Pine Creek Journal category, Page 67
After offseason upheaval, Pine-Richland has something to prove
Pine-Richland is a defending WPIAL and PIAA champion, but the Rams aren’t focused on last year. At this point, that undefeated season seems long ago. “Even though we won a state championship, I feel we have a chip on our shoulder,” senior Jeremiah Hasley said. “There’s a lot of doubt...
Pine-Richland requiring masks for all staff, students to start school year
Citing Allegheny County’s rapid rise in rate of covid-19 transmissions and the need for students to get back to full in-person learning, the Pine-Richland school board on Monday voted to require all staff and students to wear masks while indoors when classes begin on Aug. 31. The board voted 7-2...
Pine-Richland to vote on mask requirement, other covid safety measures for return to in-person instruction
The Pine-Richland School Board is scheduled to vote Monday night on a health and safety plan for full, in-person instruction at the start of the school year that will require all students, staff and visitors to wear masks indoors and follow other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus....
In brief: Car show, movies in the park, library activities and more in Pine, Richland
Northern Tier Library activities l Beer tasting: A beer tasting will showcase the best brews our city has to offer at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10. Participants will take home a commemorative beer glass. Depending on release dates, beers will be featured from Brew Gentlemen, Cinderlands Beer, Dancing Gnome Brewery,...
Northern area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 15, 2021
Bellevue James Kania Jr. sold property at 621 Monroe Ave. to RECB LLC for $82,000. Stephanie Ruffner sold property at 428 Roosevelt Ave. to Joseph Bassar for $140,000. Bradford Woods Estate of Roberta Jean Borden sold property at 123 Boothbay Hbr to Nicolas Elms and Jacquelyn Previty for $335,000. Joseph...
Practicing for perfection: Pine-Richland marching band battles high heat, humidity during annual band campVideo
Members of the Pine-Richland High School marching band battled extreme high temperatures, sweltering humidity and severe storms that sent them scurrying indoors for rehearsal during portions of their annual band camp during the weeks of Aug. 9 and 16. The student musicians and performers, under the leadership of band director...
North Park’s Demonstration Garden a proving ground for flowers of the future
The trial, or Demonstration Garden, near the veterans memorial in North Park is planted each spring with flowers and plants sent by growers to determine if they are suitable for sale to the public in the future. Penn State Master Gardeners cultivate the 1,800 -square-foot plot throughout the spring and...
North Hills Community Outreach launches podcast
The operators of a charity that has helped needy families in the North Hills for the past quarter century understand that when tragedy or hard times strike, knowing where to turn for help can often be daunting for some families. To help highlight the array of social services offered by...
Ex-Pine-Richland football coach Eric Kasperowicz joins Pitt staff as volunteer assistant
Eric Kasperowicz said he talked to “a bunch” of coaches at the high school and small college levels about resuming his coaching career. Finally, he received an offer that, he said, “I couldn’t pass up.” Kasperowicz, who coached Pine-Richland to four WPIAL championships and two PIAA titles in eight seasons...
Chatham’s campus in Richland teams with CMU to offer enrichment programs for older learners
For the past three decades, older people interested in continuing their education have been able to take a wide variety of courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Starting this fall, a number of those enrichment courses will be available at Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus...
In brief: Northern Tier Library activities, Kennywood tickets and more in Pine, Richland
Northern Tier Library activities • Beer tasting: A beer tasting will showcase the best brews our city has to offer at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10. Participants will take home a commemorative beer glass. Depending on release dates, beers will be featured from Brew Gentlemen, Cinderlands Beer, Dancing Gnome Brewery,...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Bellevue Lisa Nath sold property at 511 Lincoln Ave. to Snow Dog Properties LLC for $192,432. James Selelyo sold property at 4500 Ohio River Blvd. to Four 4500 ORB LLC for $430,000. Bram Partners L.P. sold property at 17 S Bryant Ave. to Gorun Investments LLC for $300,000. Ralph Montgomery...
