Hampton Journal category, Page 61
Hampton’s Recycle Rama a success
Hampton once again staged a successful recycling program where items, such as electronics and glass, were diverted from landfills. Recycle Rama was hosted May 15 at Hampton Community Park. Just two years ago, more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected, according to JVS Environmental, which also was a...
Primary election underway in Hampton
Voting is well underway in Hampton. Residents in Districts 6 and 12 were able to cast their ballots at Parkwood Presbyterian Church along Mt. Royal Boulevard. Lines were minimal at about 11 a.m. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m....
La Roche hosting outdoor college fair featuring 50-plus schools
La Roche University in McCandless is hosting an outdoor college fair with more than 50 colleges, universities and educational institutions scheduled to participate. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. The rain-date for the event is at the same time on May...
In brief: McCandless Garden Party video, Hampton’s farmers market and more in Hampton
Virtual Garden Party April showers has the Town of McCandless looking forward to seeing the flowers blooming in its neighbor’s gardens. The Activities Advisory Committee is inviting residents to join its 2021 Garden Party video. Take a photo of your favorite florals and e-mail it to aac@townofmccandless.org by May 23...
Hampton’s Hues and Harmony puts student talent on display
Hampton School District third grader Harper Wymard said there was a simple reason for the “Hues and Harmony” exhibit happening at the township community center and library. “I think seeing colorful artwork by kids makes people happy,” Wymard said. Visitors can catch a glimpse of student creativity through the public...
Hampton boys lacrosse surges into postseason
Hampton senior defender Gus Wolf hopes history repeats itself in the WPIAL Class AA boys lacrosse playoffs. But only some of it. “Obviously, our big goal is to be able to see Mars again in the WPIAL championship,” Wolf said. “That would be ideal.” They just want the outcome to...
Hampton athletes sprint toward WPIAL track championship meet
The Hampton boys track and field team last month won its first section title in 36 years. Next up for the Talbots is the chance for some individual accolades. Hampton heads into the WPIAL Class AAA track and field championships May 19 at Slippery Rock with a number of highly...
Police from 13 North Hills communities running DUI checkpoints this weekend
Police officers from 13 communities will be out looking for impaired motorists this weekend as part of the North Hills DUI Task Force. This is the seventh year the task force has been in operation. The organization has conducted 230 check points and roving patrols. During that period, 2,100 motorists...
Municipalities looking for park rentals to return ‘to normal’
Parks and outdoor spaces drew loads of visitors during the covid-19 pandemic but pavilion rentals waned. With Gov. Tom Wolf lifting most mitigation mandates at midnight on Memorial Day, officials are gearing up for what they hope is a busy picnic season in area parks. “We expect our rentals to...
Most North Hills public pools getting ready to open
North Hills residents yearning to dip their toes in some cool water will soon be able to shake free from the pandemic’s shackles. Public pools were under strict covid-19 restrictions last summer, forcing many to shut down because they couldn’t comply with the guidelines. But operators are gearing up in...
Motivational speaker preaches kindness to Hampton Middle School students
Hampton Township School District welcomed back motivational speaker Doug Reavis to Hampton Middle School on May 11. More than two years ago, Reavis visited with middle school students to share his touching story about his brother and his message of “silent strength.” This year’s presentation theme, “attitude of gratitude,” aimed...
Hampton’s Recycle Rama event set for May 15
Hampton’s wildly popular Recycle Rama is set for Saturday, with organizers expecting a slew of people to discard electronics, construction materials and glass. Just two years ago, more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste was collected, according to JVS Environmental, which has also signed on as a vendor this year....
Pine-Richland senior earns Stars & Stripes Award for sensory room service project
Miriam Layne of Richland didn’t really know much about American Heritage Girls when she joined a chapter based at a church in Wexford. But the second grader knew it was a chance to have fun with other girls her age. Modeled after the Girl Scouts, the character development organization allows...
