Hampton Journal category, Page 77
See, hear the art at Hampton High School March 17, 18
Hues and Harmony at Hampton High School provides an educational opportunity to observe visual and musical artistic expression from its students, March 17 and 18, at 5:30 p.m. The free and annual event features art for the public to view accompanied by vocal and instrumental music selections by the student...
Hampton Band Association hosting Flea Market Craft Fair
Band group to host market, craft fair The Hampton Band Association will host their Flea Market Craft Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at Hampton High School. Donations are being sought. People are asked to bring donations to Hampton High School between 3 and 8 p.m. March...
Real estate transactions in Hampton Township the week of March 1
Hampton Kimberly Robinson sold property at 4474 Birchwood Ln to Thomas and Tara McAlonan for $160,000. Anthony Cicone sold property at 4336 Kenson Drive to Kenneth and Colleen Doyno for $170,000. Cory Hohnbaum trustee sold property at 4161 Margaux Ct to Charles and Halen Farina for $390,000. Rosanna Kelly sold...
Fish fry at St. Catherine of Sweden throughout Lent
Fish fry at St. Catherine of Sweden The Catholic Community of St. Catherine of Sweden and St. Richard host a “Lenten Fish Fry” from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent (except Good Friday) in the St. Catherine of Sweden social hall on Wildwood Road in Hampton Township. Fish...
Utility work on Route 8 to cause northbound delays
On Feb. 28, work will commence along Route 8 in Hampton to relocate utility lines and equipment. A single-lane restriction near Elfinwild Road heading northbound will occur as Verizon workers conduct work. Weather permitting, the work is scheduled for weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 6. During...
Hampton police provide ALICE Training as proactive response to threats
More than 75 people attended the free ALICE Training event on Feb. 23 at the Hampton Community Center, hosted by the Hampton Township Police in conjunction with the Hampton Township School District. The center was closed to the public for the afternoon during the training. ALICE, which stands for Alert,...
Chocolate lovers invited to Hampton Library Feb. 27
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Cooks-n-Books: Sinfully Chocolate, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 27, This is a cookbook and food discussion group for...
West Deer man charged with homicide by vehicle in fatal Hampton wreck
A West Deer man involved in a crash along Route 8 in Hampton in early December has been charged with causing the death of his passenger, Allegheny County Police said Tuesday. Investigators said Carl John Keating, 32, was traveling north at a high rate of speed on Dec. 11 when...
Hampton High School has 8 students named National Merit Finalists
Hampton High School has eights seniors who have been named as finalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Those students who have earned this distinction are: Chloe An, Christopher Chengshi, Sonia Fung, Brooke Hathhorn, Sanjay Johnson, Ji Min Oh, Annie Waters and Eric Xu....
Hampton’s Unified Bocce team squares off against Norwin in epic battle
Hampton High School’s gymnasium was rocking last week as Hampton’s Unified Bocce team took on Norwin in an exciting back-and-forth match. The Hampton Dog Pound, also known as the student section, came out in full force to support their team. It was a highly contested match that came right down...
Township soccer fields will be closed for repair, maintenance this summer in Hampton
The soccer fields at Hampton Township will be closed this summer for much-needed repair and maintenance. The fields, located adjacent to the community center on McCully Road, are planned to be closed after Hampton’s Soccer Club spring season concludes in June, after which the fields will be inaccessible until late...
Pot O’Gold Bash at Blessed Trinity Academy
Blessed Trinity Academy is hosting their third annual Pot O’Gold Bash on Saturday, March 7, in Newmeyer Hall (St. Bonaventure Parish). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event kicking off at 6. Tickets are $35 and include dinner, beer/wine, mixers and a lot of fun. There will be $3,500...
Art part of new atmosphere at Hampton Community Center
Art created by local residents decorates the walls at the Hampton Township Community Center as part of a new program there. The current artist’s work is hanging near the fireplace in the sitting area of the main floor and will be on display until mid-March, after which a new artist...
Real estate transactions in Hampton the week of Feb. 23
Hampton Paul Mihalek sold property at 2455 Hampton Ave. to Jana Spencer for $70,000. Robert Laughery sold property at 3848 Mt. Royal Blvd. to Adam Michael Bauer and Kimberly Linden for $176,500. Twin Property Solutions LLC sold property at 2500 Oakhill Road to Thimothy and Cassandra Carricato for $290,000. Real...
St. Paul’s hosting pancake dinner
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church St. Paul’s United Methodist church is hosting a pancake dinner on Feb. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m., as part of a youth fundraiser. For details, call the church office at 412-486-7006. The church is located at 1965 Ferguson Road, Allison Park. Epworth United Methodist...
Hampton second-graders take part in Checkpoint Charlie program to promote safety
At Poff, Wyland and Central Elementary Schools, Carl Good, the school resource officer, annually does a program called Checkpoint Charlie with second graders. The program is geared toward helping children live safe lives by learning some important rules to follow. The program also included a coloring contest. Prizes for the...
Hampton library hosting trivia night, chess tournament, more
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Betty’s Book Buzz meets at 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Join Betty as she gives her opinions (good and bad) about...
Literacy celebration planned at Hampton Community Center
Literacy will be celebrated at “Hampton Reads,” coming to the Hampton Community Center on March 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All of Hampton’s school district libraries are joining with the Hampton Community Library to offer the all-inclusive, free event geared for children from kindergarten to 12th grade, according to...
Depreciation Lands Museum hosting lecture on George Washington’s trips to Western Pa.
On Feb. 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Depreciation Lands Museum will host a program about George Washington. The lecture is called “Eager to Serve: The Indomitable George Washington His Seven Trips to Western Pennsylvania.” The trips (1753-1794) contributed greatly to weaving the fabric of western Pennsylvania history. Pre-paid...
Hampton real estate transactions the week of Feb. 16
Hampton Pennsylvania Department Transportation sold property at Bryant Road to Vincent Rutledge for $18,900. Vincent Rutledge sold property at Bryant Road to BV Property Development L.P. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $18,900). Karl Schieneman sold property at 4685 Middle Road to Shaogang Wang and Zhenzhen...
UV system approved to reduce chlorine levels at Hampton High School’s pool
A new ultraviolet pool system that will lower chlorine exposure to swimmers at Hampton’s high school pool could arrive later this month. The Hampton school board approved the purchase of the Hanovia UV System from B&R Pools for the cost of $29,400 at its Feb. 10 meeting. The purchase is...
Hampton Community Library has host of events, programs scheduled
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details or to register for any of the programs, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hampton communitylibrary.org. For adults • Murder by the Book: A Mystery Book Club, meets Feb. 19, at 6:30 p.m. “The Clockmaker’s Daughter” by Kate...
Pancake breakfast scheduled at Epworth United Methodist
Epworth United Methodist Church A pancake dinner is scheduled for Feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church. On the menu will be pancakes, sausage, bacon and beverages. A freewill offering will be collected. The church is at 1300 Burchfield Road, Allison Park. St. Paul’s United...
Emergency fund reserve key in handling unexpected expenditures in Hampton
For unexpected projects requiring emergency repairs, such as the current stabilization work on Clearview Road, Hampton Township Council periodically draws on an emergency fund reserve. Jerry Speakman, who serves as controller for the township, explained the purpose of the fund and some history on recent actions regarding this reserve. “Over...
Hampton library hosting 47th annual chess tournament
The 47th annual chess tournament sponsored by the Pittsburgh Chess Club will be held at 10 a.m. March 7 at the Hampton Township Community Center on McCully Road. The event is being hosted by Hampton Community Library. Participants are to arrive at 9:30 a.m. and can register through March 5...
