Western PA Local News category, Page 3269
Former Penguins star speaks about opioid crisis at Hampton Community Center
On Jan. 15, the Hampton Community Opioid Partnership joined with Familylinks to “Power Forward” with retired Pittsburgh Penguin Kevin Stevens in the fight against opioid addiction. The event was held at the Hampton Community Center and featured the former Penguins star forward who candidly shared how at the height of...
North Hills to outline possible changes to deal with district’s growth
The North Hills School District’s superintendent is scheduled to present a report and analysis on a proposal to move sixth-grade students out of the elementary buildings and into the middle school to address the district’s growing enrollment. Superintendent Pat Mannarino will hold the presentation during the Jan. 24 school board...
Gateway school board limits property tax rate increases
The Gateway school board has established a cap for raising real estate taxes for the 2019-20 school year, should it need to do so. With a unanimous vote, the board agreed through resolution it cannot exceed a tax increase beyond 2.7 percent, based on the inflation index set by the...
Penn Hills, Shaler, Wilkins among communities adapting to new recycling rules
On a recent wintry morning, a Penn Hills senior had her orange recycling bin placed at the curb ready for pickup as usual. But unlike other recycling days prior, Margaret Shafer, 85, wasn’t sure if the contents of her bin adhered to new guidelines. Shafer wasn’t aware of Scottdale-based Republic...
‘Dining to Donate’ will raise funds for Murrysville library programs
Reading the Applebee’s menu — and ordering from it — on Jan. 22 will help keep local residents reading books and enjoying programs at the Murrysville Community Library. Applebee’s on William Penn Highway will donate 15 percent of sales from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to the library as part...
Vincentian Academy spring musical ‘Annie’ at Masonic Center starting Feb. 22
Students in the musical theater program at Vincentian Academy are in full rehearsals for their upcoming spring musical “Annie.” Performances are scheduled for Feb. 22, 23, 24 and March 1 and 2 at the Masonic Center in Ross Township. “It is remarkable to see the talent and enthusiasm we have...
Cyril Wecht shreds ‘nonsense’ JFK single-bullet theory for Fox Chapel Area studentsVideo
Renowned forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht enthralled a teenage audience at Fox Chapel Area High School with stories of flubbed autopsies and whizzing bullets during a Jan. 11 presentation on the assassination of President John Kennedy. He painted a gruesome portrayal of the final moments of Kennedy’s life for students, most...
No Bad Ju Ju set to perform at North Hills charity’s Neighborhood Block Party on March 24
Tickets are on sale for North Hills Community Outreach’s annual Neighborhood Block Party featuring the Pittsburgh band No Bad JuJu on Sunday, March 24. The event will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at The Chadwick in McCandless. The all-ages family friendly event includes food stations, princess and superhero...
’80s cover band Velveeta will headline Penn-Trafford baseball fundraiser
The Penn-Trafford 12U All-Star Baseball Team is looking to do some fundraising, and they’ve discovered a particularly “cheesy” way to do it. A Feb. 16 concert by 1980s cover band Velveeta will be at 7 p.m. in the Harrison City Volunteer Fire Department’s Harrison Room, 1010 Mill Street in Irwin....
Plum council approves more spending for school district safety improvements
More Plum School District security upgrades will be paid for through a borough donation. Borough officials last year approved a $160,000 gift toward cyber security, facility upgrades and other initiatives designed to keep Plum students safe. Council unanimously voted Jan. 14 to increase its contribution by approximately $50,000 to help...
O’Hara eyeing paving for Cornwall, Falconhurst; portions of RIDC possible
O’Hara council recently gave residents a peek at the roads to be targeted in this year’s summer paving program. Recommended for milling and resurfacing were Cornwall, Sunridge and Falconhurst drives, and Frick and Worthington roads. Alternates include Sigma, Gamma and Zeta drives in RIDC Park, along with chip sealing of...
Pine-Richland Cheer team finishes fourth at state championships
The Pine-Richland High School Competitive Cheerleading Squad placed fourth at the state championship on Jan. 11 and 12, in Hershey, Pa. They earned second place in the Small Varsity Division and fourth overall in the WPIAL Championships hosted at Hempfield High School on Jan. 5. The final stop for this...
Authentic Sauerbraten is well worth the effort
Sauerbraten, a German Pot Roast, will probably not be found in a cookbook “Ready in 30 minutes.” This most memorable recipe takes some advanced preparation. Julianne Eilinsfeld, a resident of Shaler, loves celebrating traditions and learning about her family history and genealogy. This recipe was her great-grandmother’s, whom she never...
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...
