Pine Creek Journal category, Page 2
‘Pain,’ ‘change’ to be expected as Pine-Richland School District tackles $4.9 million deficit
The Pine-Richland School Board will be diving into building the district’s 2026-27 budget after finishing a series of four meetings dedicated to examining the district’s finances as it confronts a $4.9 million deficit. A combination of spending cuts and revenue increases, including an administratively recommended property tax increase, are expected...
WPIAL Class 5A football semifinal preview: Top seeds Pine-Richland, Peters Township hope to fend off challengers
The WPIAL Class 5A semifinals have a familiar ring to them. Three of the four teams set to lock up Friday were part of the 2024 district Class 5A semifinals. The top two seeds, Pine-Richland and Peters Township, look to win and meet for a third time for WPIAL gold....
Cosmetology students at A.W. Beattie Career Center thank veterans with free haircuts
As a thank-you for veterans, cosmetology students at A.W. Beattie Career Center’s training salon provided free haircuts for all members of the military, past and present, on Veterans Day. The training salon, located at the school along Babcock Boulevard, is a full-service salon for students in the cosmetology program. This...
Allegheny County offices to close for Veterans Day
All Allegheny County offices, including the independently elected offices, courts and County Council, will be closed Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday. The North Park and South Park golf courses will be open during their normal operating hours, from dawn to dusk. The offices will return to regular hours on...
Pine-Richland defensive back Jay Timmons flips commitment to top-ranked Ohio State
Pine-Richland’s Jay Timmons, a nationally ranked cornerback, has flipped his college commitment for the second time in five months and now is headed to Ohio State. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior committed in June to Florida State, the alma mater of his father Lawrence, a former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker. However, those...
Pine approves power system improvements near community park by FirstEnergy Electric
Pine supervisors approved a right-of-way agreement with FirstEnergy Electric Co. for the installation of system improvements along Warrendale Road on the frontage of Pine Community Park at their meeting Nov. 3. Township Manager Jason Kratsas said the project had been in the works for almost a year. The project will...
Challenger slate ‘Together for PR’ sweeps election for Pine-Richland School Board
A slate of Democratic candidates swept the fight for four seats that were up for election Tuesday on the Pine-Richland School Board, according to unofficial Allegheny County Election Results. The four candidates running across three district regions — Liz DeLosa in Region 1; Amy Cafardi and Melissa Vecchi in Region...
Smallsgrass jam session in Millvale brings together bluegrass aficionados of all skill levels
On Wednesday nights in Millvale, the sound of banjos, fiddles and mandolins drifts across the patio outside Mr. Smalls Cafe. That’s where the Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam has become a weekly tradition, drawing pickers of all ages and skill levels. “It just feels like a group of friends hanging and playing...
3rd annual Diwali celebration shines light on Indian holiday, collects food for local pantries
LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. More than 300 guests, many clad in bright saris and kurtas, attended the third annual celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, hosted by state Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless. Diwali —...
Pine’s comprehensive plan open house draws residents’ feedback on township priorities
Pine officials held the first of their open houses to gather feedback for its 2026 comprehensive plan. On Oct. 28, residents had the opportunity to weigh in on concerns and priorities they would like to see addressed by the township in the new plan. Posterboards with sticker sheets were set...
At the library: A roundup of events at Northern Tier Library
NORTHERN TIER LIBRARY Northland Tier Library is located at 4015 Dickey Road in Richland. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and closed Sundays. The library can be reached at 724-449-2665 or northerntierlibrary.org. The library will close at 4...
In brief: Happenings across the Pine Creek Journal area
Outreach looking to restock cereal, safety items North Hills Community Outreach is seeking help to restock items for its Safety for Seniors program and its supply of cereal. The Safety for Seniors program helps people 60 and older remain safe in the home of their choosing. Items needed include nonslip...
Peters Township sweeps Pine-Richland to win 1st WPIAL girls volleyball title
Peters Township won its first WPIAL girls volleyball championship Saturday, taking down Pine-Richland in three sets at AHN Arena. Sophomore right side hitter Maddie Carroll spearheaded the Indians with 14 kills, notching the clinching point for each set, including the last two points of the first two sets. Set scores...
