Hampton Journal category, Page 57
Hampton votes to approve masks for younger students
Hampton elementary students, and those in sixth grade at the middle school, will be required to wear masks when classes begin Aug. 26. School board members voted 8-1 on Aug. 9 to approve the district’s health and safety plan, which includes a mask mandate for elementary staff and visitors. The...
North Hills Community Outreach launches podcast
The operators of a charity that has helped needy families in the North Hills for the past quarter century understand that when tragedy or hard times strike, knowing where to turn for help can often be daunting for some families. To help highlight the array of social services offered by...
Chatham’s campus in Richland teams with CMU to offer enrichment programs for older learners
For the past three decades, older people interested in continuing their education have been able to take a wide variety of courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Starting this fall, a number of those enrichment courses will be available at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus...
In brief: Hampton Community Library programs, farmers market in Hampton
Hampton Community Library programs • Grab-n-Go STEAM bags: Stop by each week and pickup an activity bag to get your creative juices flowing. • Story Stroll Windows: Take a stroll past the library’s windows for stories and activities to do on your own. • Furry Friends Storytime: Enjoy a fun...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Bellevue Lisa Nath sold property at 511 Lincoln Ave. to Snow Dog Properties LLC for $192,432. James Selelyo sold property at 4500 Ohio River Blvd. to Four 4500 ORB LLC for $430,000. Bram Partners L.P. sold property at 17 S Bryant Ave. to Gorun Investments LLC for $300,000. Ralph Montgomery...
Hampton School Board to vote on masking plan
Hampton elementary students will have to wear masks when school starts later this month, if the school board approves the current proposal during its meeting Monday. The board is expected to approve a health and safety plan during its 7:30 p.m. meeting in the middle school auditorium, 4589 School Drive....
Letter to the editor: State’s efforts to help pandemic-ravaged EMS agencies falls woefully short
On July 30, 2020, Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine visited the Millersville location of Lancaster EMS to laud the response of the Commonwealth’s EMS providers during the covid-19 pandemic. “During the pandemic, our emergency responders have become more important than ever,” Gov. Wolf said. “They have...
Belle Voci postpones Motown concert amid pandemic concerns
Third time’s a charm for the multi-generational women’s choir Belle Voci, which has postponed it special Motown concert until the 2022-23 season. “Diamond Memories: Celebrating 60 Years of Motown” had been twice-postponed, with the much-hyped event scheduled first in March and most recently penciled in for October. “Although pandemic limitations...
Gibsonia man with multiple sclerosis crowned ‘Fittest in the World’ at CrossFit’s first adaptive competitionVideo
By age 21, Brett Horchar had already proved to himself that he possessed the willpower to transform himself from a skinny kid with no self-confidence into a professional fitness trainer. But like anyone else, learning from doctors that he was suffering from multiple sclerosis was “terrifying.” “When I was laying...
Hampton envisions ‘even better community’ over the next decade
Trails, land use and the appearance of the Route 8 corridor are among key priorities in Hampton’s newly approved comprehensive plan. Council approved the 10-year package during its meeting July 28, after two years working to collect input from residents. “The goal of the implementable comprehensive plan is how to...
Ingomar Garden Club fêtes 7 local winners of national essay, poetry, poster contest
The Ingomar Garden Club recently honored seven local students who were this year’s winners in an essay, poetry and poster competition sponsored by the National Garden Club. The Aug. 4 celebration at St. Thomas Anglican Church in the Fields in Richland was an opportunity for the winners to show off...
Parkway North HOV lanes reopen open in both directions after 15-month repairs
The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes along the Parkway North will reopen to vehicle traffic in both directions starting on Wednesday morning after being shut down for nearly 15 months, PennDOT announced. A technical issue delaying the reopening, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said around 6:20 a.m. They were open about an...
Birds of a feather can now flock together under McCandless’ new chicken ordinance
McCandless residents can now add some free-range feathered friends to their brood if they live in certain parts of town. Council has adopted the final measures needed for residents in single- or two-family homes, as well as people in planned residential developments and mixed-use district that includes the Perry Highway...
