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Pine’s 1st Halloween Spooktacular dubbed success with turnout of nearly 300 children
The weather couldn’t scare away the crowds of children for Pine’s first Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 19. Because of the inclement weather, the festivities moved indoors to the Pine Community Center. Nearly 300 children filled the community center. Kids could decorate their own pumpkins, enjoy a magic show and collect...
Pine-Richland School Board members not facing election support pursuing tax increase exception
The five members of the Pine-Richland School Board whose seats are not up for election this year unanimously support the district pursuing increasing property taxes by more than its state-imposed inflation limit for the 2026-27 school year. Superintendent Brian Miller sought the positions of holdover board members Marc Casciani, Ashley...
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Trick-or-treat times Here is when trick-or-treating will take place in the North Hills Journal communities. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. • Ross: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 • West View: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Garden club members...
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...
Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library
Some people retire to play golf or travel. Fritz Mitnick left her job because she was hooked on another pastime — literally. Mitnick does rug hooking, a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of yarn or woven wool cut into strips through a backing or foundation cloth. “I...
In brief: Happenings across the Pine Creek Journal area
Trick-or-treating times Here are the trick-or-treating times for Pine and Richland. Residents who plan to participate are asked to leave their porch lights on. • Pine: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 • Richland: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 Olive Branch plans holiday open house The Olive...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2026
Bellevue Coleman Tennant sold property at 129 Dunbar Ave. to Blue Spruce I L.P. for $75,000. Gi’Oiro Seven LLC sold property at 331C Glaser Ave. to William Valentine Laux for $180,000. Etna William Graves sold property at 44 Greeley Ave. to Michael Ujazdowski for $75,000. Bank NY Mellon Tr sold...
Pine-Richland volleyball takes pride in Spike Out Cancer efforts
When Angela Seman took over as head coach of the Pine-Richland girls volleyball team in 2021, she wanted to teach her players more than just the game. She wanted the girls to learn life skills and make sure they understood that “volleyball and sports end for everyone at some point”...
Defense answers every question for defending WPIAL champion Pine-Richland
Coming into the 2025 season, the Pine Richland football team knew what it had on offense. Top statistical leaders in passing (Aaron “Oobi” Strader), rushing (Maclane Miller) and receiving (Jay Timmons) all returned to an offense that averaged 35.6 points a game last year. More on them later. But the...
‘Life-changing’: Task force promotes advocacy, education for families of children with disabilities
For Shashwathee Kamalesh, resources from Local Task Force 3 on the Right to Education in Allegheny County have been a lifeline as she navigates life as a parent of a child with disabilities. “Every step of my journey, I feel like I’m supported,” said Kamalesh of Marshall, whose 12-year-old son,...
Illusionist to headline fundraiser to end shame of substance abuse, mental health disorders
Las Vegas star and former “America’s Got Talent” semifinalist Murray SawChuck, a master at blending humor with illusion, is bringing some much-needed comic relief and awe to Stand Up Against Stigma, a fundraiser set for Nov. 22 in Harmony. The show, presented by the Stop the Judgment Project, will be...
Pine-Richland celebrates 2025 homecoming
Pine-Richland School District marked Homecoming 2025 on Sept. 19, capping the day with a 56-14 win over Plum. The celebration began with a Staff vs. Students softball game, followed by the Homecoming Festival and student-led parade, complete with decorated floats and candy tossing, before the football game. Members of the...
Pine leaders invite community to weigh in on new comprehensive plan
Pine officials are updating the township’s comprehensive plan and encourage residents, business owners and visitors to get involved in shaping the community’s future. The township’s last comprehensive plan was adopted in 2016. As of December 2024, 56% of the projects from the 2016 plan (18 projects) are complete, 41% of...
Pine plans Halloween Spooktacular with live entertainment, activities for all ages
Pine invites residents and neighbors to its Halloween Spooktacular, a festive, family-friendly event set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 19 in Pine Community Park. The event, which will take place between the Finley and Keys pavilions on the Pearce Mill Road side of the park, will include live...
