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Suspect in Ross Park Mall shooting surrenders to police; 2 other juveniles charged
One teenager is being charged as an adult in connection with a shooting at Ross Park Mall last month, and two others face juvenile charges, according to Ross police. Myshawn Scott, 16, of Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a minor and...
100-year-old D-Day veteran recounts his life, service for West View church senior lunch crowd
On Dec. 7, 1941, 16-year-old Warren Goss was told to get to Mt. Royal Boulevard and sell newspapers. Goss, a dyslexic, grade school dropout who grew up with six siblings on a chicken farm in Shaler, didn’t understand the headline of the day. “I was hollering, ‘Extra paper, bomb Pearl...
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Library to host 1st speed puzzle contest Northland Public Library is hosting its first speed puzzling event for adults from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. Participants can test their puzzle skills by competing on their own in the 300-piece puzzle competition or as a team of two in the...
Ross residents to choose commissioners in 4 of 9 voting wards
Ross residents will be electing commissioners in four of the township’s nine voting wards on Nov. 4 — but there is a wrinkle in one of them. Ross has nine commissioners, each from a ward, who are staggered so that roughly half of the board is up for election in...
4 incumbents among 8 candidates vying for North Hills School Board
Voters in the North Hills School District have full slates of Democratic and Republican candidates to choose from to fill four of the school board’s nine seats up for election this year. The primary erased cross-filing among the candidates, resulting in four Democrats and four Republicans being on the ballot....
Ross announces weeklong closure of municipal building, community center for paving
The Ross municipal building and community center will be closed to the public Thursday through Wednesday, Oct. 22, the township announced Tuesday. The building is being closed while its parking lot is being milled and paved. All community center programming is canceled. The township’s parks and recreation, finance, community development...
A hero’s homecoming: Pittsburgh WWII serviceman, unknown for 80 years, laid to rest
Christine Bodnar placed a celebratory cigar at her father’s grave in Allegheny County Memorial Park in McCandless on Sunday. After 82 years, his lost brother is home. Tech. Sgt. Paul F. Eshelman Jr., a gunner on a World War II bomber, was shot down in Europe in August 1943. His...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025
Bellevue Jason Perkins sold property at 567 Lincoln Ave. to 567 Lincoln LLC for $320,000. Xiao Li Qi sold property at 207 N. Sprague Ave. to John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Lisa Rene Tamayo for $209,000. Ibrahim Shabir sold property at 665 Shade Ave. to Anna Rastatter for $225,000. Etna Estate...
Pittsburgh WWII serviceman, unknown for 80 years, coming home to rest
A Pittsburgh-area World War II serviceman whose remains were unidentified for 80 years will be laid to rest back home on Sunday, Oct. 12. Paul F. Eshleman Jr., 21, was a technical sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He was a radio operator on a B-24 Liberator that was...
Cash 5 lottery ticket sold at Sheetz in Ross lands $675,000 jackpot
Someone who bought a Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Sheetz along Babcock Boulevard in Ross snagged a $675,000 jackpot. The ticket matched all five balls drawn: 6-30-38-41-43. The lottery retailer at 3025 Babcock Blvd. will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025
Bellevue Marry Ellen Rawlings trustee sold property at 436 Forest Ave. to Anthony Quatrini for $286,720. Bradford Woods Ronald Barchfeld sold property at 36 Forest Road to Roser Group LLC for $250,000. Franklin Park Roy Bodnar sold property at 2569 Brandt School Road to Sand Realty Inc. for $615,000. Samantha...
Man headed to trial for homicide by vehicle in deadly, 5-car crash in North Hills
A distracted dump truck driver who allegedly was taking part in a Facetime call when he triggered a deadly five-car crash in Pittsburgh’s North Hills is headed to court on charges including homicide by vehicle. A judge Friday held a preliminary hearing for Franklin R. Simon, 33, of South Union,...
North Hills rides pair of big plays to win over Plum
“Style points don’t matter,” North Hills coach Brody Zangaro could be heard saying to his coaching staff as he emerged from the visitors’ locker room at Plum High School on Friday night, a smile on his face and new life in the WPIAL Class 5A playoff race for his team....