Rabies vaccine baits distributed throughout Allegheny County
Dog owners are encouraged to keep their pets on leashes for at least the next week while Allegheny County distributes rabies vaccines baits across the region, especially in parks. The baiting takes place through Sept. 15. According to Allegheny County’s website, previous baiting sessions have yielded problems with off-leash dogs...
Blood drive set for The Block Northway to address critical supply shortage
A blood drive to help address a sharp decline in the supply during recent weeks will be held Wednesday at The Block Northway shopping center in Ross. People who donate blood also will get a token of appreciation — a general admission ticket to Sandcastle Water Park. Registration to donate...
In brief: Family fun day, McCandless dems summer meet and greet, and more in Hampton
Family Fun Day set at Allison Park church Nativity Lutheran Church in Allison Park will host its Family Fun Day on Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is geared toward children from pre-school through sixth grade and their parents. Activities will be available at the following...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Bellevue Joel Haldeman sold property at 160 N Sprague Ave. to Ross and Jamie Constantino for $365,000. Gennaro Ablia sold property at 55 N Sprague Ave. to Dogwood 1 L.P. for $175,000. Bradford Woods Brian Singer sold property at 123 Forest Road to Timothy Lezon and Buddhika Atulugama for $615,000....
In brief: Santa’s Summer Breakout, storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve and more in Hampton
Santa’s Summer Breakout event Santa’s breaking out the fun at Bakerstown Alliance Church on July 31, and the entire community is invited to join him. This free event is happening from 1 to 4 p.m. on the church grounds at 4030 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia. “It’s been a hard year for...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of July 25, 2021
Bellevue William Guess Jr. sold property at 105 Crawford Ave. to Bryent Wagner and Jenny Kalna for $275,000. Michael Neureiter sold property at 121 Meade Ave. to Alexander Sandy and Brittany Zappala for $165,000. Bradford Woods Beverly Jaramillo sold property at 61 Seldom Seen Road to Jay and Alaina Girlardo...
Work along Sample Road scheduled to last through September
Motorists who use Sample Road in Hampton should allow extra travel time for the next two months. The road will be limited to single-lane alternating traffic beginning Monday and lasting through late September. Work will happen from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., PennDOT announced. The limited traffic will allow crews...
AHN adding paramedic response team at new Wexford hospital set to open this fall
Emergency medical crews serving communities north of Pittsburgh are about to get some backup from Allegheny Health Network. To coincide with the opening of the new 160-bed AHN Wexford Hospital this fall in Pine Township, the health network is launching a Paramedic Response Unit that will work with local emergency...
Hampton Farmers Market offers locally grown, fresh-made goodiesVideo
From behind a cone of hot lamb meat, Magdi Radwan called out to shoppers at the Hampton Farmers Market. “Easy dinner tonight,” Radwan said, of his booth selling mid-Eastern delights such as gyros, hummus and spinach pie. “No fighting to clean the dishes.” Radwan, a chef for 21 years, sells...
Riverfront Theater Company eager to return to in-person productions with ‘Into the Woods Jr.’
Hampton junior Lauren Michael joked that she does some of her best singing in the car. She has no jitters belting out tunes along with the radio. This summer, the 15-year-old pushed past her comfort zone to audition for a part in Riverfront Theater Company’s live production of “Into the...
AHN offering free screenings for variety of cancers at sites in Wexford, Butler
Allegheny Health Network will be conducting free cancer screenings at its facilities in Wexford and Butler. Screening for breast, lung, skin and prostate cancer will be conducted Aug. 21 at the AHN Cancer Institute on Hollywood Drive in Butler. Screenings for breast and lung cancer will take place at AHN’s...
Sears mail-order homes prove plentiful in Western Pennsylvania
If home is where the heart is, then those living in houses built from Sears’ mail-order kits may have fallen head-over-heels. A recent Tribune-Review story about a 1922 Sears mail-order home in McCandless that has most of its original features intact drew scores of letters and comments from Pittsburgh area...
