Norwin Star category, Page 52

Jeannette-area Wreaths Across America chapter expands to honor 1,800 veteransVideo

When Halle Copeman arrived at the Wreaths Across America event last year, she was running behind; there was only one headstone left where she could place a wreath. “I walked up, and it was my best friend’s grandmother,” Copeman of North Huntingdon said. “I got chills.” Copeman returned this year...
Norwin swim teams excited to dive back into home pool

With a renovated pool, the water seems to have added sparkle at Norwin. The teams hope to have a similar shine this season. The new digs include a scoreboard, deck, blocks, lighting and more, all changes that have rejuvenated teams that waited patiently for the project’s long-awaited completion. “The renovations...
Norwin notebook: Basketball teams charge out of starting gate

Eight games into the WPIAL season, there were no losses for either Norwin basketball team. Both teams started 4-0. The boys stayed perfect with a 48-40 win over Yough at the Westmoreland County Coaches Association Shootout at Jeannette. Senior Adam Bilinsky had 17 points, senior Justin Weaver added 13 and...
Irwin man among 3 suspects nabbed in West Mifflin drug bust

An Irwin man was among three people jailed in Allegheny County this week after drugs, guns and cash were found during a raid in West Mifflin, West Mifflin police said. Police said the illegal items confiscated were heroin, cocaine, pure fentanyl and fentanyl pills, marijuana, as well as four handguns,...
Norwin briefs: Irwin officials get raises

Irwin Borough this month approved pay hikes for some of its its non-union officials, including the police chief and borough manager, as part of the 2023 budget. The increases represent a raise of about 7%, said Shari Martino, whose salary as borough manager will increase to $60,737, an increase from...
Wreaths to be placed on graves of about 4,600 veterans at area cemeteries

Veterans buried in 10 cemeteries in Hempfield, Irwin, North Huntingdon and Penn Township will be honored Saturday with wreaths on their graves as part of a national program. Volunteers with the North Huntingdon Chapter of Wreaths Across America will lay 2,880 wreaths on the graves of veterans buried in Union...
Undefeated Norwin girls shut down undermanned Latrobe

Norwin played lockdown defense on another opponent, only that opponent looked quite different than the one the Knights expected to see Monday night. Norwin ran away with a 59-21 nonsection girls basketball victory at Latrobe, but the host Wildcats were missing their centerpiece: 6-foot-1 standout Emma Blair. The Knights (5-0)...
Allegheny jail officer suspended after crash, DUI charges in North Huntingdon

A Penn Township man arrested last week in connection with a North Huntingdon drunken-driving crash that left another motorist seriously injured is suspended without pay from his job at the Allegheny County Jail. A county spokeswoman said Dwight D. Edwards has worked as a corrections officer at the jail for...
Norwin looking for wrestlers to lead program into future

The buzzword around the Norwin wrestling team this preseason was leadership. Coach Kyle Martin was searching for movers and shakers to guide the Knights this year — and into the future. “The expectation is always to be leaders in the wrestling room, leaders in the classroom, leaders in life,” Martin...
Norwin notebook: Girls basketball team starts season on winning note

The Norwin girls basketball team sprinted out of the gates to open the season. The Lady Knights captured the championship at the Indiana tip-off tournament. Defense and balanced scoring have been staples in the program, and both shined through in a pair of wins. Norwin defeated Marion Center, 61-27, then...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 11, 2022

Chalfant Ronald Harmon sold property at 212 Highland Ave. to Jeffrey Harmon for $138,000. Edgewood Estate of Luther Shay sold property at 331 Dewey Ave. to Shane and Sara McCombs for $330,000. Courtney Kern sold property at 228 Elm St. to Luis Alberto and Linda Chow Chu for $250,000. Renee...
Norwin boys basketball grinds out victory against Yough

There weren’t any slam dunks, and fast breaks were at a minimum. But Norwin isn’t judging wins on looks these days. Save your flash and frills. The Knights are 4-0. “We’ll take it,” coach Lance Maha said. “We’re happy to get a win against a good, athletic team like that.”...
Irwin church plans St. Lucia’s Day event

St. Lucia’s Day, the festival of lights celebrated in Sweden and Norway, will be observed in Irwin at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 612 Chestnut St., with a children’s activity. Children will be able to do an art project at the church and will be given materials...
Norwin area: Breakfast with Santa, pirohi sale, more

Board changes meeting dates The Norwin School Board decided to meet on different dates in the new year. The school board opted to meet once a month for most of the year, rather than twice a month with a workshop and legislative meeting to vote on issues. The board had...
Norwin boys sharpen game against wide variety of opponents

Lance Maha wanted to diversify the Norwin boys basketball schedule when he took over the program last year. The coach’s end game always was to sharpen his team’s teeth on the defensive end of the floor to boost offensive opportunities on the other. “We want to be a good half-court...
Norwin girls top Penn-Trafford to remain undefeated

Tori Sydeski is often the last girl out of the gym at Norwin basketball practices. “I don’t count how many shots. I just like to end on a make,” the senior guard said. Sydeski didn’t light up the scoreboard — no one did in this game — but the Knights’...

« First ‹ Previous 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 Next ›

Partner News