news

Preliminary budget has no tax hike
Norwin School Board has approved a preliminary budget for the 2008-09 school year that manages to avoid raising taxes or cutting educational programs.

Society recognizes local teacher for educating pupils in chemistry
The Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh has given Queen of Angels teacher Beth Babyak their 2008 Teacher's Award.

Suggestion to open all mail a closed case
An attempt to have all mail arriving at the North Irwin borough building opened by the secretary, even if addressed to a specific person, failed to pass council

Recommendations made to curb flooding on Fourth
Some movement was made on the flooding situation of the homes along Fourth Street in North Irwin, even after five years.

New director praises department
North Huntingdon Township has a new director for its parks and recreation department, and he is excited about coming to the township.

Norwin Rotary earns awards for service
Norwin Rotary members are proud of the work they do, and the regional Rotary organization agrees with their assessment.

Family festival to salute parking meter
The Irwin Business and Professional Association is paying homage to the parking meter with a family festival, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Irwin.

No charges to be filed in Sunshine Act case
Westmoreland County's District Attorney has decided not to file any charges against four North Huntingdon Township commissioners accused of violating the Sunshine Act.

Author to visit Norwin library this Saturday
Author Katherine Ayres will be at the Norwin Public Library at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Spring choral festival slated at high school
Norwin High School will present its spring choral festival today, Thursday, and Sunday.

Better late than never to tap into dance studio
Some people might call it a lost art, but for a group in Irwin, tap dancing is fun, engaging and a great way to exercise.

Clothing ministry offers items for families in need
Clients in need of spring and summer clothing can come to Hilltop Closet, a clothing ministry of Denmark Manor United Church of Christ, on May 28, from 6 to 8 p.m.

sports

Loaded roster leads Lady Knights to third straight WPIAL title
Track and field traditionally is an individual sport. It takes a talented group of individuals to make up a team.

Bringing the Heat: Families unite for annual run to fight cancer
Sunday was a time to honor the women who brought us into the world.

Third-seeded Knights prepare for quarterfinals
The Norwin boys volleyball team captured its fifth straight Section 3-AAA championship last week with victories over Plum and Penn-Trafford, and the Knights were rewarded with a week off as the WPIAL playoffs get under way.

Norwin girls 4x400 relay team looks to maintain status quo
Four girls -- one lap -- 400 meters -- 1,357 feet.

Norwin two-sport scholar-athlete recognized with scholarship
It has been quite a senior year for Norwin's Steve Removcik.

Local PAL teams square off
Level Green Plumbing and Heating Grasshoppers played to a 10-10 tie with Italian Miners Society on May 4.

Irwin area lifters place high at bench press classic
Several local weight lifters recently took part in the annual Pittsburgh Monster Bench Press Classic.

Sports shorts: Norwin Knight Pride football camp set this summer
The Norwin football coaching staff will host Norwin Knight Pride football mini camp in two sessions this summer for players entering grades three through 10.

Aqua club succeed at Bethel Park
Norwin Aqua Club swimmers competed earlier this month at the Bethel Park mini and developmental meet.

obituaries

Obituaries for May 15, 2008

focus

Park welcomes guests to Ghostwood Estates
Aside from a new ride, Ghostwood Estates, Kennywood Park is offering new entertainment and food.

Roadway planning continues with town meeting
With funding still up in the air, the proposed Mon/Fayette Expressway is still years from getting off the ground in the East Suburbs.

Gateway staffers win Golden Quill Awards
Gateway Newspapers won three Golden Quill Awards for journalistic excellence Monday night at the Hilton Pittsburgh in the 44th annual competition sponsored by The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania.