Norwin Star category, Page 46
North Huntingdon seeks opioid settlement funds for drug prevention program
The North Huntingdon Police Department hopes to provide an educational program in Norwin’s elementary, middle and high schools beginning this fall. The effort — funded by money from Westmoreland County’s opioid settlement — would be aimed at preventing substance abuse by students. Chief Robert Rizzo proposed to the North Huntingdon...
Norwin softball team holds strong to topple No. 1 Hempfield
Norwin took it personally last year when Hempfield issued four intentional walks in a WPIAL Class 6A softball quarterfinal loss. The Knights made Hempfield pay for it when the Spartans tried it again. In the teams’ first meeting since the playoffs, Alyssa McCormick launched a grand slam in the third...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 16, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
Norwin students address commercial truck parking, win regional PennDOT contest
A team of three Norwin High School students won a PennDOT regional contest after designing a solution to the lack of parking for commercial trucks along interstate corridors. The proposal from Nicholas Cormas, Gabriel Conboy, and Caden Hoffman was selected as the regional winner for schools in Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington...
Norwin notebook: After slow start, baseball team finds footing
After a slow start, the Norwin baseball team is regaining its footing. The Knights opened the season with four straight losses but rebounded by winning two out of three games against Baldwin in a three-game Section 2-6A series. Chris Slatt went 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs,...
After taking lumps last season, Norwin boys lacrosse taking steps forward
Norwin missed out on the WPIAL Class 3A boys lacrosse playoffs last year, but there is optimism around the team that a postseason return could be imminent. A young team is growing into its uniform. “We believe we have a great group with quality leaders, young talent and solid veterans,”...
Overnight closure scheduled between Irwin, Pittsburgh interchanges of PA Turnpike
Westbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed from midnight until 5 a.m. Sunday between the Irwin and the Pittsburgh interchanges for repairs and maintenance. State police and turnpike personnel will be stationed at the impacted interchanges to assist drivers, and message signs will provide information on closures and...
Canon-McMillan baseball overpowers Norwin behind Andrew Kocan’s 2 homers
Brawny and powerful, Andrew Kocan is an intimidating presence at the plate. The Canon-McMillan senior first baseman — all 6-foot-4, 285 pounds of him — is headed to Virginia Military Institute to play football. An offensive lineman and defensive end, Kocan did the lead-blocking for the baseball team Thursday, launching...
Norwin briefs: Medicine take-back program; trails meeting; Fight the Blight fundraiser
Area police to participate in medication take back program North Huntingdon police will join departments in Murrysville and Penn Township in participating in the national Prescription Medication Take Back Day Program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22. North Huntingdon police will accept the unneeded and outdated medications —...
Aggressive, distracted drivers targeted by police
It didn’t take long for police with an eye peeled for aggressive driving behaviors Wednesday in North Huntingdon to find a speeding motorist who was using a phone while behind the wheel. The traffic stop was one of many motorists can expect to see around the area as law enforcement...
ABBA disco party fundraiser slated for Kidney Foundation, women’s shelter
A North Huntingdon restaurant and brewery are teaming up to provide tacos and a salsa bar and alcohol at an ABBA Disco Party fundraiser for the National Kidney Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Hearth women’s services in Pittsburgh from 7 to 11 p.m. April 15 at the Elements Event Center,...
North Huntingdon church sponsors program to welcome immigrants
An effort to make immigrants welcome in the Norwin community where they are a distinct minority is being launched by a North Huntingdon church. “We want them to see what’s best about this community. We want them to stay here and raise their families here,” said Pastor Nick Poole, lead...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of April 9, 2023
Chalfant Greater Pioneer Trust 10140 sold property at 140 Greenfield Ave. to Elizabeth Wilson for $33,000. Churchill Jack Marshall sold property at 2302 Marbury Road to Rybee Two LLC for $182,000. Edgewood Wayne Obitz sold property at 1305 S Braddock Ave. to Yingjian Li and Oiong Wang for $149,000. Forest...
