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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Etna Ryan David Miller sold property at 14 Fischer Ave. to Jessup Hoover and Sarah Jade Corbett for $238,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1327 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Memory Lane Venture LLC sold property at 1602 Memory Lane Ct to...
With defense leading way, special season brewing for North Hills
North Hills felt like it had something fairly special brewing during the summer. That feeling has turned into a reality. The Indians — combining a veteran roster and exceptional speed on defense — have gotten off to their best start since 2019, a 3-1 record through the season’s first four...
Confidence boost: Black belt pays it forward with Tang Soo Do school in Ross
If the story sounds painfully familiar, a mother and her child both lived it. “Growing up, I was poor. We didn’t know it. We just made do,” Christina Mrkonja recalled. “And I was very quiet, so I got made fun of. I was bullied.” Fast-forward a generation to a comparable...
Bomb, shooting threats to Pine-Richland School District deemed false
Bomb and school shooting threats made Friday against Pine-Richland School District were not credible and originated in Australia, law enforcement officials said. Northern Regional Police Chief Bryan S. DeWick said his department and the FBI classified the threats as “swatting calls. As a precaution, district officials said, after-school and evening...
North Hills School District receives grant toward West View project
North Hills and Northgate school districts have been awarded state grants to upgrade infrastructure and address hazards. “Eliminating environmental hazards in our schools is vital to the well-being and success of our students,” state Rep. Emily Kinkead, D-Brighton Heights, in announcing the grants. “I’m proud to have helped secure this...
‘New Northland’: Renovations start Sept. 30 at library in McCandless
Northland Public Library is embarking on a construction and renovation project. Features of the “New Northland” include a two-story building extension, new lower-level entrance, increased accessibility, an open lower lobby and service areas, a renovated layout and extended social spaces. And the spiral staircase will be removed. Construction begins Sept....
Collaborative approach: Social services program boosts ability of Ross police to provide help
Last summer, Ross police responded to a call involving a 41-year-old male with a history of substance abuse who was suicidal after the death of his significant other. Accompanying the officers was a staff member who had joined the department just 11 days earlier. “I believe we were in there...
‘Hey, let’s work through this’: North Hills graduate hosts program to help youngsters navigate emotions 
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, babysitter — or practically anyone, for that matter — you’ve seen and heard it countless times. A child doesn’t get his or her way. Tears flow. Screaming erupts. Small fists and feet flail away at the adult who said no. You’re likely to blame the...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 15, 2024
Bellevue Kyler Valecko sold property at 417 Hallett Pl to Nathaniel Shaffer and Shannon Coppola for $245,000. Bradford Woods Shannon Titus sold property at 213 Washington St. to Charles and Susan Hogan for $585,000. Etna Michael Strathen sold property at 268-272 Butler St. to Verkat Ventures A LLC for $168,000....
Missing its top 3 running backs, Pine-Richland fends off North Hills in Northeast opener
The Pine-Richland roster lists Jalen Neals as a wide receiver, but the versatile junior had a hint that his coaches were planning a position change. At least for one game. “I was at the JV game and coach was like, ‘Jalen, make sure you know the running back plays for...
North Hills rides momentum of 3-0 start into conference opener vs. Pine-Richland
North Hills is off to its first 3-0 start in five years, early-season success that coach Pat Carey credits to the snaps his seniors logged over a couple of tough seasons. The team went 4-6 last year and 3-8 in 2022, but Carey had today’s seniors on the field for...
Pilot program in Pittsburgh area boosts survival odds for cardiac arrest patients
Mary Fischer didn’t know she had heart problems until she collapsed one day in early June. Fischer, 51, was in her home in Pittsburgh’s West End, slicing pepperoni in preparation for a pizza night with her boyfriend on June 11. While she was trying to plug in her pizza oven,...
