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98th annual Cinderella Ball a magical evening for debutantes
It was a night Annalese Kimberly Bartolacci often dreamed about. Wearing a beautiful gown and dancing with Prince Charming, just like in a fairy tale. Her dream came true. Bartolacci, a recent Fox Chapel Area High School graduate, was selected as Cinderella at the 98th annual Cinderella Ball on June...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 17, 2024
Area residents reminded to lock homes, vehicles O’Hara police posted a crime alert on Facebook last week about a report of an individual prowling around a residence June 7 in the Bentley Drive area. Fox Chapel police also said there were several attempted overnight break-ins that weekend of residences in...
‘Special’ Allegheny River recognized as River of the Year
State officials recognized the Allegheny River as the River of the Year during a celebration Saturday at Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park. “The Allegheny River is an important part of Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty, so it is great to celebrate all that the river offers and its impact on the...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 16, 2024
Etna John Bruder sold property at 106 Grant Ave. to Huntington National Bank for $25,000. Fox Chapel Estate of Sally Santman sold property at 1265 Fox Chapel Road to Craig Kostelac trustee and Steven Santman for $613,599. Margaret Taylor sold property at 910 Notre Dame Place to Mary Lee Gannon...
Aspinwall starting to post council meeting videos online
Aspinwall Council’s meeting videos are now being posted for public consumption. The borough has provided a livestream Zoom feed for its workshop and voting sessions for a long time. However, the footage was not available online after the meeting ended. Council unanimously voted to change that and post at least...
Already honored for soccer, Fox Chapel grad makes conference all-decade team in lacrosse too
Fox Chapel graduate Jessie Thiessen was honored to be named to the North Coast Athletic Conference 40th anniversary all-decade team in two sports. Thiessen, who played lacrosse and soccer, starred for both teams during a busy four years at Allegheny. Thiessen, a 2017 graduate, was chosen for the award, which...
Shady Side Academy senior overcomes injuries to cap career with state track gold
Chelsea Hartman wanted to run more, but she wasn’t sure if her body would allow it. The Shady Side Academy senior was plagued by chronic pain during her freshman and sophomore seasons. First, Hartman battled shin splints. Then, she dealt with stress fractures in her feet. But Hartman persisted, winning...
Fox Chapel graduate Zoe Skirboll sets big goals at Olympic swimming trials
Zoe Skirboll feels fortunate to have the weight of the University of Virginia swim program behind her as she prepared for the U.S. Olympic team trials this weekend in Indianapolis. The Fox Chapel graduate and Cavaliers swimmer feels she will be more prepared for the competition than when she competed...
Fox Chapel Area lauds Class of 2024 during commencement
Fox Chapel Area High School held its Class of 2024 commencement June 9 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland. Clara Kelley served as orator, representing all of her fellow graduates. Micah Cagley, senior class council leader, led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Megan Mulhern, student...
Shady Side Academy celebrates 133 graduates in Class of 2024
Shady Side Academy held its 2024 commencement ceremony, starring 133 graduates, on June 8 at Michael J. Farrell Stadium on the senior campus in Fox Chapel. The Class of 2024 officers are Yi (Thompson) He, president; Liam Michael Atkinson, vice president; and Eliot Belle Glusker, communications officer. Harihar P. Viswanathan...
Ribbon cut on Allegheny RiverTrail Park expansion in Aspinwall
O’Hara couple Dennis and Lynn Marsico find riding their bikes on various trails keeps them young. Gearing up to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in August, they were among the first riders to use the Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s trail extension shortly after park and government officials cut the ribbon June...
Aspinwall police join North Hills DUI Task Force
The Aspinwall Police Department is the latest municipal law enforcement agency to join the North Hills DUI Task Force. Council unanimously voted to authorize a cooperative agreement June 12. The multijurisdictional police force can now do DUI checkpoints and other related activities in the borough. Chief Dave Nemec said it...
