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After setting school record, Pine-Richland’s Allen turns focus toward WPIAL success
Delaney Allen was exhausted as she climbed out of the pool after swimming her hardest in the 50-yard freestyle on Jan. 28 against North Allegheny when she started hearing screams of joy coming from her teammates. “I was so tired that when I ran that race that I didn’t even...
4 players from Pine-Richland state title football team accept walk-on offers
Pine-Richland football had four players accept preferred walk-on offers on Feb. 3, and each one has a unique story. Eli Jochem, the Rams’ record-setting wide receiver, is headed to Indiana to play at his mother’s alma mater. Caden Schweiger spent months recovering from injuries sustained in an ATV accident but...
Scholar honors, online kindergarten registration and more student news in Pine, Richland
Scholar honors Olivia Kaminski of Wexford was inducted to The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sophomore Scholars Recognition and was named to the Dean’s List at Duquesne University. Kaminski is the daughter of Rich and Vicki Kaminski and is studying in the John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health...
Crews make quick work of installing new pedestrian bridge to Marshall Island in North ParkVideo
It took decades for the wooden bridge leading to Marshall Island in North Park to become so creaky that it was shut down to the public. On Friday, crews from Pugliano Construction and Alvarez steel fabricating took just a few hours to put up a new one. Using a 166-foot...
Roses, music the potion for ‘Day of Love’ at Wexford senior communityVideo
Some silky music. Lots of red roses. Well, who knows what might happen. While that mystery wasn’t answered on Feb. 10, residents of The Wexford senior community in Marshall joyfully marked Valentine’s Day with a gathering to honor a trio of centenarians and a couple whose love has stood the...
Meditating with plants, blind date with a book and more at Northern Tier Library
The Northern Tier Library is offering contactless lobby pick-up of materials for patrons and is currently open for browsing. Computer use is by appointment only. Returned items will be quarantined for at least 72 hours, but often longer, before being checked in. A variety of programs and services are being...
In Brief: Winter art show, ashes to go and more in Pine, Richland
Winter Show The annual Winter Show at the North Hills Art Center runs through Feb. 26 and will include a virtual display of pieces for people who want to avoid in-person gatherings. The show, titled “Where Love Dwells,” benefits the nonprofit group Hello Neighbor, which helps refugee families with children...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 7
Pine Cavalier Land Partn. L.P. sold property at Unknown Address to NVR Inc. for $289,920. Christopher Mannozzi sold property at 10715 Babcock Blvd. to Michael John Imbornone for $430,000. Brian Bolt sold property at 602 Broadmore Ln to Justin Meenan and Carolyn Wastchak for $338,000. Andrew Schurman sold property at...
North Hills the week of Feb. 1, 2021: North Park expansion, covid vaccination clinic and moreVideo
Here are some recent Tribune-Review news stories and features from the North Hills during the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2021. For more details on these and other stories, follow the links below or find more news at TribLIVE.com. • Land donation from conservation group increases size of...
Student news: high school tutoring, deans list and more in Pine, Richland
High school tutoring Pine Township is offering in-person tutoring sessions every other Tuesday through April 20 for students who attend Pine-Richland High School. The free sessions will be limited to four students and four tutors in each room while following covid-19 safety precautions. Sign up online for the various sessions...
Shoe line by Pine designer to be featured at Aspinwall boutique
Shannon Slack wants you to walk in her shoes. The Mt. Lebanon native, who lives in Pine, launched a shoe line called Luna Selene. The footwear collection is designed to fashionable and functional. “I wanted to create shoes that were timeless and that women could wear from work to a...
Pine-Richland bus driver honored with Champion of Learning AwardVideo
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Supporters help raise spirits of 9-year-old Pine-Richland boy recovering from brain surgery
Whether it’s a pickup game of baseball, football or soccer or a game in an organized league, Pine-Richland fourth-grader Cooper Nindl loves all kinds of sports. So when the active 9-year-old started to experience headaches in October, his parents thought he might be suffering from a concussion. “He got a...
