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2 political newcomers squaring off to fill vacant state House 28th District seat
Two candidates with no prior political experience and starkly different backgrounds are vying for the open state House seat created when Republican Mike Turzai resigned in June. Democrat Emily Skopov of Marshall is facing off against Republican Rob Mercuri of Pine for the 28th District seat that Turzai held for...
In brief: McCandless scavenger hunt, exercise program and more in the North Hills
Scavenger hunt will test your McCandless knowledge Think you know McCandless? Then put your knowledge to the test during a family-friendly scavenger hunt to discover some of the area’s hidden treasures. The event, which runs through Oct. 31, costs $15 for a family or group of four. Participants can stop...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 4
Bellevue Frank Kunkle sold property at 39 Greenough Ave. to Pridewell LLC for $18,144. Babette Mundorf sold property at 61 Longmore Ave. to Pridewell LLC for $16,560. Estate of Michael Ronald Bradovich Jr. sold property at 241 N Balph Ave. to Jesse Twichell for $75,000. Arlene Fazio sold property at...
North Hills pulls away from Kiski Area
In three plays, Kiski Area went from looking like it was going to be right back into its game with North Hills to having the momentum completely flipped. Down eight points early in the second half and facing a fourth and 3 at the North Hills’ 4-yard line, Kiski Area...
Mom, nurse, cancer survivor, singer: ‘Miss Freddye’ soothes in all aspects of her lifeVideo
When Freddye Stover learned she had breast cancer in 1998, the tears flowed.“Receiving the ‘C’ diagnosis is heartbreaking,” said Stover, known in the regional music scene as “Miss Freddye.” “I cried for 24 hours straight. I went to bed crying. I woke up crying. I cried in the shower. I...
AHN partners with Innovation Works to create ‘innovation hub’ for region’s life sciences sector
Allegheny Health Network has partnered with a business accelerator that will be headquartered at Bellevue’s Allegheny General Hospital Suburban campus. They are accepting applications for six startups to join the inaugural cohort. AlphaLab Health, powered by Pittsburgh investment firm Innovation Works, will serve as an “innovation hub” for the region’s...
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for Week 4
Class 5A northeast North Hills (1-2, 1-0) at Kiski Area (1-1, 0-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Richard J. Dilts Stadium, Allegheny Township Cavaliers standout Kenny Blake, hobbled by a sprained ankle early in Saturday’s loss to Penn Hills, returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown before leaving the game. Assistant coach...
Letter to the editor: Applauding Gov. Wolf’s decisions with regards to covid-19
How cavalier of Greg Kozloziemski to presume “Life should go on in Pa.,” in his editorial letter in the Sept. 20 issue. He lives in South Carolina but presumes to know what should be proper protocol in Pennsylvania because he used to live here? According to University of Pittsburgh researchers,...
County Councilman Tom Baker hired by North Hills charity, won’t seek 3rd term
Allegheny County Councilman Tom Baker has been hired as executive director for a North Hills charity and will not seek re-election to a third term. Baker said he isn’t running because he wants to focus his full attention on his job as the new executive director for North Hills Community...
McCandless council extends incubation period for proposed chicken law to tone down some restrictions
McCandless council’s proposed ordinance on keeping chickens on residential properties won’t be ready to hatch for at least 90 days so that changes discussed during a public hearing can be added to the measure. Council initially planned to vote on the ordinance at its Oct. 12 meeting, but the changes...
North Allegheny reschedules virtual meeting on ‘in-person’ attendance for second time
For the second time in as many days, the North Allegheny school board has rescheduled its planning meeting to consider a proposal to return to in-person instruction five days a week for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The board was originally scheduled to meet virtually Monday night but the...
In Brief: Senior portraits due, free student meals and more around the North Hills
North Allegheny offering free meals to all students The North Allegheny School District is using a federal grant it recently received to provide free meals to all students for in-person and remote instruction. Details about meal ordering and pickup were sent to all families via email. Meal pickup on remote...
