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Pine-Richland to have later school start times beginning next year
As expected, the Pine-Richland School Board approved a shift in school start times beginning with the 2019-20 school year at its February meeting. After roughly 14 months of researching different options and six months of at-length discussions on the topic and gathering community feedback, the administration recently settled on a...
Two NA students selected to attend prestigious JROTC Flight Academy
In its second year of operation, the U.S. Air Force JROTC Flight Academy again chose multiple cadets from North Allegheny Senior High School to attend its highly selective nine-week immersive flight school. North Allegheny senior Aditi Edlabadkar and junior Stefan Kidd are two of only 12 students selected on the...
Vincentian Academy set to perform ‘Annie’
According to director Dan Kirk, selecting the right show is often a balancing act between what will become a good draw at the box office, what will be fun for the students, what fits the actors and actresses you have, and what is appropriate for a given school or culture....
15 North Allegheny students to be inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Fifteen North Allegheny High School students attending the A.W. Beattie Career Center will be inducted in to the National Technical Honor Society this year, district officials announced. To be considered for the honor, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, have a...
A.W. Beattie students win World of Wheels competition
A.W. Beattie Career Center students have won the World of Wheels Peddle Car Challenge for the second consecutive year. The career center is a three-time champion in the competition, having also won in 2015. The most recent victory, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, was in A.W. Beattie’s Automotive...
Nominations for 24th North Hills Sports Hall of Fame open through April 1
Nominations for the North Hills School District’s 24th annual Sports Hall of Fame are being accepted through April 1. Each year the district honors alumni who have distinguished themselves in athletics during or after the years they attended North Hills High School or the former West View High School. Inductees...
North Allegheny’s IT director nets statewide tech association’s top honor
The director of information and technology for the North Allegheny School District recently was selected as the 2019 Chief Technology Officer of the Year by a statewide technology association. Richard Platts, who joined the district in n January 2017, received the honor by the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and...
North Hills partnering with Apple for free family tech workshops at Ross Park Mall
A series of free Family Technology Workshops is being offered at the Apple Store in the Ross Park Mall through a partnership with the North Hills School District. The program will cover the operating system features on the iPhone and iPad that help users become more aware of how their...
Ross Commissioner DeMarco reappointed to Northland Library board of directors
Ross Commissioner Dan DeMarco has been reappointed to a five-year term as the township’s representative on the board of the directors for Northland Public Library. Commissioner voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to reappoint DeMarco, who represents the township’s 2nd Ward and is vice president of the board of commissioners. He...
Suspended McCandless chief planning Feb. 18 return to duty
Suspended McCandless police chief David DiSanti has received the corrective action plan he must implement before he can return to work. Attorney Timothy P. O’Brien, who represents DiSanti, said Tuesday that the chief will agree to the terms of the plan and return to work on Feb. 18. DiSanti was...
Ross tables vote on proposed Perry Highway project amid concerns about impact on neighborhood
Ross commissioners have decided to take more time to review a developer’s plan to tear the former liquor store building along Perry Highway and replace it with an apartment and retail complex amid concerns that the project may have a negative impact on surrounding properties. Curtis Kossman is proposing to...
Friends offer free podcast that focuses on women’s health
Former Hance Elementary School teacher and Cranberry resident Kim Maravich is furthering her goal of empowering and inspiring women to take charge of their health with a new podcast launched in January along with her friend Laurie Bittel. So far the two have teamed up to discuss topics including detoxifying...
Former Steeler Brett Keisel, North Hills science teacher take part in Shear Da Beard
Kris Proctor’s beard may not be quite as massive and legendary as former Steeler Brett Keisel’s. But his heart sure is. Proctor, a science teacher at North Hills Middle School, grew his beard for nine months, then sacrificed it in front of 651 middle-school students during a school-wide fundraiser that...
Ross zoning change bans political, other signs along public roads
For people seeking elected office, putting signs along well-traveled roads and busy intersections can be just the ticket for building name recognition. But for the folks who have to look at the sea of signs dotting the landscape, they’re no more than litter on a stick. On Monday, Ross commissioners...
Board delays vote to OK Ross Park Mall project until pedestrian access improved
Several Ross commissioners on Monday praised plans to tear down the vacant Sears store at the Ross Park Mall and replace it with businesses that can help expand its attractiveness as a destination for more than just shopping. Despite their desire to see one of the township’s biggest taxpayers make...
North Hills woman stays true to her heritage with Mennonite cooking
Dianna Herr Croskey has lived in Gibsonia all of her life, but she has a real historical connection to Lancaster and a love for Mennonite cooking. Her ancestors purchased land from William Pennand became the first Mennonite community in the United States. One of Dianna’s ancestors, Hans Herr, was a...
North Allegheny has 4 candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
After achieving athletic success, North Allegheny senior Ethan James has earned a huge academic honor. James, 18, of McCandless, is a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program announced recently by the U.S. Department of Education. James helped the Tiger boys cross country team to WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA...
Marshall seeking residents to fill openings on township advisory boards
Marshall Township is seeking applicants for openings on three groups that advise the board of supervisors. Residents who want to be considered for the positions should send a letter of interest and qualifications to: Marshall Township, Attn: Julie Bastianini, Township Manager, 525 Pleasant Hill Rd., Suite #100, Wexford, PA 15090....
Ross Township naming new service award after Tree of Life shooting victim and his wife
Ross Township officials know that each year, countless residents quietly use their time and talents to make the community a better place to live. The board of commissioners think acknowledging some of those people might be a good way to inspire others to community service. The township’s inaugural Distinguished Service...
Ross Park Mall hosted Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year was celebrated at Ross Park Mall Saturday, Feb. 9, with an array of activities and performances. Chinese New Year is a celebration recognized by more than 20-percent of the world. For 2019, it is the Year of the Pig....
Workshop slated for parents about social media pitfalls children face
Ryan Klingensmith says the tricky thing about parenting in the digital age is that there is no way today’s parents and caregivers can base their approach to guiding children through social media on how they were raised. “Parents know how to teach their kids to drive because someone taught them...
Pine Community Center continues to grow in 10th year of operation
Before the Pine Community Center ever opened, Director Joni Patsko had a goal of creating programming for children that would combine not just physical activity but also creativity and community as well. Ten years later, Patsko said they’re proud of what they offer for children in the community and hope...
Ross reviewing redevelopment plans for former liquor store on Perry Highway
Ross Township commissioners on Monday will consider granting preliminary approval for a proposal to tear down the former state liquor store building on Perry Highway to make room for an apartment and retail complex. Kossman Development Co. want to construct a 4-story apartment complex with 120 units dubbed Perry View...
Meeting tonight to outline McKnight Elementary construction plans
North Allegheny School District residents with school-age children in the McKnight Elementary School attendance area can learn more about the planned expansion of the school during a meeting this evening. The Feb. 11 meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of the school, which is located at 500 Cumberland...
Best Buddies program opens school store at Pine-Richland
Pine-Richland High School held a grand opening on Feb. 6 for the school store. The Best Buddies program opened the store and members are selling everything from pencils to phone chargers. Money raised will benefit the Best Buddies program. Through the program, Pine-Richland students are paired with buddies in the...
