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Maple Leafs draft Pine native Ty Voit in 5th round
The Toronto Maple Leafs have selected forward Ty Voit in the fifth round (No. 153 overall) of the NHL’s entry draft. A native of Pine, the 18-year-old Voit is a product of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program. Voit is currently a member of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey...
AHN adding paramedic response team at new Wexford hospital set to open this fall
Emergency medical crews serving communities north of Pittsburgh are about to get some backup from Allegheny Health Network. To coincide with the opening of the new 160-bed AHN Wexford Hospital this fall in Pine Township, the health network is launching a Paramedic Response Unit that will work with local emergency...
AHN offering free screenings for variety of cancers at sites in Wexford, Butler
Allegheny Health Network will be conducting free cancer screenings at its facilities in Wexford and Butler. Screening for breast, lung, skin and prostate cancer will be conducted Aug. 21 at the AHN Cancer Institute on Hollywood Drive in Butler. Screenings for breast and lung cancer will take place at AHN’s...
Sears mail-order homes prove plentiful in Western Pennsylvania
If home is where the heart is, then those living in houses built from Sears’ mail-order kits may have fallen head-over-heels. A recent Tribune-Review story about a 1922 Sears mail-order home in McCandless that has most of its original features intact drew scores of letters and comments from Pittsburgh area...
In brief: Movies in the Park, shredding event, water board opening and more in Pine, Richland
Movies in the park Richland is hosting a pair of free Movies in the Park events in Richland Community Park. The movie on July 29, “A Star is Born,” which is rated R, followed by family film “Toy Story 4” on Aug. 5. Guests can bring their own lawn chairs...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of July 18, 2021
Pine CG Master GP LLC sold property at unknown address to NVR Inc. for $362,400. Cloverdale Woods L.P. sold property at unknown address to Terrence Joseph and Nicole Kerry McCourt for $350,000. Showcase Properties Inc. sold property at 206 Abbacy Drive to Steven John Gabor and Tara Lyn Kunkle for...
Lane closures needed for bridge work along Wildwood Road in McCandless
Work to repair the deck of a bridge along Wildwood Road in McCandless will result in traffic disruptions next week, PennDOT announced. The project involves concrete deck repairs on Wildwood Road Bridge, which traverses Pine Creek, according to the state transportation agency. Single-lane restrictions will occur at the bridge from...
Latodami nesting box program a boon to bluebird population in North ParkVideo
The din of passing vehicles fades as you walk deep into North Park. It is replaced by the symphonic warble of birds chiming their presence. But ensuring the prosperity of the bird population in the 3,075-acre park is no mere act of nature. Staff and volunteers with the Latodami Nature...
La Roche University hosting event to collect hard-to-recycle items
North Hills residents who have been hanging onto hard-to-recycle items can unload them later this month at a collection event at La Roche University. The Pennsylvania Resource Council will be at the university from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31 to collect items that cannot be put out...
Chatham hosting weekly Farm to Fork series featuring meals, locally sourced farm products
Stuck on what to fix for dinner? If it’s a Thursday night during summer, the choice is not only easy, it’s fresh and locally sourced. Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus in Richland is hosting Farm to Fork Summer Market outdoor dining events from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays featuring...
Pine-Richland senior takes top spot in student art contest for U.S. Rep. Lamb’s district
A Pine-Richland High School senior is this year’s winner of the Congressional Art Competition for the 17th U.S. House District. Rising senior Ayla Chandola’s winning art is a computer generated mixed media piece titled “Nature’s Power.” “I look forward to seeing Ayla’s artwork on display in the Capitol,” said U.S....
Pine-Richland board chided for providing scant details about closed-door meetings
A lawyer representing several residents of the Pine-Richland School District is accusing the school board of violating the Sunshine Act by failing to provide details of a June 21 closed-door meeting they believe was held to discuss renewing the contracts for the superintendent and assistant superintendent. School officials say they...
Doctor who ran North Hills pill mill pleads guilty in federal court
A former doctor from Hampton pleaded guilty Tuesday to health care fraud and money laundering stemming from his illegal prescription of painkillers. Andrzej Zielke, 66, will be sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer on Nov. 1 on six counts, including unlawful dispensing of a controlled substance. “Mr....