Pysanky takes practice at Greensburg art workshopVideo
Spring Cassidy of North Huntingdon is pretty sure she’s just going to buy a standard egg dye kit from the store next year. “This is not easy,” said Cassidy, as she worked to create a delicate design on her egg using a traditional Ukrainian kistka, a short wooden dowel rod...
Norwin boys volleyball has net-front talent to contend
Norwin is one of the top boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL this season. Just ask the Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association. The well-regarded outfit had Norwin ranked No. 2 in Class 3A two weeks into the season. The Knights hope to live up to the raised expectations. Coach Mike...
Norwin track teams ready to put in work, compete for championships
In the last five years, the Norwin track and field teams have a combined record of 47-3 with nine section titles between them. The girls have won five straight section championships. Another spring season is here, and Norwin again expects to compete with the top teams — with a caveat....
Norwin notebook: Softball team plays long ball in season’s opening weeks
The Norwin softball team continued its hot start with a 12-4 victory over Butler. Emma Novotnak homered and drove in three runs, Holy Cross commit Bailey Snowberger also homered, and Alyssa McCormick had three hits and three RBIs on March 29. The Lady Knights, who sat at 4-1, hit eight...
The Living Last Supper performed at Irwin church
On Thursday, congregation members from churches across North Huntingdon area participated in the annual reenactment of The Living Last Supper at First United Methodist Church in Irwin. Actors spoke in soliloquy, reciting lines representing each of the 12 Apostles’ thoughts. The scene was made famous by Renaissance painter Leonardo di...
North Huntingdon, Mt. Pleasant celebrating 250th anniversary
North Huntingdon and Mt. Pleasant Township officials celebrated the 250th anniversary of the founding of their municipalities Thursday with speeches on their history, colonial reenactors, an Abraham Lincoln portrayer, a commemorative coin and a new municipal flag. Huntingdon Township was founded when Westmoreland County was founded 250 years ago on...
2 arrested in North Huntingdon drug bust
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a reported drug bust at a North Huntingdon motel. A controlled buy was set up by an undercover officer through communication with a man who goes by the street name of “G,” according to court papers. Township police and authorities from the Westmoreland County...
Norwin area: ROTC group to hold memorial march; trails group meeting, youth shooting day, church fundraiser and more
Norwin ROTC unit sponsors Bataan Memorial March fundraiser The Norwin Air Force Junior ROTC unit is sponsoring the Bataan Memorial March along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail at 9 a.m. April 29. The march for runners and walkers begins at the trailhead near Trafford’s B-Y Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m....
Irwin, Export bars challenge covid fines, license suspensions
Two local restaurant owners are asking a Westmoreland County judge to overturn fines and liquor license suspensions they incurred after they were accused of failing to follow covid-19 mandates. Brandy’s on Main in Irwin and Jiggers Pub in Export claim health and safety orders instituted by former Gov. Tom Wolf...
Routes 30, 130 improvements needed, Norwin town hall participants say
Norwin-area residents told local and county officials improvements are needed to routes 30 and 130 to ease traffic congestion and improve safety. About 20 residents attended a meeting this week organized by Irwin Councilman Tyler Baum, who said he views the communities as being connected through the transportation routes. “Our...
Irwin apartment evacuated after kitchen fire
Two people were evacuated from an apartment fire early Tuesday morning along First Street in Irwin, according to a Westmoreland 911 supervisor. At about 12:45 a.m., a cooking fire broke out in the apartment’s kitchen, the supervisor said. Video from the scene, via Tribune-Review news partner WPXI, showed heavy smoke...
Sinkhole closes road in North Huntingdon; PennDOT announces detour
A sinkhole resulted in closure of a section of road in North Huntingdon Monday night. PennDOT officials said Paintertown Road is closed between Bickerstaff Road and Penn Woods Drive until further notice. Motorists are being directed along a detour following Station Street, Morris Avenue, Nike Site Road, Route 130 and...
