Norwin Star category, Page 63
Former Trafford mayor served community, country and school
Former Trafford mayor Reynold “Rey” Peduzzi had a love for this faith, family, education, community and the military, and he served all of them. Well. “They were his five pillars,” said his son, Ronald Peduzzi of Hilton Head, S.C. Peduzzi, 88, of Harrison City, a former longtime Trafford resident, died...
Norwin student waives hearing on bomb threat
A Norwin student accused of issuing a threat that a bomb would explode at the high school on Feb. 24, waived his rights to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on the charges. Nathan R. Kugler, 18, of North Huntingdon, was to undergo a hearing before North Huntingdon District Judge Wayne Gongaware...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 1, 2022
Chalfant Ronald Rocco sold property at 141 Greenfield Ave. to PGH Holding LLC for $60,000. Churchill Estate of Harold Schall sold property at 225 Thornberry Drive to Richard Allen Radvansky Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Radvansky for $306,150. Edgewood Jaime Guerrero sold property at 185 Gordon St. to Andrew Letourneau and...
Norwin track teams celebrate 4th straight outright section titles
Unbeaten in five Section 1-3A meets, the Norwin boys and girls track and field teams pulled off a four-peat: four outright section titles in as many years — the run includes co-titles in 2017. But coach Tim Van Horn thinks the Knights could be in line for larger goals. “I...
Norwin notebook: Norwin wrestlers shine at freestyle tournament
Several Norwin wrestlers took part in the Ultimate Club Duals freestyle tournaments April 24 in State College. The Knights claimed their first trophy in freestyle competition, taking third place with a 6-2 record. Home sweet home? The Norwin softball team thought it finally was going to play on its home...
No covers: Millvale Music Festival emphasizes original tunes
The classic rock cover band is a staple of community festivals, particularly in the Pittsburgh area. And looking at event calendars for a good many venues, it’s clear that music fans in the region don’t mind digging into the nostalgia that the genre provides. But even with more than 300...
Norwin area: Democrats meet, movie night, youth day, more
Norwin Area Democrats will discuss candidates Norwin Area Democrats group will discuss candidates for the May 17 primary during a meeting at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Norwin Public Library community room, Caruthers Lane, Irwin. Norwin library planning book sale May 18 The Friends of the Norwin Public Library...
Norwin beats Upper St. Clair, makes up ground in section
Here comes Norwin. After losing four of five and getting swept by Canon-McMillan, the Knights are back in the playoff conversation in Section 2-6A — and back to .500 — after a sweep of their own. Seniors Jake Kendro and Ty Stecko homered, and senior Sebastian Rosado-Guindin pitched 62⁄3 innings...
Busy week ahead for Ligonier Valley javelin standout Miles Higgins
It will be a busy week for Ligonier Valley senior Miles Higgins. Higgins, the reigning Westmoreland County Coaches’ Association javelin champion, competed against Derry in a key section dual meet Tuesday, will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday to compete in the Penn Relays on Friday then return Saturday to defend...
Anti-Defamation League: 82% increase in antisemitic incidents in Western Pa. in 2021
Western Pennsylvania has seen an increase of more than 80% in antisemitic incidents, the highest figures recorded in the state since tracking began in 1979, according to a report from the Anti-Defamation League. ADL officials released the report this week highlighting 20 incidents in which antisemitism was considered a significant...
2Broke Country Girls planning farewell show at Irwin’s Lamp Theatre
It’s not a personality conflict or creative differences breaking up the 2Broke Country Girls act, it’s something even worse: Western Pennsylvania winters. Diana Lynn of North Huntingdon, the duo’s comedic half, is moving to Florida with her husband. Lynn and her performing partner, Lois Scott of White Oak, will bid...
Hits keep coming for Norwin grad Alexandra Dillner at Saint Vincent
Newcomers make up half of the resurgent Saint Vincent softball team’s roster: seven freshmen and a transfer. Norwin graduate Alexandra Dillner isn’t one of them, but it might seem that way. The sophomore left fielder made major changes in the offseason and has gone from part-time starter to the leading...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban area real estate transactions for the week of April 24, 2022
Churchill Victoria Parks Buford sold property at 2290 Forest Drive to SIRVA Relocation Credit LLC for $199,900. SIRVA Relocation Credit LLC sold property at 2290 Forest Drive to Stephen Gazzo Jr. for $199,900. Julio Mariscal sold property at 3791 W. Rural Ct to Louis Eugene Daugherty IV and Cecilia Elizabeth...
