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International wrestlers find home in North Hills program
On the surface, two of North Hills’ top wrestlers don’t appear very similar. But their stories on the mat, and their stories in life, have the pair undeniably tied together. Sophomore Burkhon Sobirjonov and senior Anna Tikhomirova are Eastern European-born, multi-sport student-athletes at North Hills. And while both perhaps didn’t...
North Hills boys basketball’s young roster showing potential
As with any young team, North Hills has dealt with growing pains through the first half of the WPIAL boys basketball season. But there have also been flashes of potential greatness that have the Indians in the hunt in mid-January. Through Jan. 16, North Hills sat at 6-7 and 2-3...
Retired doctors combine creativity with camaraderie through woodworking
A group of medical professionals with almost 200 years of combined service in the health care industry are using their hands for something beyond helping and healing: woodworking. Dr. Frank Kunkel, 66, of McCandless shares his passion for creativity through woodworking with a group of retired medical professionals, including an...
Ross police ready to ‘ruff’ up criminals
During their Jan. 16 meeting, Ross Township commissioners welcomed three new police patrol officers. Chad Green, Alexandra Lizzi and Luke Lloyd were offered the positions on Jan. 2 after they were selected by the township’s Civil Service Commission. They officially accepted and were sworn into service by Judge Sabrina Korbel...
Ross commissioners ready to appoint municipal board members
Ross Township commissioners continued to hear interviews from residents for board and commission openings Tuesday night. Dwayne Allen addressed commissioners about his application for a six-year seat on the township’s Civil Service Commission. Dana Merlino fielded questions about her interest in a five-year seat on the Equal Opportunity Board, and...
Morning Roundup: Fire damages Dollar Tree in Homestead
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 16: Fire damages Dollar Tree in Homestead A fire was reported early Tuesday at a Dollar Tree store in Homestead. Firefighters, police and paramedics responded to the store, located near Heisel Street, at about 3 a.m., according...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 18, 2024
Bellevue Michael Morris sold property at 44 Lincoln Ave. to 4 Scalise RE LLC et al. for $715,000. Maureen Ann Bishop sold property at 71 Union Ave. to Teresa Sunseri for $65,000. Bradford Woods Cheryl Morris sold property at 500 Delmar Road to Alan and Tasha Levy trustee for $628,572....
Teen struck by SUV while washing windows at McCandless restaurant sues driver
A teenage employee at Longhorn Steakhouse who was struck by an out-of-control SUV and severely injured while she washed the McCandless restaurant’s windows last summer is suing the driver. The lawsuit, filed Thursday by the employee’s mother, Christine Maher, in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, alleges negligence against Mary E....
North suburban students excel at universities
Pennsylvania Western Congratulations to students at Pennsylvania Western University who have been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. Students must earn a minimum semester GPA of 3.40 in 12 or more graded credits during the semester, not including credits by proficiency examinations, incomplete grades, temporary grades or...
Ross commissioners welcome new member, 4 incumbents
Ross commissioners welcomed one new member and four returning members at their first meeting of the year on Jan. 2. Dan DeMarco, Sarah Poweska, William McKellar and Pat Mullin swore their oaths of office in rejoining the board, alongside newcomer Joe Muha. He will be acting Ward 9 commissioner, replacing...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Jan. 7, 2024
Bellevue Emily Moll sold property at 74 Longmore Ave. 4018 to ABCEZ Moving Co. Inc. et al. for $68,500. Peanut Capital LLC sold property at 451 Orchard Ave. to Claude and Alison Broussard for $460,000. Jacob Singerling sold property at 122 N Jackson Ave. to Jonathan and Katie Libertore for...
North Hills horse-riding community mourns decorated teen killed in Christmas weekend crash
At 18, Taylor Orlowski stood just 5 feet tall and weighed no more than 98 pounds, her sandy blonde hair falling on petite shoulders. Those who survive her in the tight-knit horse-riding community of Pittsburgh’s North Hills, however, remember the Beaver County teen as a giant in their extended family....
