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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Jeopardy! winner donates $15,000 for North Allegheny boathouse to honor late brother
Six-hundred-dollars in the hole, Beaver oral and facial surgeon Chris Ban felt like he was “blowing” his appearance in the June 27 episode of “Jeopardy!”. During an intermission, he looked to his late younger brother, Michael, for a little help. “After that, things started to turn,” Chris said. He’d go...
Trooper: Stolen car pulled over speeding through Turnpike construction zone in Richland
State police accused a man of having pot in the car while he was speeding through a Turnpike construction zone in Richland in a stolen vehicle. Alexander David Rocco, 22, of Dover Drive in Cranberry was charged with a felony count of receiving stolen property along a count of prohibited...
Golf outing to aid McCandless man needing kidney
George “Alex” Reed of McCandless was fortunate to have a successful living-donor kidney transplant in 2015, but the organ is now failing, and the 33-year-old Reed is searching for another living donor. His friends and family are hoping that a golf fundraiser Match Made on the Green on Aug. 6,...
WWII bomber pilot celebrates 100th birthday in McCandless
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the number of Tom Wiley’s great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. After anti-aircraft shells began exploding outside of his cockpit window during his first mission, Army pilot Tom Wiley didn’t expect to survive World War II, let alone live to be 100 years old....
Pine, Richland student achievements for the week of July 11, 2023
Callie Kuehn, Nicholas Lenhart and Mary Romano made the provost’s list at Ohio University for the spring 2023 semester. Owen Degregorio, Liz Dziubek, Jaclyn Murray, Abbey Nardulli and Amy Sippell made the president’s list. The following students made the dean’s list: Madison Alexander, Trenton Bellora, Katie Duker, Elena Fleming, Joe...
In brief: St. Barnabas 5K, mini camps and more in Pine, Richland
St. Barnabas 5K St. Barnabas Charities will host the 32nd Annual Free Care 5K presented by Paracca Interiors Flooring America on Aug. 5. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the St. Barnabas Gibsonia campus on Meridian Road. Proceeds support the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which affords $6...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 9, 2023
Bellevue Ingar Lesheim sold property at 510 Dawson Ave. to Derik and Robyn Jones for $120,500. Clifford Polard sold property at 697 Orchard Ave. to Cole Macek for $320,000. Mark Edward Knaiger sold property at 527 Tingley Ave. to Favored H & F LLC for $20,000. Etna Thomas Lewis sold...
Hall of Fame induction ‘means a lot’ to Pine-Richland swimming standout
Kristen Murslack kept a busy schedule in her high school years at Pine-Richland. Her day typically started with swim practice in the morning prior to going to school. After school, there was a soccer practice or game or another swim practice before carving out time to do some homework. It...
Multiple garden tours taking place this weekend in Pittsburgh neighborhoods
Summer is a time when gardens are in full bloom. The picturesque views create spaces to enjoy, which is why many garden tours are held in June and July, including the Wexford Garden and Pond Tour on July 8. “We have property owners who have done awesome work,” said event...
Millie’s ice cream opens in North Park
Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream has opened a seasonal shop in North Park. The shop opened July 1, and Millie’s franchisee Nicole Caravella, who also owns the Millie’s at the Village at Pine Plaza, says it features Millie’s classic ice creams and vegan gelatos, milkshakes and floats. It will also offer...
Pine Community Day set for July 15
An annual tradition, Pine Township will hold its annual Community Day on July 15 from 4-9 p.m. at Pine Community Park. Pine residents will be able to enjoy food from local vendors, live music and activities for all ages. The Boy Scouts will be present for the grand opening ceremony....
In brief: Car show, hockey camp and more in Pine, Richland
Hampton Presbyterian Church Hampton Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School runs 9 a.m.-noon July 17-21. Kids, aged 4 years old through those who’ve completed fifth grade, will experience God’s word as they make friends, sing songs, play games, create crafts and eat snacks. The theme name is “Stellar” as the kids...
