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Kapcin’s block helps Penn-Trafford end 20-year playoff droughtVideo
A long playoff drought ended for the Penn-Trafford boys basketball program Tuesday. And it was a defensive play that keyed the win. The Warriors, sparked by defensive blocked shot and resulting layup by Josh Kapcin, rolled to a 63-50 victory against North Hills in the opening round of the WPIAL...
Westmoreland basketball playoff capsules: Games for Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Here’s a look at Tuesday’s WPIAL basketball playoff games involving Westmoreland County teams: Boys First round Class 6A 14-Baldwin (6-12) at 3-Hempfield (11-5) 6 p.m. Tuesday Coaches: Jeff Ackermann, Baldwin; Bill Swan, Hempfield Winner plays: Winner of 11-Peters Township (6-8) at 6-Pine-Richland (11-5), 6 p.m. Friday About Baldwin: Baldwin, under...
In Brief: Spring clean up, late sewage fees waved in Ross and more in the North Hills
North Hills Genealogists meeting The North Hills Genealogists will present a free live, online presentation titled “The Importance of Family History Writing” at 6:45 p.m. on March 15. The program will be co-hosted by Rich Watson and Sue Ennis, who will outline why and how to write about your ancestors....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 28, 2021
Bellevue Susan Wray sold property at 200 Irwin Ave. to Kenneth Staudt and Caitlin Marie Thieroff Staudt for $170,000. Ralph Montgomery sold property at 50 S Balph Ave. to Jeffrey Allen Hesson for $87,000. Roy Eckert sold property at 259 Woods Ave. to Matthew Werner for $175,123. Bradford Woods Matthew...
Letter to the editor: Figure out how to live with deer
In follow up to the presentation on Feb. 16 regarding the alleged overpopulation of deer in McCandless Township, we write not with questions but rather a statement as to our feelings. By the numbers presented that evening, there were 868 responses to the Town Crier about deer issues. Of those,...
Holy Cross JV basketball team moves to at-home learning after covid-19 exposure
A basketball program at Holy Cross Academy in Ross is suspended over covid-19 concerns, the Pittsburgh Diocese announced Monday. The boys junior varsity A team moved to remote learning and won’t be able to hit the court until March 1. The move comes after a covid-19 exposure, diocese officials said....
North Hills teen shot in Pittsburgh’s Strip District Sunday dies Monday morning
A recent North Hills High School graduate died after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Officials said Ahmir Tuli, 18, was shot in the head shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday along the 2700 block of Penn Avenue outside of Preeti’s Pitt restaurant. He was taken to a hospital in critical...
In Brief: Keep off the ice, Girl Scout cookies, summer camp and more in the North Hills
Ice reminder Allegheny County police issued a warning this week for people not to use iced-over North Park Lake for recreations other than ice fishing. “Hiking, ice skating or playing hockey on the ice is strictly prohibited and violations to the county ordinance are punishable by a fine of up...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 21, 2021
Bellevue Estate of Michael Frawley Jr. sold property at 252 Dakota Ave. to Thomas Beerman for $80,000. Home Buying Solutions Inc. sold property at 573 Dawson Ave. to Elizabeth Holverson for $195,000. SnO Properties LLC sold property at 25 S Sprague Ave. to Lucarini Properties LLC for $102,000. Donald Pelissier...
North Hills college achievements for the week of Feb. 20, 2021
The following students from the North Hills area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Ohio University: Bradon Hassinger, Alex Schwemmer, Kylie Wolff, Hannah Lelis, Robby Yoho, Zoe...
Ross man charged with making phone threats to members of Congress
A Ross man has been charged with threatening two members of Congress, according to a federal indictment. Harry E. Miller, 62, is charged with sending threatening communications in interstate commerce. The indictment was returned on Tuesday and unsealed Friday. On Aug. 19, 2019, Miller called the office of Democratic U.S....
North Hills offering 4 day in-person option starting next month
Beginning March 1, students in the North Hills School District will have the option of attending classes in-person four days a week or take all their classes online. To prepare for the return to in-person instruction, all families are required to fill out an online form by Monday, Feb. 22...