Car enthusiast honored with repair fund to help people with transportation needs
Julian DiNino of Kilbuck bought his first BMW E-30 when he was 14. He was serious about cars. With skills he learned from both friends and his dad, who was an airplane mechanic, DiNino worked on becoming adept at fabrication and welding, eventually becoming a car performance mechanic. After graduating...
Battle of the Books fundraiser for north libraries tops $2,000, logs 1st year with a perfect score
“What famous inventor did not believe in sign language despite having a deaf wife and mother?” If you’ve read “True Biz” by Sara Nović, as many competitors at this year’s Battle of the Books did, you’ll know the answer: Alexander Graham-Bell. Book lovers from all over northern Allegheny County gathered...
Guided hike with rangers at Hartwood Acres Park highlights conservation efforts of women
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Hartwood Acres Park, a group of hikers followed rangers through wooded trails and grassy meadows to learn about the women who created and maintained the beautiful nature around them — from Rachel Carson’s fight against pesticides to Caren Glotfelty’s work restoring bird habitats. Hikers...
Golf simulator business, comedy club opening soon in Ross
A golf simulation business and a stand-up comedy club are opening this Friday in Ross. At The Block Northway, 9 Yards Golf will have a soft opening Friday morning for its new location on the upper level of the south corridor. At Remo’s Event Center on Babcock Boulevard, The Comedy...
Team Friends announces new chapter, its first out of state, during annual fundraiser
A local nonprofit with four Western Pennsylvania chapters is following the yellow brick road to a new frontier — West Virginia. Supporters of Team Friends gathered Sept. 23 at Narcisi Winery in West Deer for its annual fundraiser. They spent the evening enjoying live music by Acoustic Union, wine tastings,...
Chase Bank ATM firebombed along McKnight Road in Ross
Within hours of a shootout late Tuesday night at Ross Park Mall, an ATM was firebombed along McKnight Road, according to township police. A nearby witness reported the firebombing shortly after midnight, Ross Deputy Chief Brian Kohlhelpp said. The drive-thru ATM is located under a canopy in the parking lot...
Shoppers return to Ross Park Mall as police continue to investigate shootout in parking lot
People were shopping, eating and walking at Ross Park Mall on Wednesday, a sunny morning after a shootout Tuesday night in the mall’s parking lot left at least one person hurt. Gene Pancheri and his wife, Antoinette, of Pittsburgh were among the mall walkers getting in their steps, as they...
Police investigating gunfight at Ross Park Mall parking lot, minivan sought
Ross police are investigating a gunfight that took place in a parking lot at the Ross Park Mall on Tuesday evening. Emergency calls for the incident came in shortly before 8 p.m. The incident occurred near the Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nordstrom store, according to news partners WTAE. Ross Township...
Police searching for driver of vehicle stolen in Ross, crashed in Shaler
Police were looking for a person who fled after crashing a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning in Shaler. According to Ross police, its officers followed a stolen vehicle out of Ross into Shaler and tried to stop it on Mt. Royal Boulevard near the Shaler North Hills Library. Shaler police deployed...
North Hills gathers on World Peace Day, champions late nun’s mission for social justice
Community members gathered Sept. 21 in North Park for the 21st North Hills International Day of Peace celebration hosted by La Roche University and several local organizations. Sarah White, executive director of inclusion and belonging at La Roche, said the annual event is an important opportunity for friends and neighbors...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025
Bellevue John Kopicko sold property at 188 Dakota Ave. to ARDR International LLC for $97,500. Ian Buchanan sold property at 310 Glaser Ave. to Charles and Elise Lyman for $315,000. Cassiopeia Investment Group Ltd. sold property at 640-642 Maryland Ave. to Olivia Anne Martin for $270,000. Chris Balouris sold property...
1 killed in 2-vehicle crash in North Hills
A woman was killed in a crash Thursday morning in West View, according to Allegheny County Police. The woman who died was identified as Addalena Maiette, 19, of West View, by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner office. The collision was reported at 6:10 a.m. at the intersection of Highland and...
