Norwin area: Library book sale set; Irwin hires police officer

Library group to hold book sale

The Friends of the Norwin Public Library will have a Back to School book sale from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the library at 100 Caruthers Lane, Irwin.

There will be a large selection of gently used books for all ages. All items will be individually priced.

Those attending are asked to park in the lower parking lot.

The proceeds will benefit the Norwin Public Library.

Irwin hires police officer

Irwin Borough has added another police officer to its force.

Ryan Krause of North Huntingdon was hired by Irwin council on Aug. 14 at a salary of $28.25 per hour, plus benefits, as outlined in the police officers’ contract with the borough.

Chief Dan Wensel said that Krause is working full-time with the Trafford police and department and part-time for the Manor police department. The chief said he will notify Trafford that he has accepted a job at Irwin and will start at Irwin on Sept, 26.

“He is very qualified. He seems gun-ho and we’re looking forward to having him onboard,” Wensel said.

Krause, who has been a police officer for three years, had applied for a job with the Irwin police about 1½ years ago, Wensel said.

Earlier this month, Irwin council hired Joel Aston as a full-time officer at the same starting patrolman’s wage.

Officer Stephen Novotnak, who was hired as a full-time officer in May 2022, resigned as of Aug.11 and Lt. Michael Thomas, a longtime Irwin police officer, notified the borough he will retire as of Aug. 31.