North Journal category, Page 48
Wexford siblings launch nonprofit, website that gets to the heart of issues affecting senior citizens
Hannah and Joseph Shin weren’t looking to use technology when they decided to find a way to inform and entertain senior citizens. But the North Allegheny senior and her 20-year-old brother, who is pursuing a pre-med track at the University of Pittsburgh, knew that whatever they did, it had to...
St. Mary’s youth group creates art to mark parish ‘transformation’
A transition for the faith community at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church is being marked by a collaborative art project from members of its Glenshaw-based youth group. The church’s younger parishioners created a mosaic of a rainbow-colored St. Mary wrapped in butterfly wings to represent the unveiling on July...
Publishers Clearing House issues warning about scammers after Shaler man wins $1 million prize
Dreamers beware. That’s the message from a national sweepstakes company that awarded a $1 million prize to a Shaler man this week. The warning comes from Publishers Clearing House officials in response to a letter forwarded to the company by the Tribune-Review on behalf of a California man who thought...
Rain doesn’t deter Ross son, father from fishing at North Park
John Sewatka of Ross didn’t care that it was raining buckets most of the morning and the fish weren’t biting at North Park. The chance to spend the day “catching up” with his 17-year-old son Matt was reward enough. “There’s not a whole lot of things you can do with...
6th annual golf outing in honor of Pine-Richland senior who died raises $22K for charity
An annual golf outing in honor of a Pine-Richland senior who died in 2013 just weeks before graduation raised nearly $22,000 that will be donated for scholarships and other worthy causes, organizers announced. The 6th annual Matt Graf Golf Outing held June 4 at the Pittsburgh North Golf Club in...
Neighbor Spotlight: Wexford man’s family featured in film chronicling sandwich generation of caregiversVideo
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Westbound Turnpike lanes temporarily closed between Butler Valley, Cranberry until midnight
The Pennsylvania Turnpike’s westbound lanes will be closed briefly tonight between the Butler Valley and Cranberry exits until just before midnight, Turnpike officials announced. Westbound travelers can take Route 8 north, Route 228 west and I-79 south, which will bring them to the Cranberry interchange. From there, they can follow...
Shaler man wins $1 million from Publishers Clearing House sweepstakesVideo
Each time Lou Isabella of Shaler has entered the Publishers Clearing House contest during the past three years, he’s said a silent prayer in hopes of winning. Isabella believes his appeals to the Almighty were answered June 30 when a three-member Prize Patrol team knocked on his door to present...
2 more buildings on Chatham’s Eden Hall campus get coveted energy efficiency rating
Chatham University isn’t just dedicated to teaching sustainability and environmental protection at its satellite campus in Richland. It’s trying to live by its own creed. The university’s Eden Hall Campus, which is home to the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, has received a Platinum LEED certification from the nonprofit...
Franklin Park native among 5 in nation honored by National Association for Music Education
A 2018 North Allegheny graduate attending Slippery Rock University is one of five music education majors in the United States and the only one from Pennsylvania to receive this year’s Collegiate Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education. Matt Rees, 22, of Franklin Park, who is entering...
Allegheny County pools open for swimmers again
Allegheny County’s swimming pools will be open for swimmers Tuesday. It’s just in time for the high temperatures expected — Pittsburgh’s high is forecast to be 91 degrees, with a slight chance of thunderstorms. All four pools will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. On Monday,...
Month-long paving project begins in Marshall Township, 10 streets scheduled for work
A month-long street repaving project kicked off today in Marshall Township, officials announced. Crews from Shields Paving are scheduled to resurface the following township roads: • Registry Lane • Fern Hollow Lane • Bridgebrook Lane • Valley Road • Cliff Road • Devine Drive • Carvine Court • Marshall Heights...
