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North Hills School District launches Community Service Award
When the coronavirus pandemic hit last spring and left countless people out of work and struggling, residents in North Hills School District quietly out to help others their neighbors in need. To honor those unsung heroes, the district has launched a Community Service Award program. “Whether it was delivering meals,...
Women’s History Month documentary, virtual book discussions and more at Northland Public Library
Following is a sampling of upcoming programs offered at Northland Public Library. Some of the virtual programs require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. Registration and links for live streaming many of the programs for children can be...
North Hills mourns death of 17-year-old victim of single-car crash
The Ross Township community is mourning the death of a 17-year-old former North Hills High School student who died in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday night. Jacob Christopher Weiland of Pittsburgh was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on March 7 by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The...
9 North Hills municipalities named Banner Communities for 2021
Nine municipalities and two authorities in the North Hills have been designated 2021 Banner Communities by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities. The program, which is in its ninth year, recognizes communities that show “a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications to engage community...
McCandless residents caught feeding deer could face fines, jail time
Finding ways to keep deer from devouring expensive landscape, causing vehicle crashes and spreading disease received overwhelming support from McCandless residents who were surveyed about the town’s growing deer population. On Monday, council took the first step toward fixing the problem. McCandless residents who put food out for deer could...
Teen killed in single-vehicle crash in Ross
Ross Township police are investigating a crash that killed a 17-year-old boy Sunday. Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased at Jacob Weiland of Pittsburgh. The crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m. along the 300 block of McIntyre Road. Weiland was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the...
Medical marijuana dispensary could be up and running by early summer in Ross
A medical marijuana dispensary that will be housed in a former woodworking supply shop along McKnight Road in Ross could be ready to open by early summer, according to the company’s president. Organic Remedies Inc., which operates dispensaries in Chamberburg, Enola and York in South Central Pennsylvania received conditional use...
In Brief: Virtual Bingo, Easter Egg hunt and more in the North Hills
Virtual Shamrock Bingo Feel lucky and put that green hat on. The McCandless Activities Advisory Committee is sponsoring a virtual “shamrock” bingo via Zoom on March 18 from 7-8 pm. It’s free to register and all ages are welcome to virtually attend. There will be prizes for winners. Registration is...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of March 7, 2021
Bellevue Bryan Clarke sold property at 24 Florence Ave. to ZMF Properties IV L.P. for $100,000. Michael Oyler sold property at 73 S Fremont Ave. to Yu Ni for $163,420. Bradford Woods Daniel Michelmore sold property at 304 Cedar Road to Timothy Martin Holmes and Kelly Anne Jonas for $495,500....
North Hills student news: Psychology scholarship recipient, STEM winners and more
Psychology scholarship Rebecca Ettore, an honors psychology major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a recipient of the 2021 IUP Stanley W. Lore Psychology Scholarship. Ettore, the daughter of Lisa Ettore and Donald Ettore, is a 2018 graduate of North Hills Senior High School. She is a dean’s list student...
Traffic citations issued to man accused of driving SUV onto frozen North Park Lake
Authorities have issued three traffic citations to a Franklin Park man accused of driving his SUV onto frozen North Park Lake last month, where the vehicle became partially submerged when it broke through the ice. Yizhan Qu, 23, of Franklin Park was cited by Allegheny Police for failing to obey...
Neighbor Spotlight: Etna pastor, a North Hills native, works to build communityVideo
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...
Neighbor Spotlight: Culinary classes with a side of culture, charity part of Pine woman’s recipe for successVideo
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...
Navy vet gets diploma 77 years after leaving West View High School to serve in WWII
Like many young people of his generation, David Russell Tyson answered the call to serve his country during World War II when he was still a high school junior. After 77 years — and just two days shy of his 95th birthday — the Navy veteran finally received his diploma....
Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games for Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Here’s a look at Wednesday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving Westmoreland County teams: Girls First round Class 6A 9-Baldwin (8-7) at 8-Penn-Trafford (10-6) 6 p.m. Wednesday Coaches: Jamal Woodson, Baldwin; John Giannikas, Penn-Trafford Winner plays: At 1-North Allegheny (19-1), noon Saturday About Baldwin: After a rash of early-season postponements, the...
Franklin Park launches pilot program for glass recycling
Franklin Park has launched a pilot program to provide residents with a place to dispose of glass jugs, bottles and jars that no longer are being picked up from the curb with other materials being recycled. The borough is the third municipality in the North Hills to set up a...
Kapcin’s block helps Penn-Trafford end 20-year playoff droughtVideo
A long playoff drought ended for the Penn-Trafford boys basketball program Tuesday. And it was a defensive play that keyed the win. The Warriors, sparked by defensive blocked shot and resulting layup by Josh Kapcin, rolled to a 63-50 victory against North Hills in the opening round of the WPIAL...
Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving Westmoreland County teams: Boys First round Class 6A 14-Baldwin (6-12) at 3-Hempfield (11-5) 6 p.m. Tuesday Coaches: Jeff Ackermann, Baldwin; Bill Swan, Hempfield Winner plays: Winner of 11-Peters Township (6-8) at 6-Pine-Richland (11-5), 6 p.m. Friday About Baldwin: Baldwin, under...
In Brief: Spring clean up, late sewage fees waved in Ross and more in the North Hills
North Hills Genealogists meeting The North Hills Genealogists will present a free live, online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 28, 2021
Bellevue Susan Wray sold property at 200 Irwin Ave. to Kenneth Staudt and Caitlin Marie Thieroff Staudt for $170,000. Ralph Montgomery sold property at 50 S Balph Ave. to Jeffrey Allen Hesson for $87,000. Roy Eckert sold property at 259 Woods Ave. to Matthew Werner for $175,123. Bradford Woods Matthew...
Letter to the editor: Figure out how to live with deer
In follow up to the presentation on Feb. 16 regarding the alleged overpopulation of deer in McCandless Township, we write not with questions but rather a statement as to our feelings. By the numbers presented that evening, there were 868 responses to the Town Crier about deer issues. Of those,...
Holy Cross JV basketball team moves to at-home learning after covid-19 exposure
A basketball program at Holy Cross Academy in Ross is suspended over covid-19 concerns, the Pittsburgh Diocese announced Monday. The boys junior varsity A team moved to remote learning and won’t be able to hit the court until March 1. The move comes after a covid-19 exposure, diocese officials said....
North Hills teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Strip District Sunday dies Monday morning
A recent North Hills High School graduate died after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Officials said Ahmir Tuli, 18, was shot in the head shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday along the 2700 block of Penn Avenue outside of Preeti’s Pitt restaurant. He was taken to a hospital in critical...
In Brief: Keep off the ice, Girl Scout cookies, summer camp and more in the North Hills
Ice reminder Allegheny County police issued a warning this week for people not to use iced-over North Park Lake for recreations other than ice fishing. “Hiking, ice skating or playing hockey on the ice is strictly prohibited and violations to the county ordinance are punishable by a fine of up...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 21, 2021
Bellevue Estate of Michael Frawley Jr. sold property at 252 Dakota Ave. to Thomas Beerman for $80,000. Home Buying Solutions Inc. sold property at 573 Dawson Ave. to Elizabeth Holverson for $195,000. SnO Properties LLC sold property at 25 S Sprague Ave. to Lucarini Properties LLC for $102,000. Donald Pelissier...
