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Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam ripped over controversial retweet
The Allegheny County Police Association wants an Allegheny County Council member to resign over a comment on Twitter referring to violence against police that it says “was irresponsible at best, and criminal at worst.” The council member is Bethany Hallam, a Democrat from Ross Township who holds an at-large seat....
North Hills teacher tests positive for covid-19, 5th active case at the high school
A teacher at North Hills High School who already was in quarantine has tested positive for covid-19, district officials announced. The teacher was last in the building on Oct. 29 and began developing symptoms on Oct. 31. A rapid test administered on Nov. 1 confirmed that the teacher contracted the...
In Brief: bulletproof vest for K9, new technology committee and more in the North Hills
The McCandless Police Department’s K9, Joy, will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s. Joy’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Lake Marshall Drive Friends.” It is expected to be delivered in about eight to...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 1
Franklin Park Ramona Cain sold property at 1403 Field Club Ct to Jacob Baker for $527,000. Marshall Todd Whittemore sold property at 686 Chilliwack Ln to Ahmad and Janet Khamsi for $850,000. Celtic Capital LLC sold property at 226 Faulk Drive to Rider Dinnen and Gina Pratt for $291,425. Brennan...
North Allegheny, North Hills set to host WPIAL football finals
The WPIAL football finals are moving from the North Shore to the North Hills. Heinz Field wasn’t a viable option this fall under covid-19 restrictions, so the WPIAL’s six championship games are divided instead between North Allegheny’s Newman Stadium and North Hills’ Martorelli Stadium. Each stadium will host three. The...
Female police officer claims sexual harassment in suit against ex-McCandless chief, lieutenant
A McCandless police officer is suing the town, former chief and a lieutenant alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. Melissa Delval filed the lawsuit on Friday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court naming as defendants former chief David DiSanti and Lt. Jeffrey Basl. DiSanti resigned last November after previously being...
Girl Scouts holding Thanksgiving food drive at McCandless Crossing Nov. 1, 14
A local Girl Scout troop will be holding a food drive at McCandless Crossing on two Saturdays in November to help needy families during the holidays. Girls from Troop #36774 will be at the shopping center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 1 and 14. Donations will be...
Polling places: Where to vote in Ross, McCandless, Franklin Park, Marshall, West View and Bradford Woods
Election day is Nov. 3. The Allegheny County Elections Division said all 1,323 polling locations will be open that day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone in line at 8 p.m. will still be allowed the vote, according to the county’s website. Poll workers will be provided masks, gloves,...
Student, coach at North Hills High School test positive for covid-19
A second person in the North Hills School District has tested positive for covid-19 this week, district officials announced. A student at the high school developed symptoms over the weekend and was tested. The positive results were returned on Wednesday. District officials said the student has not been in school...
North Allegheny appoints Friez as new superintendent of schools
A veteran Pittsburgh Public Schools administrator hired last year to serve as North Allegheny’s assistant superintendent of secondary education has been appointed to the district’s top leadership position. The school board on Wednesday evening voted unanimously to appointed Melissa R. Friez as superintendent of schools. Friez’s appointment takes effect on...
Preschoolers parade in Halloween costumes for residents of Terrace Place at VincentianVideo
Preschoolers from the Vincentian Child Development Center dressed up as their favorite characters to help lift the spirits of residents at Terrace Place at Vincentian on Tuesday with a Halloween parade. The kids circled the grounds of the independent living community and waved to residents, sang Halloween songs and were...
In Brief: Virtual fall activities, trunk-or-treat other upcoming events in the North Hills
Virtual foliage tour, Halloween parade McCandless is using a new website it created to host fall activities that can’t be conducted in person because of the coronavirus. Residents are invited to photograph the most striking foliage in the town and submit it for display on the McCandless and Me website....
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 25
Bellevue Michael Sullivan sold property at 686 Means Ave. to Jonathan McMonigal for $146,500. AbigailMadelinePaige Sciullo Seyler sold property at 167 N Jackson Ave. to Matthew Shepherd for $146,000. Daniel Bintrim sold property at 85 S Euclid Ave. to Paul and Cailee St. Jean for $237,100. Li Brothers LLC sold...