In brief: Pine Community Center Day, Storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve and more in Pine, Richland
Storytelling at Bradford Woods Reserve On July 30 at 7 p.m., folks will gather at the reserve in Bradford Woods at the corner of Lincoln and Bradford Road, where you can walk down the trail to a beautiful outdoor area around a campfire and listen to people telling short stories....
Trib HSSN boys athlete of the year: Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer wins titles in 2 sports
Early in the winter, Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer called his future college wrestling coach with some bad news. He’d injured his left shoulder and would eventually need surgery to repair a torn labrum. Should he sit out his senior year? Weeks removed from quarterbacking Pine-Richland’s football team to a PIAA championship,...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Pine NVR Inc. sold property at 514 Cambridge Court to 2008 Dennis R McKamish Legacy Trust for $734,074. Cavalier Land Partn. L.P. sold property at 2032 Cherry Road to Michael Capalbo Jr. and Erin Capalbo for $150,000. Carmelo Ciccone sold property at 115 Clover Lane to Thomas and Jennifer Engler...
TribHSSN Preseason WPIAL Football All-Star team: Jeremiah Hasley, Pine-Richland
The Tribune-Review and the TribLive High School Sports Network are profiling each member of the 25-player Trib HSSN Preseason Football All-Star team. The players will be recognized July 22 during HSSN Media Day at Kennywood Park. Jeremiah Hasley went on a visit to Duke in late June and left with...
In brief: 5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka, applications open for Richland Municipal (Water) Authority Board and more in Pine, Richland
5K in memory of Bradly Maslanka The 3rd annual 5K Memorial Run/Fundraiser to benefit Treatment Advocacy Center will be Aug. 1 at Hamar Grove, South Ridge Drive (North Park). The race starts at 9 a.m. Participants can run virtually or in person. The entry fee is $20 for adults, $15...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Pine CG Master GP LLC sold property at unknown address to NVR Inc. for $294,376. Charles Betts sold property at unknown address to KJ3 Property Invests LLC for $265,500. James Kirby Jr. sold property at 1125 Bay Hill Drive to Robert Potter Jr. and Cynthia Potter for $510,000. CG Master...
Rain doesn’t deter Ross son, father from fishing at North Park
John Sewatka of Ross didn’t care that it was raining buckets most of the morning and the fish weren’t biting at North Park. The chance to spend the day “catching up” with his 17-year-old son Matt was reward enough. “There’s not a whole lot of things you can do with...
6th annual golf outing in honor of Pine-Richland senior who died raises $22K for charity
An annual golf outing in honor of a Pine-Richland senior who died in 2013 just weeks before graduation raised nearly $22,000 that will be donated for scholarships and other worthy causes, organizers announced. The 6th annual Matt Graf Golf Outing held June 4 at the Pittsburgh North Golf Club in...
Neighbor Spotlight: Pine woman’s book aims to help families tame kids’ compulsion for tech
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...
2 more buildings on Chatham’s Eden Hall campus get coveted energy efficiency rating
Chatham University isn’t just dedicated to teaching sustainability and environmental protection at its satellite campus in Richland. It’s trying to live by its own creed. The university’s Eden Hall Campus, which is home to the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, has received a Platinum LEED certification from the nonprofit...
Pine-Richland’s Jeremiah Hasley commits to Duke
Like many local athletes, Jeremiah Hasley’s recruiting process started with phone calls and Zoom meetings with college coaches last year with campus visits restricted due to the covid-19 pandemic. Once Hasley got the green light to go on some visits this summer, Duke was on his list, and he immediately...
In brief: Wexford interior designer recognized with service award, class reunion and more in Pine, Richland
Sekula receives WBN service award Suzanne M. Sekula, owner of Studio 312 Interiors in Wexford, is the recipient of the Service Award by the Women’s Business Network (WBN). Announced at the organization’s annual business meeting in May, the Women’s Business Network Service Award recognizes an exceptional member who exhibits service...
