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How to get your share of $700M settlement from Equifax data breach
People whose Social Security numbers and other private information were exposed in a 2017 data breach by the Equifax credit reporting agency can apply online for a share of the $425 million available through a $700 million settlement reached between the government and the company. The data breach — considered...
Charity car cruise at La Roche University to benefit Animal Friends
A charity car cruise to benefit Animal Friends will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11 on the La Roche University campus in McCandless. The event will feature a variety of classic, antique, exotic and collectible vehicles as well as food and raffles. A number...
Elizabeth woman charged in connection with man’s 2017 overdose death
An Elizabeth woman is accused of supplying the drugs that caused a man to die from an overdose nearly two years ago. Police arrested Melanie Sphar, 43, on Wednesday and charged her with delivery of drugs resulting in death and three other related felonies in connection with the August 2017...
Plum woman charged with embezzling $320K from insurance firm where she worked
An official with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County who formerly worked for a Forest Hills insurance company has been charged with stealing more than $300,000 from the insurance firm, according to the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. Sharon J. Mink, 43, of Plum, who’s served...
AAA offering free anti-auto theft service at Pleasant Hills branch
Drivers looking to stay a step ahead of car thieves can get the vehicle identification number etched onto their vehicle windows for free on Thursday at an event sponsored by AAA in Pleasant Hills. The local chapter of the Automobile Association of America will have a technician on hand from...
PennDOT survey seeks input from drivers about road safety, driving behavior
Motorists have until Aug. 12 to participate in an online survey being conducted by PennDOT to gather input on traffic safety and driving behavior on state roads. “Safety remains our top priority and we are grateful for the public’s continued engagement in making our roadways safer,” said PennDOT Secretary Leslie...
Car cruise in Ross revs up support for Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
Car enthusiasts in the North Hills got the chance to check out a wide variety of classic, vintage and collectible vehicles at the first car cruise held to benefit Ross Township’s Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. The July 20 event at the Ross Township Municipal Center also included music, food, a...
Ross bank teams with charity group to provide special gear to help 4-year-old boy
A local bank is teaming up with a charitable organization to provide a 4-year-old Gibsonia boy who suffers from several physical challenges with devices designed to make his life easier. Employees of the SSB Bank in Ross Township and representatives from Variety — the Children’s Charity will present Caleb Naugle...
Big Lots program to help Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania
The discount retailer Big Lots will kick off a campaign to benefit Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania on Friday at its store in Ross Township. The donation program is being launched to mark the chain’s unveiling of a new store layout and design for its 17 Western Pennsylvania locations, which...
Reward offered in case of cat who lost leg to firecracker abuse
An animal rights group is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects who severely injured a cat by strapping firecrackers around its paw and setting them off. The cat — a gray 3-year-old female tabby that was named Pickles by...
Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old West Virginia girl
West Virginia State Police issued an Amber Alert for a 4-year-old girl last seen in Fairmont who authorities say may be in extreme danger. Gracelynn June Scritchfield is believed to have been abducted by her biological father, who was driving a gold 2001 Subaru Forester with West Virginia license plate...
Ross OKs zoning change needed to build townhouses off Jacks Run Road
Ross Township commissioners have approved a long-time property owner’s request to rezone a portion of his land to permit the construction of townhouses. Mark Purcell of McIlrath Drive requested that the zoning for three of the 4.3 acres of land he owns along Jack Run Road in the township’s 6th...
Northland Library hosts its first celebration of all things nerdy
North Hills residents didn’t have to travel all the way to San Diego, Calif., for the annual Comic-Con to celebrate their love for all things nerdy. On Saturday July, 20, Northland Public Library in McCandless held its first own version of the international convention dubbed “Northland Nerdcon.” The day-long celebration...
Curbing distracted driving topic of upcoming seminar in Bradford Woods
Helping young drivers learn to keep their eyes on the road instead of their smart phones, the radio or passengers is the topic of a free program Thursday evening in Bradford Woods. “Drive Without Distracts: A Parent and Young Driver Education Session” is being presented in partnership with the Northern...
Watershed program offers ways public can help protect environmental resources
A series of informational programs to help educate the public about ways in which they can protect local waterways kicks off tonight at the Moon Township Municipal Meeting. The PennState Master Watershed Program covers a wide range of water resource topics including groundwater, stream ecology, wildlife in the watershed, invasive...
Garfield man charged in fatal shooting during landlord-tenant dispute
Pittsburgh police have charged a man in connection with dispute between a landlord and tenant in Garfield early Monday that ended in a fatal shooting, according to authorities. Officers from the city’s Zone 5 station responded to a call for a man shot in the 5100 block of Kincaid Street...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Ross could take steps to force McKnight Road property owners to fix failing...
Thorn Hill Industrial Park buildings sold to real-estate investor for $14.25M
Two buildings in the Thorn Hill Industrial Park has been sold to a private real-estate investor by the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh-based Elmhurst Groups bought the 45,900-square-foot Commonwealth Manor I building and the 60,300-square-foot Commonwealth Manor II building for $14.25 million, according to RIDC officials. Part...
St. Alexis Church hosting 2-day flea market in Wexford to benefit school
Instead of hitting garage sale after garage sale this weekend, bargain hunters in the North Hills can do some one-stop shopping that will benefit a local school. St. Alexis Catholic Church will hold a two-day flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, and from 9...
Ross OKs zoning change needed to build townhouses off Jacks Run Road
Ross Township commissioners have approved a long-time property owner’s request to rezone a portion of his land to permit the construction of townhouses. Mark Purcell of McIlrath Drive requested that the zoning for three of the 4.3 acres of land he owns along Jack Run Road in the township’s 6th...
North Allegheny hires veteran city schools administrator for assistant superintendent post
The North Allegheny school board has hired a veteran Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator to serve as the district’s assistant superintendent of secondary education. The board voted unanimously at its July 17 meeting to appoint Melissa Friez to the post to replace David Christopher, who has taken a job as the...
Weeding out invasive species topic of Ingomar Garden Club’s upcoming program
Gardeners interested in learning more about how to control the spread of invasive plants are invited to attend an Aug. 7 program sponsored by the Ingomar Garden Club. The club’s business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch. The program titled “Invasive Species Not to Share” will start at...
Ross could take steps to force McKnight Road property owners to fix failing storm sewer line
The recent failure of a stormwater line running along southbound McKnight Road that caused the road leading to an apartment complex to collapse into a sinkhole was not a surprise. For years, Ross Township officials have urged property owners along the busy commercial corridor to fix the underground line that...
Deadline approaching to submit public comment on North Park Lake trail improvements
Allegheny County residents have until July 31 to submit comments on planned improvements to the biking and walking trail around North Park Lake. The project being planned along Pearce Mill Road between Brown Road and Babcock Boulevard includes pavement rehabilitation, installation of new signs and pavement markings, replacement of guide...
Pickleball among activities offered at Ross Community Center
It may not have the rich history of America’s favorite pastime, but Pickleball is gaining popularity among players of all ages and skill levels. The paddle sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and Ping Pong that can be played indoors or outdoors as singles or doubles matches. Games are played...