Tight playoff losses end seasons full of highlights for Pine-Richland boys, girls soccer
Fall is a busy time of the year for Pine-Richland’s John Wiegand. As the coach for both the boys and girls soccer teams, his days are usually spent in the never-ending loop of practice and games. But it’s all worth it when his teams can make the playoffs. Both Pine-Richland...
Mansions at Lake MacLeod in Pine to be featured in Symphony Splendor House Tour
For the first time, palatial mansions in Lake Macleod will welcome guests for an up-close look at these homes dressed for the holidays. Five one-of-a-kind residences in Pine are part of the Symphony Splendor 2025 Holiday House Tour North. Hosted by the Pittsburgh Symphony Association to benefit the Pittsburgh Symphony...
North Hills Community Outreach welcomes donations to help others during SNAP pause
With SNAP benefits on pause, North Hills Community Outreach is stepping up to help the people it serves and is asking the community for assistance. As of Oct. 15, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that SNAP, a supplemental nutrition assistance program, will not be issued because of the...
Mindful of budget, Pine eyes options to upgrade Northern Regional police station
As Pine Township refines its 2026 budget, one of the major projects on the docket is the station upgrade for the Northern Regional Police Department. Potential costs of a new headquarters range from $20 million to $30 million. The police department hired Buchart Horn Architects in early 2025 to complete...
Pine-Richland wins road game vs. North Allegheny to claim 7th straight WPIAL field hockey title
Confetti rained down from the Pine-Richland stands with a period to go in the WPIAL Class 3A field hockey championship game Tuesday. The odd thing? Neither the Rams nor their Class 3A rival, North Allegheny, had scored. After a shot from outside the circle whizzed past North Allegheny netminder Alaina...
Northern Regional Police Department, towns weigh pros, cons of options for headquarters
After an hour of executive session at their Oct. 22 meeting, members of the Northern Regional Police Department board tabled a decision on a new police headquarters. The department, which serves Bradford Woods, Marshall, Pine, Richland and Seven Fields, currently is headquartered in the Pine Municipal Building. According to Pine...
$56K parent-teacher group gift to place roof over Eden Hall outdoor classroom in Richland
An outdoor classroom at Pine-Richland’s Eden Hall Upper Elementary School is expected to get greater use thanks to a donation from the school’s parent-teacher organization. The school board in November is expected to approve a donation from the PTO for the purchase of a cedar pavilion to be installed over...
$3M winning Golden Ticket scratch-off sold at Richland Shop ’n Save
A scratch-off ticket worth $3 million was sold at a Shop ’n Save in Richland, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday, Oct. 27. The $3,000,000 Golden Ticket is a $30 game that offers five top prizes of $3 million. Two of those prizes remain available, according to the lottery. The Shop...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025
Bellevue Sam The Painter LLC sold property at 615 Cliff Ave. to Alexander Schirra for $385,000. Ryane Croyle sold property at 59 Florence Ave. to Alexander Klonick and Hannah Palmer for $275,000. HKH Properties LLC sold property at 101 Grant Ave. to Yury Horbach for $285,000. Charles Chen sold property...
Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park
What’s cuter than a dog? A dog in a Halloween costume, of course! Dog owners jumped at the chance to show off their costumed canines during the annual Bark or Treat event Oct. 18 at Hartwood Acres Dog Park. The pups participated in a “trick-or-treat” experience, searching the park for...
Dyslexia simulation reveals challenges 20% of population faces
Hailey Levin has known for years that her daughter is dyslexic. But experiencing for the first time what it might be like for her, she said, was almost heartbreaking. Levin was among about two dozen people, largely parents like herself, who participated in a dyslexia simulation event the Pennsylvania branch...
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority in talks with AHN on new ambulance post
The McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority is in discussions with AHN Wexford Hospital in Pine to construct a multiuse facility on its grounds there. The proposed facility is an EMS station and training center. The EMS station would include a four-bay garage to house MFPAA ambulances and AHN paramedic response vehicles....