West Deer man pleads guilty to crash that killed his passenger, bond revoked
A West Deer man who was driving under the influence of marijuana pleaded guilty Wednesday to homicide by vehicle for a 2019 crash that killed his passenger. Carl Keating, 33, will be sentenced by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Beth A. Lazzara on Aug. 10. She said he is likely...
North Hills farmers markets cropping up for new season of fresh foods
Fresh produce and a wide variety of artisan and specialty foods and other goods are just a short drive away from nearly any spot in the North Hills at a number of weekly farmers markets opening for the season. In addition to the community farmers markets that operate weekly, there...
$1 million in paving on tap for Hampton streets
Hampton residents can look forward to more than $1 million in road improvements this summer. Council approved the township’s road program to include nearly two dozen streets. Cost is $1.07 million and was awarded to Shields Asphalt Paving. Work is expected to begin in June and could last through Aug....
In brief: Hidden Heritage scavenger hunt, Depreciation Lands Museum officially open and more in Hampton
Hidden Heritage Scavenger Hunt How well do you know the history of the community? Join us for another family-friendly scavenger hunt to discover some of the area’s hidden treasures! The event will run through June 2, and will cost $15 (check made out to “Town of McCandless” preferred, but cash...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of May 9, 2021
Hampton Cristina Tomeo sold property at 3150 Camberly Drive to Outlander LLC for $127,500. Christopher Waltz sold property at 3162 Camberly Drive to Miranda Pinkerton for $145,000. Stephen Strom sold property at 4382 Maryville Drive to Brian Strom for $300,000. Ryan Edward Hamilton sold property at 3041 McNeal Road to...
Tape-measure homer shows Hampton softball slugger’s eye-popping power
Hampton’s Hannah Bradfield hit six home runs in a four-game stretch in late April, but only one of them left nearly everybody shocked. When the senior shortstop drove a ball over the 10-foot outfield fence 225 feet from home plate during a 9-3 senior night victory over visiting Knoch on...
Hampton’s Stennett returns to girls lacrosse after missing month with concussion
April Fool’s Day was no joke for Hampton lacrosse player Jillian Stennett. The senior midfielder suffered a concussion when she fell to the frozen turf and hit the back of her head in the Talbots’ second game of the season, a 17-6 victory at Butler in an April 1 snowstorm....
Hampton approves resolution to discourage use of coal tar
Hampton council became the fourth municipality in the state to take a stand against coal tar use in the township, though the board stopped short of banning the toxic chemical. Coal tar is the black liquid commonly used to seal parking lots and playgrounds. It is a potent source of...
Hampton holds off Plum to punch ticket to playoffs for 4th straight year
After multiple late-inning comebacks this season, including against Hampton on Tuesday, the Plum baseball team finally ran out of magic Thursday. Trailing by three in the bottom of the seventh, the Mustangs (9-4, 9-1) pushed a run across and put the tying run on second. But Hampton junior Cam Marshalwitz...
Shaler-Hampton EMS, police departments to present bike rodeo offering safety tips, helmet fittings for young cyclists
Just in time for cycling weather, Shaler-Hampton EMS is coordinating with local police to offer a bike rodeo for area youth. The event is free for anyone from teens to toddlers on training wheels. It will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 22 at Kiwanis Park along Meyer...
La Roche student newspaper rebranded with new name, focus on digital publishing
The student newspaper at La Roche University in McCandless has revamped its format to reflect changes in the industry and to allow student journalists to focus on digital publishing. The La Roche Courier has ended a 25-year run and is being replaced by the Redhawk Post, which will allow readers...
North Allegheny employee cleans up in annual Custodian of the Year contestVideo
Creating a clean environment for school students and staff to learn and work is every custodian’s job. North Allegheny Intermediate School custodian Mike Heiry really knows how to clean up. He emerged from a field of 10 candidates to win this year’s Custodian of the Year title from Cintas, a...