Pine, Richland coronavirus numbers for the week of Feb. 3, 2021
Pine and Richland townships are following the national trend of reporting fewer positive cases of the coronavirus. As of Feb. 3, there have been 731 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Pine Township since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny County covid-19 map. Six...
Valentine’s Day crafts, bald eagles and more at Northern Tier Library
The Northern Tier Library is offering contactless lobby pick-up of materials for patrons and is not currently open for in-person services. Returned items will be quarantined for at least 72 hours, but often longer, before being checked in. A variety of programs and services are being offered remotely. For more...
WPIAL posts latest swimming and diving performance lists
The WPIAL on Monday morning released its latest swimming and diving performance lists. They are for times and point totals recorded at meets through Saturday (Jan. 30). Seneca Valley junior Daniel Simoes, North Hills senior Joshua Bogniard, North Allegheny sophomore Alexa Sundgren, Neshannock senior Conner McBeth, Quaker Valley junior Isabel...
In Brief: Block Party to go, historical society revival and more in Pine, Richland
Block Party To Go charity fundraiser Participants in North Hills Community Outreach’s annual block party fundraiser won’t be able to gather in person this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the North Hills charity and social service agency is still planning to party. Have fun at home with a...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31
Pine Showcase Properties LLC sold property at 173 Alder Drive to Samuel and Hannah Peasah for $507,912. Corey Tolan sold property at 502 Broadmore Ln to Nancy Potter for $336,000. Brian Hennings sold property at 4104 Fairway Drive to Ryan and Sarah Ball for $715,000. Thomas Logan sold property at...
Pine-Richland grad focuses on defense to earn starting role at Binghamton
Dan Petcash saw an opportunity and he took it. Going into his sophomore season at Binghamton, there were several openings in the lineup, so he spent the summer working on becoming a lockdown defender. That training has paid off and has led to Petcash, a Pine-Richland grad, getting starter’s minutes...
Latest coronavirus stats for Pine, Richland
As coronavirus cases are beginning to rise more slowly in Allegheny County and across the country, Pine and Richland townships are following that trend. As of Jan. 27, there have been 711 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Pine Township since March, according to the latest information provided by...
In Brief: 3rd-grade author, senior citizen rebate and more in Pine, Richland
Pine-Richland 3rd grader pens fantasy novel A Pine-Richland third grader who loves to read and was inspired by her teacher’s writing assignments published her first paperback novel. The fantasy fiction book titled “Magic Alliances: Three Days Dark Magic” was written by Riya Jhamb, who attends Eden Hall Upper Elementary. The...
Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24
Pine Estate of Paul Forbes sold property at Babcock Blvd. to Cavalier Land Partn. L.P. for $340,000. NVR Inc. sold property at 510 Cambridge Ct to John and Emily Ruscetti for $784,965. Villas English Farms L.P. sold property at 525 Cambridge Ct to NVR Inc. for $182,900. Estate of Lawrence...
Led by Kelin Laffey, Pine-Richland wrestling ahead of schedule
Pine-Richland’s daily goal is to get 1% better, a mantra coach Caleb Kolb often repeats to his wrestlers. He recently learned the Rams may be a little ahead of schedule after their third-place performance out of 15 teams at the Mid-Winter Mayhem tournament Jan. 16 at the Monroeville Convention Center....
Joey Dudkowski shoots Pine-Richland into contention
Pine-Richland’s Joey Dudkowski can drive to the hoop for a layup, pull up for a mid-range jumper and get off a quick 3-pointer from the perimeter, each with a fluid ease. Down 45-36 late in the third quarter against No. 5 Butler on Jan. 19, the 6-foot-3 junior put his...
Student news: Dean’s list, virtual productions and more in Pine, Richland
Dean’s list The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Annie Maley and Lauren Partridge, both of Wexford. Mitchell Dugan, Sarah...
