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Irwin planners recommend approval for senior citizen housing project
A proposed $12 million, 50-unit senior housing project in Irwin was recommended for approval by the borough’s planning commission by a 2-1 vote. But the Westmoreland County Housing Authority project is opposed by some North Huntingdon residents, who say in addition to increasing traffic it could possibly reduce the value...
Norwin notebook: Girls bowling team reaches playoff round at states
The Norwin girls bowling team reached the playoff round of the state championships March 19 in Lancaster. The Knights were tripped up by Neshaminy in the quarterfinals, 2-0. Neshaminy went on to defeat Shikellamy in the finals. Norwin was third after the qualifying round. Kali Siegel (533), Kari Siegel (487),...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 27, 2022
Forest Hills Debra Jean Demarco sold property at Unknown Address to Bryan Demarco and Antonina Ermakova for $80,000. Victor Callahan Jr. sold property at 232 Avenue F to Omar Matthie and Naomi Johnson for $162,000. Gary Lobaugh Jr. sold property at 334 Barclay Ave. to Karen Gregoire for $232,000. Edward...
West Chester East power play too much for Norwin in Class A Pennsylvania Cup title game
WEST CHESTER — Norwin’s inspired playoff run came to an end Saturday with a 10-0 loss to West Chester East in the Class A Pennsylvania Cup title game at Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester. It’s the second straight Class A title for WC East, whose depth and experience...
Penn-Trafford baseball wins opener against rival Norwin
Jake Otto batted in the lower third of the Penn-Trafford lineup last season as an unassuming sophomore. But he knew his role likely would increase this season. When junior Jakob Haynes, the Warriors’ likely No. 4 hitter, was injured during football, Otto was ready to pick up the slack. On...
Irwin officials to review plans for housing project
Plans for a four-story, 50-unit senior living apartment building next to Norwin Public Library will be publicly unveiled this week. The Westmoreland County Housing Authority is scheduled to present plans for Grand View Senior Residences to the Irwin Planning Commission at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. The panel offers recommendations...
Norwin area: Photos with Easter Bunny, library meeting, more
Pet Friends plans photos with Easter Bunny Pet Friends of Irwin is planning a photos with the Easter Bunny event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 3 at the Mayor Dan Rose Park, Main Street, Irwin. A $10 donation is asked for each digital emailed photo. All proceeds benefit...
Saint Vincent College, Western Pa. churches collecting for Ukraine
Saint Vincent College’s education department, with assistance from several area church congregations, is collecting items to help refugees from the war in Ukraine. Veronica Ent, who chairs the department, said its faculty and students have taken part in previous charitable efforts, but the outpouring of donations at the college in...
Norwin hears more claims that critical race theory is being taught
The issue of how Norwin teaches students about race relations and whether some of that instruction could be categorized as a lesson in critical race theory was rehashed again at this week’s school board meeting, with conservative critics vehemently arguing against such teaching. About 10 speakers complained about what they...
Ex-Norwin director, wife sue over alleged retaliation
A former Norwin School Board president and his wife sued the school district, the Westmoreland County Republican Committee and a school board member alleging civil rights violations. The controversy stems in part from a string of social media posts school board member Robert Wayman made in August 2020 on the...
Norwin blanks McDowell to claim 1st Penguins Cup championship
Norwin likes to give out a banana to its top player after each hockey win, the recipient being the choice of senior defenseman Will Dillner. The Knights were going bananas Monday night as they made program history, but Dillner could hardly decide on one player. There were a bunch. This...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 20, 2022
Chalfant Christopher Sylves sold property at 228 Highland Ave. to Joshua Earle for $110,000. Churchill Edward Nelson sold property at 1403 Beulah Road to William and Perryn A Epps Smith for $298,000. Estate of Robert Averback sold property at 2000 Garrick Drive to Anthony Russell and Chimene Beatty for $260,000....
