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Plum earns 10 all-conference picks after undefeated record in Greater Allegheny
Plum celebrated its first undefeated regular season since 1977, an accomplishment that was rewarded in the all-conference voting by Greater Allegheny coaches. The Mustangs had 10 players earn first-team honors, and Matt Morgan was named the conference’s top coach. Plum’s list of first-team players included Rocco Caprara, Evan Azzara, Ryan...
McCandless cuts spending in proposed 2021 budget, leaves tax rate unchanged
McCandless has unveiled a preliminary budget that holds the line on property taxes by cutting spending to make up for an expected drop in revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed $16.3 million general fund budget for 2021 anticipates even less revenue than was anticipated in May, when this...
North Hills communities hosting ‘safe’ alternatives to help jump start holiday spirit
The coronavirus pandemic has forced communities to abandon traditional public events such as tree lighting ceremonies and concerts for the holidays. But communities in the North Hills are still working to spread a little holiday cheer with safe activities for families. McCandless is hosting a two-part event dubbed “Make McCandless...
North Hills libraries halting in-person visits, still offering services online
Three public libraries serving the North Hills are temporarily suspending in-person services in response to the county health department’s stay-at-home advisory to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. A third library plans to close for two weeks starting Dec. 24. Allegheny County has been experiencing a sharp increase in the...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 29
Hampton Robert Stoltz sold property at 3142 Camberly Drive to James and Elizabeth English for $146,000. Jospeh Schafer sold property at 3984 Cole Ave. to Gilbert Ackerman for $141,500. Joseph Kiewra sold property at 4727 Hidden Pond Drive to Devon Schenker for $329,600. Estate of Dorothy Arlene Wise sold property...
TV Talk: McCandless native takes off in ‘The Flight Attendant’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. McCandless native Griffin Matthews didn’t know a career in the arts was a possibility until one day during 11th grade at North Allegheny Senior High School. “I was sitting next to a guy in jazz...
Girls basketball preview: Hampton aims to get back on track with up-tempo attack
The Hampton girls basketball team is going small in the hopes of something big. Coach Tony Howard is installing a fast-paced, guard-oriented lineup as the undersized Talbots try to return to the playoffs after a two-year absence. With the 2020-21 season scheduled to start Dec. 11 against McDowell, the Talbots...
Boys basketball preview: Hampton getting ready for season unlike any other
There are a lot of new faces on the Hampton boys basketball team, even if coach Joe Lafko can’t quite see them right now. “This year is so different from any year that I’ve experienced,” said Lafko, a WPIAL Hall of Famer entering his 25th season at Hampton, “and it’s...
Week in Review North Hills: PPG Tree lighting, new Youngstown bishop and moreVideo
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. Allison Park cancer survivor, 5, lights up Christmas tree at PPG Place in Pittsburgh Nora Misencik has the smile...
Hampton woman’s debut dark-fantasy novel takes readers on journey to magical world
Mayté Losada has always had a dark side yearning to break free from the confines of life in the modern world. Enthralled as a child by the vivid “other” worlds depicted in Greek mythology, the Harry Potter novels and later, Hunger Games and Game of Thrones, the Hampton Township woman...
Call for creativity to help build mosaic mural for new AHN Wexford Hospital
Members of the public are invited to summon their artistic creativity to help adorn the new hospital Allegheny Health Network is building in Pine by submitting artwork for a mosaic mural dubbed “Caring for the Community.” “Since announcing our plans to build a hospital in Wexford, the community has welcomed...
Hampton switching to remote learning for 10 days to avoid covid spread
The Hampton Township School District will shift to remote learning for 10 days to address concerns raised by health officials that people traveling during the Thanksgiving break could cause covid cases to spike. Students will return to online instruction from Dec. 1 to 10, school officials announced in a letter...
News briefs: Holiday live-stream concert, Santa Tour, toy drives and more
The annual Community of Music event sponsored by North Hills Cares will be switched to a virtual performance this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. The live streamed concert from the Block Northway in Ross will be performed from 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 4. The concert will feature...
News briefs: Operation Santa Claus letters, school food survey, holiday tour, toy drive and more
Families can have a personalized letter sent to their children from Santa Claus at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Clause charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa. The letter...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 22
Hampton Marylou Kerestury sold property at 3410 Cramlington Drive to Ryan Christy and Anna Bridgens for $275,000. Jean Moore trustee sold property at 3942 Farmview Drive to Brianna Kaitlin Watt for $235,000. Harry Hunter sold property at 2490 Mae Drive to Matthew Thomas Julius for $145,001. Kyle Cunningham sold property...
Hampton bowlers aiming high with deeper rosters
The Hampton bowling team is turning to a familiar face for a season the likes of which it has never seen before. Coach Glenn Thomas, who started the program five years ago, returns to the helm after last year’s coach, Bob Wallace, stepped away because of covid-19 concerns for his...
Hampton hockey making dramatic improvements
The Hampton hockey team last season needed three months to reach two wins. This season the Talbots did it in eight days. “Honestly, we are a completely different team,” junior defenseman Owen Cirlingione said. “There is not a bad player on this team.” Hampton opened the delayed 2020-21 season with...
In brief: Help for fire victims, Toys for Tots collection, drive-through holiday display and more
A fundraising drive is underway to help the victims of a Nov. 3 house fire in Hampton. Multiple fire departments were dispatched to the home along Cramlington Drive, which was destroyed by flames and explosions that caused the interior of the structure to collapse. Nobody was injured in the blaze....
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 15
Hampton Arthur Chapman sold property at 2130 Coventry Drive to Ricardo Hayden Jr. and Merissa Hayden for $325,000. Bernard Ignacic sold property at 2360 Saddle Drive to Bernard Ignacic trustee and Darla Gerlach trustee for $188,100. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit RealSTATs.net....
Hampton teams walk through covid minefield to complete successful fall season
Bill Cardone was sitting in the parking lot at Pittsburgh International Airport on Aug. 21, waiting to pick up his wife, when he got the news. The longtime Hampton athletic director learned the PIAA had approved the return of high school fall sports amid the covid-19 pandemic. “I felt really...
JV success points to bright future for Hampton football
Hampton reached the WPIAL football playoffs for the first time in five years this season, and a lot more help is on the way. The Talbots junior varsity program posted a 7-0 record, including four shutouts, and outscored its opponents 243-58. “Nobody can remember any of our JV teams going...
4 libraries in Westmoreland, Allegheny counties will split $2.3 million in state grants
Four local libraries received a helping hand in their renovation efforts thanks to $2.2 million in collective grants from the state Department of Education. “We’re just so excited about this grant, we’re over the moon,” said Jamie Falo, executive director of Greensburg Hempfield Area Library, which received $748,145. The money...
Hampton graduate vying for Best Buddies state Champion of the Year title
A Hampton graduate is in the running to be crowned Best Buddies Pennsylvania Champion of the Year. Abby Molinaro is competing in a fundraising campaign to grow awareness for the Best Buddies program, which she enjoyed for three years as a student at Hampton High School. Best Buddies was founded...
In brief: Festival of Trees, advisory board openings, Thanksgiving food drives and more
Hosanna Industries is playing host to its 9th Annual Festival of Trees on Nov. 20 and 21. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, during which Santa is scheduled to make an appearance. The hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 21....
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 8
Hampton Rosemary Kanith sold property at 4807 Andrews Drive to TAF Capital LLC for $121,500. Katherine Simon sold property at 3171 Cheltenham Court to Ryan Kocak for $150,000. James Sullivan trustee sold property at 3293 Long Meadow Drive to William and Nancy Newbrander for $607,500. Estate of Alfred Hamel sold...
