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5-year-old girl struck, killed in parking lot at McCandless housing complex
A 5-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle in a parking lot in McCandless on July 21, according to authorities. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Loujain Olleak, 5, of Wexford. The girl was hit in a parking lot along Salisbury Court in McCandless, which...
AHN offering free screenings for variety of cancers at sites in Wexford, Butler
Allegheny Health Network will be conducting free cancer screenings at its facilities in Wexford and Butler. Screening for breast, lung, skin and prostate cancer will be conducted Aug. 21 at the AHN Cancer Institute on Hollywood Drive in Butler. Screenings for breast and lung cancer will take place at AHN’s...
Sears mail-order homes prove plentiful in Western Pennsylvania
If home is where the heart is, then those living in houses built from Sears’ mail-order kits may have fallen head-over-heels. A recent Tribune-Review story about a 1922 Sears mail-order home in McCandless that has most of its original features intact drew scores of letters and comments from Pittsburgh area...
Police: Tree came down on car and knocked down power lines in Ross
A large tree fell onto a car and knocked down some power lines in Ross Monday afternoon. Police said the incident took place around 2 p.m. along Reis Run Road. Duquesne Light crews were called to make repairs to the lines. The road is closed from Rochester Road to Brookmeade...
In Brief: Movies Under the Stars, National Night Out, blood drive and more in the North Hills
McCandless police hosting National Night Out The McCandless police department is planning a full night of family fun to mark the annual National Night Out on Aug. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall. Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite first responder costume and bring...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 18, 2021
Bellevue Frederick Bugno Jr. sold property at 187 Grant Ave. to Ping Qiu Li for $85,000. Franklin Park Roy Kohlhausen sold property at 2547 Glenwood Drive to Michael and Katie Lisabeth for $303,900. Bruce Walter sold property at 2511 Lindenwood Drive to Amy Ross for $475,000. Barbara Hammerschmitt sold property...
Lane closures needed for bridge work along Wildwood Road in McCandless
Work to repair the deck of a bridge along Wildwood Road in McCandless will result in traffic disruptions next week, PennDOT announced. The project involves concrete deck repairs on Wildwood Road Bridge, which traverses Pine Creek, according to the state transportation agency. Single-lane restrictions will occur at the bridge from...
Latodami nesting box program a boon to bluebird population in North ParkVideo
The din of passing vehicles fades as you walk deep into North Park. It is replaced by the symphonic warble of birds chiming their presence. But ensuring the prosperity of the bird population in the 3,075-acre park is no mere act of nature. Staff and volunteers with the Latodami Nature...
La Roche to mandate covid vaccines for resident students, student athletes
La Roche University in McCandless will require all resident students and student athletes be vaccinated against covid-19 by the start of the fall semester. Students in the nursing program who are scheduled for clinical experiences and students who apply for study abroad trips will also need to be vaccinated, Rosemary...
La Roche University hosting event to collect hard-to-recycle items
North Hills residents who have been hanging onto hard-to-recycle items can unload them later this month at a collection event at La Roche University. The Pennsylvania Resource Council will be at the university from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31 to collect items that cannot be put out...
Former PWSA supervisor pleads guilty to conspiracy in sludge release case
A former supervisor with the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority pleaded guilty on Wednesday to violating the Clean Water Act. James Paprocki, 51, of Ross, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge William S. Stickman IV on Nov. 17. Paprocki pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit an...
Chatham hosting weekly Farm to Fork series featuring meals, locally sourced farm products
Stuck on what to fix for dinner? If it’s a Thursday night during summer, the choice is not only easy, it’s fresh and locally sourced. Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus in Richland is hosting Farm to Fork Summer Market outdoor dining events from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays featuring...
McCandless OKs 1st step toward allowing backyard chickens
McCandless council approved a zoning change that allows residents to raise chickens if they can meet certain conditions. But the town won’t be issuing permits for backyard chicken coops until a separate measure is approved later this month to set the guidelines for raising backyard chickens. Council spent a significant...
Preserved 1922 Sears mail-order home in McCandless provides glimpse into the pastVideo
Alicia Dallago had no clue that the McCandless home she bought in 1998 represented a unique slice of American history. She was just enthralled by the way it looked and made her feel when she stepped inside. “I loved the antique look and quality of the house,” said Dallago, 79,...
Doctor who ran North Hills pill mill pleads guilty in federal court
A former doctor from Hampton pleaded guilty Tuesday to health care fraud and money laundering stemming from his illegal prescription of painkillers. Andrzej Zielke, 66, will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer on Nov. 1 on six counts, including unlawful dispensing of a controlled substance. “Mr....
Vincentian, UConn standout Kyler Fedko drafted by Twins
Vincentian graduate Kyler Fedko, who found a power stroke this season at the University of Connecticut after hitting .412 in 13 games in 2020, was chosen by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. He was the 369th overall selection. Fedko, 21, was the...
In brief: Worship service at Hartwood Acres, storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve and more in North Hills
Worship service at Hartwood Acres Elfinwild, Parkwood and Hampton Presbyterian churches will come together July 25 to host a combined worship service outdoors at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheatre. The service will be led by the pastors of the participating churches with the bands of all three churches contributing music....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Bellevue Dale Jackson sold property at 117 Crawford Ave. to MAG LLC for $250,000. Franklin Park Kenneth Kelly sold property at 1021 Kelly Lane to David and Darlene Probert trustee for $320,000. Estate of Gerhard Eaves sold property at 1551 King Albert Drive to Ryan James and Sarah Custer for...
Man missing from McCandless found safe
McCandless police said a man reported missing early Thursday has been found safe. Michael Homison, 40, had been last seen in the area of the Home 2 Suites along Duncan Avenue on July 6. He told his family that he was planning to walk to New York, according to police....
Hampton area theater group earns national honors at Texas festival
Freeport Area eighth grader Jersey Diehl is good at being bad. Just ask the judges of the Junior Theater Festival Texas, who in late-June awarded the 12-year-old as an acting All Star for her portrayal of Ursula, the purple-skinned wicked sea witch, in a performance of “The Little Mermaid” at...
Police: Pittsburgh man arrested in connection with February shooting death of North Hills honors student
A man wanted in connection with the February slaying of a North Hills honors student was apprehended Wednesday in California, according to Pittsburgh police. Howard Hawkins, 46, of Pittsburgh was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in North Hollywood on a homicide warrant for the shooting of 18-year-old Ahmir Tuli,...
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation names Community Service Scholarship recipient
Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation’s 2021 Community Service Scholarship recipient is Sydney Komoroski, who recently graduated from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School. According to a news release, the scholarship was created to honor the memory of Jamie Ellenberger, an individual served by Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services...
In brief: 5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka, Democratic meet and greet, more in North Hills
5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka The third annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive in North Park. The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person. Entry is $20 for adults, $15 for...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Bellevue Altura Real Estate LLC sold property at 56 N Bryant Ave. to CTD Holdings LLC for $207,000. Franklin Park Nicholas Rocco sold property at 2375 Jenkinson Drive to Tyler and Sarah Dixon for $276,000. Jared Congedo sold property at 2404 Marble Lane to Lauren Boyle for $205,000. John Comport...
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
Whether their school had students in the classroom or virtually this spring, there is a special seat up front reserved for these standout performers and coaches in the return to the softball diamonds. Trib HSSN salutes all of the players and coaches for their great work in the return of...
