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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pine-Richland boys soccer ramps up defense, gets back in playoff chase
In the last couple weeks, the Pine-Richland boys soccer team put itself back into the conversation for a playoff spot with three consecutive shutouts. It was a much-needed stretch for the defending WPIAL Class 4A champion Rams after an 0-4 start to Section 1 play. The four teams ahead of...
Pine-Richland’s Ethan Pillar picks up where he left off for PIAA champions
Ethan Pillar is a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, which he knows isn’t a normal occurrence for someone living in the Pittsburgh area. “I hope the people in Pittsburgh don’t hold that against me too much,” Pillar said with a laugh. If he continues to run the ball like he has...
Richland Community Park soccer field damaged
Richland resident Justin Lee takes his son to play soccer at Richland Community Park, so when he heard that the field had been vandalized, he was concerned. “My son is in the under-5 group for soccer and they practice at Richland Community Park. When I saw what had been done...
Home remodeler accused of taking deposit for work in Pine that was never completed
Northern Regional Police accused a home improvement contractor from Ohio of taking a $2,700 down payment in May to remodel a basement in Pine and never showing up to do the work. Joseph Wayne “Joey” Ward, 32, of West Manor Avenue in Youngstown was charged Sept. 6 with felony counts...
Pine’s Touch-a-Truck draws crowd
Pine Township hosted its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Sept. 16 in the Pine Community Center parking lot. The family-friendly event drew a crowd of young residents eager to see, touch and learn about a truckload of vehicles. Franktuary and Kona Ice provided food and sweet treats. One of the highlights...
Western Pennsylvania school districts receive email swatting threats
Several Western Pennsylvania school districts were the target of swatting emails this week, authorities said. They included Mt. Lebanon, North Allegheny, Pine-Richland and South Park in Allegheny County and Belle Vernon and Derry Area in Westmoreland County. The school districts reported receiving threatening messages via email on Tuesday and Wednesday....
Student achievements in Pine, Richland for the week of Sept. 19, 2023
Brett Leeper is enrolled at Lehigh University as an undergraduate student. Hunter Baxter and Monica Ewansik graduated from Thiel College with a master of science in physician assistant studies. Ryan Zabielski, Jacob Spencer, and Juliana MacDonald made the president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University for the summer 2023 semester....
In brief: Leaf pickup, Zombies of the Corn and more in Pine, Richland
Fall leaf pickup Richland’s fall leaf pick ups will be Oct. 18, Nov. 8 and Nov. 29; or Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 depending on which day residents’ garbage pick up occurs. The service is provided to reduce the impact of leaves on the municipal stormwater system, streams...
Freshman’s smashing debut sparks Pine-Richland tennis team
The Pine-Richland girls tennis team is in position for a 22nd consecutive playoff berth, and there’s a freshman that’s leading the charge. Caroline Prisk has been the Rams’ top singles player and is showing plenty of potential in her first varsity season. She’s helped Pine-Richland start 7-1 on the season...
Pine-Richland senior recovers from injury, rekindles passion for field hockey
Most athletes love the sport they play, but Khushi Saini’s connection with field hockey is special. It became her outlet to flourish after moving to the Pine-Richland school district from India in seventh grade. Last year, though, that outlet was temporarily taken away. Saini suffered a torn ACL in her...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 21, 2023
Bellevue GKR LLC sold property at 178 Dakota Ave. to Adam Bleil for $230,000. Frederick Bugno Jr. sold property at 414 Forest Ave. to Phillip Paul Oravec and Chance Logan Smith for $235,000. Amy Johnson sold property at 60 Grant Ave. to Charles Gerbe III and Bernadette Gerbe for $266,000....
McCandless museum hosts ‘Trolley Trails’ event
Seats are filling up quickly for two sessions of Trolley Trails through the North Hills to be held on Sept. 26 at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage and Cultural Center. Sessions will be held at both 5 and 7 p.m. Registration must be completed online via the www.townofmccandless.org. Scott Becker, executive...
