Hampton Journal category, Page 51
Caleigh Campbell named to University of Vermont dean’s list
Environmental studies Caleigh Campbell, an environmental studies major from Gibsonia, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester at the University of Vermont. Campbell is in the College of Arts and Sciences. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of...
Aquinas Academy students earn AP Scholar Awards
Fifteen Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh seniors (class of 2022) and recent graduates (class of 2021) were awarded AP Scholar awards by the College Board. Helayna Baer (2022), Steven Giacobbe (2022), Isabelle McGowan (2021) and Macrina Vollmer (2021) earned the AP Scholar award granted to students who receive scores of 3...
Zumba, great blue herons and hiking among winter attractions at North Hills parks
Nesting great horned owls, outdoor Zumba dance and fitness classes and hitting the trails are among the winter offerings in North Park and Hartwood Acres. As more people frequent the county parks in record numbers seeking refuge from the pandemic, they continue to visit during the colder months, said Andy...
Hampton Community Library sets January schedule
There’s a full slate of programing for January at the Hampton Community Library. Children’s programming mask policy: Tuesdays masks are required; Thursdays masks are optional. It’s a Wonderful World Drop-in Storytime. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Jan. 11. 10 a.m. “Stories & Songs”; 10:15 a.m. “Investigate and Create”; 10:45 a.m. “Stories...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the weeks of Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2021
Week of Dec. 19 Bellevue Joseph Easton sold property at 14 E Roseridge Ave. to Yi Hua and Lu Xiao for $114,500. Brian Campbell sold property at 601 Highland Place to John Conor Forrester and Cara Lee Brack for $250,000. Christopher Klein sold property at 633 Monroe Ave. to Cipreste...
National Weather Service says meteors are likely to blame for New Year’s Day boom in Pittsburgh
The National Weather Service said the loud boom and shaking ground reported Saturday by people across a large swath of suburban Pittsburgh likely was caused by an exploding meteor. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon Township, said a flash was reported on satellite data about...
Where can you drop off your Christmas tree to be recycled?
As Christmas season passes and the New Year approaches, there are plenty of Christmas tree recycling programs to ensure your holiday decorations do not go to waste. The Allegheny County is holding its annual Christmas tree recycling program through Jan. 14. Various drop-off locations will be accepting real Christmas trees...
Hampton Presbyterian Church sets 3 Christmas Eve service
Hampton Presbyterian Church will celebrate the coming of the Christ child at three Christmas Eve services. The 6 p.m. Dec. 24 service is geared towards families and concludes with candle lighting during “Silent Night.” The 8 p.m. service is a “Watch Night” service, which is a more meditative style of...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 19, 2021
Bellevue Donald Youkers sold property at 186 N Balph Ave. to Ulrich Properties LLC for $235,000. Lori Schmidt sold property at 230 N Balph Ave. to Monarch Properties Fresno LLC for $95,000. Edward Byrd sold property at 94 S Harrison Ave. to Joshua Sacco et al. and Michael Sacco for...
Senior’s 7-goal game highlights Hampton hockey’s move to Class A
Hampton hockey coach Luke Leya figured Logan Scanlon was bound to break out one of these nights. Scanlon, a senior forward, was the team’s leading scorer through the season’s midpoint with 10 goals in eight games. But Leya didn’t see this coming. Scanlon scored seven goals in the Talbots’ 9-7...
Hampton holds line on 2022 property taxes
Hampton council on Dec. 15 passed a budget that will enact no increase to taxes in 2022. “Overall revenues are projected to increase by $1,163,000 to $15,902,000,” said Finance Director Rob Omecene via email, with most of the revenue increase coming from the covid Relief Funds. Expenses for the township...
Former WTAE-TV reporter Kelly Brennan releases book about daughter’s medical conditionVideo
This is the story of a little girl in a yellow polka dot dress. Her name is Caroline. Through the powerful words and colorful pictures on the 33 pages of “Caroline’s Infusion Day,” the reader is taken through a day at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Infusion Center in Lawrenceville....
