Norwin Star category, Page 52
Norwin girls top Penn-Trafford to remain undefeated
Tori Sydeski is often the last girl out of the gym at Norwin basketball practices. “I don’t count how many shots. I just like to end on a make,” the senior guard said. Sydeski didn’t light up the scoreboard — no one did in this game — but the Knights’...
North Huntingdon care home, nursing agency sued by staffer following sexual assault claim
A former nursing aide is suing a North Huntingdon nursing home and a Murrysville-based nursing agency claiming both firms failed to conduct an adequate criminal background check, which led to her being sexually assaulted last year by a coworker. According to a three-count lawsuit filed last week in Westmoreland County,...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Dec. 4, 2022
Chalfant Jamie Lynn Kelly sold property at 220 Wilkins Ave. to Loran and Yolanda Dehonney for $107,000. Churchill A & O Homes LLC sold property at 2511 Collins Road to Jens Danielsen and Hannah Wilkinson for $174,900. Rushi Homes LLC sold property at 2505 Greensburg Pike to Joseph Chilcott and...
Defense fuels Norwin boys past Uniontown in tournament final
Norwin is trying to develop a defensive identity early in the season. The fact that said development has come with two wins in two games is a bonus that second-year coach Lance Maha will gladly take. “We want to be a good halfcourt defensive team,” Maha said. “When we share...
Norwin area: Christmas concert, bus trip planned
Christmas concert slated The Mon Yough Chorale will present a Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at Sampson’s Mills Presbyterian Church, 1665 Lincoln Way, White Oak. Admission is free, but the chorale is accepting a goodwill offering. A cookie reception will follow the concert. Bus trip to Washington, D.C....
North Huntingdon police add new charges against Maryland trio in gift card scheme
New charges were filed Tuesday against three people from Maryland who authorities said used a stolen credit card to try to make gift card purchases at two Walmart stores. North Huntingdon police filed charges of corrupt organizations, access device fraud, theft and receiving stolen property against Maria Branchi, 26, Minodora...
North Huntingdon police charge Philadelphia man after traffic stop
A Philadelphia man who asked North Huntingdon police to “hurry up” during a Sunday traffic stop is being held without bail after authorities said they found a gun and drugs inside the empty flatbed car hauler he was driving, according to court papers. Shawn E. Hunter, 32, was arraigned Monday...
Norwin grad Katelyn Kauffman helps Florida Gulf Coast reach NCAA Tournament
Katelyn Kauffman wanted a change of scenery. After spending her freshman year at Pitt, the former Norwin soccer standout realized the novelty of playing close to home had worn off. She wanted a new experience. She wanted to contend for a championship, something that was going to be difficult to...
Norwin notebook: Graduates making impact on women’s college hardwood
Norwin has produced college-level talent before in women’s basketball, but the Lady Knights’ imprint on the game is large this season. At least six former Norwin players are contributing to college programs as various levels. At Division III Marietta (Ohio), junior guard Olivia Gribble started the first three games of...
Norwin area: Historical society house tour; breakfast with Santa; Irwin junior council members
Norwin Historical Society holds holiday house tour For the first time since the pandemic, the Norwin Historical Society will be able to hold its Homes for the Holidays House Tour in person from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3. There will be a tour of six homes — new and...
Norwin High School girls to play flag football games for charity
A group of Norwin High School students have been practicing for two big football games Wednesday, but they won’t involve boys and they’re not for a WPIAL championship. Taking the field at the Norwin Knights Stadium will be about 150 girls in ninth through 12 grades, playing two flag football...
Westmoreland County Prison guards injured, inmate from Irwin charged
A man being held at the Westmoreland County Prison was arraigned Monday on aggravated assault and terroristic threats charges after authorities said he injured three guards, according to court papers. Carl A. Jones, 33, of Irwin, is accused in the Oct. 31 incident at the Hempfield jail. Westmoreland County detectives...
GetGo car wash site in Irwin recommended for approval
Giant Eagle Inc.’s plans to build a car wash at the site of a former motel along Route 30 in Irwin moved a step closer last week when North Huntingdon officials approved the site plans and Irwin Borough’s planning commission gave its green light for the project. Although the car...
