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North Huntingdon VFW post to celebrate 100th anniversary
A century after an Irwin soldier was killed while repulsing a German attack during World War I, he is being remembered during the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781 in North Huntingdon. The VFW Post on Billot Avenue, which was chartered on June 24, 1921, is...
Boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky resigns at Norwin
Norwin boys basketball coach Buddy Valinsky resigned Wednesday after two seasons on the job. The Knights were 19-23 under Valinsky and lost to Butler in the WPIAL 6A playoffs this past season. They were 6-14 in the section. Valinsky previously coached at Allderdice in Pittsburgh City League. Norwin athletic director...
$1 million scratch-off ticket sold in North Huntingdon
Someone who bought a Mining for Millions scratch off Pennsylvania Lottery ticket at a North Huntingdon gas station-convenience store last week is $1 million richer. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced Wednesday that an unidentified person spent $20 at Bob’s BP Station at 11339 Center Highway for a Mining for Millions ticket...
North Huntingdon police car involved in Clay Pike crash
A North Huntingdon police SUV en route to a reported crash on Robbins Station Road was involved in a two-car crash Tuesday night near Robbins Station’s intersection with Clay Pike, emergency officials said. Police were dispatched to the initial crash around 8 p.m. While the police SUV was traveling to...
Norwin alum Emily Harrigan transferring to Pitt
Emily Harrigan is coming home. The former Norwin star has left Rutgers and will have three years of eligibility when she arrives at Pitt to continue her soccer career. Harrigan, a redshirt sophomore, has battled hamstring problems for the last three years as she tries to get into a rhythm...
Irwin Sunoco gets OK for expansion
The owner of a Sunoco gas station-convenience store in downtown Irwin will be allowed to expand his building to add walk-in coolers. By a 2-0 vote Monday, the Irwin Zoning Hearing Board approved a request by store owner Robert Dobariya for a variance to expand the non-conforming commercial use of...
Norwin lifts mask mandate as of June 28
People attending events and activities at Norwin School District, including students and employees involved in the summer camps, will no longer have to wear masks as of June 28. The decision Norwin announced on Monday is in line with the state’s Department of Health’s directive that the order requiring the...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 20, 2021
Churchill Mark Richardson sold property at 2630 Saybrook Drive to Joshua and Melody Obusek for $205,000. Delmont Estate of LaNesta Hardesty sold property at 113 E Pittsburgh St. to Robert Cole II and Kerri Rae Cole for $81,250. Edgewood William Rose sold property at 1035 E End Ave. to Jesse...
Norwin grad realizes ‘lifelong dream’ by making Paralympic goalball teamVideo
A 2013 Norwin High School graduate will play for the U.S. goalball team in the Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August. “It’s been a lifelong dream to be playing in the Paralympics. It’s exhilarating,” said Calahan Young, the North Huntingdon native now living in Fort Wayne, Ind., the training site...
Norwin grad Anthony DelleFemine sets sights on playing time at Youngstown State
In many ways, Anthony DelleFemine is living proof that to gain something, you have to give something up. But how much can one man lose before he reaches a breaking point? There are days when the former Norwin football standout believes in curses and voodoo dolls. Days when he asks,...
Norwin notebook: Knights baseball, softball players earn spot on Big 5/6 all-section teams
Norwin was well-represented on the Big 5/6 Conference all-section baseball and softball teams. The Big 5/6 recognizes team and individual accomplishments in the WPIAL’s two highest classifications. Norwin baseball had three first-team selections in Setion 2: Jake Kendro, Jack Whalen and Jake Bazala, along with second-teamers Ty Stecko, Alex Gabauer,...
Funding for new path at Irwin Park appears imminent
Residents accustomed to walking along the asphalt path at Irwin Park — get ready for an upgrade. The borough will receive a $135,000 Community Development Block Grant from Westmoreland County to replace the existing path, said Shari Martino, borough manager. The money also will be used to create rain gardens...