5 athletes, 1960 football team selected for Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of ’23
The Pine-Richland Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2023 class last week. Michael Buterbaugh, Bill Colpo, Matthew Crummy, Kevin McCabe, Kristen Murslack and the 1960 Richland football team are the new members that will be inducted this fall. They are the Hall’s fifth class. The class was approved by the...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 2, 2023
Bellevue SATAFH Holdings LLC sold property at 23 Greenough Ave. to Carnegie Holdings LLC for $116,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 14 Margaretta Ave. to Chad Michael Weaver for $400,000. John Kocka sold property at 100 Watkins Ave. to Thurman David Gardner and Shelley Lynne Kobuck for $710,000. Etna...
St. Alexis Festival returns in July with carnival rides, midway, food and kiddie land
Carnival rides, a midway, food, a kiddie land, bingo, more food, live bands, dance companies and even more food will be part of an “amazing” summer festival that has become a tradition in the North Hills. The St. Alexis Festival will take place July 12-15 from 6-11 p.m. on the...
Traffic signal, road widening project coming to Richland intersection
Following a traffic study for the intersection of Community Center Drive and Gibsonia Road in Richland, the installation of a traffic signal and left turn lane were deemed necessary to increase safety and ease traffic flow. The Richland board of supervisors voted on June 21 to authorize Trans Associates to...
Pine Parks and Recreation revamping
Pine Parks and Recreation is getting a new look. The Pine board of supervisors approved a proposal from Pashek + MTR for $14,000 for Pine branding and sign standards at the June 19 meeting. The new signage is part of a rebranding project with sign standards that are modeled after...
In brief: Garden and pond tour, hockey camp and more in Pine, Richland
Garden and Pond tour Twelve impressive gardens and ponds in the Wexford area will be showcased in an all-day tour. Homes will be available for a self–guided or VIP Coach tour from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8. The tour offers everything from DIY magical creations to the masterpieces of professionals...
Pine-Richland notebook: Former Rams golfer contends at West Penn Open
Mike Van Sickle was in contention for the win at the 120th WPGA Open Championship but settled for a third-place finish. Van Sickle, a 2005 Pine-Richland grad, was in the final pairing Wednesday of the three-round event at Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh and ended up shooting two-under par for...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 25, 2023
Bellevue Estate of James Lewellis sold property at 242 Irwin Ave. to JSP Restaurant Group LLC for $179,000. Jean Paul St. sold property at 85 S Euclid Ave. to Jonathan Otte and Danielle Christine McGrath Hermann for $255,000. Etna David Kephart sold property at 24 Wilson St. to Terry and...
Pine-Richland siblings achieve Eagle Scout rank together
Scouting has become something of a family tradition for recent Eagle Scout siblings Mathew and Teagan Yurocko. Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat, and it’s rare for siblings to achieve it. It’s a relatively new opportunity for a brother and sister to celebrate earning Eagle together...
Pine-Richland area student achievements for the week of June 27, 2023
Jillian Bish, Bella Henzler, John Montross and Thomas Mooney made the dean’s list at James Madison University for the spring 2023 semester. Ethan Critchlow graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. John Montross graduated Cum Laude with a degree in business management from James...
Pine-Richland High School class of 2023 graduates
Pine-Richland High School’s class of 2023 graduated on June 9 at Pine Richland Stadium. Nearly 340 students graduated, and 119 students graduated with a GPA of 4.0 or higher....
Pine-Richland’s Eden Hall, Hance elementaries honored for creating healthy, sustainable environments
There’s always a chance that winning an award one time could be a fluke. But when the honors start piling up, there’s an even better chance that there’s something worthy of recognition. The district’s efforts to create a sustainable, healthy learning environment during the past several years has caught the...
Overgrown Herr Chapel Cemetery full of hidden history
There’s no telling how many Union soldiers and prominent local figures are buried beneath the dense overgrowth at Herr Chapel Cemetery. Many monuments are sunken, caked in moss or eroded beyond legibility. Others appear to simply be half-buried rocks, and may or may not indicate a grave. Without the worn,...


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