Hampton Journal category, Page 59
Shaler man wins $1 million from Publishers Clearing House sweepstakesVideo
Each time Lou Isabella of Shaler has entered the Publishers Clearing House contest during the past three years, he’s said a silent prayer in hopes of winning. Isabella believes his appeals to the Almighty were answered June 30 when a three-member Prize Patrol team knocked on his door to present...
Replenishment blood drive in honor of 8-year-old Shaler boy taking place during shortage
Tommy Wainwright, 8, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma cancer in April 2020. After 14 rounds of chemotherapy, 20 blood transfusions, and surgery in August 2020 to remove three ribs, Tommy is cancer-free as of Jan. 11 . “Tommy is just the happiest, sweetest boy you’ll ever meet,” said Amanda Pietrone,...
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market, young writers institute and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of June 27, 2021
Hampton Daniel Anderson sold property at unknown address to Jacob Michael Getz for $179,000. Adam Cozzens sold property at 2960 Cross Creek Court to Diem Nguyen and Jordan Brennan for $470,000. Robert Ray sold property at 4684 Greenwood Drive to Domenic and Caraline Falcettoni for $380,000. Michele Sinagra sold property...
Student news: Recent graduates, academic achievements
Graduates The following students from the North Hills area recently graduated from college, university, trade school or military training: • Carnegie Mellon University: Terrance A. Frey • James Madison University: Nicholas Haas, accounting; Brooke Anderson, health sciences. • Edinboro University: Brooklynn R Goodworth, bachelor’s degrees in accounting and in business...
Summer league basketball gives Hampton chance to build chemistry
High school basketball season is still five months away, but the Hampton boys are getting a running start. Hampton competed in the Pittsburgh Basketball Club’s 28th annual summer league, which attracted roughly 40 schools from around the WPIAL for a month-long return to the court. The teams played two 20-minute...
Hampton football carries momentum into offseason program
Success is becoming contagious for the Hampton football team. Coming off their first WPIAL playoff season in five years, the Talbots have attracted an increased number of players during spring and summer workouts. “It was awesome,” coach Jacque DeMatteo said. “Our numbers are up, and we are getting some more...
Hampton High School Class of 2021 graduates
Hampton hosted its graduation ceremony to honor the Class of 2021 on June 11 at Fridley Field. The graduates are: Julia Lauren Adamczyk, Jonathan Robert Adams, Mia Corin Adamski, Jane Smith Andrews, Elizabeth Lauren Antenucci, Edward Mason Anthony V, Elaina Marie Antosz, Ethan Daniel Apaliski, Olivia Nicole Appel. Trevor Johnathon...
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the one...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of June 20, 2021
Hampton Kenneth Fink sold property at 2123 Duncan Ave. to Lockamp Properties LLC Inc. for $86,250. Estate of Howard McNearney Jr. sold property at 3906 Farmview Drive to Patrick Kline and Jenna Starr for $280,100. Derrick Johnson trustee sold property at 5042 Hardt Road to Charles Smith for $425,000. Lawrence...
Hampton grad Jake Seymour earns All-American honors after emotional ‘21 season with LaRoche baseball
Jake Seymour’s tributes to his departed teammate came naturally. The 2016 Hampton graduate wrote Tre Cunningham’s name on his cleats and on his baseball cap. He ensured Cunningham’s No. 22 La Roche jersey was at every game, a testimonial to the memory of his close friend. “That was kind of...
Hampton’s Suyama presses on after covid cancellations, torn ACL deny her final 2 lacrosse seasons
Emi Suyama knows life can throw a lot at you. When the covid pandemic ruined her junior girls lacrosse season at Hampton, she was comforted by visions of her senior season. But then a fluky skiing accident Dec. 17 at Hidden Valley left her with a torn ACL in her...
Registration still open for free Mega Sports Camp in Ross Township
Registration is open for kids to join next week’s free Mega Sports Camp at Northgate Church in Ross Township. Children in first through sixth grade will be able to participate in either soccer, basketball, baseball, cheerleading, art, dodgeball or gymnastics. The camp will be in session from 6 to 8:30...