In brief: McCandless technology committee openings, crossing guard honored and more in the North Hills
McCandless technology committee The Town of McCandless is seeking applicants for two positions on the Technology Advisory Committee. The terms expire June 30, 2025. The committee helps develop and recommend policies and programs to town council to preserve and enhance aspects of the character of the municipality and to address...
North Hills School District teams with Giant Eagle to host covid vaccine clinic
The North Hills School District is partnering with Giant Eagle supermarkets to hold a covid-19 vaccination clinic for anyone 12 years old and up. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered at the high school cafeteria on Tuesday, July 20 followed by the second dose on Aug....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Bellevue Jacob Latkovic sold property at 59 S Euclid Ave. to John Gagianas for $185,000. Adam Karpuszka sold property at 651 Shade Ave. to John Dimeglio for $170,000. Nicole Myers sold property at 137 Spring Ave. to Thomas and Sarah Moslen for $150,000. Franklin Park Patricia Miller sold property at...
Student news: Recent graduates, academic achievements
Graduates The following students from the North Hills area recently graduated from college, university, trade school or military training: • Carnegie Mellon University: Terrance A. Frey • James Madison University: Nicholas Haas, accounting; Brooke Anderson, health sciences. • Edinboro University: Brooklynn R Goodworth, bachelor’s degrees in accounting and in business...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of June 20, 2021
Bellevue Narula Invests LLC sold property at 565 Orchard Ave. to Charles Edward Rocha for $167,000. Wiley Properties LLC sold property at 35 S Bryant Ave. to David Ferree for $236,000. Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority sold property at 12 S Fremont Ave. to David Caligiura for $1,300. Franklin Park Estate...
Registration still open for free Mega Sports Camp in Ross Township
Registration is open for kids to join next week’s free Mega Sports Camp at Northgate Church in Ross Township. Children in first through sixth grade will be able to participate in either soccer, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, art, dodgeball or gymnastics. The camp will be in session from 6 to 8:30...
North Hills girls soccer coach dies
The North Hills athletic community took a hit with the announcement of the sudden death of soccer coach Rick Kabbert. The 52-year old Kabbert coached the Indians high school girls team last fall after two years with the North Hills Middle School boys program. “Rick was dedicated, committed and passionate...
Wexford Garden and Pond Tour back in bloom with 11 inspiring sites
After a two-year hiatus, the Wexford Garden and Pond Tour is blooming again. Discover the rich landscapes created at 11 outstanding properties during self-guided tours on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A bonus night tour of three select properties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m....
Employee charged in connection with camera found in bathroom of Richland Target
An employee at the Target store in Richland Township has been charged in connection with an April incident in which a camera was found hidden in a public restroom at the store. Northern Regional Police have charged Killian Jamal Redman, 28, of Pittsburgh, with tampering with evidence, which is a...
Seneca Valley school board votes to stop using Native American mascot, imagery
The Seneca Valley School District’s sports teams will still be called the Raiders, but the Native American imagery will no longer be used as a mascot or on logos. The school board unanimously approved a resolution on June 14 “that (the) imagery no longer fulfills the intended positive purposes of...
North Hills charity kicks off annual drive to collect school supplies for needy children
A North Hills charitable organization has kicked off its annual summer drive to collect school supplies for needy children. North Hills Community Outreach needs new backpacks and supplies for hundreds of local children in preschool through high school who cannot afford to buy the items. Gift cards that can be...
Weekly concert series at McCandless Crossing expands to 2 nights, new canopy tent installed for shows
The free summer concert series at the McCandless Crossing shopping center has been expanded to two nights a week this year and a new canopy tent is being erected to provide shade and allow shows to go on rain or shine. Concerts are held at the shopping center’s Town Green...
Mobile exhibit honoring sacrifice of military veterans making stop in Butler County
Wreaths Across America’s traveling exhibit to honor veterans will be hosting a free event in Butler County on June 21. The national organization’s Mobile Education Exhibit serves as a traveling museum to educate visitors about the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military service members. The mobile unit also is...
