Hampton Journal category, Page 80
Local businesses sought for special education program at Hampton School District
A $30,000 Special Education Performance grant helps add to the ongoing efforts to provide a quality education for Hampton’s special needs students and to prepare them for a career. Along with their non-disabled peers, these students have their eyes set on life after high school. The grant from the Pennsylvania...
Curtain to rise for ‘Cinderella’ at Hampton Middle School
The search for missing glass slippers will be under way at Hampton Middle School this week as students put on their production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The musical will be performed at the Hampton Middle School auditorium Nov. 21-23 at 7 p.m. There will also be a 1 p.m....
Real estate transactions in Hampton for the week on Nov. 16
Hampton Thomas Rogers IV sold property at 2318 California Drive to Mary Siegel for $143,000. P. Richard Hergenrother sold property at 5072 Cashlie Court to Nicholas Dejames Jr. and Kathleen Dejames for $325,000. Bank New York Mellon trustee sold property at 2936 Clearview Road to Thomas Michael and Benjamin Thaddeus...
Weekend happenings: Friendship Dinner on tap in Allison Park
A Friendship Dinner will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, 4517 Mt. Royal Blvd., Allison Park, on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. All are welcome. Enjoy turkey and all the fixings. Dinner is free. A donation for charity will be accepted. Call the church office at 412-487-1071 to make...
Hampton school board members recognized for service
With a combined 30-plus years of service, Mary Alice Hennessey, Larry Vasko and Pam Lamagna all served at their last Hampton Township board meeting on Nov. 11, where they were recognized. Superintendent Dr. Michael Loughead thanked the school board members and presented each with a gift. He noted the countless...
Hampton Band Association tunes up for Holiday Extravaganza
On Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Hampton Band Association invites the community to its ninth annual Holiday Extravaganza at Hampton High School. There will be performances by the eighth-grade band, the fifth-grade band, and the high school wind ensemble. There will also be a cookie walk,...
Children’s Gift Making party at Epworth United Methodist Church in Allison Park
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 to attend is...
Mission Mall and cookie walk event supports nonprofits
The Mission Mall and Cookie Walk will be a simple way to benefit nonprofits and those in need on Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on 1965 Ferguson Road in Allison Park. The Mission Mall features more than 20 local and international...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 10
Hampton P. Richard Hergenrother sold property at 5072 Cashlie Court to Nicholas Dejames Jr. and Kathleen Dejames for $325,000. Bank New York Mellon trustee sold property at 2936 Clearview Road to Thomas Michael and Benjamin Thaddeus Vey for $102,067. Gregory Homoki sold property at 3218 Fox Run Road to Anthony...
New school start time recommended at Hampton
Hampton high school students may be getting some extra sleep next school year if a recent recommendation from the School Start Time Committee is approved, per a presentation at the Hampton Township School District school board meeting on Nov. 4. Dr. Michael Loughead, superintendent for Hampton, along with other School...
Wireless cell structure approved in Hampton to the dismay of residents
Hampton Council members said they’re bound by law to approve the small non-tower wireless communication structure by applicant Crown Castle, which they did 5-0 at a special meeting held Nov. 6 at the community center. The issue was much debated by residents during the public comment period and at last...
5 seats filled in general election for Hampton school board
With all 13 precincts reporting, the unofficial results have the five open seats for Hampton School Board going to Joy Midgley, Bryant Wesley, Matthew Jarrell, Robert Shages and Trisha Webb. Larry Vasko came up just a five votes short. These are unofficial results and do not include absentee ballots. Here’s...
Martha Hunkele, Joe Dougherty capture seats on Hampton council in general election
With 13 of 13 precincts reporting, Republican Martha Hunkele and Republican Joe Dougherty appear to have won two open seats on Hampton Council. Hunkele has received 2,239 votes for 27.27% of the votes. Dougherty got 2,091 votes for 25.47%, narrowly edging out Democrat Nicolas Haberman, who received 2,027 votes for...
