North Journal category, Page 88
‘Good News!’ the musical starts tonight at North Allegheny
North Allegheny High School is presenting the musical “Good News” at 7 p.m. March 13, 14, 15, 16; and 2 p.m. March 17. For details, go to www.showclix.com/event/good-news-na-musical-2019...
North Hill’s production of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ a new musical experience
Year after year, the North Hills High School Drama Club puts on amazing productions of the world’s most well-known musicals. In 2019, they decided to do something different. One hundred students, including actors, dancers, orchestra players and crew members, will come together for “Tuck Everlasting,” which made its Broadway debut...
Educational event at Northern Tier about devastating effects of Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly could soon move across the state into western Pennsylvania, and residents have the opportunity to learn what that means and what they can do about the invasive pests at an upcoming talk at Northern Tier Regional Library. Penn State master gardener Dianne Machesney will share information collected...
Community pep rally rev up North Hills fans for spring sports season
The North Hills School District helped fans get ready to cheer on the teams competing in the spring sports season with a Community Pep Rally on Monday. Members of the spring varsity track, lacrosse, softball, baseball, boys’ tennis and boys’ volleyball teams were introduced at the March 11 event and...
County’s annual youth marble competition kicks off at Block Northway
Allegheny County kicked off its annual marble-shooting competition at The Block Northway in Ross Township on Monday evening. Children 14 and younger are participating in the week-long competition to determine the winners who will compete for the title of 2019 Allegheny County Marbles Champion. The Allegheny County Parks and Recreation...
Police: Time change may have contributed to girl being hit by car in West View
A North Hills Middle School student who was hospitalized after being hit by a car in West View Monday morning likely was the victim of poor visibility caused by the change over to daylight saving time, according to authorities. “Springing ahead” by one hour over the weekend to adjust to...
North Allegheny Orchestra hosting free Disney-themed concert for kids
Members of the North Allegheny Orchestra will dress as popular Disney characters and perform a selection of the animation studio’s favorite music on Saturday March 23 at Carson Middle School. The free concert featuring musicians dressed as Belle, Ariel, Aladdin and others begins at 11 a.m. Kids are encouraged to...
P-R Crew team gearing up for racing season
The Pine-Richland crew team looks forward to turning things around after a disappointing showing at the Erg in the ‘Burgh Indoor Rowing Championships on Feb. 23 at North Allegheny. “Our performance did not go as well as we would have hoped, although we did see a number of (personal records)...
Ross police get donation of body armor for K9 Jimy
Ross Township Police Department’s K9 Jimy has received a bullet and stab protective vest from a non-profit organization that works to provide safety gear for law enforcement dogs. The new vest was supplied by Vested Interest in K9s Inc., which obtained the body armor through a sponsorship from Pink Biscuit...
Neil Walker Field ground breaking ceremony conducted
Brad Mar Pine Athletic Association hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Neil Walker Field on Sunday, March 10. The ceremony took place at the field adjacent to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Wexford. Brad Mar Pine has been working hard with the church, 93.7 The Fan, and many others in the...
North Allegheny students qualify for International Career Development Conference
Sixty-one North Allegheny DECA members competed at the 68th DECA State Career Development Conference held in Hershey in February. Twelve of these students qualified to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), which will be held April 26 through May 1 in Orlando, Fla. These students include:· Saif...
North Allegheny student helps food allergy sufferers enjoy eating again
Brandon Negri loves pizza, despite the fact that he’s allergic to nearly all the ingredients that go into a traditional pie. You can often find the 17-year-old enjoying a slice at Mandy’s Pizza, his family’s business in West View. At age 9, unfulfilled by gritty, gluten-free bread topped with a...
BrainSTEM Robotics team to compete at World Championships
The BrainSTEM Robotics First Tech Challenge Team #6931 was part of the winning alliance, which placed first at the at the First Tech Challenge PA State Tournament, hosted at Oxford Area High School in Oxford, PA, on March 2-3. This victory qualifies the team to go to the FIRST World...
Ross website now lets residents keep tabs on commercial, residential projects
Ross residents interested in knowing more about the status of commercial and residential projects no longer need to make a call or trip to the township’s planning department. A new feature has been added to the township website that provides details about projects that are being reviewed by planners, those...
North Hills Geneaologists hosting program on using software to trace ancestry
A pair of experts in the use of software programs that can help people trace their ancestry will be the guest speaker at the North Hills Genealogists’ meeting on March 19. Susan Ennis and Elissa Scalise Powell will explain the inner workings of the Reunion and RootsMagic genealogy programs and...
Bradford Woods Reserve closed 2 days for tree work
The Bradford Woods Reserve in Bradford Woods will be closed today and Thursday while crews trim and remove trees. The 5-acre conservation area off Lincoln Road is being shut down to prevent the possibility of people being injured while the work is being conducted, according to Bradford Woods borough officials....
North Hills hosting student performances to mark Music in Our Schools Month
The North Hills School District is celebrating Music in Our Schools Month with a series of performances by student musicians and singers during March. The month-long celebration kicked off on March 1 with a Cabaret Night featuring members of the high school choirs. An Orchestra Night was held March 5...
Gibsonia woman shares Lithuanian heritage through favorite family dish
Kugelis and Balandeliai/Halupki are Lithuanian heritage recipes that Donna Urbanec, a resident of Gibsonia, is so proud to share. Her grandparents, Vincas Kapucinskas and Magdelina Romanauskas Kapucinskas came to the United States through Ellis Island and insisted that their eight children all learned how to cook — especially these two...
Woman celebrates 106th birthday, gives valuable advice about life
At 106 years old, ManorCare-Health Services North Hills nursing home resident Emma Hughes has a zest for life. Her family threw her a birthday party March 2 at the facility in Ross. “(She) still has her right mind,” said her granddaughter, Linda Hughes, 59, of McKees Rocks. “People drop off...
North Area Environmental Council kicks off annual seedling sale; orders due April 5
North Hills gardeners looking ahead to the spring planting season can get what they need to beautify their landscapes while helping out a local organization devoted to environmental awareness and stewardship. The North Area Environmental Council, which is marking its 50 year, is now taking orders for its annual seedling...
North Hills High School hosts evening of music
Cabaret Night at North Hills High School was a big hit Friday, March 19, as students entertained the audience with a multitude of performances....
North Allegheny students learn to ‘Pay It Forward’
Carrying groceries for people at local stores, creating welcome bags for the Ronald McDonald House, delivering food to the homeless in the downtown Pittsburgh, and fashioning handmade blankets for babies at hospitals are just some of the generous acts of kindness that North Allegheny Senior High students were performing in...
Northern Regional Police Dept. accepting applications for full-time officers
The Northern Regional Police Department is accepting applications from qualified people interesting in taking the exam to serve as a police officer. To qualify to be a full-time officer, applicants must: • Be 21 or older. • Complete ACT 120 certification by June 30, 2019. • Be a citizen of...
Vaping, opioid abuse topics of March 18 town hall at North Hills Middle School
Law enforcement and school officials in the North Hills are hosting a town hall on March 18 to address two growing concern — opioid addiction and the use of vaping devices among young people. “The Opioid and Vaping Epidemics in Our Community” will be held in the North Hills Middle...
Brookview Lane in Ross closed through mid-May for bridge replacement
Starting today, Brookview Lane in Ross Township will be closed for a bridge replacement project that is expected to take until mid-May to complete, officials announced. The road will be shut down between McKnight Road and Babcock Boulevard while work is being performed on the bridge, which is structurally unsafe...
