Norwin Star category, Page 16
Rosendahl’s owner looking for options as Irwin leaders defend eviction to make way for renovations
A week after he was told Irwin chose not to renew its lease of the Main Street building where the borough’s offices are on the second floor, Rosendahl’s Appliance Center owner Gary Proctor said he’s still trying to figure out what he’s going to do. Rosendahl’s is a fixture in...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 15, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill GMS Global Investments LLC sold property at 3758 E Rural Ct to Femi and Lola Kolawole for $153,000. David Lippock sold property at 2146 Garrick Drive to Moktar Abdou Kerime for $299,900. Edgewood Thomas Lockner trustee sold property at 507 Greendale Ave. to MB Trade LLC for...
Norwin wrestlers working toward successful season on, off mat
Proof that his wrestlers measure up does not always come in the form of pins or lofty spots on the medal stand. No, coach Kyle Martin and his staff have raised a different type of bar at Norwin as they raise young men and women. Ask him to project how...
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team shakes off loss, picks up impressive wins
Defending WPIAL champion Norwin rebounded from a tough 51-50 season-opening loss to Penn-Trafford with two wins at the State College tournament and another over District 9 power Kennedy Catholic. After a 49-40 win over Abington Heights, Norwin pushed past State College, 48-42, as Kendall Berger scored 17 points. In their...
Rosendahl’s owner upset Irwin officials won’t renew lease in order to make borough offices accessible
A fixture in downtown Irwin for nearly a century is being booted from its Main Street building to make way for municipal offices accessible for those with disabilities. Borough council this week decided not to renew the lease of Rosendahl’s Appliance Center when it expires March 31 so the administrative...
Upper St. Clair gives coach Danny Holzer career win No. 500
Upper St. Clair boys basketball coach Danny Holzer is starting to get used to this milestone thing. Last month, he celebrated his 60th birthday. Last week, he began his 30th season as head coach of the Panthers. On Tuesday night, he guided his top-ranked USC team to a victory over...
Historic North Huntingdon bridge in poor condition, slated for replacement
PennDOT is planning to replace a bridge on Leger Road in North Huntingdon that has historic significance but is in overall poor condition. The project is slated for construction in 2026. It will involve a 5-mile detour, sending traffic over sections of routes 30 and 993 and Brownstown Road. According...
‘I’m a wreck, but I’m alive’: North Huntingdon karate teacher hurt in crash focuses on recovery, is grateful for support
Elizabeth Lindsay opened her eyes and saw her brother sitting at her hospital bedside. She had been unconscious for about three weeks in August, recovering from a life-threatening motorcycle crash that month. “I think I wanted to understand what had happened,” said Lindsay, 39, of Greensburg. “I didn’t want to...
Forbes trauma program brings accessible care to patients
Forbes Hospital in Monroeville marked the 10th anniversary of its trauma program in October 2023. Prior to the program’s opening 11 years ago, patients in the eastern portion of Southwestern Pennsylvania who suffered severe injuries relied on medical helicopters to take them to the nearest trauma centers — stationed in...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 8, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Edgewood Jeremy Hopkins sold property at 1115 E End Ave. to Juris and Madeleine Pukinskis for $610,000. Forest Hills Mark Fallone sold property at 238 Cascade Road to David and Kelsey Peart for $317,500. Vincent Bongiorno sold property at 141 Cherry Valley Road to Autumn Rose Williams and...
Irwin church gives new life to Westmoreland family court waiting area
A few people had honest words Thursday about the previous state of a waiting room outside family court at the Westmoreland County Courthouse: outdated, dreary, worn and a collection of random things. But thanks to Calvary Church in Irwin, those descriptive words are all positive after a $10,000 renovation project....
Mamie’s win sparks Norwin wrestling to win over young Canon-McMillan
You never know which bout in a wrestling match could be the turning point. In Wednesday’s nonsection match between No. 4 Norwin and No. 10 Canon-McMillan it happened to be the first one. Knights senior Gage Mamie rallied from a 6-2 deficit to defeat Mason Calgaro, 9-6, in overtime. The...
