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Porsche Club enjoys tasting event at Narcisi Winery
On June 15, the Ladies of the Allegheny Region Porsche Club of America (ARPCA) enjoyed a wine-tasting at Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. ARPCA is a not-for-profit organization that hosts driver education events as well as supporting other non-profits in the community through charitable giving tied to club events. Some of...
Pine-Richland paraeducator retires after 27 years of service
Pine-Richland paraeducator Barbara Sullivan is retiring after 27 years of service, but there’s no chance she’ll soon be forgotten. Close to 15 years after Sullivan began assisting her daughter, a former special-needs student, Keri Heaton said she and her family and Sullivan still keep in touch. “She just always took...
Pine Township couple serve as witnesses for Pennsylvania LotteryVideo
Many people take the nightly Pennsylvania Lottery drawing for granted. Really, all you have to do is turn on your television and watch. Two people — one a witness, the other a Lottery official — stand behind several machines with numbered balls floating inside. The numbers pop up and are...
Real estate transactions in Pine and Richland for the week of June 28
Pine Gary Bauer sold property at 509 Colony Court to Lauren Reiber for $415,000. National Transfer Services LLC sold property at 2008 Condor Lane to Kenneth and Margaret McGlumphy for $575,000. Susan Krieger sold property at 702 E. Park Plaza to James and Kristen Slomka for $275,000. NVR Inc. sold...
Summer soups to satisfy, refresh
Here’s a great way to cool down on a hot summer day or evening. Serving a refreshing soup prepared with fresh ingredients can be part of a perfect picnic or a wonderful way to have lunch in your garden. These are just a few of the many soups that bring...
Pine-Richland’s solicitor retires after 30 years on the job
The Pine-Richland School District bid farewell to longtime solicitor Patrick Clair, who retired at the end of the school year after serving the district for nearly 30 years. Paraeducator Barbara Sullivan also retired after 27 years working for the district and middle school learning support teacher John Haddad retired after...
Pair of Pine-Richland lacrosse players honored
Pine-Richland boys lacrosse player Dane Dowiak repeated a major honor. Dowiak, a junior attack, was named a U.S. Lacrosse Boys High School All-American for Western Pennsylvania for the second consecutive season. “It was obviously an honor earning All-American, but I couldn’t have (gotten) it without that offense around me,” said...
Pine-Richland hosts Young Writers event
Students at Eden Hall Upper Elementary School participated in the Young Writers Institute from June 17 to 21. The institute encourages young writers to come together to learn about all types of genres and be exposed to new genres. At Eden Hall, there were 24 students. The majority of them...
Gibsonia native, Naval engineer in NATO exercise
Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Claypool, a native of Gibsonia, participated in the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercise with 18 other nations from June 9 to 21. “This is my first NATO exercise,” Claypool said before the operation. “I’m looking forward to gaining more global awareness of what we do with...
Splash pad opens in Richland Community Park
Sunny, warm days have been few and far between the past few weeks in Pittsburgh, but on Wednesday, June 19 the weather cleared just long enough for Richland Township administrators to officially open the new splash pad at the community park. “We were fortunate, the sun came out, we had...
Tiebreaker puts Colombo on ticket for Pine supervisors race
Nearly four weeks after the Pennsylvania primary, Ryan Colombo learned that he will be on the Republican ticket in the race for a seat on the Pine Township board of supervisors this November. Colombo and fellow candidate Jeff Romano ended up in a tie for the third and final ballot...
Real estate transactions for the week of June 13
Pine Susan Baer sold property at Babcock Blvd. to Carl and Alice Palermo for $7,500. Riviera Land Partn. L.P. sold property at 126 Birch Drive to Stephen and Abby Roach for $171,700. Kaitlyn Boscarino sold property at 508 Broadmore Lane to Gary Shapiro and Patricia Walker for $335,000. Showcase Properties...
