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North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 16, 2022
Bradford Woods Paul Kunowski sold property at 312 Crystal Springs Road to Roser Group LLC for $305,000. Ursula Davis sold property at 816 Lake Road to Michael Painter and Jeffrey Bergman for $495,000. Franklin Park Bradley Powell sold property at 1602 Bradsberry Ln to Keystone Mineral Group LLC for $1...
Another big game for Ryan Palmieri leads surging Pine-Richland past Shaler
Pine-Richland is hitting its stride at the perfect time. And Ryan Palmieri may be the biggest reason why. Palmieri accounted for 324 yards of total offense as the Rams (5-3, 1-1) won a fourth straight game, blasting Shaler, 42-7, Friday night at Titan Stadium. “You know, we’re rolling,” Pine-Richland coach...
Girls get the ‘green light’ to go STEM during program at Chatham’s Eden Hall Campus
Making sure that women from all backgrounds are among the next generation of scientists and technology professionals was the guiding principal for a recent event at Chatham University’s Eden Hall Campus called Greenlight for Girls. The Oct. 11 seminar and workshop for 125 girls from around the region was a...
Cancer Bridges benefit concert in Bakerstown raises $4,200
Three bands rocked the Richland Park Pavilion in Bakerstown to benefit Cancer Bridges on Oct. 8. Cancer Bridges board co-chair Mike Fitzgerald (with wife Kristene) hosted the event and performed with his band, The Hip Waders. Major Morgan and The Serious Moonlight also jammed before an appreciative crowd that donated...
Richland man accused of having child porn faces 52 felony counts
A Richland man was charged with 52 felony counts after agents from the state Attorney General’s office said they found child pornography on a computer drive when they raided his home. William R. Blair, 71, of the 700 block of Parkview Drive was charged Oct. 6 with 52 counts of...
In brief: Genealogy presentation, traveling glass recycling and more around Pine, Richland
North Hills Genealogists North Hills Genealogists will hold a live online presentation on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The program, will be presented by Sam Williams on “Back to the Basics: Using DNA for Family History.” It is free and open to the public. For more information and the Zoom...
Pine-Richland notebook: After big win, girls soccer team in thick of playoff race
The Pine-Richland girls soccer team finds itself in an intense playoff race in Section 1-4A and scored a big win on Oct. 3 that will help its cause. The Rams defeated Fox Chapel, 1-0, in overtime on a game-winning goal by St. John’s recruit Stephanie Cornelius. The goal was assisted...
Revamped Pine-Richland hockey roster looks to get up to speed
When last season ended, the Pine-Richland hockey team said goodbye to its top four point-getters in standout forwards Alex Erlain, Carson Kalpakis and Michael Megine and defenseman Esai Morse. That leaves the Rams with some scoring to replace, but they have some returners and new faces looking to make their...
Mural honors Meghan Klingenberg’s place in Pine-Richland history
Meghan Klingenberg is one of the most talented and accomplished athletes in Pine-Richland athletics history. On Sept. 28, the school district made sure her legacy will always be remembered when they unveiled a mural of the star soccer player in the Spirit Room at Pine-Richland Stadium. “This brings me so...
North Hills real estate transactions, week of Oct. 9, 2022
Bellevue Donald Boyle sold property at 37 Grant Ave. to Timor Property Holdings LLC for $225,000. Douglas Noble sold property at 180 N Jackson Ave. to Anne Blaser for $152,000. William Arnold sold property at 220 N Jackson Ave. to Nathan Inglesby for $255,000. Franklin Park Daniel Dunn sold property...
Caliente named official Pittsburgh Penguins pizza
After Caliente Pizza & Draft House marked its official 10th anniversary in September, the award-winning chain is taking its yearlong celebration a step further, this time with the help of Pittsburgh’s five-time Stanley Cup champions. The local eatery has been named the official pizza of the Pittsburgh Penguins and opened...
Pine-Richland student news for the week of Oct. 4, 2022
Four Pine-Richland seniors have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists: Luke Kastner, Jacob Lukez, Benjamin Rishel and Andrew Salvadore. High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship program by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1%...