Wexford Garden and Pond Tour back in bloom with 11 inspiring sites
After a two-year hiatus, the Wexford Garden and Pond Tour is blooming again. Discover the rich landscapes created at 11 outstanding properties during self-guided tours on July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A bonus night tour of three select properties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m....
North Hills charity kicks off annual drive to collect school supplies for needy children
A North Hills charitable organization has kicked off its annual summer drive to collect school supplies for needy children. North Hills Community Outreach needs new backpacks and supplies for hundreds of local children in preschool through high school who cannot afford to buy the items. Gift cards that can be...
Hampton High School traffic pattern gets $17.4 million safety upgrade
A construction project at Hampton High School is aimed at improving traffic flow and access for students, staff and community members. The parking lots and access road to Hampton High School will undergo a major redesign beginning later this year. School officials are seeking to reconfigure the parking area and...
Weekly concert series at McCandless Crossing expands to 2 nights, new canopy tent installed for shows
The free summer concert series at the McCandless Crossing shopping center has been expanded to two nights a week this year and a new canopy tent is being erected to provide shade and allow shows to go on rain or shine. Concerts are held at the shopping center’s Town Green...
Mobile exhibit honoring sacrifice of military veterans making stop in Butler County
Wreaths Across America’s traveling exhibit to honor veterans will be hosting a free event in Butler County on June 21. The national organization’s Mobile Education Exhibit serves as a traveling museum to educate visitors about the service and sacrifice of the nation’s military service members. The mobile unit also is...
Aquinas Academy Middle School students take a trip to ‘Narnia’
Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh’s middle school students took audiences on a mythical voyage to Narnia during three separate productions from the works of C.S. Lewis. Eighth-grade students performed “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe;” seventh graders performed “Prince Caspian;” and the sixth grade put on “The Voyage of the...
North Hills hard hit by Sunday’s storms, more on the wayVideo
The heavy storms that rumbled through the region on Sunday brought intense rain mixed with hail and winds that knocked large trees into power lines and across roadways. Francesca DeAngelis-Witchko and her husband were grilling outside in McCandless when the hail storm hit. Then, their basement flooded. “Our backyard, it...
In brief: Vacation Bible school, farmers market and more in Hampton
Vacation Bible school Ascension Lutheran Church at 8225 Peebles Road in McCandless is hosting a vacation Bible school on July 12-15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Kids entering PreK to sixth grade are invited to enjoy making crafts, playing games, making music and learning what the Bible says about the...
Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of June 13, 2021
Hampton Judith Pistorius sold property at 4547 Bucktail Drive to Alanna Michalski for $227,000. Hampton Development Co. LLC sold property at 3286 Long Meadow Drive to Thomas and Mary Garnett for $85,000. John Walko sold property on Saddle Drive to DNA Custom Home Builder Inc. for $82,000. Thomas Williams sold...
Student news: Recent graduates and academic achievements from across the North Hills area
Graduates The following students from the North Hills area recently graduated from college, university, trade school or military training: • Hofstra University: Nagima Muzapberova, juris doctor in law. • Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: Kelly E Keenan, doctor of medicine. • University of the Cumberlands: Maheshwar Rao, master’s of science,...
Hampton grad Jason Goodman returning to Slippery Rock, eyes more PSAC gold
Hampton graduate Jason Goodman, the 2021 PSAC decathlon champion, already competes in the most physically demanding endeavor in track and field. Next year he will be even busier. Goodman, who earned his undergraduate degree last month, will return for his final year of eligibility at Slippery Rock while pursuing his...
Hampton grad Calen Cummins leads Westminster golf to best finish at NCAA finals
Calen Cummins brought modest expectations to Westminster when he arrived at the middling NCAA Division III golf program. The 2019 Hampton graduate had shot “in the 100s” as a ninth-grader and never advanced past WPIAL sectionals during his four years as a Talbot. Westminster was without a conference title since...