Religious observance prompts North Allegheny to reschedule vote for return to ‘in-person’ classes
The North Allegheny school board has canceled its meeting planned for Monday night and moved it to Tuesday to accommodate members of the community who are observing the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur. The board’s virtual meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Yom Kippur is known as...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 27
Bellevue Carla Lemons sold property at 424 Division Ave. to Samantha Post for $90,000. Brad Wessner sold property at 56 Sheridan Ave. to Alexander and Victoria Cook for $205,000. Franklin Park Mary Ley sold property at 2538 Brandt School Road to Mary Ley and Joanne Kaminski for $38,122. Daniel Cgung...
Young North Hills boys soccer team looking to build
With almost two dozen sophomores and freshmen on the roster, North Hills boys soccer coach Jared Steigerwald has focused this fall on teaching fundamentals. Start small and work bigger. “We’re working on a lot of combinations in small spaces,” Steigerwald said. “Square drills with up, back and goes, putting it...
Center for domestic violence victims adds new ‘animal advocate’
Penny, a spaniel mix who works as a canine advocate for domestic violence victims through Crisis Center North, is nearing retirement. She was adopted from Action for Animals in Derry Township and attends court dates with victims to provide emotional support. But before she retires, she has one more job....
Western Pa. restaurants recognized for diverse wine selections
Pour a glass of wine and raise a toast. There are 17 Western Pennsylvania restaurants within a 50-mile radius of Pittsburgh that have been recognized — some for the first time — in Wine Spectator’s 2020 restaurant awards. Wine Spectator is a wine magazine that honors the world’s best wine...
Vote for the Week 4 HSSN Game of the Week
The TribLive High School Sports Network is giving fans the power to choose the Week 4 Game of the Week for Oct. 2. Trib HSSN produces live videostream coverage with television quality, multiple camera angles and instant replay during the Game of the Week. Voting is underway at TribHSSN.triblive.com. Fans...
Ross Township named to Money’s Best Places to Live in America list
Ross Township’s inclusion in Money’s Best Places to Live in America rankings is a confirmation of what some officials and residents have long believed. From a field of 1,890 communities across the country, Ross is ranked 48th on the top 50 list. The other Pennsylvania town to make the list...
North Hills School District sues Juul, contending e-cigarette company targets young people
The North Hills School District on Monday became the latest in the Pittsburgh area to file a federal lawsuit against Juul, alleging the e-cigarette maker purposely targeted its products to young people, forcing the district to reallocate resources to battle what the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has called an...
Woman, adult son charged with hoarding, neglecting 117 dogs
A year after 117 emaciated dogs and puppies were rescued from squalor at a Ross home, a woman and her adult son have been charged with hoarding and abusing the animals. Mary Lu Frankovic, 69, and Christopher Frankovic, 45, each face 20 felony counts of aggravated animal cruelty and 56...
In brief: Road closed, open board positions and more in the North Hills
Richard Road closed for work Richard Road (Route 4053) is closed in both directions through Oct. 1 for slide repair work. The work is being done between Forest Oaks Drive and Meinert Road. A posted detour takes motorists onto Meinert Road, Pine Creek Road, Perry Highway and back onto Richard...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 20
Bellevue Erus Holdings LLC sold property at 432 Hallett Pl to Claudette Lumel for $81,750. Franklin Park Jon Ellsworth Coughlin sold property at 2571 Barnwood Drive to Sam and Ashley Cammarata for $550,000. Brett Jones sold property at 1571 Duncan Drive to Brenton and Emily Tokay for $235,000. Glenn Porter...
Under new leadership, North Hills girls soccer optimistic for success
Rick Kabbert was leery he’d face some skepticism. When Kabbert was hired this summer to coach North Hills girls soccer, he became the team’s third head coach in four seasons, all promising to turn around a struggling program. Witnessing yet another coaching change could discourage a roster that won only...
WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Derrick Davis scores 4 times as Gateway tops Bethel Park
Carsen Engleka threw for 240 yards and four touchdowns to lead Class 5A No. 2 Gateway to a 55-14 victory over Bethel Park (0-2) in Class 5A nonconference play Friday. Derrick Davis ran for 157 yards and four touchdowns for Gateway (2-0), which scored all of its points in the...