Richland man relishes opportunity to work at U.S. Open in Pebble Beach
A Richland man who traveled to Pebble Beach, Calif., last week to serve on the wellness team serving athletes and others during the U.S. Open said it was “pretty fantastic.” Brent Shealer, 41, a chiropractor with a practice in Wilkins, said he worked on caddies and athletes. Citing HIPAA rules,...
Chatham Eden Hall hosts sourbread workshop
Chatham University’s Eden Hall campus was the site of a three-hour sourbread workshop on June 15 to teach interested community members how to make fougasse. This bread that originated in France benefits from slow fermentation, offering unique flavor and texture. The workshop included making the bread from scratch, tasting the...
Patriot Games in Gibsonia a grueling challenge
R.A.W. Training and Crossfit R.A.W. hosted the 7th annual Patriot Games team event on June 15. This event was a one-day team event challenge with teams consisting of two males and two females. The athletes competed in a variety of events that tested endurance and strength in a variety of...
Brews, Bikes and BBQ hosted in North Park
PRO BIKE + RUN and Cannondale Bicycles hosted Brews, Bikes and BBQ in North Park on June 15 and 16. There were a bike ride, bike demonstrations, food trucks, draft beer and more. The annual event gives riders an opportunity to meet other cycling enthusiasts....
North Hills museums offer history lessons to help keep kids learning in summer
Parents in the North Hills looking for ways to keep their kids busy during summer won’t have to travel far to include some fun history lessons. Here are some of the places where visitors can glimpse the past through historical recreations and collections of artifacts. Depreciation Lands Museum The Depreciation...
Dave McElhinny: Having healthcare can be bittersweet
I don’t know about you, but I think “prejudiced people are all alike.” This is what’s known as an oxymoron, a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear together. I used to think oxymoron was a term to describe a dumb person who has acne. When I mentioned...
Pork chops on the grill
Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill create comfort and confidence, but when the grill comes out for pork chops, panic arises. But no worries, just follow these directions and your guests will think you are a true grill master. Marinating for 24 hours in a homemade rub creates part...
Blessed Trinity Academy track team wins Diocesan title
The Blessed Trinity Academy Bulldogs varsity track team competed and were victorious at the May 18 Diocesan Championships at Robert Morris University. Formed in 2017 by the regionalization of St. Ursula, St. Bonaventure, and St. Mary’s, Blessed Trinity Academy is home to pre-kindergarten through eighth grades. Blessed Trinity Academy is...
Northern Tier Library hosting STEM events throughout summer
Northern Tier Regional Library has a variety of upcoming activities and events. The library is at 4015 Dickey Road, Gibsonia. • From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., families will be able to enjoy guests from several organizations in our community. Along with these visits, there will be STEM activities and informal...
North Park site of program about resident bald eagles
Followers of the North Park bald eagles didn’t get the opportunity to watch the nesting pair raise eaglets this year, but there’s still an opportunity to learn more about the park’s newest avian residents. North Park and the Pennsylvania Game Commission will host a bald eagle education program at the...
Richland’s splash pad, playground set to open
After some delays, the new splash pad and playground at Richland Community Park are set to officially open to the public. The ribbon cutting ceremony was set for 6 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a few brief remarks from township supervisors and staff and before they turn on the water and...
Richland chiropractor to adjust golfers at U.S. Open
A Richland man went to Pebble Beach, Calif., last week to serve in a wellness trailer to treat athletes and others during the U.S. Open. Brent Shealer, 41, traveled to the tournament as one of the many chiropractors to serve in the wellness trailer. He owns a practice in Wilkins...
Richland man charged in connection with McCandless overdose death goes on trial
Testimony began Monday in the trial of a man who is charged with selling the heroin that killed a McCandless man in 2016. Robert Keller, 32, of Richland, is charged in connection with the Sept. 11, 2016, overdose death of Clay Richwalls, 44, of McCandless. Police found four stamp bags...
