Hampton Journal category, Page 37

For 5-year-old girls, the tools of the lacrosse trade may seem to be a bit out of the ordinary. “Most of them have never seen the stick before,” Mariah Maxson said. As head coach of the Hampton Township Girls Lacrosse Club, she has the objective of teaching children as young...

Bellevue Phillips Crane & Equip Rentals Inc. sold property at 560 Lincoln Ave. to Rusty Nail LLC for $139,000. Ahmed Sohail sold property at 101 S Harrison Ave. to Darby Ian Wood and Lindsay Jordan Stewart for $281,350. Hampton Haley Sessa sold property at 3240 Camberly Drive to Meghan Fredley...

Former Hampton golfer Justin Griffith is getting two more swings at his first state title. Griffith, 23, qualified for the 109th Pennsylvania Amateur Championship, scheduled for July 25-27 at Llanerch Country Club outside Philadelphia, and the 106th Pennsylvania Open Championship, set for Aug. 8-10 at Longue Vue Club in Penn...

During a special meeting held July 13 prior to Hampton Township Council’s regular meeting, municipal controller Jerry Speakman gave a presentation regarding the possible approval of a strategy for the funding of an ongoing project to upgrade the Allison Park Wastewater Pollution Control Plant. Speakman recommended that the township issue...

The start of Hampton Township School District’s fiscal year means that tax bills have been mailed to local property owners. For the majority of them, what they owe this year is more than what they paid in 2021, primarily because of a 0.69-mill increase in the real estate tax rate...

A musical fantasy with rad costumes — on wheels — will transform the stage at Allegheny RiverTrail Park for an out-of-this-world rendition of “Xanadu.” Riverfront Theater Company’s Young Artists will transport audiences to the disco-loving days of 1980 for the roller skating adventure. It will be presented at 7 p.m....

Etna EDJY Property Services Inc. sold property at 32 Bridge St. to Joan Jefferson LLC for $240,000. James Nordin sold property at 39 Prospect St. to J & K Homes Inc. for $36,900. Franklin Park George Basara sold property at 1512 King Charles Drive to Elizabeth Wiese for $465,000. Russell...

Summer basketball leagues are built around staying in shape and building team chemistry. But bringing home a championship doesn’t hurt. Hampton used a late basket by Andrew Butler to defeat North Catholic, 38-37, on June 30 at Montour to win Pittsburgh Basketball Club summer league freshman championship. “Even though it’s...

“Take what you need. Leave what you can.” This is a well-known mantra adopted by churches when they begin their blessing boxes. Members of Bethany Lutheran Church of Gibsonia took the mantra to heart when they established their blessing box in November. Alyce Jacob and other congregation members took on...

Depreciation Lands Museum events Mark your calendars for these events at Depreciation Lands Museum, 4743 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton: • Flax to Linen, 1-4 p.m. Aug 28. Come to watch the process and perhaps to lend a hand. Admission is charged. • Hydref, the museum’s fall festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m....

^ Tim Wilson sold property at 623 Highland Place to Carolyn Wilson for $180,000. Bradford Woods Michael Brady sold property at 56 Forest Road to Sean and Erin Currie for $375,000. Jean Oppedal sold property at 112 Saybrook Hbr to Holiday Ross for $330,000. Etna Marcia Bonk sold property at...

Former Hampton cross country coach Tom Tobin knows all about Halls of Fame. He was a member of the first North Hills Athletic Hall of Fame class in 1995, and three years ago joined the WPIAL Hall of Fame as a part of North Hills’ dominant 1979 WPIAL and PIAA...

As had been the case with countless events, Hampton Community Day was waylaid by covid for two years. In planning to resume the extravaganza for 2022, organizers hoped that the coast would be clear as far as health considerations and, of course, the weather would cooperate. Their wishes came true...

Hampton captured three district championships and one state title this past school year, with three of those four coming during the fall sports season. Consistent success throughout all three seasons, however, was a big part of the Talbots showing plenty of bark in winning the Trib HSSN Cup for Class...

Company performs ‘The Tempest’ New Renaissance Theatre Company’s Unrehearsed Shakespeare Project Tour includes performances of “The Tempest” at 7 p.m. July 8 in the North Park Boat House Lawn and 5 p.m. July 10 at the Hartwood Acres Mansion. For more information, visit www.newrentheatre.com. Family fun day Nativity Lutheran Church...

Finishing first in a track and field event is never an easy task. There are many athletes vying for the prestigious accomplishment of being on the podium. Hampton freshman Kevyn Fish took no time to become a track and field star, coming in first place in the 3,200-meter run when...

Bellevue Max Gutierrez sold property at 714 Clinton Pl to Pembroke Properties II LLC for $128,000. Martha Kannair sold property at 39-41 Grant Ave. to Craig and Shawn Wilson for $205,000. Estate of Robert Marshall sold property at 513-515 Lincoln Ave. to Jaroen Suksawatnamchok and Wichai Chotigapisan for $210,000. 632...

The Pine Creek Community Band welcomes members of all ages and ability levels — no experience is needed. “It enables a lot of people who enjoy playing music to get together and share that interest,” said conductor Randy Heide of Richland. The Gardner family from Hampton embodies the band’s philosophy....

The lamb gyro was fantastic. So reported Hampton resident Shane Cowoski after he and his wife, Millie, enjoyed dinner from the eatery Pittsburgh Halal. And they didn’t have to venture too far from home. From 3 to 7 p.m. every other Wednesday, Food Truck Day is featured in the side...

Aquinas Academy of Pittsburgh in Hampton graduated 51 seniors, its largest graduating class in school history. After the procession on May 28, Joseph Austin, class salutatorian, led the invocation, followed by a welcome from head of school Leslie Mitros. The Commencement Address was delivered by Father Dave Pivonka, president of...

If you think fairy tales are for kids, try reading the originals. Singer Tiffany Apan’s affinity for the work of Danish author Hans Christian inspired the lyrics for her latest single, the somewhat ironically titled “Lullaby.” “It’s ‘The Match Girl’ and the non-Disneyized ‘Little Mermaid.’ It’s a lot darker than...

Playing a sport on the same team with a brother is a goal that siblings often have. Playing a sport at the NCAA Division I level with a brother, however, is something that Cam Marshalwitz gets to experience. Casey Marshalwitz, Cam’s brother, is going into his senior year with Youngstown...

Etna Jolo Realty Inc. sold property at 407-1/2 Butler St. to James Olson for $20,000. Franklin Park Robert Nolan sold property at 1615 King James Drive to Andrew and Bethany Anne Bukowinski for $426,000. Julie Yates trustee sold property at 1438 Laurel Drive to Lynn Vescio for $638,000. Deborah Gigler...

Calvary Church plans fireworks display Calvary Baptist Church, 4765 S. Pioneer Road, Hampton, plans its annual fireworks show at dusk on July 3. Everyone is invited to the show and to the church’s services that day, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church’s annual revival with Dr. Dennis Corle...

Hampton Township is continuing its annual tradition of holding a Community Day for its residents, with the pool opening at 11 a.m. and the festivities beginning at 1 p.m. July 3. This year, the event will be held on the soccer fields near the Community Center to allow for more...