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Northland Public Library project inspires Icelanders
A cool connection happened recently between the Northland Public Library and a library in Iceland, thanks to a house made of books and an overseas summer reading program. Nicolas Yon, Northland communications director, received an email in February from a librarian at the Bókasafn Vestmannaeyja. The email read: Hi —...
North Hills High School announces graduates
Congratulations to the North Hills High School Class of 2024. Class officers are Avery Gallagher, president; Alyssa McCoy, vice president; Colter Mathis, treasurer; and Abigail Stewart, secretary. All graduates, as reported by the school district: • A-B — Michael Adams, Helene Addink, Jack Alexander, Zoey Allen, Davian Altdorfer, Saulo Alves,...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 26, 2024
Bellevue Collin Lindberg sold property at 425 Orchard Ave. to Heather and Pete Walker for $330,000. Thomas Quinn sold property at 190 Summit Ave. to Stephen Witmer for $196,000. Bradford Woods Patrick Cody sold property at 64 Marblehead Hbr to Ann Beyer for $320,000. Etna Nancy Jean Braun trustee sold...
Local high school musicals highlighted by Gene Kelly Award nominations
Since 1991, the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater have recognized the hard work and passion of music educators and high school students throughout Allegheny County. This year’s nominees — in a variety of categories — were announced on May 8, and the awards will be...
Franklin Regional hits on all cylinders in win over North Hills in 5A quarterfinals
Franklin Regional had to scratch and claw for offense in the opening round of the WPIAL Class 5A baseball playoffs last week, coming back to edge Connellsville. On Monday, the hits and runs came in bunches as the Panthers offense carried the day in a 13-1 six-inning quarterfinal victory over...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 19, 2024
Bellevue Adam Vozza sold property at 197 Dakota Ave. to Sean Kelley for $25,000. Etna Marlene Black sold property at 59 Vilsack St. to Geoffrey Alexander II for $120,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Develop LLC sold property at 1324 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $280,600. Cheryl Hand...
Playoff win proves emotional for North Hills softball
Faced with a frighteningly similar situation as a year ago, the North Hills softball team showed the resiliency that’s been a year in the making. Last season, the Indians were upset by No. 12 seed South Fayette in the WPIAL’s opening round of the Class 5A postseason. The loss stunned...
After regular season to remember, North Hills baseball jumps into playoff whirlwind
The last couple of months have been a positive whirlwind for Jon Pedrosky. And he’s hoping there’s more good developments to come. In February, just as the 2024 WPIAL baseball season got going, North Hills’ coach and his wife, Allie, welcomed their first child, a boy named Austin. “It’s been...
Summer reading fun coming to Northland Public Library in McCandless
Northland Public Library’s Read, Renew, Repeat summer reading program runs from June 1 through July 31, for youngsters through age 18. Sign up to register at northlandlibrary.readsquared.com. Log the books you read to become eligible for prizes. Stop in the library at 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, for games, activities and,...
North Hills student enjoys capturing car images
Regarding a career choice, North Hills High School sophomore Connor Mellinger already has a possibility in the making. And this is a good time of year for him to pursue it. During April’s Community Connections event, for which professionals in a variety of fields were invited to the high school,...
North Hills High School students connect with community
The question continues to be asked of youngsters: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some people on the verge of retirement still don’t know, let alone teenagers who face making life-establishing decisions. But North Hills High School staff members want to make sure their students have...
North Hills School Board to vote June 6 on 2024-25 budget
North Hills School District’s proposed final budget for the 2024-25 includes a real estate tax increase of .67 mills. The school board will vote June 6 on adopting the $99.98 million spending plan, according to the district. With the proposed increase, North Hills’ real estate rate would rise to 20.37...
Register for North Hills Cares summer lunch program
North Hills Cares’ free summer lunch program is entering its sixth year. The program is open for kids up to age 18 and is operated out of North Hills United Presbyterian Church on Bellevue Avenue in West View. North Hills Cares runs the program in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department...
Healthy Athlete program aims to prevent tragedies from happening
Last summer, Bronny James, son of NBA star LeBron James, went into sudden cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of California Los Angeles. He was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and back on the court five months later. But not all situations end up with the...
Allegheny Land Trust preserves green space in Ross
Drumming up support for a land conservation effort in Ross may not be much of a problem, as Lindsay Dill learned while attending a township event. “A 9-year-old boy came up to me and said, ‘So, uh, how much do you need for this thing?,’ very confidently,” Dill recalled. “And...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 12, 2024
Bellevue Erik McKibben sold property at 69 N Harrison Ave. to Caitlyn Doyle for $330,000. David Reed sold property at 21-23 S Euclid Ave. to Nicole Marie Vanwagenen for $225,154. Stephanie Haynes sold property at 278 Summit Ave. to National Residential Nominee Services In for $306,000. National Residential Nominee Services...
Beattie, other schools receive funds toward mental health programs
State funding for mental health programs at schools like A.W. Beattie Career Center in McCandless will help keep a positive vibe on campus. Beattie was the recipient of a $70,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, approved in April through the PA School Safety and Security Committee...
Prantl’s purchases Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue
Joe Porco recalled an anniversary party to celebrate Lincoln Bakery’s 65th year in business — more than 700 customers lined up along Lincoln Avenue in Bellevue. “A bakery is about community,” Porco said on Wednesday as he reflected on the sale of the bakery after nearly eight decades in business....
North suburban real estate transactions, week of May 5, 2024
Bellevue Estate of James Dennis Momper sold property at 115 Beaver Ave. to Isici Leonard for $155,000. Jay Holtz sold property at 4 Burnside Ave. to Michael Carroll and Victoria Grace for $345,000. Kenneth Lucas sold property at 504-506 Roosevelt Ave. to Spaceflow LLC for $112,000. Etna George Clementson sold...
Moms of teens killed in McCandless crash win court battle against bail for jailed driver
Heather McCandless began to sob in front of a judge as she described how her husband ends each day by saying “good night” to the urn holding their late daughter’s ashes. Taylor Orlowski, 18, was killed Dec. 23 after a speeding car in which she was riding with four other...
‘Gold standard’: Ambulance services based in McCandless, Ross earn national accreditation
McCandless Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority have earned national accreditation. To celebrate, MFPAA will host an open house at noon May 19 at the authority’s Station No. 1, 9925 Grubbs Road, McCandless, and Ross/West View EMSA is planning one for 6 p.m. May 22...
The Chadwick wedding venue has been sold
The Chadwick, a wedding and event venue in the North Hills, has been sold. An email from the venue in McCandless confirmed the news. “The Chadwick property has been sold to the Jim Shorkey Family Auto Group,” Chadwick spokesperson Ralph Sansale said via email. “The Chadwick will remain in operation...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured after shooting in Penn Hills
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, May 1. 1 injured in shooting in Penn Hills One person was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning in Penn Hills, according to police. Penn Hills officers were dispatched at about 1:30 p.m. to the 400 block of...
Eden Christian Academy hosts 1st Community Day on Ohio Township campus
A special guest made an appearance midway through Eden Christian Academy’s inaugural Community Day: The sun. As youngsters participated in a home run derby as a featured event activity, the school’s newly turfed baseball field lit up with a warm glow that quickly made everyone forget about the earlier cloudy...
North Hills clinches share of section title, sets up high-stakes rematch with West Allegheny
Coming into the final two days of April, three teams had a shot at the WPIAL baseball Section 3-5A championship. Following Monday’s action, one team has clinched a share of the title while another has a chance to share the section crown. North Hills used two big innings to defeat...
