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McCandless seeking applicants for newly formed Technology Advisory Commitee
McCandless is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on a new Technology Advisory Committee. Council voted unanimously April 22 to create the committee, which will be responsible for developing and recommending policies and programs to council that “preserve and enhance aspects of the character of the Town of McCandless...
McCandless OKs Sheetz move; judge quashes 1 of 2 lawsuits filed by residents
A judge has quashed one of two lawsuits filed by residents opposed Sheetz’s plan to build a new gas station across the street from its current location on Perry Highway. But a second court action could delay the start of work even though the company can obtain a building permit...
McCandless OKs change allowing personal care home where Wal-Mart wanted supercenter
McCandless council has altered the zoning requirements for the land along Blazier Drive where Wal-Mart wanted to build a supercenter several years ago so the property can be redeveloped more easily. Council voted unanimously April 22 to amending the 23-acre commercial property’s zoning to allow a personal care home to...
Ross child to benefit from community fundraiser
The community helped support a Wexford boy who needs a wheelchair accessible van at The Great Hall in Ross on April 20. A large selection of used books, games, puzzles and other items were to help the family of Isaiah Ford, 3, buy a wheelchair van for their son. Isaiah...
McCandless’ annual street-paving program kicks off
McCandless’ street paving program kicks off this week with work scheduled along five streets. • Work started on April 22 along Broad Hill, Broad Meadow and Harvest Manor drives; as well as King George and Prince Andrew courts. • The paving schedule for April 23 is for Caribou and Coventry...
North Allegheny JROTC cadets compete in national space engineering event
A team from the North Allegheny Air Force JROTC tested its space system engineering skills on a grand scale. The Flying Tigers were one of 10 squads invited to the Air Force Association’s StellarXplorers V National Finals on April 10 through 14 in Colorado Springs. In the competition, teams found...
Book, game, DVD sale Saturday in Ross to help buy wheelchair van for toddler
Supporters of a Wexford boy who needs a wheelchair accessible van because of his medical condition are holding a fund-raiser Saturday in Ross Township. A large selection of used books, games and puzzles and other items are being sold April 20 to help the family of Isaiah Ford, 3, buy...
North Allegheny students’ ‘Safe Drive’ app wins award from PennDOT
Two students from North Allegheny Senior High School — Isha Das and Leela Pinnamaraju — are this year’s winners of a statewide challenge to find innovative ways to get drivers to slow down in work zones. “Every day construction workers on Pennsylvania roadways face a dangerous threat in work zones,”...
Historic log cabin in Ross open for guided tours
The historic log cabin located in Ross Township’s Evergreen Community Park is now open for tours. The 12-foot-by-15-foot cabin, which was built around 1800, provides visitors with a glimpse of the type of homes in which early settlers lived along with some of the tools they used. The log house...
North Allegheny booking reservations for annual Senior Citizens’ Prom
North Allegheny high school students will host the district’s annual Senior Citizens’ Prom on May 10 at the senior high school. The free event features music, dancing, light refreshments and a free prom photo. A king and queen also will be crowned during the event, which runs from 7 to...
Sewickley dog rescued from Georgia hosts ‘pawtagraph’ session in McCandless
A pit bull who was rescued from a fighting ring was on hand recently at the Riverstone Book shop in the McCandless to “pawtagraph” copies of a new book about his life since being freed from neglect and abuse Tyrion Pittister of Sewickley, who was rescued from a dog fighting...
Pine-Richland French Club students witness Notre Dame Cathedral fire
Thirty minutes after members of Pine-Richland High School’s French Club visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the iconic fixture was ablaze. The students watched and took photos as parts of the 850-year-old church burned before them. “The loss of such a cultural and religious staple is truly devastating,” senior Elaina...
Applicants sought for North Allegheny teaching positions
Teachers interested in working for the North Allegheny School District have until April 21 to apply for a number of openings. There are jobs available for permanent teaching positions and long-term substitute teachers in all of the district’s 12 buildings, district officials announced. Applications can be filed online through the...
The Week: North Hills
Here are some of the news and features in the North Hills from the past week. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or see the North Hills section on Triblive.com: • Fire decimates McCandless apartment building • Sheetz proposes measures to address concerns about...
Crisis Center North hosting ‘Cocktails & Cuisine’ fundraiser in Bradford Woods
Crisis Center North is promising “a night for foodies who care” at its 12th annual fund-raising event “Cocktails & Cuisine” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday May 17 at The Woodlands Foundation’s campus in Bradford Woods. The event, which raises money for Chris Center North’s mission to assist victims...
McCandless Crossing hosting free spring break Easter party
The McCandless Crossing shopping center is hosting its first spring break, family friendly Easter party from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. The April 15 event in the Town Center Green will feature free activities including a bounce house, face painting, music and a visit from Sparkles the Bunny, who arrive...
First-aid skills are important for all ‘do-it-yourselfers’
Before I was a hardware guy, I spent a few years driving nails in the construction industry. I loved it; the work was rewarding, the experiences unforgettable and the education priceless. Construction sites are a tough environment, though, unsuitable for those thin of skin or weak of body. There is...
McCandless apartment fire not deemed suspicious; donations sought
It will take several days to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed the 30-unit Durham Court Apartment building in McCandless on Wednesday, but an initial investigation found it likely ignited accidentally, according to fire officials. “The fire started on the deck of a third-floor apartment in the center...
Hear about the real ‘Story’ at Macy’s in Ross Park Mall
Macy’s launched a new store-within-a-store retail concept on Wednesday where shoppers can experience rotating themes and merchandise. The concept is called “Story,” startup purchased by Macy’s a year ago. Macy’s first Story, called Color, opened Wednesday and is anchored by three big brands: MAC Cosmetics, crayon maker Crayola and jeans...
Fire decimates McCandless apartment building
A four-alarm fire raged through an apartment complex in McCandless on Wednesday morning, damaging at least 30 units. A passerby reported the fire shortly before 9:30 a.m. and emergency response units were on scene at the Durham Court Apartments within 5 minutes, according to the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office,...
Sheetz proposes measures to address concerns about new McCandless location
McCandless council is reviewing proposed changes to address concerns residents have raised about Sheetz’s request to build a new gas station across the street from its current location on Perry Highway. The changes the Altoona-based company has proposed will be incorporated into its final site plan for the project, which...
McCandless mulls adding sidewalk, bike lane along Grubbs Road
McCandless council is considering whether to install a sidewalk along a 1,600-foot section of Grubbs Road or go with a sidewalk and a bike lane to make it safer for pedestrian and cyclists. A third option is to scrap both the sidewalk and bike lane and use the money to...
Hiland Church in Ross hosting fine art show, sale
Hiland Presbyterian Church in Ross Township is hosting a fine art show and sale from April 26 to 28. The show, which features a wide variety of paintings, sculpture and woodwork, will kick off with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 26. The cost to attend...
North Hills renames board room in honor of long-time school director Arlene Bender
The North Hills School Board has recognized a long-time colleague who died last summer by renaming the board room at the Central Administration Center in her honor. The board meeting room on 6th Avenue is now the Arlene J. Bender Leadership Center and features a memorial wall on which a...
Ross Township fire marshal: Power strip set sofa ablaze
A Ross Township couple escaped safely from their home early Tuesday after smoke alarms alerted them to an electrical fire in the living room of their Spruce Valley Drive home, according to authorities. The family’s dog also got out of the house, but their cat did not survive, according to...
