Hampton Journal category, Page 79
Hampton teacher has new lease on life after cardiac arrest
When Mike Zdinak gets up every day, greets his family and then goes to work as a special education teacher at Poff Elementary in Hampton Township, it’s all very meaningful to him. That’s because about a year ago, he suffered a cardiac arrest and, as one of his doctors put...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 21
Hampton Wei Wen sold property at 5068 Apple Ridge Drive to Weigang Peng and Lan Su for $399,000. Cuong Doan sold property at 4731 Hampton Farms Drive to Chad Hunt and Melisa Novacic for $238,400. Matthew Glies sold property at 3091 Raintree Drive to Zachery Wilfong and Carly Duffy for...
Hampton council passes 2020 budget with no tax increase
The 2020 budget for the Township of Hampton was passed 5-0 at the council’s voting meeting on Dec. 18, with no increase in taxes. Township Municipal Manager Christopher Lochner presented the budget at the Dec. 4 meeting as his position calls to do every year at this time. This will...
Simplifying permit application process in Hampton saves time, money
Applications for certain business permits in Hampton may become easier, which could create some cost- and time-saving benefits for the applicant. Township staff has been reviewing permitting and application steps in an effort to “streamline the process and make it easier and less costly in certain cases to apply for...
Hampton Community Library full of wintertime events
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details, call the library at 412-684-1098 or visit hamptoncommunitylibrary.org. For adults • Betty’s Book Buzz: On Dec. 19, at 1 p.m., join Betty as she gives her opinions (good and bad) about “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Copies...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 14
Hampton Carol Capezzuti sold property at 5136 Hamlet Drive to Stephanie Petrack for $380,000. The Hamptons L.P. sold property at Hampton Place Drive to NVR Inc. for $172,172. Troy Larkin sold property at 4186 Latache Ct to Peter and Stephanie Keahon for $506,000. Elaine Morrow sold property at 2853 School...
Poff Elementary hosts Lunch with Cops
When the police show up for lunch at school, it’s best to save them a seat. At least that’s what hopefully happened at Poff Elementary during a Lunch with Cops event, where several of Hampton’s finest joined the students for a bite to eat. “We want to build a relationship...
Woman killed in Hampton Route 8 crash identified
A woman killed in a two-car crash on Route 8 in Hampton Wednesday afternoon has been identified. Rebecca Lynn Koorsen, 28, of Glenshaw was pronounced dead at the scene around 3:30 p.m. along the 5000 block of William Flynn Highway (Route 8), the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office reported. Authorities...
Hampton Library hosting Heritage Celebration Night
From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13, enjoy One Light, Many Stories — A Heritage Celebration Night, at Hampton Community Library. Light is a symbol that shines out through the darkness. Library officials are looking for families to share their idea of light in a very special community event. “Shine...
Hampton Sixth Grade basketball team wins Fox Chapel Tip-off tourney
The Hampton Sixth Grade boys basketball team won the championship at the Fox Chapel Tip Off Tournament that was held Dec. 6 to 8. The team also won this tournament in 2018....
Wildwood Highlands in Hampton abruptly closes
A long-standing sports complex in the North Hills has closed, according to an announcement published on its website and Facebook page. Wildwood Highlands Entertainment Complex, after more than 30 years of “Great Food. Fast Karts. Wild Times,” shuttered its doors Dec. 9. “We did not make this decision lightly and...
Five Hampton school board members sworn in during reorganization meeting
Three new and two re-elected school board members were sworn in at the Hampton Township reorganization meeting on Dec. 2, held at the Dr. Harold Sarver Memorial Middle School Library. Those joining HTSD School board for the first time include Joy Midgley, Matthew Jarrell and Trisha Webb. Robert Shages and...
Real estate transactions in Hampton for the week of Dec. 7
Hampton Allison Park Church Assemblies of God sold property at 2212 Duncan Ave. to Frederick Latini III and Casey L Blendinger Latini for $20,000. Estate of Robert Slahtovsky sold property at 2372 Highland Ave. to Timothy and Luciane Haubach for $117,500. Jacqueline Goss sold property at 2552 Red Oak Ct...
