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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Caddy Stacks mini-golf fundraiser sets up at Shaler Library
Get ready to tee off at the seventh annual Caddy Stacks mini-golf fundraiser for the Shaler North Hills Library. The popular event invites participants to play an 18-hole miniature golf course between the library stacks. Community members handcrafted specially themed holes that include Pittsburgh sports teams, fiction books and robots....
Mizgorski appointed to fill Shaler Board of Commissioners vacancy
The Shaler Commissioners appointed David Mizgorski on Jan. 8 to fill a vacancy on the board due to his wife, Lori’s, resignation from the board to serve as state representative for the 30th Legislative District. Magisterial District Judge Daniel Konieczka administered the oath of office to Mizgorski, a Republican, representing...
Give blood, support fellow Hampton student
A blood drive on Jan. 30 is being held at Hampton high school from 7:15 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. in honor of a junior who has been battling acute lymphoma leukemia since last year. Hampton’s Sam Triulzi was diagnosed with the disease last May at the end of his sophomore...
Shaler North Hills Library participating in ‘Big Read’
As part of the Big Read, Shaler North Hills Library is hosting programming through March focused on Julia Alvarez’s historical novel “In the Time of the Butterflies.” The Big Read, made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, “broadens our understanding of our world,...
Officials mull Jeffery Primary building’s future
Shaler township officials discussed plans for the former Jeffery Primary School during a Jan. 16 Shaler Area School Board meeting. The school board on July 15 approved the building’s sale to Mt. Alvernia Day Care and Learning Center for $650,000, but the deal did not proceed. Shaler Manager Tim Rogers...
Hampton joins state program to help students report threats, tips
Students at Hampton and across the state are being provided another way to make it safe to report anything that they feel is just not right. The Safe2Say Something is a state-led initiative providing resources for anyone in schools to anonymously and securely report safety concerns “to help identify and...
Hampton students testing above state average
A student achievement report for Hampton Township School District on the 2017-18 school year was presented at the Jan. 7 school board meeting, showing comparatively above average state test scores. Dr. Jacquelyn Removcik, HTSD director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, said district officials were planning to provide the report in...
Former Penguins star speaks about opioid crisis at Hampton Community Center
On Jan. 15, the Hampton Community Opioid Partnership joined with Familylinks to “Power Forward” with retired Pittsburgh Penguin Kevin Stevens in the fight against opioid addiction. The event was held at the Hampton Community Center and featured the former Penguins star forward who candidly shared how at the height of...
Winter comes to Hampton
Hampton Community Park was transformed into a winter wonderland as the first significant snowfall of the season inspired a bevy of wintry activity....
Hampton Middle School named 2019 School to Watch
Hampton Township Middle School has been named a 2019 School to Watch, a notable commendation that recognizes growth, progress and various strengths through the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform. The Schools to Watch program, initiated in 1999, recognizes those schools across the state and nation that fit the...
Millvale names borough manager
Millvale Council voted to appoint interim borough manager Eddie Figas as manager. Council President James Machajewski said he looks forward to working more closely with Figas, who has held multiple positions in his more than 10 years serving the borough. “I am confident that Eddie is going to do a...
Comedy show to benefit Reserve VFD
The International Fire Chiefs Association, an organization representing firefighting and emergency response leaders, estimates that it costs more than $9,000 to outfit one firefighter with the proper equipment. The Reserve Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its annual comedy show 6:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Mt. Troy Ballroom, with the...
New director of community services hired in Hampton
Alex Zarenko, community services director, will be retiring this May after 28 years of service to Hampton Township His position has already been filled by newly hired Kevin Flannery, who is set to begin next month, according to Christopher Lochner, township manager. Flannery has been manager and secretary to the...
Millvale brewery Grist House makes plans for expansion
Grist House Craft Brewery plans to open a production facility and taproom inside a Cold War-era missile command center in Collier. The brewery’s nearly five-year-old Sherman Street, Millvale, location will remain open. “This being the place we call home — that’s not changing,” marketing manager Bailey Allegretti said. She said...
Peters named Hampton council president again for 2019
Hampton Township held its annual organizational meeting for 2019 on Jan. 7 with the re-election of Michael Peters as its president and Dr. Carolynn Johnson as its vice president. “I am honored to have been elected to a second term as Council president by my colleagues,” said Peters. “Looking forward...
Hampton students help nonprofit spread birthday cheer
Learning support students at Hampton Middle School went on a shopping spree to help out people in need. The students helped out Beverly’s Birthdays, an organization that provides birthday cheer for children experiencing homelessness and families in need. Students used proceeds from their Express-O-Cart business at the school, which sells...
Etna earns $50,000 to plant trees, tackle pollution
More trees are coming to Etna thanks to a grant awarded this week from the Allegheny County Health Department. The borough was among seven groups to earn money from the Clean Air Fund, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced on Wednesday. A total of $300,000 will support air quality projects in...
North Park site of unique crafting event
For people looking to be creative this winter, check out Over the Log Nature Crafts on Jan. 23 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Latodami Nature Center in North Park led by assistant naturalist Debra Rudolph. Participants will gather outdoor, natural materials and return indoors to create a Mason...
Hampton library seeks contestants for chili cook off
Whether it’s hot and spicy or smooth and mild, someone in the area is certainly holding a winning chili recipe and what way to better prove it than at the Hampton Library Second Annual Chili Cook off on Jan. 26 at the Hampton Community Center on McCully Road in Allison...
Makerspace could come to former Millvale Studios
Two Millvale residents aim to reopen the Millvale Studios building, which fire severely damaged in June 2017, as a makerspace featuring industrial equipment, an open work space and community resources. Joe Martin and Oreen Cohen await the building’s inspection and appraisal so they can place their bid with the Millvale...
Snowshoe hikes at North Park scheduled
Never mind the cold weather, as it’s more of a reason to be outdoors, especially for a snowy hike in North Park, which is part of the Allegheny County Parks department. Here are just two of the upcoming activities perfect for both the winter-weather enthusiast and someone just seeking post-holiday,...
Aquinas senior recognized for Eagle Scout project
A senior at Aquinas Academy, who constructed a flag pole at his school as part of his Eagle Scout project, was recognized last month by the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Anthony Hite, 18, was awarded a special American Commendation and a Good Citizenship medal for...
Holiday Mural Lights Tours big hit at Millvale’s St. Nicholas Croatian Church
The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka presented its annual Holiday Mural Lights Tours from Dec. 26 to 28. More than 300 people attended and enjoyed a 60-minute docent-led tour featuring the traditional decorations in St. Nicholas Croatian Church in Millvale and the lighting of artist Maxo...
Shaler North Hills Library event brings community together following tragedy
Shaler North Hills Library is hosting an art and essay show for people of all ages to respond to the Oct. 27, 2018 Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy. The library will display “Not in Our Town,” starting Feb. 1 in its Community Room. The public also is invited to a...
Etna EcoDistrict well received, supported
Robert Tunon, a Rothschild Doyno Collaborative Architecture associate, said that he has been “blown away” by the support that has developed since the public joined the Etna EcoDistrict process in January 2018. “You have a municipality, the officials in a community, partnering with the residents in a way that’s really...


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