. Today, students have more variety, with healthier and tastier choices, according to Judy Ostronic,...
McCandless Town Council rejects hike in Northland Public Library contribution
McCandless Town Council rejected a funding increase for Northland Public Library as requested in the library’s proposed 2022 budget. The library had proposed a funding increase of 5.23% from its local municipalities, including McCandless, per a presentation by library Executive Director Amy Steele. “This is an unprecedented move as the...
North Allegheny School Board meets in empty auditorium after some in audience fail to mask up
North Allegheny School Board met in an empty auditorium Wednesday, Oct. 27 after some in the audience failed to comply with the district’s mask mandate, and the board asked everyone in the audience to leave. The board meeting, which was being held at the high school auditorium, was delayed by...
North Allegheny considers changes in posting agendas, public speaking times
The North Allegheny School Board discussed possible policy changes that would give it more time to complete its agenda before a public meeting, but give residents less time to see what’s on it. Board members also discussed setting new time limits for individual comments from the public. Superintendent of Schools...
8 candidates running for 4 open seats on North Allegheny School Board
Eight candidates are vying for four open seats on the North Allegheny School Board in the Nov. 2 general election. North Allegheny school directors serve at-large. Only incumbent Rick McClure is seeking re-election. The seven other candidates are newcomers. McClure, Greg Casten, Vidya Szymkowiak and Joe Wall ran as a...
6 candidates vie for 3 council seats in Franklin Park council race
There are contested elections in each of the ward races for Franklin Park council in the Nov. 2 General Election. Uday Palled and Adam Szymkowiak are running for the Ward 1 seat; Anne Graziani and incumbent Luke Myslinski are seeking the Ward 2 seat, and Amanda Cross and incumbent Thomas...
Franklin Park Mayor O’Keefe facing challenger Naik in November election
Incumbent Dennis O’Keefe faces challenger Sumana Naik in the race for mayor of Franklin Park in the Nov. 2 election. The mayor is elected at-large and serves a four-year term. Here are the candidates’ responses to questions posed by the North Allegheny Journal. Sumana Naik Political party: Democrat Age: 43...
Roppa tapped to fill Mccandless council vacancy
McCandless Town Council has appointed Dr. Kathleen Roppa to fill the vacant council seat in Ward 5. “Her energy, enthusiasm and drive will make her effective in facing the challenges of the community,” said Kim Zachary, president of township council. The position was left open after Ward 5 representative Angela...
Indoor shooting range opening at McCandless Crossing
An indoor shooting range facility is the newest tenant at McCandless Crossing shopping center off of McKnight Road and could be fully open within the month. The facility, located on 900 Providence Blvd., is described as a “state-of-the art, modern indoor shooting center” featuring firearms training and a large inventory,...
Burlett sworn in as new Edgeworth police chief
Edgeworth can welcome a new police chief as John Burlett was sworn into the position at the borough’s Sept. 21 meeting, taking over for his predecessor John English, who retired in early September after serving the community for 27 years. Burlett has served as a police officer for more than...
North Allegheny School District may still mask beyond state mandate
North Allegheny School Board voted 5-4 on Sept. 22 to require masks for students, staff and visitors indoors if Allegheny County is at a high or substantial rate, even if the state’s health department order is lifted. The motion was presented by school board director Kevin Mahler at the board’s...