Norwin notebook: Young to play in East-West All-Star Game
Norwin senior football player Jacob Young was added to the West roster for the big-school East-West All-Star Game, set for May 29 at Bishop McDevitt in Harrisburg. Young is a two-way lineman who played center, tackle, guard and defensive tackle for the Knights, and also can handle long-snapping duties. The...
Norwin area: Mulch sale, egg hunt, more
Mulch sale with home delivery is offered Boy Scout Troop 284 of Irwin is holding a mulch sale fundraiser, with bags to be delivered in the 15642 zip code area the first two weekends of April. Black, brown and red mulch is available in 2 cubic feet bags for $4.50...
Norwin hockey team edges Fox Chapel for PIHL playoff win
Mario Cavallaro skated wide as two defenders closed in on his puck-handling teammate, Alex Thomas. Then, in a flash, the pair of sophomore forwards connected for some playoff magic. Thomas delivered a pass to Cavallaro, who fired his second goal of the game into the back of the net 2...
Norwin, North Huntingdon consider wage hikes for summer workers
Facing challenges in hiring summer workers, North Huntingdon Township raised the wages for its summer laborers, and the Norwin School District is considering doing the same. Township commissioners this week unanimously approved raising the wages of summer employees from $11 an hour to $15 an hour. The township needed to...
Norwin debate continues in regards to systemic racism, critical race theory
The disagreement over whether a Norwin High School lesson on racism in the United States was an example of critical race theory laid bare a split over what to teach about race relations in 21st-century America — including whether systemic racism exists in a country that has laws intended to...
Irwin to consider Oak Street parking restrictions
Irwin officials are expected to discuss a proposed ordinance next month to help residents on Oak Street find open parking spaces in front of their homes, which are located across the street from businesses. Borough council could consider a residential-only parking ordinance for the eastern side of the street, between...
Trafford Post Office to remain at site; no replacement for one in Wendel
The post office in Trafford is staying where it is, despite the building being sold, but the U.S. Postal Service has not been able to find a suitable site for another office in the West Hempfield village of Wendel. The post office in Trafford will remain at 411 Cavitt Ave.,...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 13, 2022
Edgewood Eric Holtzman sold property at 430 Greendale Ave. to Harvey and Roberta Lyn Borovetz for $319,000. Forest Hills Curtis Cunningham sold property at 401 Woodside Road to Mary Joyce Connors for $171,000. Monroeville JCMR Properties LLC sold property at 1206 Bowling Green Drive to Michael and Melanie Hampton for...
Norwin notebook: Wrestler brings home junior high state title
The Norwin wrestling program showcased some potential future standouts at the Pennsylvania Junior High Wrestling State Championships earlier this month at the Cambria County War Memorial in Johnstown. Landon Sidun brought home gold with his victory in the 107-pound weight class. He defeated Melvin Miller in the finals, 10-4, to...
‘Sneetches’ help N.C. students teach Norwin kindergarteners through Read Across America exercise
A Read Across America exercise for a kindergarten class at Norwin’s Stewartsville Elementary School took on a special meaning Friday when high school students from Charlotte, N.C., read a Dr. Seuss book to them. “I think it was great. It was very nice,” said Emma Sartori, a student in Nicole...
Vietnam veterans eligible for pinning ceremony in North Huntingdon
Vietnam War veterans will be able to receive a commemorative pin to honor their service during a ceremony at 2 p.m. March 31 in the J. Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781, Billott Avenue, North Huntingdon. The ceremony is being held in conjunction with National Vietnam War Veterans...
Norwin area: Pinning ceremony, bus trip, more
Vietnam War veterans pinning ceremony slated Vietnam War veterans will be able to receive a commemorative pin to honor their service during a ceremony at 2 p.m. March 31 in the J. Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 781, Billott Avenue, North Huntingdon. The ceremony is being held in...
Irwin hires 2 police officers
Irwin’s police department has new replacements for two part-time officers who left the force last month. Borough council on Wednesday hired Kyle Morton of Yukon as a full-time officer at a rate of $25.62 an hour, plus benefits. Cole Bertok of Jeannette was hired as a part-time officer at a...
