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Mistaken Call: North Hills Parents Incorrectly Told Their Child was Absent or Tardy
Hundreds of parents called the high school switchboard before a second call, explaining the mistake, could go out.

Richard Cook is the editor of North Hills and North Allegheny Patch.
Cook began his journalism career in 1981 as an intern for KDKA Radio, where he eventually became news director. During his tenure, the station was recognized by the Associated Press as the top news operation in Pennsylvania three years in a row.
He joined KDKA-TV in 1994 as a news producer and then went to WTAE-TV as executive producer in 1999, earning his first Emmy Award for breaking news coverage of a mass shooting in Wilkinsburg.
His work also earned awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters, the Associated Press and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania. Richard earned his second Emmy in 2009 as producer of WTAE-TV's 50th Anniversary special.
Rich also produced WQED's "Pittsburgh 360" and "Horizons."
Hundreds of parents called the high school switchboard before a second call, explaining the mistake, could go out.

Here are 5 things you need to know for the week ahead in Ross Township and West View.
The influenza vaccine will be provided free of charge to uninsured/underinsured children from six months through 18 years old.
The influenza vaccine will be provided free of charge to uninsured/underinsured children from six months through 18 years old.
The burglaries occurred during a two week period last fall, all within a mile of each other in Ross Township.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey wants Congress to pass the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013.
Children will prepare for kindergarten and learn vital social, physical and academic skills to aid in their transition from home to school.
A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.
A look at some of the big stories in Western Pa this week.
Reports of 'bloating and swelling' of tubs of Chobani Greek yogurt have prompted a recall.
Reports of 'bloating and swelling' of tubs of Chobani Greek yogurt have prompted a recall.
Residents could see a 90-foot-tall NASA rocket launch Friday night.
Residents could see a 90-foot-tall NASA rocket launch Friday night.
Five things you need to know about the annual event at the Ross Municipal Center.
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
Patch has the scoop on events taking place around the community.
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Newman Stadium.
The Vikings are expected to present a formidable challenge when they take the field at Martorelli Stadium Friday night.
The new poker room features 15 tables and now allows customers access to menu service from The Terrace.