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Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
Led by Julian Semplice, top-seeded Chartiers Valley used all its horsepower to rally from 12 points down with five minutes to play for a 69-66 victory over No. 9 Shaler in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night. Semplice finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Semplice scored...
Mayview Road Trailhead project to connect park, trails
When complete, the Mayview Road Trailhead will provide a seamless connection from 5 miles of trails in Fairview Park to 5 miles of pedestrian trails in the Hastings neighborhood of South Fayette, officials say. South Fayette was awarded $320,000 from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for its...
Speaker seminar, greeting card store get boosts at Chartiers Valley High School
Grant funding will boost two programs at Chartiers Valley High School. Teachers Kristen Steen and Buffie Faes were awarded $1,000 each from the Grable Foundation’s “Re-Imagining High School Little Bets” initiative. Steen’s project is a student-designed, speaker seminar series, said Principal Lesley Krasman. AP Research students are organizing a one-day...
New member appointed to Carlynton School Board
A mother of two children in the Carlynton School District is the newest member of the school board. School directors Feb. 10 appointed Tina Geer, of Carnegie, to a vacant seat on the school board. The term ends at the end of next year. “I was motivated to serve because...
Boot Barn opens in Collier
A little bit of Western flair has moved to Collier. Boot Barn, a national retail chain selling western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories, opened at the Great Southern Shopping Center, 1155 Washington Pike, on Feb. 13. The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for the store...
Improvements eyed along Route 50 at Bridgeville, Collier border
In an effort to eliminate the bottleneck at their border, Bridgeville and Collier are studying what it would look like to widen Route 50 between Mayer Street in Collier and Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville. Bridgeville Manager Joe Kauer said the municipalities are looking to enhance plans presented in 2015...
Carnegie trail extension receives $850k boost
Federal funding will help a project proposed to expand the Panhandle Trail into Carnegie. Allegheny County was awarded $850,000 to support the purchase of part of an unused railroad line in Carnegie to extend the Panhandle Trail. “We’re thrilled (with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio’s) support for the Panhandle Trail extension...
1st Valentine’s Day Dad-Daughter social a hit in Collier
Troy Riddle and his daughter, Everly, 5, had the same answer when asked their favorite part of attending the daddy-daughter event on Valentine’s Day at the Collier Community Center: spending time with each other. “It’s a good time,” said Troy, who is also Collier’s EMS Chief. The Riddles were one...
Bridgeville’s Sarah Street, Missouri Avenue eyed for paving
Bridgeville officials hope to be able to pave Sarah Street and a portion of Missouri Avenue this summer. Council on Feb. 9 authorized its engineer to prepare specifications and bid its road paving program that will include Sarah Street and Missouri Avenue as the base bid. Alternate bids include Charlet...
Bridgeville-based nonprofit expands to support mental health and housing
A Bridgeville-based human services nonprofit continues to grow after expanding its housing support initiative last year. Chartiers Center’s Recovery Living Services aims to meet the growing need of housing instability by providing integrated housing support, mental health services and substance use treatment across nearly 250 households. According to the Allegheny...
Chartiers Valley Dance Troupe places 2nd at national competition
For the second time in program history, Chartiers Valley High School’s dance troupe placed second at a national competition, remaining one of the top high school dance teams in the country. The team competed at the National Dance Team Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla.,...
Carlynton takes out $24.46M bond for Carnegie renovation, high school projects
A $24.46 million bond, taken out by Carlynton school directors Feb. 2, will support a building renovation at Carnegie Elementary and other projects at Carlynton Jr.-Sr. High School. District officials say the bond financing provides long-term funding to address aging infrastructure, improve safety and accessibility, and modernize classroom spaces. Directors...
Scott Township man detained by ICE in Plum being held in West Virginia jail
Vishavdeep Singh, the Scott Township man detained by ICE agents in Plum on Wednesday, is being held in Northern Regional Correctional Facility and Jail near Moundsville, W.Va., according to ICE records. Singh, 22, was detained at the office of District Judge Mike Doyle after, police say, he attempted to flee...
Allegheny Land Trust nears goal to conserve 30 acres in Collier for park expansion
The Allegheny Land Trust is a step closer to conserving about 30 acres of property in Collier. The trust is receiving $659,100 from the state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to put toward the acquisition of the approximately 30 acres in Collier for an addition to Settlers Cabin County...
Chartiers Valley 8th grade student wins MLK poetry contest, community award
A Chartiers Valley Middle School student was recognized for her writing ability. Saadhana Srinivasan, 14, won the Unsung Community Service Award among youth for her poem, “A Dream Come True,” at The One Music Fest in Bridgeville on Jan. 16. The poem also won the first annual MLK Poetry Contest...
Bridgeville to host ‘tree tender’ course
An upcoming course in Bridgeville will teach people hands-on skills in tree planting and care. Bridgeville is hosting a “tree tender course” Feb. 28 at the borough building, 425 Bower Hill Road. The class runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. It is for borough residents...
Chartiers Valley digs out of snow, cools off Lincoln Park
After falling for just the second time this season Friday night at Moon, defending WPIAL Class 5A champion Chartiers Valley managed just over an hour of time together between Saturday and Tuesday night. The Colts installed a game plan Saturday, had a quick game-night film session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Jan. 26, 2026 and beyond
Mariano appointed Chartiers Valley board president Darren Mariano was reelected as Chartiers Valley School Board president when the school board reorganized in December. Lisa Trainor was named vice president. Trainor, Mark Fiorilli, Mitch Montani and Megan Sexton were sworn-in to four-year seats on the board. The board retained Matthew Racunas...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Bridgeville Stephanie Zervanos sold property at 654 Gregg Ave. to Matthew and Elizabeth Sloan for $320,000. Estate of Lauren Elizabeth Mittell sold property at 1415 Main St. to Connor Bennink for $275,000. Barbara Pastorelli sold property at 321 New York St. to Danneen and Chanel Cellone for $260,000. Estate of...
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Revised graduation requirements at Carlynton Jr.-Sr. High School are designed to better align student learning with state expectations, post-graduation readiness and workforce demands, officials say. The school board on Tuesday, Jan. 20 approved revised requirements that will take effect beginning with the Class of 2029. District officials say the changes...
Upgraded pedestrian crossing planned for Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Bridgeville will improve a pedestrian crossing along Bower Hill Road in an area where officials say there has been an increase in traffic accidents and more pedestrians usage. The borough will install a pedestrian crossing on Bower Hill Road at Commercial Street, in front of the Dari Delite, later this...
Quaker Valley regional government director Patrick Conners resigns to take same job with South Hills council
Patrick Conners has stepped down as Quaker Valley Council of Governments’ executive director to start the new year in the same role for South Hills Area Council of Governments. Conners, 33, of Whitehall, served as QVCOG head since May 2021. He took over for Susan Hockenberry. “It’s a once in...
Carnegie Carnegie to host Civil War symposium
On April 17 and 18, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall will host its annual Civil War symposium. In its seventh year, the symposium has grown from a local half-day event to attracting more than 200 attendees from across the nation who traveled to Carnegie for the 2025...
Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project
A renovation project at Chartiers Valley High School is moving forward. The school board voted Tuesday, Jan. 20 to proceed with the first phase of the renovation project, which includes a complete upgrade of the school’s gymnasium and moves administrative, special education and business offices currently at the intermediate school...
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
The family of a student at Chartiers Valley School District is suing the district for negligence claiming officials there failed to protect their daughter from sexual harassment — and then sexual abuse — by a fellow third-grader. The abuse, according to the complaint filed Dec. 5 in Allegheny County Common...