Fox Chapel Area School Board passes 2024-25 budget with 3.75% tax hike
Many Fox Chapel Area School District property owners will pay 3.75% more in real estate taxes next school year. The school board voted 8-0 on June 10 to pass the district’s $119.1 million budget for 2024-25, using a tax hike and money from the district’s fund balance to balance it....
Historic Linden Garden Club turns 100, aims to grow membership
A garden club founded in 1924 is hoping to grow its membership as it celebrates 100 years of gardening outreach and fellowship in Western Pennsylvania. The Linden Garden Club, founded on May 15, 1924, by the late Mrs. William H. Mercur, originally welcomed women residing in and around Linden Avenue...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of June 10, 2024
Public portion of library’s expansion project kicks off next week The Cooper-Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Road, is launching the public portion of its capital campaign at 11:30 a.m. June 18 by breaking through a wall in the lower level of its facility. The campaign aims to raise the...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of June 9, 2024
Etna Estate of Gerard Sisca III sold property at 1 Elizabeth St. to Rebecca Diverniero and Jason Lucina for $220,000. Fox Chapel Vincent Merlot Jr. trustee sold property at 101 Wynnwood Drive to Isaac James for $1,260,000. Indiana David Bock sold property at 1706 Burchfield Road to Luke Kocan and...
As a hammer thrower or metalsmith, Fox Chapel grad shines at Cal (Pa.)
Jessica Jing McCann illustrates what it means to be a preeminent student-athlete. She recently earned all-region honors as a record-setting throwing specialist for the Cal (Pa.) women’s track and field program. A Fox Chapel graduate, McCann is Cal’s first female thrower to earn all-region accolades since the inception of the...
Girls soccer team’s WPIAL title run highlights year in Fox Chapel sports
The Fox Chapel girls soccer team never stopped pushing each other. The Foxes were blessed with a freshman class that featured many players who could immediately battle for spots. Despite finishing in third place in a competitive Section 1-4A race, Fox Chapel caught fire in the postseason to bring a...
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg libraries promote summer reading with adventurous videoVideo
Books can serve as educational tools, historic documentations and even doorways to galaxies far, far away. They often take readers on an adventure, which is what many Allegheny County libraries are stressing with the summer reading program theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Cooper-Siegel Community Library in Fox Chapel and...
Longtime Aspinwall-area postman recognized for decades of service
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night could keep longtime postman Donnie Bauerle Jr. from the swift completion of his appointed rounds. The O’Hara resident delivered the mail to Aspinwall and Sharpsburg residents and businesses for 37 years. His last day was April 30. Aspinwall Mayor Joe...
It’s golden: Fox Chapel senior earns highest honor in Girl Scouts
Eliza Davis got the gold. The soon-to-be Fox Chapel graduate earned the highest honor with the Girl Scouts — the Gold Award. In her project to earn the recognition she focused on harm reduction, a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use....
Art celebration set for June 15 in Blawnox
A celebration of all things art will soon take place in Blawnox. The third annual Spring Art Fling along Freeport Road is set for Saturday, June 15. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and presented by the nonprofit Best of Blawnox, it’s a chance for families to check out paintings, drawings, ceramics,...
Art celebration set for June 15 in Blawnox
A celebration of all things art soon will take place in Blawnox. The third annual Spring Art Fling along Freeport Road is set for Saturday, June 15. Sponsored by Dollar Bank and presented by the nonprofit Best of Blawnox, it’s a chance for families to check out paintings, drawings, ceramics,...
Indiana Township police investigating possible political vandalism
Indiana Township police are investigating a case of what they believe to be targeted vandalism. Someone defaced an Adopt-a-Highway sign promoting controlling litter along Rich Hill Road. The sign was sponsored years ago by township Supervisor and Deputy Mayor Darrin Krally and his family in conjunction with his neighbors, the...
Military servicemen and women remembered at Blawnox Memorial Day parade and service
Blawnox paid homage to the fallen military men and women with a parade and service May 27. Organizers estimate about 200 people lined up along Freeport Road from the Sunoco gas station to the recently refurbished war memorial in remembrance. About 20 groups participated in the parade, including marching bands,...