Ross celebrates season’s final Neighborhood Day at Evergreen Park
During the summer, Ross Township showcased its impressive array of community parks with a series of Neighborhood Days. The final one took place Aug. 24 at Evergreen Park, with activities taking place against the picturesque backdrop of the Sgt. Frank Zotter Community Pond, named for the late township police officer...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 8, 2024
Bellevue Kathleen Beatty sold property at 608 Forest Ave. to Eva Rybak for $187,500. Franklin Park Estate of Donald Corace sold property at 2613 S. Hunters Point Court to Lanxi Tang for $301,100. Hampton Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 5064 Chalfant Ln to Jonathan Martin and Michelle Lynne Sharp...
Syrian family cooking for North Hills community
Former Syrian refugee Sumaya Antar, who has recently resettled in the North Hills with her three children and husband, is inviting everyone to dinner. She is the featured host of THRIVE’s Supper Club, being held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at North Hills Community Baptist Church, on Thompson...
Day of Peace Celebration coming to North Park
A procession of 195 United Nations flags will be part of the festivities of the 20th North Hills International Day of Peace Celebration on Sept. 22 in North Park. The free event is from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Park Point Grove on Lake Shore Drive. The flag ceremony...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 1, 2024
Bellevue John Stranger sold property at 424 Hallett Pl to Brian Campe trustee for $85,000. Estate of Robert Thomas sold property at 154 Kendall Ave. to Alexandra Stangle for $118,500. Etna Paul Weisenee sold property at 52 Angle Aly to Anthony Williams for $20,000. Franklin Park Edward Hunter sold property...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 25, 2024
Etna Terry Wagner sold property at 61 Spring St. to MB Trade LLC for $100,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1326 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Stephan Strunk trustee sold property at 1509 Brimfield Drive to Kiler and Steven Wilson for $660,000....
Ross police celebrate promotions, lifesaving efforts
Two Ross police officers were promoted to sergeant during the Aug. 19 meeting of township commissioners, and three other officers were presented with awards for helping to save local residents’ lives. Commissioners unanimously approved the promotions of Matthew Immekus and Peter Chuberko, while Chief Cristyn Zett commended the rapid and...
Backpack Bonanza: West View doctors host return-to-school giveaway
Thanks to a West View institution, plenty of youngsters became better prepared for the start of a new school year. Heyl Family Practice’s first-ever Backpack Bonanza gave students the opportunity to choose from among all kinds of items for the classroom. “For over 75 years we’ve been part of the...
Bruno Sammartino Park celebrates Neighborhood Day in Ross
When Ross commissioners renamed Sangree Park after longtime township resident Bruno Sammartino (1935-2018), his son Darryl spoke glowingly about the decision. “My dad’s looking down right now,” he said during the park’s 2021 dedication ceremony, “and I’m sure he’s very, very happy seeing this.” That observation also might have been...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2024
Franklin Park Thomas Pfeiffer sold property at 1556 King Charles Drive to Jacob Murphy for $477,000. Suzanne Urso sold property at 1701 Saw Grass Ct to Steven and Tyler Irlbacher for $750,000. Hampton Dale Michael Andromalos sold property at 4465 Laurel Oak Drive to Jacob Ireland for $170,000. Kristen Peifer...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 11, 2024
Etna Philip Raymond sold property at 16 Mary Lue Drive to Peter Michael Horgan and Sierra Lynn Walp for $225,000. Franklin Park Shu Tong sold property at 1412 Mystic Valley Drive to Tanmay Anil Gokhale and Manisha Bhattacharya for $879,000. Ryan Schwiebert sold property at 1801 Thronewood Ct to Shao...
Fueled by large senior class, North Hills eyes return to playoffs
There’s a little bit of Mike Tomlin in North Hills coach Pat Carey’s mentality. Tomlin’s motto, “The standard is the standard,” is certainly one that Carey has adopted for the Indians football program. In 2023, he felt as if the program didn’t live up to that mantra. “We only had...
North suburban real estate transactions, week of Aug. 4, 2024
Bellevue Frank Anthony Bonacci sold property at 606 Cliff Av to Lindsey Crumley and Dylan Lukitsch for $216,500. Bradford Woods Mitchel Zemel sold property at 25 Chestnut Road to Michael and Shannon Thomas for $975,500. Etna James Olson sold property at Butler St. to Deborah and Stefano Acierno for $20,000....


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