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North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 15, 2023
Bellevue DXX Properties LLC sold property at 101 Grant Ave. to HKH Properties LLC for $331,000. Adrian Posteraro sold property at 215 Grant Ave. to RKS Investments LLC for $195,000. North Bryant Partn. L.P. sold property at 16-20 N Bryant Ave. to Alexandra Seibert for $265,000. Estate of Robert Scott...
North Park offers winter fun
Flurries or not, many cold-weather die-hards are taking advantage of North Park this winter. Those looking for winter workouts can cross-country ski when it snows throughout the 3,094-acre North Park located in McCandless, Hampton and Pine townships and even on the North Park golf courses. “The golf courses are available...
Fitness training system donated to Northern Regional Police in appreciation for serviceVideo
Being physically and mentally ready to take immediate action during an emergency is a critical part of the job for many police officers. But long, uneventful shifts on patrol; working odd hours that disrupt sleep and meal routines; and the everyday stress that comes with police work can make maintaining...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 8, 2022
Bellevue Jeffrey Bergman sold property at 75 Kendall Ave. to J & D Living LLC for $70,000. Estate of Donald Elphinstone sold property at 712 Means Ave. to R & E Ventures LLC for $95,000. Stephen Mosolansky sold property at 515 Monroe Ave. to Amanda Anne Szafraniec for $180,000. Matthew...
North Hills School Board president, vice president remain the same
North Hills School Board members Allison Mathis and vice president Helen “Dee” Spade will retain their positions as president and vice president, respectively, for the 2023 school year. Both of the members were voted in unanimously, 9 to 0, by their fellow board members at the North Hills School Board...
2 injured, 5 cars struck after shooting along McKnight Road in Ross
One motorist was hospitalized and another injured after a shooting Thursday afternoon caused a two-hour closure of McKnight Road in Ross. Ross Detective Sgt. Brian Kohlhepp initially said there was an exchange of gunfire just after 2 p.m. along the busy North Hills corridor McKnight Road, near the intersection with...
North Hills Genealogists host Jan. 16 presentation about Civil War ancestors
North Hills Genealogists will host an online presentation on Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. by Brian Rhinehart entitled, “I Have a Civil War Ancestor… Now What?” The event is free and open to the public. Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many records are tucked away...
PennDOT reopens Parkway North HOV lanes
The Parkway North high-occupancy vehicle lanes in Ross and Pittsburgh have reopened to traffic, PennDOT announced Saturday afternoon. The Interstate 279 HOV lanes have reopened to traffic in the outbound, or northbound, direction. The lanes were closed beginning Thursday night because of the winter storm. Drivers can check road conditions...
Cupcakes for Cohen closes abruptly; police investigating
A West View cupcake business launched in 2017 by a family trying to raise money to cover the medical expenses for their gravely ill son has abruptly closed. A message posted on the Facebook page for Cupcakes for Cohen on Sunday outlined the problems they are experiencing and asked customers...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 18, 2022
Bellevue Karen Brooks trustee sold property at 120-122 N Sprague Ave. to Hobbs Homes LLC for $105,000. George Malsch sold property at 734 Orchard Ave. to Daniel Seifer Sr for $185,000. Sisters Holy Family Nazareth USA Inc. sold property at 152 Ridge Ave. to Simmer & Simmer LLC for $205,500....
‘The Pittsburgh Novel’ catalogs Western Pennsylvania fiction back to the late 1700s
As a young man in the early 1960s, Peter Oresick stopped at his local library and borrowed a copy of “Request for Sherwood Anderson,” a story collection by fellow Ford City native Frank Brookhouser. In the book, he recognized settings and surnames from his hometown – and that was the...
North Hills real estate transactions, week of Dec. 11, 2022
Bellevue Brian Clause sold property at 550-552 Forest Ave. to Derek and Kayla Higham for $225,555. Anna Catherine Properties LLC sold property at 563 Lincoln Ave. to Blue Owl Properties for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $184,746). Kenneth Kitchen sold property at 70 N Sprague Ave....
