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North Hills clamps down on defense, stops North Allegheny in clash of 6A contenders
Alex Smith knew that if North Allegheny shooter Matt McDonough didn’t cool down, he and his North Hills teammates were in trouble. “It seemed like every 3 he was shooting, he was making,” Smith said Friday night. “We know how good he is. I said before the game, if he...
Real estate transfers for the North Allegheny area for the week of Jan. 9
Bellevue Matthew Catherwood sold property at 194 N Balph Ave. to Christopher and Tracey Hicks for $252,000. Bradford Woods Patricia Mirth sold property at 104 Saybrook Hbr to Mark and Heather Budnik for $322,500. Etna Anthony Ferraro sold property at 177 Dewey St. to Erin Kristin McCreary for $260,000. Estate...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the weeks of Dec. 19, Dec. 26, 2021
Week of Dec. 19 Bellevue Joseph Easton sold property at 14 E Roseridge Ave. to Yi Hua and Lu Xiao for $114,500. Brian Campbell sold property at 601 Highland Place to John Conor Forrester and Cara Lee Brack for $250,000. Christopher Klein sold property at 633 Monroe Ave. to Cipreste...
Making the cut: Pittsburgh Dave opens barbershop in Ross
Barber school students learn to use a straight razor by cutting a balloon covered in shaving cream. “You learn quickly how to shave someone’s face after the balloon breaks just one time,” said Dave Peters, known as Pittsburgh Dave, who recently opened Steel City Barber Lounge in the My Salon...
North Hills School Board president, VP will stay the same for 2022
The North Hills School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Dec. 7. Current school board president Allison Mathis was unanimously elected for another term and will hold the position until December 2022. “It is both an honor and a great responsibility to serve as president of the North Hills...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 19, 2021
Bellevue Donald Youkers sold property at 186 N Balph Ave. to Ulrich Properties LLC for $235,000. Lori Schmidt sold property at 230 N Balph Ave. to Monarch Properties Fresno LLC for $95,000. Edward Byrd sold property at 94 S Harrison Ave. to Joshua Sacco et al. and Michael Sacco for...
Tax, sewer rates to remain the same in Ross
The Ross Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 township budget on Dec. 6. The 2022 budget total is $40,498,181, compared to the 2021 budget total of 39,685,050 – an increase of $813,131. The largest increase, 12.5%, was capital projects, more specifically, road and building improvements. “Most of (the)...
Young North Hills girls team focused on development
Jim Dudas knows that building a winner is tough. Trying to do so while playing in an ultra-competitive section and, particularly, navigating covid-19, has made the journey more complex than he likely ever envisioned. But, the third-year North Hills girls basketball coach is optimistic about his young team, and knows...
Led by Parham, North Hills boys in search of consistency
Atop Buzz Gabos’ wish list for the 2021-22 season is consistency. A year ago, with covid-19 issues taking a grip on the North Hills boys basketball program, Gabos had to constantly adapt on the fly. Delays, cancellations and concerns, along with a developing group, led the Indians to a 4-10...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 5, 2021
Franklin Park Matthew Nagel sold property at 2437 Bellwood Drive to John Olasz and Melissa Smith for $425,000. Donald Smith sold property at 2389 Charles Wray Drive to William and Tracey Vallecorsa for $376,500. Lee Baierl sold property at 2655 Hunters Point Drive to Philip Montesano for $175,000. James Hogg...
Male victim in McCandless double shooting identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the male victim in Wednesday’s double shooting in McCandless. A husband and wife died after the shooting in a parking lot of an apartment complex, according to Allegheny County Police. Liam Donavon Mascarenas, 23, of Lakewood died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities...
New book chronicles pioneering amusement park family that operated West View Park
The amusement park that operated for 71 years in West View was already long gone and replaced with a shopping center by the time Mike Funyak was born in 1992. But his life-long love and fascination for amusement parks left him longing to learn all that he could about the...
