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County moves polling place out of Chartiers Valley Intermediate School after district’s plea
Chartiers Valley Intermediate School won’t be used as a polling place, after all. The school board had requested that the Allegheny County Elections Division relocate the polling place out of the Intermediate School in a letter dated Sept. 12. About 1,050 voters in two precincts in Scott Township used the...
Carlynton School Board votes to create school police officer position
A school police officer is slated to join the ranks of the Carlynton School District. The school board agreed to create the position during its meeting Sept. 17, said Superintendent John Kreider. “This is an important step in the district’s continued efforts to foster a safe, secure and positive learning...
Allegheny County considers moving polling place from Chartiers Valley school building
Allegheny County elections officials might move a polling place from Chartiers Valley Intermediate School to another location in Scott Township, a county spokeswoman said Tuesday. Chartiers Valley School Board on Sept. 12 sent a letter to the county requesting that the Intermediate School, located off Swallow Hill Road in Scott,...
After tumultuous times, PICT Classic Theatre looks to an exciting future
PICT Classic Theatre is back with a new name, an expanded mission and a history full of acclaimed productions, financial issues and turnover at the top. The company returned to the stage for the first time in more than two years Friday with its production of the Pittsburgh-set play “Andy...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Sept. 23, 2024 and beyond
Bridgeville debuts improved Cook School Park It’s time for basketball and pickleball games at Bridgeville’s Cook School Park. Construction is complete at the park. It included demolition of the old basketball court area and a resurfaced court, new fencing, hoops and a fenced-in pickleball court, said Manager Joe Kauer. Construction...
Revitalized Chartiers Valley girls volleyball program rockets up section standings
When the Chartiers Valley girls volleyball team beat South Fayette in a three-set sweep Sept. 10 to match its win total from last year, coach Mackenzie Greene was not on the bench. She was in Louisiana tending to some family matters but was sent video of the entire match and...
Chartiers Valley boys soccer winning while overcoming adversity
The Chartiers Valley boys soccer team was cruising through the early part of its schedule, going 4-0 overall and 3-0 in Section 4-3A. Then came a 4-0 shutout loss to West Allegheny on Sept. 12, when the team gave up two own goals and made mistakes allowing for the other...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Bridgeville Almega Co. Inc. sold property at Baldwin St. to Bruce and Cynthia Ghelarducci for $45,000. Gregory Holland trustee sold property at 303 St. Clair St. to Bronwyn Elms and Denise Ann Dunmire for $199,500. Estate of Jean Koenig sold property at 54 Garden St. to Grand Old Properties LLC...
Resurgent Seton LaSalle strikes fast in win over Carlynton
Blink and this WPIAL Class 2A Century Conference battle of turnaround programs was over. Top-ranked Seton LaSalle used big plays early and often in all three phases of the game to roll past Carlynton on Saturday afternoon at Dormont Stadium, 49-14. One of the day’s highlights was the recognition at...
South Fayette hands mistake-prone Belle Vernon rare loss at home
It’s not often that the Belle Vernon football team doesn’t “defend The Beach.” But Friday was one of those nights. South Fayette and quarterback Drew Welhorsky crashed the party and rolled to a 27-14 win over the Leopards, who added a late score inside the final minute. “This atmosphere is...
Chartiers Valley history digitized and made available by Scott Township native
A new website created by a Chartiers Valley alumnus is a one-stop shop for all things relating to district history. Austin Pilz, 29, of Pittsburgh, took on the project of scanning and digitizing district yearbooks last winter. The idea arose when he wanted to view records from his grandfather’s time...
A spooky October is in store at the Carnegie Carnegie
Abandon all hope, ye who enter … the Library? While the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall may not be quite as terrifying as the gates of Hell in Dante’s Inferno, this October, the Carnegie Carnegie will be invaded by ghosts, vampires, soothsayers and all manner of Halloween haunts....