Hampton students attend FBI academy, learn about career opportunities
Two Hampton high school students participated in the 2019 FBI Pittsburgh Teen Academy, building their interests for careers in law enforcement. Lillian Ebeling-Koning and Gillian Mulcahy joined other high school seniors in the area to attend the FBI Teen Academy on Oct. 23 at its headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh. Though...
Key lock system ordinance for businesses considered by Hampton officials
An ordinance is being considered for businesses to purchase a key lock box, which will give emergency responders access to keys for easy entry into a building. Both of Hampton’s volunteer fire departments are supportive of this system, which will provide access to a building that is secured or difficult...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 2
Hampton Mark Bedillion sold property at 3084 Navajo Court to Jason and Janice Winter for $352,000. Kevin O’Donnell sold property at 3268 Windstream Drive to Jonathan Senn for $183,900. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Weekend happenings: Soup making contest at Hampton Community Center
Explore your world On Nov. 1, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Hampton Community Library, children ages 4 to 6 can explore the world of physics, biology, architecture, coding and more with STEAM kits and challenges that are age appropriate. For details, call 412-684-1098. Soup making contest The inaugural...
Road resurfacing program endorsed by Hampton Council
Official endorsement from Hampton Township Council on both the 2020 and 2021 Road Resurfacing programs helps pave the way for preliminary planning, per the motion at their Oct. 23 voting meeting. “Our endorsement of the road paving program is essentially an early approval,” said Dr. Carolynn Johnson, vice president of...
Hampton Trick-or-treat safety tips
Hampton Township will observe treat-or-treating from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Homes wishing to participate are encouraged to leave their porch lights on. Trick-or-treaters are asked to only go to homes with the lights on during the two-hour designated trick-or-treat time. Stay Safe 1. Kids put electronic devices down...
Hampton senior earns rank of Eagle Scout
Hard work, dedication and loyalty were key to earning Sanjay Johnson, a senior at Hampton High School, his Eagle Scout Rank. Sanjay, of Gibsonia, officially achieved the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America Oct. 2 for building a High Tower Rainwater Catchment System at the North...
Hampton real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Hampton Susan Waisbrot sold property at 3144 Camberly Drive to Thomas Taylor for $137,660. The Hamptons L.P. sold property at Hampton Place Drive to NVR Inc. for $172,172. Joseph Dornetto Jr. sold property at 5000 Hardt Road to Matthew and Lori Marvill for $345,000. Estate of MaryTherese Checkeye Williams sold...
Weekend happenings: Hampton Marching Band in PIMBA Championships
The Hampton High School Marching Band will compete in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association (PIMBA) Championships on Oct. 26, at Gateway High School, 3000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville. The competition begins at 4 p.m., with Hampton taking the field at 8. Hampton will perform its halftime show, “From the...
Hampton officials host heated public hearing on proposed wireless communications structure
A public hearing on the installation of a new utility pole with a small non-tower wireless communication structure lasted for almost three hours Oct. 23, with Hampton Township Council tabling the vote until the Nov. 6 special meeting. Applicant Crown Castle, located in Canonsburg, wants to place a utility pole...
Crouse Run Nature Preserve benefits from Pitt Make A Difference Day
Forty students from the University of Pittsburgh were in Hampton to remove invasive species from Crouse Run Nature Preserve. The volunteers then planted native shrubs and berry bushes on Oct. 19 to improve the health of the preserve . It was part of the 12th annual Pitt Make A Difference...
Hartwood Acres hosts fourth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event
Hartwood Acres hosted its fourth annual Punkin’ Chunkin’ event. The event included a plethora of pumpkin events, including pumpkin carving and decorating, ax throwing, crafts, games, food and beverages, as well as the always popular pumpkin launching. SHARP Robotics from the Sarah Heinz House helped prepare a traditional catapult to...
