Meadows Original Frozen Custard aims for summer opening in Ross Township
Nathaniel Jackson, co-owner of Meadows Original Frozen Custard in New Alexandria, knows his frozen treats — and there’s a big difference between ice cream and custard. “The main thing is the egg yolk. For custard to be called custard, it has 1.4% egg yolk,” Jackson explained (or about...
Ross commissioners enact restrictions on vape shops, introduce regulations on massage therapy
After approving regulations restricting where vape shops can locate in Ross, commissioners are now considering regulating massage therapy businesses. Commissioners voted 8-0 March 16 to approve an ordinance governing vape, tobacco and smoke shops. Commissioner Pat Mullin was absent. After discussion, commissioners removed language that would have prohibited neon signs,...
Petition argues Republican state House candidate in North Hills is ineligible to run
A petition filed in Commonwealth Court says a Republican state House candidate in the North Hills is not eligible to run because he doesn’t meet the state’s residency requirement. The candidate, Ehab Akkary of McCandless, called the challenge “antidemocratic” and said it is a “frivolous and politically motivated attempt to...
North Hills softball looks to keep strong tradition rolling
The North Hills softball team has maintained its position as a consistent playoff threat over the years. The program, which has claimed six WPIAL titles in its history, returns a solid core in 2026 with hopes to get back to the top. The Indians went 17-6 last season, including a...
North Hills baseball adjusting to challenges of Class 6A
Jon Pedrosky saw the good and the bad of his team’s first season playing in Class 6A last year. The North Hills baseball team posted an 8-13 record in 2025, going 4-7 in ultra deep and competitive Section 1 and reaching the postseason. “It was a new environment for us,...
Ross/West View EMS names new medical director, pediatric medical director
Dr. Philip Nawrocki has been named medical director of Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services, while Dr. Angelica Cercone has been named pediatric medical director. The addition of Cercone makes Ross/West view among the first EMS agencies in the region to have a secondary medical director specializing in pediatrics, the agency...
Courtney Brennan, Matt Dieterich named recipients of North Hills’ 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Courtney Brennan and Matt Dieterich are the 2026 awardees of the North Hills High School Distinguished Alumni Award, the district announced in early March. They will be inducted on May 18 and serve as keynote speakers at the high school’s annual Senior Awards Night that evening. Brennan, a 2001 graduate,...
Ross man, 44, faces charges of sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl
A 44-year-old Ross Township man is charged with having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. Ross police filed a dozen charges on Wednesday, March 11 against Daniel Thomas Hastings. They include felony counts of statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, unlawful contact with a minor, sexual assault and...
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
There are several possible reasons why Dyngus Day dashers join a 5K of the same name every year: They’re proud of their Polish heritage, are serious runners or just want to have lots of fun. Whatever it is, all of this is happening April 11 during the sixth annual Dyngus...
Ross recognizes 2025 police officer of the year, leadership award recipients
A one-time school custodian who became a police officer has been recognized as the 2025 officer of the year in Ross. Officer Jason Pokorny earned the award “for modeling what the ideal Ross police officer should be,” Ross police Chief Cristyn Zett said. “Officer Pokorny’s enthusiasm and positive attitude are...
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
A spotlight is shining on dozens of young artists at The Block Northway in Ross. The free art exhibit, located on the upper level of the mall, will be on display through March 22. It features works by students from several schools in the North Hills, including Blessed Trinity Academy...
North Hills School Board celebrates students’ talents with ‘Jukebox Time Machine,’ upcoming ‘Mamma Mia’ musical
Members of the North Hills School Board were in for a treat at their Feb. 19 meeting as third graders from Ross Elementary School shared a preview of “The Jukebox Time Machine,” a musical performance showcasing the decades through songs and skits. The students staged the event the following evening...
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
Friendship and food are the key ingredients to the third annual North Hills Community Outreach neighborly barbecue set from noon to 2 p.m. April 12 at Memorial Park Church in McCandless. The Community BBQ fundraiser benefits the nonprofit outreach, which addresses the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty...
Annual Girl Scout cookie sales set to begin at The Block Northway in Ross
Weekend sales of Girl Scout cookies will begin Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Block Northway on McKnight Road in Ross. The West Perry and North Rolling Hills service units of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania will be at The Block Northway outside near Marshalls. Cookie sales will be held from 11...
Ross resident pleads guilty in federal court to child sexual exploitation charges
A Ross man accused of sexually exploiting children pled guilty in federal court, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced Tuesday. Ralph Talerico, 45, pled guilty to three counts before Chief U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon. According to Rivetti’s office, Talerico, from June through July 2023, produced videos of two children engaged...
North Hills student catches puck at U.S. women’s hockey gold medal game
The luckiest Olympians get something to take home with them. That’s apparently also true of Olympic spectators, as one North Hills High School sophomore found out. Joseph “Trip” Cillo was visiting Italy with his family for the 2026 Milano Cortina games and was in the arena as the U.S. women’s...
4-month project to close part of Mt. Troy Road Extension in Ross
A portion of Mt. Troy Road Extension in Ross will be closed for about four months for work related to repair of a landslide, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced Feb. 23. The 4500 block of Mt. Troy Road Extension will close at 9 a.m. March 9. The...
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
It’s the Year of the Fire Horse, and a celebration of traditional Chinese dancing, dress, and drumming helped ring in the Lunar New Year at The Block Northway in Ross. This was part of the scene Feb. 14 for shoppers and diners alike who were treated to performances by the...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Northland Public Library, 300 Cumberland Road, McCandless, is the second largest library in Allegheny County. The library serves five communities — Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, McCandless, Marshall and Ross — but is open to everyone. Northland’s regular operating hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m....
Avid cyclist, litter fighter from Ross honored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as a volunteer of the year
In the eighth decade of his life, Ken Duerig keeps active with two obsessions. One is bicycling. The other is picking up trash. He’s found ways to combine them — picking up trash as he pedals. “I plan my daily rides based on where I think I may find good...
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
Growing up in Shaler, Matthew Holland was intrigued by the police officers who came to his school and would stop and talk to kids while they were outside playing. That intrigue lead to Holland becoming the first in his family to pursue a career in law enforcement. After 11 years...
West View mayor says borough leaders not interested in cooperating with ICE
While West View officials have not been asked about cooperating with federal immigration authorities, they would not be interested in doing so, Mayor John Henry said. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities across the country and locally have prompted numerous borough residents to raise concerns, he said. “I believe this council...
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
It may not be a Golden Ticket, but it’s close enough. The opportunity to eat lots of chocolate treats returns with the third annual McCandless Crossing Chocolate Walk to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. This year’s event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $30...
Young North Hills girls basketball team punches ticket for return trip to postseason
North Hills is hoping to channel its inner-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers when the WPIAL girls basketball playoffs start. Following a 7-14 regular season and 4-6 mark in Section 1-6A, the Indians received the final seed in Class 6A playoffs, which were set to start Feb. 16. “That old Steelers team in...
Battle-tested North Hills boys basketball hoping experience leads to playoff success
North Hills’ 2025-26 basketball regular season, just like their campaign a year prior, led them to the WPIAL playoffs. But coach Buzz Gabos admits that this season feels a bit different. And that it feels a lot better. A year after finishing with a 7-16 record, North Hills concluded its...