Medical examiner identifies woman who died in McCandless shooting
A husband and wife died Monday morning after a shooting in the parking lot of a McCandless apartment complex, according to Allegheny County Police. Police said they responded to the 700 block of Duncan Avenue around 8:15 a.m. and found a 23-year-old man behind a dumpster, dead from a gunshot...
Thieves swipe vehicle inspection stickers at 2 Ross auto shops
Ross police are investigating after thieves broke into at least two auto shops and stole vehicle inspection stickers, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. The thefts happened sometime over the weekend at Midas and Jiffy Lube, both on McKnight Road. The suspects pried open lock boxes to swipe the stickers,...
Food Network baking champs to judge The Block Northway’s gingerbread house display
The inaugural holiday gingerbread house display at The Block Northway in Ross has been a sweet surprise for organizers. Not only did it draw more than 65 entries, but it also will be visited by two television baking champions. Pittsburgh-area pastry chefs Daniel Wilson and Marla Mae Harvey, recent winners...
Pine-Richland Youth Center raising money to help local needy families for the holidays
After witnessing the need for help during the holidays last year, the Pine-Richland Youth Center has mounted a $2,500 fund drive that it will match for needy families this holiday season. The effort, dubbed Richie’s Great Gift-Away, seeks to raise $2,500 by Dec. 15 and to identify families in need....
North Hills School District targeted by social media threat
A threat to North Hills School District Tuesday has been deemed not credible, according to district officials. Buildings remain open and classes are scheduled as usual. The district was targeted by a threat on Snapchat. It was investigated by Ross police, among other agencies. Similarly, two Pittsburgh Public Schools were...
North Hills businesses grapple with supply chain issues as holidays approach
From toys to tires, local business owners are having issues with inventory coming in slower than usual. While they say it’s been a problem for months, for some it’s more noticeable now that the holiday shopping season is here. “It’s been a big problem,” said Julie Tsounos, owner of the...
Pickup smashes into Five Below in Cranberry, driver taken to hospital
A pickup truck crashed into a Five Below discount retail store Friday afternoon in Cranberry, smashing through the storefront’s glass facade, flying past the entryway cart corrals and crushing gift boxes and wrapping paper rolls beneath its wheels as it came to a rest against a shopping aisle. An ambulance...
Feigel embracing larger role for North Hills hockey
Alec Feigel is always looking for a good shot. That holds true if there’s a hockey stick in his hands, a lacrosse stick, or a camera. Feigel, a junior for the North Hills hockey team, is off to a strong start in the 2021-22 season. Through the Indians’ game against...
North Hills football season defined by close games
The North Hills football team was able to welcome back full capacity crowds at Martorelli Stadium this fall. And they definitely gave the red-and-white-clad faithful their money’s worth. The Indians finished the year with a 7-4 record, going 4-1 in Class 5A’s Northeast Conference and splitting the conference title with...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 21, 2021
Bellevue Jean Marie Bujalski sold property at 29 Grant Ave. to Paul and Emily Anna Duchow for $178,126. Randall Reddy sold property at 433 Hallett Place to Ryan Michael and Kelly Lynn Shane for $118,000. John Lissberger trustee sold property at 4260 Ohio River Blvd. to Scott Family Trust for...
Hilltop Holiday Town returns to North Hills High School
North Hills School District is once again putting out its seasonal best with the Hilltop Holiday Town, opening Dec. 3 at North Hills High School. Due to covid guidelines last year, the school had a drive-through-only celebration. However, this year they are going all out with activities for all ages....
Port Authority instructor files discrimination lawsuit over Black Lives Matter mask
An instructor at Port Authority’s Ross garage filed a federal lawsuit this week against the agency, claiming racial discrimination after she was suspended for a week for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask. Monika Wheeler-Hanna, of Penn Hills, is also alleging harassment and retaliation. Her lawsuit is the second to...
North Hills School District recognizes seniors
Parents were included in the ceremonies honoring their senior students and accompanied them during the ceremony held during the North Hills vs. Fox Chapel football game on Oct. 22. Senior Brenton Perkins, a member of the band and this year’s drum major, appreciated the effort put in by the district....