‘Life is not promised’: Family and friends mourn loss of Richland teen in car crash
In June, Ellie Tourney had to bury her husband. Now, she has to bury her son. “We were proven twice that life is not promised. We’ve learned that twice in seven months,” Tourney said Wednesday. “If God wants you, he’s going to wrap you in his arms. It’s hard to...
2nd teen identified in fatal McCandless crash
A second teenager killed after a speeding car with six passengers crashed in McCandless early Saturday was identified Tuesday afternoon. Jonathan Tourney, 14, of Gibsonia, died after being flown to an area hospital at 4:32 a.m. Saturday, just an hour after the crash occurred at the intersection of Babcock Boulevard...
1 of 2 teens killed in McCandless wreck identified
One of two teens killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Saturday in McCandless has been identified. Taylor Orlowski, 18, of Baden, died at the scene, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. A 14-year-old boy was flown to a hospital, where he died, according to Allegheny County Police. First...
1st employee of Northland Public Library named Ross Citizen of the year
The first employee of Northland Public Library has been honored by her hometown. Willa Neil, 79, received the 2023 the Durachko-Gottfried Ross Township Citizen of the Year Award at the December commissioners meeting. After volunteering at the Shaler North Hills Public Library during her high school and college years, she...
Ross adopts 2024 budget with no tax increase
Ross commissioners in December approved the 2024 township budget with no tax increase. The real estate tax rate remains at 2.7 mills, with residents owning property with an assessed value of $134,200, the median in Ross, paying the township an average of $362.34 on their tax bills. The budget includes...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 21, 2023
Bellevue King Streit LLC sold property at 411 Lincoln Ave. to Dayo Enterprise LLC for $350,000. Emily Moll sold property at 74 Longmore Ave. to ABCEZ Moving Co. Inc. et al. for $68,500. Peanut Capital LLC sold property at 451 Orchard Ave. to Claude and Alison Broussard for $460,000. Etna...
North Hills 9th grader wins holiday card design contest
North Hills High School ninth grader Grace Zhou was recognized for her artistic talents at the district’s Dec. 5 school board meeting. Superintendent Patrick Mannarino said that 50 students entered the school’s annual holiday card design contest. He said that when looking through results from previous years, he and the...
McKnight Road in McCandless reopens after multi-vehicle crash
All lanes of McKnight Road have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash on McKnight Road in McCandless on Tuesday, according to Allegheny County Dispatch. Police and EMS reported to the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on McKnight Road near Perrymont Road in McCandless that occurred just before 11 a.m., according to...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 10, 2023
Bradford Woods Daniel Magee sold property at 57 Marblehead Hbr to Marianne Christine Plant for $390,000. Etna David Merlo sold property at 7 Greeley Ave. to J & M Estates LLC for $21,000. Franklin Park Lei Li sold property at 2526 Elkridge Drive to Adam Justin Points and Pimpicha Nichpakdee...
Christmas presents for Ukrainian orphans made possible by Arnold church and area high school students
Ten-year-old Nastya Shytnikova has a short Christmas list. She didn’t ask for an iPhone or a doll. “I’d really like Legos, candies and cookies, and a warm shirt,” Nastya wrote in a note to St. Nicholas. “My biggest dream is for the war to end.” The Ukrainian girl — orphaned...
North Hills School Board welcomes 2 new members
North Hills School Board welcomed two new members and three returning members at the final meeting of the year on Dec. 5. Phil Little, Rachael Rennebeck and Helen Spade swore the familiar oath of office while Samantha Ellwood and Ashley Stephens raised their right hands for the first time. The...
Bell ringers critical to Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, ringing opportunities exist in Pittsburgh’s North Suburbs
This updated version corrects the addresses of the Walmart and Kuhn’s stores where bell ringers can sign up for a shift. Back in the 1800s, when Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was a sailor back in Liverpool, England, there was a big iron kettle called “The Simpson’s Pot” where passersby...
Ross tables 2024 budget adoption, vote rescheduled
Ross Township commissioners tabled their vote to adopt the township’s official budget and millage rate for 2024 Monday night. Township manager Ronald Borczyk said that there are some adjustments that need to be made to the budget before it is finalized and voted on. “We evaluated some expenses and found...