In brief: Exquisite Bride event, e-waste collection and more in Pine, Richland
Exquisite Bride event On Oct. 8, The Exquisite Bride, located at 5349 William Flynn Highway in Gibsonia, is partnering with Emme Photobooth for a fall fashion extravaganza featuring dresses for mothers of the bride and groom. From 1-4 p.m., Emme Photo Booth’s mirror photo booth brings together touchscreen technology and...
Ryan Palmieri boosts Pine-Richland with whatever-it-takes attitude
Ryan Palmieri’s mindset is doing everything he can to help the team win. That’s a goal shared by many high school football players, but Palmieri’s actions throughout his career at Pine-Richland show that he is committed to do anything he’s asked to do. Last year, when Cole Boyd went down...
Pine-Richland’s Jessica Albertson presses fast forward on field hockey career
Four years ago, Jessica Albertson found her passion with field hockey. Now she’s found her position on the field. Albertson moved from midfield to forward for Pine-Richland this season and has been filling up the cage. She’s had a five-goal game, a four-goal game and a hat trick. It’s been...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 2, 2022
Bellevue Patrick Earley sold property at 554 Highland Pl to Kristopher Maier and Carolyn Ivanusic for $235,000. Robert Payer sold property at 26 Lincoln Ave. to Bryan and Kylie Brown for $98,900. Etna Sandra Stayduhar sold property at 158 Washington St. to Philip Cristina for $170,158. Franklin Park Charles Lang...
Wexford’s Modern Piano under new ownership
Wexford’s Modern Piano store is entering a new chapter with the retirement of previous owners Dave and Cindy Byce. Cranberry couple Anthony and Tara Braun officially took ownership of the store in August — with Tara Braun as the majority partner. “It began with a push from my husband —...
Pine man’s Richard Nixon showerhead and other campaign items focus of Apollo history group’s event
If you are looking for a Richard Nixon shower head or a baby-shaped bar of William McKinley soap, Steve Mihaly has you covered. The Pine Township resident will present “Marketing the Presidency: A Visual Tour of 125 Years of Presidential Memorabilia” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday for the Apollo Area Historical...
Pine-Richland selects 6 for induction into athletics hall of fame
When Pine-Richland school officials took a pause in 2018 to mark the district’s 60th anniversary, thoughts turned to seeking ways to use that milestone to chronicle the achievement and legacy of some of its outstanding graduates. As part of that effort, the district created an athletic hall of fame in...
Police: Pine man charged with child endangerment after getting drunk while watching 3 kids
A Pine man faces felony charges after authorities accused him of being drunk while caring for three children. Timothy Valiknac, 42, of the 100 block of Glendale Street, was charged by Northern Regional Police with three felony counts of endangering the welfare of children. Police filed charges against Valiknac on...
Pine-Richland to host community town halls on strategic plan
Pine-Richland wants your input. The school district will host three community town halls over the next four months as it prepares to flesh out its 2023-2027 strategic plan. The first town hall meeting will be held on Oct. 12 at Eden Hall Upper Elementary. The other two are tentatively scheduled...
Richland man charged in connection with $21K in forged checks from couple
A Richland man has been accused of using dozens of blank checks that were stolen to swindle more than $21,000 from a couple. Luke Anthony Bodnar, 27, of the 5700 block of Meridian Road, was charged by Northern Regional Police with felony counts of forgery, theft, receiving stolen property, access...
Pine-Richland receives recognition for RAMS Way initiative
All six Pine-Richland schools have received recognition for RAMS Way, a district-wide initiative that aims to foster a positive school environment. The Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network announced that Pine-Richland’s initiative met its School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports requirements for the 2021-22 academic year. The PBIS approach seeks to...
Pine-Richland sophomore Kendall Kirkland finds success in singles tennis
Kendall Kirkland played second doubles for Pine-Richland as a freshman, and after getting a feel for varsity tennis she spent the offseason trying to improve her game. Her goal was to become a singles player, and the work she put in paid off. Not only did she reach her goal,...
Pine-Richland golfer makes clutch putt to qualify for WPIALs, erase bad memory
Toby Kitay stood over a 10-foot putt needing to sink it to qualify for the WPIAL tournament. It was an all too familiar feeling for the Pine-Richland senior. “My sophomore year I was in the same situation and missed a 5-foot putt,” Kitay said. This time he got his revenge....
