Pine Creek Journal category, Page 2
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....
New Kensington native Jonna Banko to be part of Rockettes’ 100th anniversary
Jonna Banko told her peers in Valley High School’s Class of 2022 to follow their dreams. “In my (valedictorian) speech, I said, ‘Don’t wish for it; you have to work for it,’” Banko said. “I put my mind into being a Rockette, and I was able to make that happen....
North Hills Community Outreach’s breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration
Amid the state budget impasse and federal funding cuts, three state representatives at the North Hills Community Outreach Community Leaders Breakfast said collaboration among nonprofits, businesses and government is more important than ever. State Reps. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless; Emily Kinkead, D-Brighton Heights; and Lindsay Powell, D-Lawrenceville, spoke on a panel...
Slates of candidates battle for 4 seats on, control of the Pine-Richland School Board
Eight candidates are vying for four seats on the nine-member Pine-Richland School Board in the Nov. 4 election, the results of which could change control of the often divided board. One seat is up in Region 1 and currently held by Lisa Hillman, who did not seek reelection. Two seats...
Pine-Richland doubles electric buses in fleet to 6
Pine-Richland School District and its transportation contractor, Student Transportation of America, have doubled their fleet of electric buses to six, thanks in part to funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program, the district announced. As part of the debut of the additional buses, members of Eden Hall...
Pine-Richland students prepare to stage ‘The Election’ for fall play
It’s election season at Pine-Richland High School. On Nov. 21 and 22, the high-schoolers will put on Don Zolidis’ “The Election,” which revolves around a tightly contested race to be student body president. The story follows Mark Davenport and Christy Martin, two candidates in the race after an embattled student...
