Although North Boroughs Democrats will help nominate candidates for U.S. Congress in the April 24 primary election, the state races to be decided are all about the Republicans.

At issue this year are the state house seat nomination in the 16th Legislative district, and the GOP nomination for the 37th District senatorial seat.

Two Republicans are seeking their party's nomination for the state house seat in the 16th Legislative District, which includes only Bellevue from among the North Boroughs communities.

Frederick Randolph Frederick D. Randolph, 80, of Avalon, formerly of Indiana, PA, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Mr. Randolph was a graduate of California University of PA. He taught industrial arts and drafting at Avonworth High School for 40 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of American Legion Post #0141, VFW Post #1989 and Indiana Franklin Masonic Lodge #0313.

Dorothy Malloy Dorothy R. Gastner Malloy, 91, of Emsworth, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011. She is survived by her husband, J. Regis Malloy; and three children, Bonnie Bass and her husband James, Diane Barr and her husband James and Ronald Malloy. Services and burial were private. Arrangements were made by the Orion C. Pinkerton Funeral Home.

William Steffes William August Steffes of Kilbuck Township, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011.

Dominic Angeloini Dominic A. Angeloini, 80, of the North Side, husband of the late Catherine M. Angeloini, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He is survived by three daughters, Angie and her husband Todd, Patty and her husband Brian and Toni and her husband Jack; his sister, Philomena; six grandchildren, Christina, Brandon, Nicole, Ashley, Zackery and Miranda; two great-grandchildren, Anthony and J.T.; nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and his dog, Ginger. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Angeloini; and two siblings, Art Angeloini and Betty McBurney.

By JIM RUMBLE

It's been a tough season for the young Northgate softball team, and the circumstances were no different when the Flames hosted North Catholic last Thurs-day.

The Flames were limited to two hits and a run as they were overpowered by the Trojans in six innings 15-1.

Northgate, whose last win came in a non-section game against Aliquippa on March 29, saw their overall record drop to 1-5 and 0-3 in section play.

Flames’ freshman pitcher Emma DiDomenico absorbed the loss, giving up seven hits, eight walks and recording two strike-outs.

By MEL PERKINS

The Northgate Flames fell short Tues-day night in a hard- fought battle against Aliquippa that was decided in overtime.

The Flames relied heavily on Jon Girvin early in the game, and Northgate's guards worked the ball inside frequently, allowing Gir-vin to pick up 8 of his game-leading 20 points in the first quarter. The pace of the game was fast due to the ‘Quip's constant pressure, and the first quarter ended with Northgate trailing 15-19.

By JIM RUMBLE

As is customary every year at this time, the Avonworth girls’ basketball team is headed to the WPIAL playoffs.

The 'Lopes (20-1) are the champions of section 6AA and the top-seed in class AA. They are scheduled to play Tuesday, Feb. 23, in a first round game against the winner of the preliminary round game that matches Riverview and West Shamokin on Saturday, Feb. 20. The site and time are yet to be determined.

The ‘Lopes, who picked up three wins over the last week to complete the regular season, seem confident heading in.

William McClelland William "Bill" McClelland, 58, of Bellevue, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. Mr. McClelland was a member of Knights of Equity. He is survived by his wife, Janet Radanovich McClelland; his son, Conor McClelland; his in-laws, John and Lillian Radanovich, Rita Bell and Susan Stauber. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Ruth Fichter. Friends were received at Thomas P. Kunsak Funeral Home, North Side. A funeral mass was held in Most Holy Name Church on Monday.

Clarissa Burtt