Norwin notebook: Group of standout seniors make college commitments
Norwin athletes put pen to paper on college signing day Nov. 9. Eight Knights signed letters of intent to play at the next level, in four sports. Signees were: Madie Kessler (softball, St. Francis, Pa.); Emma Novotnak (softball, Gannon); Alyssa Aquilio (soccer, Clarion); Faith Steen (soccer, Saint Vincent); Grace Ketter...
East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 20, 2022
Chalfant Michael Kolesar sold property at 258 Brighton St. to Jennifer Marcoz for $150,000. Good Neighbor Properties LLC sold property at 141 North Ave. to Steel Town Properties USA LLC for $18,000. Churchill Aris Tsouris sold property at 1524 Williamsburg Pl to Chris Tsouris Panos for $120,000. Edgewood Denis Newman...
Pittsburgh man accused in North Huntingdon bank robbery
A Pittsburgh man declined to take $182 from a North Huntingdon bank police said he tried to rob and instead fled in a stolen BMW, according to court papers. The owner of the car, along with fingerprints found at the PNC Bank on Norwin Avenue, helped investigators identify Bruce M....
Jury unable to reach verdict in Irwin man’s trial
A Westmoreland County jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges that an Irwin man had improper sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl. Jurors deliberated about six hours into Wednesday night before Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio declared a mistrial in the case against Justin M. Hartung. Prosecutors claimed...
Holiday festivities kick off the season in Irwin
Area residents braved temperatures in the 30s to ring in the holiday season during the Light Up Norwin event Thursday night in downtown Irwin. Sponsored by the Norwin Rotary Club, the festivities included food, music and a tree-lighting ceremony. A parade along Main Street featured about 70 units. Kids were...
Norwin area: Christmas tree sale, cookie tour, free parking, more
Christmas cookie tour planned for downtown Irwin Carriage rides, carolers, an appearance by Santa Claus and cookie samples are planned for the Christmas Cookie Tour set for 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9 in Irwin. Visitors can sing Christmas songs to the crowd at a karaoke machine in front of...
Norwin approves borrowing $20M for improvement projects
Norwin School Board directors took steps this week to borrow close to $20 million over the next 16 months to pay for roofing and paving, among other projects. The board approved borrowing the money in two installments — a $9.95 million bond issue in March and another $9.95 million scheduled...
Norwin board debates cost of gym floor mats
The Norwin School Board is debating the cost of buying protective mats for a newly refinished gymnasium floor. The board this week spent about 40 minutes debating whether to spend $17,470 on the mats, which would be used in an auxiliary gymnasium at the high school. Mats for the main...
Tax rate holds steady in North Huntingdon 2023 budget
North Huntingdon property owners will not pay additional real estate taxes to operate the township government next year, based on the preliminary spending plan officials adopted this week. The township commissioners Wednesday approved a preliminary general fund budget of $14.7 million that holds the line on real estate taxes at...
North Huntingdon plans 2023 budget that keeps taxes the same
North Huntingdon officials plan to tap the township’s federal covid relief fund allocation to help balance the municipality’s preliminary budget of $14.7 million for 2023 without raising real estate taxes. The township commissioners are likely to adopt a preliminary budget at the board’s meeting on Wednesday that will hold the...
North Huntingdon police officer sues, says he was turned down for promotion because of race
A federal lawsuit filed Monday by a Black police officer accuses the North Huntingdon police of retaliating against him because he complained of racist behavior in the department. Albert P. Carson II is suing North Huntingdon Township and former township manager Jeffrey Silka for claims including failure to promote, retaliation,...
Attorney for Irwin man denies sex crime allegations
The lawyer for an Irwin man charged with sex crimes against a 10-year-old girl on Tuesday told a Westmoreland County jury his client denies any wrongdoing. Justin Hartung, 40, is charged with two misdemeanor counts, indecent assault and indecent exposure, based on allegations from a now 14-year-old girl who claimed...