Penn-Trafford girls hold on for win against rival Norwin
Two girls teams looking to go places at the end of the season squared off Tuesday in a nonsection game, and they put on a show. Penn-Trafford (3-0) used 3-pointers by Lauren Marton, Torrie DeStefano and Isabella Klobucar midway through the fourth quarter to build a nine-point lead and held...
Norwin’s ‘hidden gem’ Eliezer Nicolas verbally commits to St. Francis (Pa.) track team
Eliezer Nicolas bristles a bit when he is referred to as a late bloomer in the college track recruiting game. The senior from Norwin, though, acknowledges he was a Division I prospect who simply had not yet been discovered. “I see myself as a hidden gem,” Nicolas said. “I am...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 1, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Harry Kuczma sold property at 3 Barton Drive to Elizabeth Anne Lazzaro for $145,000. Donald Robinson sold property at 1931 Hampstead Drive to Alec and Sarah French for $290,000. Natural Home Solutions LLC sold property at 1625 Williamsburg Pl to James and Heather Wilkes for $340,000. Edgewood...
Small Business Saturday fosters community, local sales in Irwin
Small Business Saturday is Tracy Alaia’s favorite day of the year. “It’s so nice to see the community out and about supporting all of these great small businesses,” said Alaia, 52, of Level Green, who owns Feathers Gift Shop in Irwin. Created by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday...
Norwin football moves forward with ‘chip on their shoulder’ after difficult season
Lucky bounces can help a football team go a long way. Coaches even say they are necessary to winning in the postseason. Unlucky ones, on the other hand, can spell doom. Norwin started 2-0 for the first time since 2014, but a rash of injuries sent the Knights spiraling to...
‘It keeps my brain sharp’: 88-year-old Norwin library staffer reflects on decades-long career
At 88, Marge Vessalo could have been retired decades ago. But the North Huntingdon resident has no plans to give up her one-day-a-week job at the Norwin Public Library in Irwin. “Retire from the library? Probably never. I think that it is good for the brain,” said Vessalo, who started...
Jingle Jams musical events in Monroeville, Irwin to benefit children’s charity
Children can soon experiment with musical instruments and jingle bells, scarfs, props, rhythm sticks and a parachute, with proceeds going to a good cause. Music Together will host its second annual Jingle Jam this year, with all profits from the event going Tickets For Kids, which provides free trips to...
Norwin High School girls play football for fun fundraiser
Girls from Norwin’s four high school classes squared off Tuesday in two flag football games that pitted freshmen against sophomores and juniors against seniors. Teams competed for bragging rights and for fun, all in the name of raising money for gifts for needy children. What was the third annual Norwin...
More than 100 veterans receive Thanksgiving meal through Norwin Elks program
Duane Myers of Hempfield was beaming Monday morning as he held pumpkin pies as part of the distribution of a Thanksgiving meal for veterans. Myers was among those who received the food at the Norwin Elks in Manor. The 94-year-old Myers was a Navy frogman during the Korean War. He...
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Norwin’s Carmella Simco
ACL injuries often derail athletes’ careers. Norwin senior midfielder Carmella Simco, however, put in the work and bounced right back after missing the second half of her sophomore and first half of her junior year. “I was in physical therapy every week, and when I wasn’t there, I was at...
After championship season, Norwin girls looking for ‘best 5’ to make another run
Last year, Norwin found itself on top of the WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball mountain. However, with the departure of key seniors from the championship team, the Knights will need to do it with a new group as they put last year’s success behind them. Norwin, which finished 23-4 overall...
New coach hopes to make talent stand out for Norwin boys
The Norwin boys basketball program looks to have culture change in store as the Knights begin a new era with a familiar face in charge. Cam Auld, a 2016 Norwin graduate, takes over as coach after spending the last two seasons at Greensburg Salem. Auld, 26, went 9-34 overall and...
Strawpump’s low fire rating prompts intervention from other North Huntingdon fire departments
Two North Huntingdon fire departments will split the Strawpump fire district in the eastern end of the township because of the department’s poor insurance rating that has caused homeowners in that area to see their property insurance bills jump. The township commissioners Wednesday approved the plan devised by North Huntingdon’s...
