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Church launches free no-contact emotional support program for those struggling from pandemic
The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North Hills has launched a new weekly service to help people grappling with emotional issues as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. “Since this is an email subscription, it is not at all geographically limited,” said Susan Myrick, a volunteer with the church. “We invite...
In brief: Spring leaf collection, Easter egg hunt and more in Pine, Richland
Vogel spring leaf collection There will be a spring leaf pickup in Richland on April 7. Collections include paper bagged leaves, shrubbery, bundled tree trimmings. All bags must be out prior to 6:00 a.m. on the day of pick up. All leaves must be in biodegradable paper bags for pick...
Pine-Richland softball gearing season toward section race
Pine-Richland softball coach Gary Shepard feels he has the right mix of returning players and newcomers to field a competitive team this spring. And he will have some time to see how the lineup will shake out. Because of a smaller-than-usual section of only six teams, the Rams will have...
Defending WPIAL champion Pine-Richland baseball team to start season shorthanded
When Pine-Richland takes the field this spring, it will be without a few key players at the start, but that isn’t slowing the Rams’ hunger to defend their WPIAL Class 6A title. Standout pitchers Tommy Beam, a West Virginia recruit, and West Virginia Wesleyan recruit Gabe Mustovic, along with infielder...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of March 21
Pine NVR INC sold property at Unknown Address to Peter and Julia Schweers for $449,175. NVR INC sold property at Unknown Address to Lorraine Raven for $316,160. NVR INC sold property at Unknown Address to Erin Rideout for $336,870. NVR INC sold property at Unknown Address to Jseph Burek Jr....
Pine-Richland seeking input from parents on new math material for K-5 students
The Pine-Richland School District is inviting parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade to review new material being considered to help boost students’ basic math skills. New material selected last month for biology classes also is available online for review and comment. School officials are considering a new supplemental...
Pine splash pad getting new pavilion
People who take their kids to the splash pad at the Pine Community Center will now have a place to escape the summer heat with the addition of a pavilion for the upcoming season. Also new this year will be a user fee for people who live outside the township....
Pine-Richland swimmers look ahead to bright future after WPIAL performance
A trio of young Pine-Richland swimmers traveled to Upper St. Clair on March 7 to test themselves against the best in the WPIAL and came home with some solid results to cap off a year in which six new school records were set. Sophomore Delaney Allen placed fourth in the...
Balanced offense carries Pine-Richland boys on playoff run
During Pine-Richland’s boys basketball playoff run, multiple players saw their name with a large point total beside it on the stat sheet. That’s by design. Rams coach Bob Petcash preaches sharing the ball and moving around to find the open shot. It’s his expectation for everyone that puts on a...
In Brief: Easter Egg Hunt, Easter church services and more in Pine, Richland
Easter Egg Hunt The Township of Pine will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt March 27 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Pine Community Park Finley Pavilion. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged. The event is open to Pine residents and Pine Community Center members only. Registration is required...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of March 14
Pine Showcase Properties Inc. sold property at 215 Abbacy Drive to Youbon Kim and Yongkook Kwon for $600,047. Joseph Blair sold property at 602 Beaver Ct to Amos and Heather Bartley for $670,000. NVR Inc. sold property at 512 Cambridge Ct to Yuping Liu for $776,745. Villas English Farms L.P....
School news: Pine-Richland students sign letters of intent, college graduation and more
Dean’s list The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Dickinson College: Ariana Goitz, Carolina Celedon • Gettysburg College: Kayla Julio, Stefany Kaminski,...
Upper St. Clair tops Pine-Richland, celebrates 1st WPIAL title since ’05Video
There were moments when Danny Holzer could’ve worried in the fourth quarter, probably should’ve been worried, but Upper St. Clair’s longtime coach insists he wasn’t. “I felt really good because of our seniors,” Holzer said. “I could just sense we were going to win this game.” With five seniors in...
WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball championship breakdown: Upper St. Clair vs. Pine-Richland
WPIAL Class 6A boys basketball championship No. 1 Upper St. Clair vs. No. 6 Pine-Richland 8 p.m. Friday at Peters Township On the air: TribHSSN.TribLive.com (video stream) Winner plays: District 6, 8 or 10 champion in PIAA quarterfinals, March 20 How they got here: Upper St. Clair defeated No. 17...
How to watch the WPIAL basketball finals on Trib HSSN
The first four of 12 WPIAL basketball championship games will be played tonight at a pair of high school gymnasiums, and a quartet of teams will be rewarded for persevering during an unprecedented 2020-21 season. Teams endured covid-19 protocols and shutdowns that provided a bigger challenge than any on-court opponent....
Pot of Gold raffle, March Book Madness and more at Northern Tier Library
The Northern Tier Library is open for in-person browsing. Computer use remains by appointment only. Returned items will be quarantined for at least 72 hours, but often longer, before being checked in. A variety of programs and services are being offered remotely. Contactless lobby pickup is still available by request....
Pine-Richland knocks off Fox Chapel, returns to WPIAL Class 6A title game
Pine-Richland boys basketball coach Bob Petcash came into this season with a plan, and it revolved around his team hitting their peak at just the right time. After a 12-point win over Peters Township, a four-point win over No. 3 Hempfield and Tuesday’s 76-63 victory over No. 2 Fox Chapel...
9 North Hills municipalities named Banner Communities for 2021
Nine municipalities and two authorities in the North Hills have been designated 2021 Banner Communities by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities. The program, which is in its ninth year, recognizes communities that show “a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability, and proactive communications to engage community...
Richland residents lay groundwork for reviving historical society
A group of Richland residents have taken a first step toward ensuring that documents and artifacts chronicling the township’s history don’t get lost to time. The nearly two dozen people who responded to a call to revive the Richland Historical Society gathered online on March 6 to begin developing a...
A-K Valley basketball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving A-K Valley teams: Boys Semifinals Class 6A 6-Pine-Richland (13-5) at 2-Fox Chapel (20-2) 6 p.m. Tuesday Coaches: Bob Petcash, Pine-Richland; Zach Skrinjar, Fox Chapel Winner plays: Winner of 5-Butler (12-8) at 1-Upper St. Clair (18-1), 8 p.m. Friday in WPIAL...
In brief: 5K races, Women’s Business Network meetings and more in Pine Creek, Richland
Dyngus Day Dash The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Kosciuszko Foundation is hosting the inaugural Dyngus Day Dash 5K on April 10 at North Park. All money raised at the race will be used to support the Pittsburgh community through student scholarships and public events. To register for the Dyngus Day...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of March 7, 2021
Pine Riviera Land Partners LLC sold property at 140 Birch Drive to Eric Kordenbrock and Brianne Conley for $170,000. Edward Doran III sold property at 481 Brierly Lane Ext. to Jesus D Aguilar and Taylor Colwell for $252,000. Swinderman Development LLC sold property at 133 Brookfield Estates DR to Raymond...
Second WPIAL wrestling title gives Pine-Richland’s Cole Spencer reason to smile
In the middle of the second period of the WPIAL Class AAA 160-pound wrestling final, Cole Spencer took an accidental shot from Norwin’s Chase Kranitz and realized one of his teeth was broken. “I got a little chip on it, and I asked the ref, ‘Where do I put this?’...
5 Pine-Richland runners test themselves at indoor nationals
Five distance runners from Pine-Richland traveled to Virginia last month to test themselves against some of the best high school competition in the country and came home with solid results. Meredith Price, Audrey DeKunder, Elizabeth Hunkele, Angelina Hunkele and Natalie McLean competed at the 2021 Adidas Indoor Nationals on Feb....
Pine-Richland conquers nerves, Hempfield in advancing to WPIAL Class 6A semifinals
Pine-Richland boys basketball coach Bob Petcash admitted to being nervous about Friday night’s WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal game at Hempfield. “I was on edge,” Petcash said. “We hadn’t seen them and hadn’t played them in years.” The sixth-seeded Rams didn’t let any nerves show, especially in the fourth quarter, as...