In brief: Kids’ Day Out, holiday events and more in Ross, West View
Kids’ Day Out West View United Methodist Church, 146 Cornell Ave., will hold a Kids’ Day Out in the Fellowship Hall from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10. Children will be doing a Christmas craft, games and watching a movie. Snacks provided. RSVP by Dec. 9 via email at office@westviewumc.church, phone at...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 4, 2022
Bellevue Estate of Edward Dennis Gray sold property at 89 N Euclid Ave. to Christopher Paul Eddie and Justin Paul Greenawalt for $80,000. Peoples Properties LLC sold property at 566 Highland Pl to Daniel and James Zack for $193,000. John Robinson sold property at 323 Lincoln Ave. to MCR Holdings...
New coach with college ties looks to turn around North Hills girls program
Tony Grenek wants his new team to stand up to the bullies. Grenek, hired this offseason to lead North Hills’ struggling girls basketball program, brings years of success in the college ranks and hopes that now translates to the high school game. “My wife and I just absolutely love the...
Royce Parham, North Hills boys out to take care of unfinished business
North Hills enters the new high school boys basketball season coming off one of the most successful years in program history. But the way the season ended, with a heartbreaking first loss in the WPIAL 6A title game and another defeat in the PIAA playoffs, left a sour taste in...
From Christmas to country, Pittsburgh-area natives have new music coming outVideo
From original Christmas tunes just in time for the holidays to a self-empowerment anthem, native Pittsburghers have released new music in a variety of genres. Kels, ‘By This Christmas Tree’ EP Pine-Richland High School graduate Kelsey Hillock, who performs under the stage name Kels, released her first batch of original...
No tax increase planned in West View
There is no tax increase planned for West View residents next year, as commissioners prepare to vote on the 2023 proposed budget, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at their Council Chambers at 441 Perry Highway. The tax rate is proposed to remain the same at 6.30 mills. The last time...
Ross Township proposed 2023 budget has no tax increase
The Ross Township proposed general fund budget for 2023 will have no tax or township sewer rate increases, with a vote for consideration at the town board of commissioners’ Dec. 5 meeting. The budget is balanced at $41,894,985, approximately more than $1.3 million than the 2022 budget, according to Ross...
North Hills Middle School choir strikes emotional chord in video of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’Video
Tom Hartwell was attempting to teach his students about compassion and kindness through music. He was also looking to create something special for Highmark Caring Place’s virtual observance of Children’s Grief Awareness Day on Nov. 17. The North Hills Middle School concert choir director knew he had a talented group...
Holy Cross Academy cross country team volunteers for Amen to Action
A group of Holy Cross Academy cross country athletes and their families participated in Amen to Action on Nov. 12. As the team’s service project, the group helped pack 100,000 meals, along with more than 250 people representing 17 different faith-based churches and organizations from around the region. The HCA-led...
North Hills High School senior achieves Eagle Scout rank with bike rack project
Earlier this year, North Hills High School senior Sam Coldren was passing through Bruno Sammartino Park, not far from his family’s home in Ross. He noticed that a new playground and new basketball court had just been put in and figured people would be riding their bikes to the park...
In brief: Holiday events, coupon book sale and more in Ross, West View
One Night in Bethlehem Sts. Martha and Mary Parish will host the annual “One Night in Bethlehem” family Christmas event from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10 at the St. Catherine of Sweden social hall on Wildwood Road in Hampton. Children ages 2 through 10 can participate in storytelling, crafts, games and...
North Hills real estate transactions, week of Nov. 20, 2022
Bradford Woods Mark Fuller sold property at 555 Delmar Road to Robert and Jennifer Gelbach for $1,280,000. Langston Lacroix sold property at 412 Sky Oak Road to Justin and Sara Lacroix for $350,000. Etna Ochse Building LLC sold property at 341 Butler St. to Etna Community Organization Corp. for $335,000....
Strong defensive duo leading way for North Hills hockey
Cole Wanner is an avid golfer who looks for any opportunity he can to hit the links. But right now, he’s hoping that may not be for a while. Wanner, the goalie for the North Hills hockey team, is off to an impressive start in the 2022-23 season. Through their...