North Huntingdon votes to table decision on housing project road
The Westmoreland County Housing Authority’s plan to build a 50-unit senior citizen apartment building in Irwin hit a snag this week when the North Huntingdon commissioners tabled a vote on approving the project’s 1,300 foot road intended to connect the site to a township street. The commissioners voted 4-3 to...
Norwin area: Drug takeback, flea market, trivia night, more
North Huntingdon police takeback program The North Huntingdon police will hold a drug takeback program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 30 in the lobby of the police station, 11279 Center Highway. Police will accept unused and outdated drugs, but not EpiPens or syringes. Cremes and liquids should...
Irwin police warning residents of telephone scam seeking money for department
Irwin police said they have received word that scammers are calling area residents claiming to be collecting money for the borough police department, Chief Dan Wensel said. “That’s absolutely not true. We are not soliciting donations for anything,” Wensel said. He also noted that police officers do not take any...
Norwin School Board approves policy that guides teaching of controversial issues
Norwin School Board on Monday approved guidelines for instructing students on controversial issues, including race relations, by employing what the district termed a balanced approach to presenting those issues, without inserting opinions or indoctrinating students to a particular viewpoint. The initiative to develop a policy on teaching controversial issues such...
Woman accused by police of DUI in 3-vehicle crash that injured 7 in North Huntingdon
A North Versailles woman was arrested Monday by North Huntingdon police on multiple charges of DUI and aggravated assault by vehicle for causing a March 8 crash on Route 30 that sent seven people to the hospital, according to court documents. Police allege the driver of a 2017 silver Chevrolet...
Pittsburgh eastern suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 17, 2022
Churchill Joseph Rochez sold property at Churchill Road to Gregory and Jacqueline Karkowsky for $53,000. Alan Petrucelli sold property at 13 Garden Ter to Cheryl Shullick and Heather Laabs for $120,750. Tandy Rice sold property at 24 Thornycroft Road to Cindy Haigh for $121,401. Edgewood Estate of Richard Gusic sold...
North Huntingdon officials oppose senior project county housing authority wants to build in Irwin
With apologies to English novelist Charles Dickens’ “Tale of Two Cities,” it was both the best and worst of times last week for Westmoreland County Housing Authority’s plans to build a 50-unit senior apartment in Irwin, with an access road through North Huntingdon. The good time for the four-story Grand...
New North Huntingdon manager brings varied experience
An experienced city manager from West Virginia with Pittsburgh area roots will serve as North Huntingdon’s next township manager. Harry Faulk, city manager for Clarksburg, W.Va., will start his new role May 2. He will earn $106,000 a year, with a six-month severance agreement. Township commissiners voted unanimously to hire...
Norwin high school sports notebook: Knights named county award finalists
A pair of Norwin student-athletes are finalists for the 66th annual Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete awards. The banquet is set for May 3 at Ferrante’s Lakeview. It will honor 36 candidates, two each from the 18 high schools in the county. Athletic directors and school officials from each high school nominate...
New coach Palaschak hopes to keep Norwin boys volleyball team among WPIAL’s best
Norwin first-year boys volleyball coach Mike Palaschak pays attention to rankings because, well, he kind of has to. He participates in the voting for the weekly Western PA Volleyball Coaches Association poll, which ranks the top 10 WPIAL teams in Class 3A and 2A. So, he couldn’t help but notice...
PennDOT plan to replace Fourth Street Bridge in North Irwin posted online
A virtual plan display for the proposed replacement of the Fourth Street Bridge in North Irwin is available online for area residents to view, PennDOT said. The bridge, located west of the intersection of Route 993 and Main Street, has been closed for several years because of deteriorating conditions, project...
North Huntingdon slide repairs, Penn Township pipe replacement set to detour traffic
Traffic detours are set to begin Monday for PennDOT projects in North Huntingdon and Penn townships. Crews are set to resume slide repairs in North Huntingdon. That work is expected to close a section of Guffey/Turner Valley Road, between Volk and Guffey roads, for up to 10 weeks. The marked...
