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North Hills Community Outreach offering help to people impacted by government shutdown
A local community group stepped up to help furloughed and unpaid federal employees during the government shutdown. North Hills Community Outreach will provide emergency food supplies for federal employees who live within one of the nearly 50 northern Allegheny County municipalities served by the nonprofit. “We have already begun receiving...
North Hills Democrats offering free class on how to effectively run for political office
The Democratic Committees in several North Hills communities are playing host to a free training program for party members interested in running for political office and their supporters. The training session, which is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 31 in Marshall Township, will cover topics such as...
North Hills School District partnering with state AG to offer tip line to report ‘non-emergency’ incidents
The North Hills School District has joined with the state Attorney General’s Office to offer parents and students a way to report potential threats that do not require immediate attention from local law enforcement. The new “non-emergency” tip line is a way to report incidents of bullying, intimidation, harassment, weapons,...
Meeting to outline drilling under Franklin Park recreation site draws supporters, opponents
Franklin Park council is poised to consider whether to pass on allowing drilling for Marcellus Shale gas under Linbrook Park and the potential profits to fund future borough operations, or take a stance against drilling and forbid the gas from being extracted from public property. Either way, borough officials say,...
Carlynton free-throw contest winners recognized
A free-throw tradition dating back more than 50 years was held at Carlynton High School on Jan. 11, sponsored by the Carnegie Elks and organized by Gary Marches, a retired reading specialist for North Hill School District and former member of the Carlynton School Board. ” Each year, The Elks...
Winter comes to Hampton
Hampton Community Park was transformed into a winter wonderland as the first significant snowfall of the season inspired a bevy of wintry activity....
It’s a winter wonderland
Pine Township Community Park was alive with wintry activity thanks to the first significant snowfall of the season....
Murrysville council will vote on petition to redistrict voter precincts
Murrysville council this week will consider lending its support for a petition to redistrict municipal voting precincts. Long voting lines during the past two elections have caught municipal officials’ attention, and they are looking at working with the county to make some changes. All seven of Murrysville’s precincts contain more...
Fox Chapel ice rink erected; officials urge people to observe rules
The popular ice rink at McCahill Park in Fox Chapel has been erected just in time for the cold temps and snow expected from three potential storms this week. Already though, borough officials are asking people to observe the rules of the rink, particularly the “Closed” sign when posted. “The...
Fracking back on Murrysville’s agenda in the coming weeks
Two of Murrysville’s board and commissions will have fracking issues back on the agenda in the coming weeks, beginning Tuesday night. The Murrysville Planning Commission will host a 7 p.m. public workshop on the Titan well pad application, proposed by Canonsburg driller Huntley & Huntley. The Titan well pad is...
Hampton Middle School named 2019 School to Watch
Hampton Township Middle School has been named a 2019 School to Watch, a notable commendation that recognizes growth, progress and various strengths through the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. The Schools to Watch program, initiated in 1999, recognizes those schools across the state and nation that fit the...
Millvale names borough manager
Millvale Council voted to appoint interim borough manager Eddie Figas as manager. Council President James Machajewski said he looks forward to working more closely with Figas, who has held multiple positions in his more than 10 years serving the borough. “I am confident that Eddie is going to do a...
Pine, Richland townships gear up for 2019
Both the Pine and Richland supervisors will continue on in their current roles in 2019 following their respective organizational meetings to start the new year. In Pine Township, longtime Chairman Michael Dennehy was unanimously selected to retain that position in 2019, as were Philip Henry and Ed Holdcroft in the...
Comedy show to benefit Reserve VFD
The International Fire Chiefs Association, an organization representing firefighting and emergency response leaders, estimates that it costs more than $9,000 to outfit one firefighter with the proper equipment. The Reserve Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual comedy show 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Mt. Troy Ballroom, with the...
Jefferson Hills strips certification from Gill Hall VFC
Despite the protests of its members, Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company has been cut off from municipal funds and no longer will receive dispatches from Allegheny County Emergency Services. Citing flagging membership and a decline in quality of service, Jefferson Hills Borough Council voted Jan. 14 to drop the department...
Drug, theft cases among those recently handled in Judge DeLuca’s Penn Hills court – Jan. 14, 2019
Penn Hills District Judge Anthony L. DeLuca handled the following cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Charges were filed by Penn Hills police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtCollin Helsel, 36, of Penn Hills on charges of possession of controlled substances, possession...
Lack of information raising tensions in Penn Hills School District investigation
Frustrations continue to grow in Penn Hills as an investigation into school district’s finances stretches into its third year. “I’ve been in the community all my life,” said Heather Malone, resident and high school basketball booster. “It’s like we don’t have a voice, and it’s time for us to have...
Wayward West Leechburg turkey has new home, new nameVideo
A displaced domesticated West Leechburg turkey has a new home. And a new name. Meet “Hot Sauce,” the newest fowl resident of Gilpin. Hot Sauce was adopted Monday by the Karpinski family of Gilpin after weeks wandering around West Leechburg — roosting on porches, wandering through yards and seemingly having...
North Hills School district launching new online report card system on Friday
Starting on Friday, students and parents in the North Hills School District will be able to view report cards using a new online system, district officials announced. The report cards, which can be accessed through the district’s PowerSchool information system, are for the first semester grading period, which ended on...
Jan. 20 deadline to apply for 8 coaching positions at North Allegheny
The North Allegheny School District is seeking applicants for eight athletic coaching positions for the upcoming spring and fall sports seasons. People interested in the positions have until Jan. 20 to apply through the district’s online Applicant Tracking System, where a job description and requirements for each opening are listed....
Franklin Park church hosting program on coping with income loss during career change
How to cope with a loss of income while making a career change is the topic of a free program at 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Saints John and Paul Church in Franklin Park. Dave Weigand, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, will discuss strategies for budgeting, reducing expenses...
Valentine’s gift bags being compiled for homebound
Sunday school students from St. Juan Diego Parish already are gearing up for Valentine’s Day, planning to shower love on homebound members of the congregation. Students are hosting a collection of well-being items to fill gift bags that will be delivered in early February. Items sought are tea bags, cocoa...
Tips for Cops fundraiser for Penn Hills food banks slated for Feb. 19
The Penn Hills Police Department will raise money for local food banks next month during its third annual Tips for Cops event. Off-duty police officers will serve as waiters and waitresses at Mahon’s Restaurant at 7324 Saltsburg Road on Feb. 19. Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle, Chinese auctions, food sales...
Registration open for Shady Side Academy summer camps
Summer camp at Shady Side Academy might include ceramics, cooking, theater or sports — or all of the above. Registration is open for a bevy of summer programs offered from June 10 to Aug. 9. The nearly 50 flexible camps are aimed at children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, and...
Monroeville structures slated for demolition could stay standing
While Monroeville Council approved the demolition of 10 houses deemed unsafe, three have received six-month extensions to give owners a chance to make improvements. The properties slated for demolition include 758 Cottonwood and 306 Interlaken drives; 104 Elmwood St.; 604 Lincoln, 1594 Lynn and 1600 Lynn Ave.; and 4654 Old...