Richland man on mission to unearth mysteries surrounding abandoned Bakerstown cemeteryVideo
The tiny collection of crumbling gravestones along Route 8 in Richland aren’t visible from the busy roadway. The abandoned cemetery in the Bakerstown neighborhood doesn’t appear on maps. And there are no signs along the narrow gravel road leading to the clearing where the smattering of weather-worn headstones marks the...
McCandless votes to end pursuit of term limits for council, other reforms
McCandless council has nixed a proposal to ask voters to decide whether term limits and other changes affecting council should be imposed. The decision not to move forward with the reforms was made following a lengthy discussion during the Oct. 12 council meeting because some members of council felt the...
North Hills Community Outreach launches Thanksgiving on Every Table food drive
Putting together a full spread to celebrate Thanksgiving can be difficult for some families even without the loss of income many people have been experiencing because of the coronavirus pandemic. To help meet the need, North Hills Community Outreach is holding a food drive dubbed Thanksgiving on Every Table through...
In brief: Garden club scholarship, hazardous material recycling and more in the North Hills
Garden club offering scholarship Applications are being accepted for the Ingomar Garden Club’s annual scholarship program. Each year, the garden clubs awards a $1,000 scholarship to a college student with a declared major of agriculture, horticulture, turf management or a related field. The scholarship is open to students with a...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 18
Bellevue Donna Dreeland sold property at 141 Dunbar Ave. to Simmer & Simmer LLC for $40,000. James Mowery sold property at 204 Spring Ave. to William Monticue for $211,000. Steven Shreve sold property at 641 Tingley Ave. to Egerter Holdings LLC for $26,000. Bradford Woods Brian Devlin sold property at...
WPIAL Class 5A roundup: Pine-Richland locks up Northeast Conference title
Cole Spencer threw for 307 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Pine-Richland scored 52 first-half points in its 59-13 Class 5A Northeast Conference win over North Hills (2-4, 2-2). Eli Jochem caught eight passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns for Pine-Richland (5-0, 4-0), which clinched the conference title. Chase...
Trick-or-treating a go in the North Hills, but health precautions advised
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, communities in the North Hills are proceeding with trick-or-treat this year, but officials advise families to take steps to guard their health. Trick-or-treating is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloweeen — Oct. 31 — in McCandless, Ross, Franklin Park, Marshal, West View, Bradford Woods,...
Encompass Health discontinues outpatient rehab services in Harmar
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Harmar has discontinued its outpatient rehabilitation services following a drop in patient volume because of the covid-19 pandemic. The cut in services, which took effect Sept. 30, affects patients who are not hospitalized but undergoing physical, occupational and speech therapy and recovering from bone breaks,...
Sewickley native gears up for Ole 5K to benefit Mexican nonprofit TASH Inc.
From Sewickley to Mexico and back again — that’s the path that Pete Noll has taken. Noll, a native of Sewickley and Quaker Valley High School graduate, recently took over as executive director of Mexico-based TASH Inc. after founder and Pittsburgh native Father Scott Seethaler retired. This is Noll’s first...
Running group brings new life to North Park’s fading tree canopy
Traversing the trails of North Park nearly every day of the week has given members of the North Park Trail Runners group more than just the health and spiritual benefits of vigorous outdoor exercise. They have become attuned to an alarming environmental change occurring in the more than 3,000-acre Allegheny...
Part of Perry Highway closing for work, motorists face 11-mile detour
Motorists traveling along a section of Perry Highway in Marshall Township will face a nearly 11- mile detour around a major road reconstruction project on the turnpike. Perry Highway will be shut down in both directions between Thorn Hill and Warrendale Bayne roads beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday. The...
Northland Public Library hosting variety of online activities in October
Here are some of the upcoming programs offered at Northland Public Library. Some of the virtual programs require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at 300 Cumberland Road in McCandless. • Intro to Tarot, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. — Rebecca Bloom will discuss the...