Man accused of raping co-worker while they were providing care to special-needs clients at Pine apartment building
A Plum man was charged with rape after his co-worker at a Pine apartment complex accused him of sexually assaulting her. Shawde Steve Jenkins, 31, of Murray Court in Plum is charged with felony counts of rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault along with a...
Northern Regional Police using federal grant to add 2nd dog to K9 unit
Northern Regional Police Chief John Sicilia wasn’t banking on actually getting a federal grant when he filed the paperwork to help cover the cost of replacing the dog that was retiring from the department’s K9 unit late last year. “We had no idea if we’d get the money when we...
In brief: Day of Peace Festival, car cruise and more in the North Hills
International Day of Peace Festival The International Day of Peace Festival will take place Sept. 24 at Point Grove on Lakeshore Drive in North Park. All are welcome. The event starts at 2 p.m. and the flag ceremony is at 3:45 p.m. Light snacks will be served. The International Day...
Pine-Richland notebook: Former Rams make mark on college gridiron
Phil Jurkovec took the headlines earlier this month by coming back to his hometown and making his debut as the Pitt quarterback, but there were plenty of other former Pine-Richland football players who suited up around the country. Jeremiah Hasley (Duke), Mike Katic (Indiana), Andrew Kristofic (Notre Dame), Jalen Klemm...
Quarterback Julian Dugger shows his versatility as No. 1 Penn Hills holds off No. 2 Pine-Richland
It’s no exaggeration when Penn Hills quarterback Julian Dugger says he did everything he could to win this one. After Dugger passed for two touchdowns, rushed for two more and served as the team’s punter, he joined the defense in the final seconds when the Indians were shorthanded in the...
‘Champs until proven otherwise:’ Penn Hills challenges Pine-Richland in No. 1 vs. 2 clash
Penn Hills is ranked No. 1 in WPIAL football, but Pine-Richland is the reigning conference, WPIAL and PIAA champion until someone takes those titles away. That’s how Penn Hills coach Charles Morris sees the situation. “They’re the state champs. They’re the WPIAL champs. I’ve got the old school mentality: In...
Pine glass recycling bin now open
Pine residents can now drop off glass bottles, jars, and jugs of all colors at a permanent recycling station in the municipal building parking lot thanks to a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The township celebrated the grand opening of its new recycling bin with a...
Dragon Boat Festival comes to North Park Sept. 30
The dragon awakens, and it then begins — The Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival, which celebrates the sport of dragon boat racing and breast cancer survivors in the greater Pittsburgh area. The festival on Sept. 30, at North Park Lake on Pearce Mill Road is in its fifth year and was...
Day of Peace commemorated Sept. 24 in McCandless
A festival to celebrate peace and what’s right with the world will take place Sept. 24 at North Park in McCandless. The 19th Annual North Hills International Day of Peace Festival is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start at Point Grove on North Park’s Lake Shore Drive. The finale, a...
‘Concierge’ focused Connected Health in Pine adds wellness coaching to services
About five years ago, Niki Campbell was still in the early stages of a career change when she did some public relations work for the owner of Connected Health in Wexford and saw where she hoped her new vocation would lead her. When she met Betty Rich, the CEO and...
Pine-Richland student achievements for the week of Sept. 5, 2023
In August, Pine-Richland High School junior Prisha Dargan traveled with her robotics team to Belize to help kickstart FIRST Lego League teams across Belize and to mentor and assist the FIRST Global Challenge Team from Belize High School. Dargan and her team worked with the Belize team on alternative robot...
In brief: Car Cruise, preschool items sale and more in Pine, Richland
Hampton Presbyterian Church Join Hampton Presbyterian Church for its first autumn Car Cruise, and at an earlier time of day to capture the noon sun on Sept. 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It is always family-friendly fun, vintage vehicles will be on display, with a concession stand, and featuring music...
Repeat bid begins for WPIAL champion Pine-Richland girls volleyball
Pine-Richland girls volleyball coach Angela Seman told the Rams they should be happy and proud of themselves for winning the WPIAL championship last year, but now they need to move forward. It’s a new year and a new team, and the defending champions are champing at the bit to prove...


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