Aquinas Academy’s high school students stage ‘Our Town’
Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh’s high school theater students performed Thorton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Our Town.” Using two mixed casts, Mike Flynn directed four shows in Aquinas Academy’s Rhodora J. Donahue building on the school’s campus. The first show was performed for students at the end of the school day...
Hampton Township School District reverts to previously adopted mask policy
The Hampton Township School District has reverted to its former masking policy in light of the Dec. 10 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The court affirmed a lower court ruling that the state’s acting secretary of health did not have the authority to issue a mandatory mask mandate for...
Boost in numbers gives Hampton wrestling optimism despite graduation losses
The Hampton wrestling team is aiming to focus on quantity rather than quality. The Talbots, under first-year coach Nick Endres, have seen growing numbers at every level and are counting on the boost in participation to offset the losses of two PIAA qualifiers. Gone are Justin Hart, the 2021 WPIAL...
Hampton can count on depth in quest to repeat at WPIAL Class 2A boys swim champs
The reigning WPIAL Class 2A champion Hampton boys swimming team hopes deeper is better when it comes to the pool. The Talbots will look to defend their title with less top-end talent and more roster-wide balance. “I think we have a lot of depth,” junior Ben Sheets said. “Last year...
Brackenridge church hosts open mic event for musicians on autism spectrum
Christmas carols and other music filled the social hall Sunday at United Methodist Church in Brackenridge. All of the performers — about 20 in total — are on the autism spectrum. The event, hosted by Band Together Pittsburgh and the Autism Society of Pittsburgh, aims to build community through music,...
Northern area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 12, 2021
Franklin Park Lin Lu sold property at 1404 Field Club Ct to Weifeng Xu for $408,395. Albert Flasko sold property at 1304 Hidden Canyon Ct to Lee Michael and Adrienne Leigh Perryman for $799,900. Diane Theil sold property at 2287 McDevitt Road to Thomas Alan Freese III for $192,000. Lynn...
Veteran backcourt has Hampton girls basketball thinking big
Hampton girls basketball coach Tony Howard has a good feeling entering the 2021-22 season. The seventh-year coach returns four starters, including his entire backcourt, from a 15-win Section 2-5A champion. Senior first-team all-section guard Sophia Kelly along with a pair of second-team all-section picks, senior Kayla Hoehler and sophomore Meghan...
Hampton boys basketball poised to rebound with multi-sport athletes
The Hampton boys basketball team will try to bounce back from one of the worst seasons in program history with a bunch of players who have won a lot lately. The Talbots, coming off a 4-16 season, have a roster dotted with versatile athletes who enjoyed success in other sports...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 5, 2021
Franklin Park Matthew Nagel sold property at 2437 Bellwood Drive to John Olasz and Melissa Smith for $425,000. Donald Smith sold property at 2389 Charles Wray Drive to William and Tracey Vallecorsa for $376,500. Lee Baierl sold property at 2655 Hunters Point Drive to Philip Montesano for $175,000. James Hogg...
In brief: Allison Park church plans ‘Blue Christmas’ service
Holiday comfort Christmas can be a difficult time of year for people; especially for those grieving, those who are lonely or longing for something better. The Blue Christmas/Longest Night Service usually happens on or around Dec. 21, the winter solstice, which has the longest night and shortest day. Join in...
Hampton Middle School students gear up for fall musical
“The Above Average Middle School Awards Show” is the fall musical being presented by Hampton Middle School students. Performances are set 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and 1 p.m. Dec. 4. All shows are at the HMS auditorium, 4589 School Drive, Allison Park. Originally slated for Nov. 18-20, the...
Al’s Bike Drive in Hampton donates 200 bikes, $30,000 to Marines’ Toys for Tots
Santa visited Hampton a little early this year — in the form of a resident named Al Todd. Todd has organized Al’s Bike Drive for several years. On Thursday, Todd conducted a caravan of 200 bikes down Route 8 from Wal Mart to the Wildwood Country Club. The bikes will...
North Hills businesses grapple with supply chain issues as holidays approach
From toys to tires, local business owners are having issues with inventory coming in slower than usual. While they say it’s been a problem for months, for some it’s more noticeable now that the holiday shopping season is here. “It’s been a big problem,” said Julie Tsounos, owner of the...