Carnegie Elementary receives $10K from car dealership for school supplies
Carnegie Elementary teachers got a nice surprise when they returned to school this fall. The school accepted a $10,000 donation from Subaru of South Hills, sponsored by the Subaru Loves Learning Adopt a Classroom program. The donation will be used to purchase classroom supplies for teachers, said Principal Jenna Mozzocio....
Collier teen recognized as National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
A Chartiers Valley High School senior has been recognized for her outstanding academic efforts. Charlotte Kinslow, 17, of Collier, is a national merit scholarship semifinalist, placing her among the top 1% of students nationwide. She was selected based on her performance on the PSAT. Kinslow now has the opportunity to...
New SRO named at Chartiers Valley; predecessor promoted to sergeant in Collier
Kyle Kelsch is now patrolling the halls where he once was a student. Kelsch, 32, of Collier, started work as a school resource officer at Chartiers Valley’s High School and the district’s middle school in August. “The main thing is to keep the students and staff, everyone in this building,...
New principals join Chartiers Valley at primary, middle schools
Chartiers Valley has welcomed two new principals at its primary and middle schools this year. Hannah Dziamniski was hired as assistant principal at the Primary School. James Pegher was named principal at the Middle School. Dziamniski, 28, always knew that she wanted to get into the education field to help...
Library lizard a celebrity at Chartiers Valley Primary School
An unexpected four-legged reptile has won the hearts of students at Chartiers Valley Primary School. Librarian Becky Forkner’s family pet, a 1-year-old bearded dragon affectionately known as “Library Lizzie,” has improved students’ behavior, taught youngsters social skills and empathy and gets them excited about school, she said. “She contributes to...
Renovations slated at Carnegie Elementary; state money spurs start
A comprehensive renovation is slated for Carnegie Elementary School. Carlynton School District officials recently were awarded a $197,761 grant from the state’s Public School Environmental Repairs Program, to support renovations at Carnegie Elementary. The funding will address removing environmental materials at the school, said Superintendent John Kreider. “This effort is...
Bridgeville prohibits ‘jake brakes’ on McLaughlin Run Road, eyes funding for projects
Jake brakes are now prohibited on Bridgeville’s McLaughlin Run Road, from Bower Hill Road to the Upper St. Clair border. Bridgeville Council ratified the decision Sept. 9. A jake brake is an engine brake in some diesel engines that creates a loud engine roar when used. Neighbors earlier this year...
Chartiers Valley homecoming court announced
Chartiers Valley High School announced its homecoming court for 2024. The homecoming football game is Sept. 27, when the Colts play Laurel Highlands. The homecoming dance is Sept. 28....
Big Lots enters court-supervised sale process, plans more closures
Big Lots shoppers are hoping their local stores will be spared from closure as the closeout retailer navigates its way through bankruptcy. “I was just looking for a chair,” said Hempfield resident Bev Lauffer while she perused the Big Lots there this week, adding she shops at Big Lots on...
Scott police to get mobile command center
A mobile command center will help Scott Township police enhance the force’s ability to manage critical incidents and large-scale events. Scott officials Aug. 29 hosted U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, to announce $700,000 in federal funding for the township to purchase a mobile command center. “Answering the call to protect...
Carnegie man gets 12-24 years in prison for slaying outside Club Erotica
A judge Thursday took a Carnegie man to task as she sentenced him to prison for a fatal shooting outside a McKees Rocks strip club three years ago following a dispute in the parking lot. Charles Becher, 27, was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison by Allegheny County...
Collier mulls $8M ballfield project
Citing growth and young families moving into the township, Collier officials moved forward with an initial plan to build three ballfields at Collier Park with a target cost of $8 million. George Macino, township manager, said the motion approved by commissioners Aug. 26 directs the township’s engineering firm, Gibson-Thomas, to...
Nearly $30K in state funding to promote healthy fruits, vegetables at Carnegie Elementary
Carnegie Elementary students have access to fresh food and vegetables, in part, because of state funding. The state’s Department of Education awarded Carlynton School District $29,238 in August for the fresh fruit and vegetable program in the elementary school. The program aims to familiarize students with a variety of fresh...