North Hills fish fries for the week of Feb. 19, 2021
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, located at 45 N. Sprague Ave. in Bellevue, will hold take-out only fish fries from 4 to 7 p.m. on Fridays with the exception of Good Friday. Menu includes a choice of fried fish or shrimp...
Christ Episcopal Church holds ‘ashes to go’ service to mark start of LentVideo
The prohibition against large gatherings to help slow the spread of coronavirus forced changes in the traditional practice of ministers applying ashes to the foreheads of worshipers on Ash Wednesday to mark the start of the Lenten season. While some churches canceled the ceremony altogether, others got a little creative...
Port Authority to discuss transit improvement ideas at community meetings
Port Authority will host a series of public meetings in the coming weeks to discuss NEXTransit, the service’s plan for improving Allegheny County transit. There will be four meetings in total: at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, and at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on March 2....
Ross OKs using community center gym for covid vaccination clinic; no opening date announced
The Ross Township commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement with Allegheny County to operate a covid-19 vaccination clinic at the municipal building. No date was announced for when the people can begin receiving shots. The board’s unanimous vote to OK the agreement with the county came with no discussion or...
In Brief: Help with water bills, social media added, retired cop mourned, college campus visits and more in the North Hills
Grants available for West View Water customers West View Waste Water is offering assistance for customers who are delinquent and make at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Eligible customers can receive grants for $200 every six months. Contact the Dollar Energy Fund at 1-888-282-6816 or see...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 14, 2021
Franklin Park Estate of Edgar Drive sold property at 2630 Glenchester Road to Nathan and Kelly Bishop for $450,000. McCandless Milton Napper sold property at 609 Calais Drive to Brian Bence for $110,000. Judy McGinnis sold property at 8838 Memorial Drive to Regis Wiktorzewski for $245,500. Harry Sawyer sold property...
Student News: World Affairs Council appointments, conservancy challenge, band competition, college academic honors and more in the North Hills
NA students named to World Affairs Council Youth Board Two North Allegheny High School students have been named Youth Board Members for the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Sophomore Amanda Hulver, who attends the NA Cyber Academy, and junior Alina Zaidi will be part of a nine-member board tasked with...
Crews make quick work of installing new pedestrian bridge to Marshall Island in North ParkVideo
It took decades for the wooden bridge leading to Marshall Island in North Park to become so creaky that it was shut down to the public. On Friday, crews from Pugliano Construction and Alvarez steel fabricating took just a few hours to put up a new one. Using a 166-foot...
Roses, music the potion for ‘Day of Love’ at Wexford senior communityVideo
Some silky music. Lots of red roses. Well, who knows what might happen. While that mystery wasn’t answered on Feb. 10, residents of The Wexford senior community in Marshall joyfully marked Valentine’s Day with a gathering to honor a trio of centenarians and a couple whose love has stood the...
Letter: There are more effective ways to keep glass out of landfills
There is a very simple way to solve a large part of the food and beverage glass container problem: many states still have a refund bounty on those containers. The containers are returned to stores that sell the recyclable product containers for a refund. Those states see far fewer containers...
McCandless updates zoning law to limit location of fracking wells, reduce drilling nuisances
There aren’t any applications in the pipeline from drillers who want to extract natural gas from deep underground in McCandless. But if such an application is filed in the future, drillers will be limited to a few select spots in the town and must adhere to strict rules to prevent...
Ingomar Middle School switches to remote learning after 3 covid cases reported
Students at Ingomar Middle School are switching to remote instruction through the end of the week after three positive covid-19 cases were reported during a 14-day period, North Allegheny school officials announced. All other district buildings will remain open for in-person instruction. Athletics and activities at Ingomar Middle School will...
North Allegheny teen’s tech solution helping North Park’s bluebird population thrive
Nithin Bhandari wasn’t necessarily looking for a way to help the bluebird population in North Park thrive when he began visiting the Latodami Nature Center several years ago. However, the North Allegheny sophomore was on the search for volunteer opportunities when he discovered that his computer programming skills might help...