Former McCartney bandmate lends wings to Greensburg Central Catholic grad’s sophomore albumVideo
North Huntingdon native and musician Johnathan Pushkar knows the value of inspiration. Pushkar played drums with a Beatles tribute band, the Abbey Roadsters, more than seven years ago while he was a student at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. In his most recent reconnection with the British musicians who inspired...
Norwin happenings: Tobacco use ordinance, chicken barbecue and more
North Huntingdon bans tobacco use in parks North Huntingdon wants to put an end to people using tobacco products in the township’s parks. Commissioners on June 6 authorized advertisement of an ordinance that would prohibit the use of tobacco products in township parks and would allow police to cite violators....
North Huntingdon to ask for ‘no left turns’ on Route 30 from 3 streets
North Huntingdon officials will ask PennDOT for permission to prohibit left turns onto Route 30 from three township streets. The commissioners Wednesday approved a request to PennDOT officials in Uniontown to post “no left turn” signs at Cherry, Shrader and Soltis lanes because of inadequate site distances for motorists making...
Write-in votes creates race for Irwin mayor
Irwin voters will have a choice between two Republicans for mayor’s race in November’s general election because one of them garnered enough Democratic Party write-in votes in the May 18 primary, according to the official results. Jeff Clem was the only candidate on the Republican ballot in the May primary,...
Music festival set for Irwin on Thursday
Several bands and singers will perform live on the streets and in taverns in Irwin Thursday during the Music in the Streets event. Judi Figel & Dave Crisci will perform from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Lamp Theatre Courtyard, 222 Main St. Kevin McManus & The Bone Forum...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of June 13, 2021
Churchill Douglas Winsand trustee sold property at 2101 Beulah Road to Bradley and Stephanie Towell for $221,000. Estate of James Kukurin sold property at 6 Cliffwood Trail to David Allan Graham and Claire Frances Larkin for $435,000. Ronald Santoriello sold property at 120 Merrie Woode Drive to Joseph Stanley and...
Norwin Star notebook: Triple jumper puts a bow on high school career
For John Giansante, it is all about rhythm. From his pre-event routine in the triple jump, to his preparation for playing the violin at a musical competition, he has a purposeful focus. The senior from Norwin is taking his duality to the college level. He will compete for the Seton...
Medically cleared to return to court, Norwin’s Ty Bilinsky headed to UPJ
Ty Bilinsky went from thinking it might be time to throw his basketball shoes over the telephone wires to merging back into the fast lane to a possible college career. The Norwin senior, who encountered several health issues over the winter and missed most of his final high school season,...
Half-century and counting for Westmoreland County’s longest tenured employeeVideo
Barb Jollie is in a class by herself. Working as a dependency hearing officer for Westmoreland County’s family court division, Jollie has been the one constant in the government over the past half-century. She was honored this week by commissioners for reaching a milestone, 50 years of employment with the...
Irwin shop seeks rainbow paintings for Big Brothers Big Sisters benefit
A rainbow after a storm is a sign of hope. At Irwin’s Feathers Artist Market and Gifts, owner Tracy Alaia is hoping to spread some peace, love and joy through the second annual Project Rainbow art show and auction. People are invited to purchase a canvas for $2 at the...
Norwin area happenings, June 10, 2021 and beyond
Wreaths Across American to hold craft fair A craft and vendor show featuring handmade crafts for sale, homemade treats and an ice cream truck will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 at the J.Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781 at 100 Billot Ave., North...
Norwin approves budget; holds line on taxes
Property owners in the Norwin School District will not pay more in taxes for the 2021-2022 fiscal year under a budget that maintains the same rate for the first time since 2011 without cutting programs, services or furloughing staff, the district said. The $80.5 million budget the school board unanimously...
Westmoreland City man arrested in crash that killed passenger
A Westmoreland City man was arrested on homicide by vehicle charges after state police said it was reported he was speeding before an August crash in Hempfield that killed a passenger, according to court papers. Nick M. Rossi, 34, who also has a Greensburg address listed in court records, was...