Pine public works foreman retires after 24 years of service to the township
After 24 years of service to Pine, Dave Wolford has retired from his position as public works foreman. The board of supervisors recognized Wolford’s dedication to the township at its Oct. 6 meeting. “Dave’s been an invaluable part of the Pine team. He’s had his hands on a lot of...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025
Bellevue Jason Perkins sold property at 567 Lincoln Ave. to 567 Lincoln LLC for $320,000. Xiao Li Qi sold property at 207 N. Sprague Ave. to John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Lisa Rene Tamayo for $209,000. Ibrahim Shabir sold property at 665 Shade Ave. to Anna Rastatter for $225,000. Etna Estate...
Pine-Richland wide receiver Khalil Taylor no longer committed to Penn State
Pine-Richland junior Khalil Taylor, one of the top wide receiver recruits nationally, is no longer committed to Penn State. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound wideout had committed to the Nittany Lions in March, but Taylor on Friday told recruiting website Rivals he had decommitted. Taylor on social media shared the Rivals story...
Gnat infestation, other violations prompt consumer alert for Richland restaurant
A gnat infestation was among high-risk violations that prompted the Allegheny County Health Department to issue a consumer alert for a Richland restaurantthis week. During an inspection Monday, Oct. 6, at Scoreboard Lounge on William Flinn Highway, the health department said it found a dozen food safety violations, four considered...
Cuts in special education not expected as Pine-Richland grapples with $4.9M deficit
While Pine-Richland School District administrators are saying a mix of a spending cuts and a property tax increase will be needed to close a $4.9 million deficit, more cuts are not expected to be possible in special education, where the district is serving more students with fewer staff. In fact,...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Bellevue Marry Ellen Rawlings trustee sold property at 436 Forest Ave. to Anthony Quatrini for $286,720. Bradford Woods Ronald Barchfeld sold property at 36 Forest Road to Roser Group LLC for $250,000. Franklin Park Roy Bodnar sold property at 2569 Brandt School Road to Sand Realty Inc. for $615,000. Samantha...
Car enthusiast honored with repair fund to help people with transportation needs
Julian DiNino of Kilbuck bought his first BMW E-30 when he was 14. He was serious about cars. With skills he learned from both friends and his dad, who was an airplane mechanic, DiNino worked on becoming adept at fabrication and welding, eventually becoming a car performance mechanic. After graduating...
Battle of the Books fundraiser for north libraries tops $2,000, logs 1st year with a perfect score
“What famous inventor did not believe in sign language despite having a deaf wife and mother?” If you’ve read “True Biz” by Sara Nović, as many competitors at this year’s Battle of the Books did, you’ll know the answer: Alexander Graham-Bell. Book lovers from all over northern Allegheny County gathered...
Pa. attorney general charges Pine woman for alleged forged signatures for school board election
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Pine woman on Thursday for allegedly forging at least four signatures on primary nomination paperwork for a Pine-Richland School Board candidate. Kayla Van Blargan, 36, is charged with forgery, perjury and several other related offenses. According to the Attorney General’s Office,...
Guided hike with rangers at Hartwood Acres Park highlights conservation efforts of women
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Hartwood Acres Park, a group of hikers followed rangers through wooded trails and grassy meadows to learn about the women who created and maintained the beautiful nature around them — from Rachel Carson’s fight against pesticides to Caren Glotfelty’s work restoring bird habitats. Hikers...
State lawmaker introduces legislation to prevent school bus stops near homes of registered sex offenders
At least one Pennsylvania lawmaker wants school districts to be more careful when choosing school bus stops. A proposal from state Rep. Jeremy Shaffer, R-Pine, a member of the state House Education Committee, would prohibit school bus stops from being within 300 feet of a Megan’s Law offender’s residence. The...