Letter to the editor: State’s efforts to help pandemic-ravaged EMS agencies falls woefully short
On July 30, 2020, Gov. Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine visited the Millersville location of Lancaster EMS to laud the response of the Commonwealth’s EMS providers during the covid-19 pandemic. “During the pandemic, our emergency responders have become more important than ever,” Gov. Wolf said. “They have...
Gibsonia man with multiple sclerosis crowned ‘Fittest in the World’ at CrossFit’s first adaptive competitionVideo
By age 21, Brett Horchar had already proved to himself that he possessed the willpower to transform himself from a skinny kid with no self-confidence into a professional fitness trainer. But like anyone else, learning from doctors that he was suffering from multiple sclerosis was “terrifying.” “When I was laying...
Neighbor Spotlight: Retiring Pine manager Scott Anderson reflects on opportunity to help shape the community
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Ingomar Garden Club fêtes 7 local winners of national essay, poetry, poster contest
The Ingomar Garden Club recently honored seven local students who were this year’s winners in an essay, poetry and poster competition sponsored by the National Garden Club. The Aug. 4 celebration at St. Thomas Anglican Church in the Fields in Richland was an opportunity for the winners to show off...
Richland Township’s Community Day back after pandemic hiatus
After being forced to cancel last year’s community day celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, Richland Township officials are hoping residents are good and ready to get outside for a little summer fun. The 27th annual Community Day is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 14 at Richland...
Parkway North HOV lanes reopen open in both directions after 15-month repairs
The High Occupancy Vehicle lanes along the Parkway North will reopen to vehicle traffic in both directions starting on Wednesday morning after being shut down for nearly 15 months, PennDOT announced. A technical issue delaying the reopening, PennDOT spokesman Steve Cowan said around 6:20 a.m. They were open about an...
Group urges victims of sexual harassment, assault at Pine-Richland to come forwardVideo
A recent Pine-Richland graduate was joined by her parents and supporters at Monday’s school board meeting as she leveled accusations that district officials failed to take proper action when she says was raped in 2019 while at school. Ana Baxter, 18, along with several members of a parents group called...
Blood drive set for The Block Northway to address critical supply shortage
A blood drive to help address a sharp decline in the supply during recent weeks will be held Wednesday at The Block Northway shopping center in Ross. People who donate blood also will get a token of appreciation — a general admission ticket to Sandcastle Water Park. Registration to donate...
In brief: Women’s Business Network meetings, movies in the park and more in Pine, Richland
Women’s Business Network meetings set Women’s Business Network is an award-winning business association that supports the success and growth of women in business through networking, education and leadership opportunities. Guests are welcome to attend a meeting at no cost. To learn more, visit wbninc.com. The Cranberry Chapter holds regular meetings...
Meridian Road in Richland to close Saturday for St. Barnabas Free Care 5K
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works has granted a permit to St. Barnabas Charities to close Meridian Road between Bakerstown Road and Gibsonia Road (Route 910) in Richland Township for the St. Barnabas Free Care 5K on Saturday morning. The closure will occur from 8:30 to 10 a.m....
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Bellevue Joel Haldeman sold property at 160 N Sprague Ave. to Ross and Jamie Constantino for $365,000. Gennaro Ablia sold property at 55 N Sprague Ave. to Dogwood 1 L.P. for $175,000. Bradford Woods Brian Singer sold property at 123 Forest Road to Timothy Lezon and Buddhika Atulugama for $615,000....
In brief: Santa’s Summer Breakout, Women’s Business Network meetings and more in Pine, Richland
Santa’s Summer Breakout event Santa’s breaking out the fun at Bakerstown Alliance Church on July 31, and the entire community is invited to join him. This free event is happening from 1 to 4 p.m. on the church grounds at 4030 Bakerstown Road, Gibsonia. “It’s been a hard year for...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of July 25, 2021
Bellevue William Guess Jr. sold property at 105 Crawford Ave. to Bryent Wagner and Jenny Kalna for $275,000. Michael Neureiter sold property at 121 Meade Ave. to Alexander Sandy and Brittany Zappala for $165,000. Bradford Woods Beverly Jaramillo sold property at 61 Seldom Seen Road to Jay and Alaina Girlardo...