Rosanna Drive in Hampton Township to close
There will be emergency repair work for Rosanna Drive causing closure, according to Kevin Flannery, township director for Community Services. The estimated time for the closure of Rosanna Drive will be three weeks. It will be closed from Hart’s Run Road to the work site which is below the PPG...
Hampton’s annual fee for stormwater, pollution control approved
An ordinance on the stormwater management and pollution control fee of $115 was passed 5 to 0 at the Dec. 4 Hampton Township Council Meeting. This annual fee is based upon the average of each residential unit’s amount of impervious surface on their property, Municipalities are being required to adhere...
Waste Management to increase collection days
Garbage service pick-up will be increased to five days a week for Hampton residents, thanks to a recent proposal by Waste Management. Currently, the company, which is contracted with the township, collects garbage and recyclables only on Mondays. The company’s request to modify the collection schedule was approved by Hampton...
Hoffman Kennels retains services in Hampton regarding animal control
If a Hampton resident loses a dog, chances are it could be sent to Hoffman Kennels in Delmont, Pa., but it’s important to know when and how to retrieve it. The kennel was approved again for professional services regarding animal control in Hampton Township per a unanimous approval by council...
Resolution passed to support effort against gerrymandering in Hampton Township
A resolution was passed to support an independent legislative and congressional redistricting commission in Pennsylvania at the most recent Hampton Township council meeting. Fair Districts PA, a nonpartisan coalition of citizens and volunteers campaigning against the practice of gerrymandering, approached Hampton Council in October to support a resolution to stop...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 1
Hampton Miller Homes LLC sold property at 4075 Alpha Drive to Kinneman Rentals LLC for $1,950,000. Cory Swarmer sold property at 3138 Cheltenham Ct to Douglas Matisz and Leigha DiCaprio for $140,000. Kenneth Carothers sold property at 2337 McIntyre Road to Samual Bickford and Anna Rakers for $105,000. Mark Walczak...
Hampton Township real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 30
Hampton Township Stephen Easter sold property at 2801 Drake Court to Alyssa McQuillan for $190,000. Gregory Schmitt sold property at 4469 Laurel Oak Drive to Kelly Morse for $149,500. James Holtz sold property at 2523 Royalview Drive to Joshua Daniel Haupt for $254,900. Michael Bahorich sold property at 4843 Toftrees...
Poff Elementary’s Thankful Luncheon an annual tradition
Poff Elementary held its annual Thankful Luncheon on Nov 26. Students and their families were invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal during the special event. Poff holds the event each year as a thank-you to the school community for its support throughout the year....
Hampton Middle School students take part in ‘Be the Change’ day
Hampton Middle School students participated in the annual “Be the Change” day on Nov. 26 where they learned about the many struggles facing people in other parts of the world. Among the issues they explored included poverty, disease, hunger, homelessness and a lack of access to clean drinking water. Students...
Sleepy Stories, heritage celebration night and more at Hampton Community Library
Hampton Community Library has a full schedule of activities. For details, call the library at 412-684-1098 or check out the website at hampton communitylibrary.org. For adults • From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13, enjoy One Light, Many Stories — A Heritage Celebration Night! Light is a symbol that shines out...
Children’s Gift Making Party, family night and more at Hampton area churches
Epworth United Methodist The 19th annual Epworth Church Children’s Gift Making party will be held Dec. 8, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a pizza lunch. It’s a time for children ages 3 to 12 to make 10 handcrafted gifts to give during the holiday season. The cost for each child...
Knox-Box will be voluntary in Hampton Township
The proposed ordinance requiring businesses to purchase a Knox-Box was rejected 4-1 by Hampton Township Council, with council President Michael Peters voting in favor. The key lockbox, most likely utilizing the Knox-Box brand, is a small, wall-mounted safe that holds building keys for fire departments, emergency medical services and sometimes...
