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Library’s new digitization station will make analog memories last
Any music lover knows that media formats come and go. Back in the mid-1990s, I was excited to start a collection of cassette tapes when I received a portable cassette player for my 13th birthday. CDs were cutting edge technology then, their shiny holographic surfaces evoking gleaming spaceships and hovercars....
Carnegie resident amplifies philanthropic efforts as Mrs. US Galaxy 2024
You may think of a haircut as not such a big a deal. Carnegie resident Sandahl Taylor begs to differ. “It can really change somebody’s life,” she said. “You can see somebody be able to get a job. It can provide them with hope. And it can simply tell them...
Rennerdale VFD trying to bring duck pond back to its glory days
Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department is trying to restore its old duck pond. The fire department in Collier is trying to raise at least $40,000 to rehabilitate the pond, which hasn’t been updated since the late 1990s or early 2000s, said department president Tom Kovach. The pond’s stagnant water is causing...
Bridgeville considers establishing Shade Tree Commission
After the success of recent tree plantings in Bridgeville, borough officials are considering an idea to establish a shade tree commission in the borough. “After two successful community tree plantings in the past year at both Cook School Park and a lot on Baldwin Street, the planning commission have been...
Bridgeville Police Department at full complement after hiring of patrolman
The hiring of a new officer has Bridgeville’s police force at full complement. Council hired patrolman Tyler Evans in June, and he was sworn-in by Mayor Betty Copeland at the end of June. His starting salary is $63,059. Evans previously worked for the Mt. Pleasant, Smith Township, and Monongahela City...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 5-7
Still want to keep the party going after all of the Independence Day fireworks? Here are some ways to make the best of your post-holiday weekend around town. Carnegie Independence Day Celebration For those who could still use some more fireworks and red, white and blue spangled decorations, Carnegie Borough...
Carlynton School Board passes budget with 6.6% tax increase
A tax increase in Carlynton School District will help fund specialized educational services and future capital projects, district officials say. Directors in June approved the district’s $35.9 million budget, which includes a 6.6% tax increase. “We understand that any tax increase is significant, and we do not take this decision...
Collier Community Day ‘a nice night out’
Collier Township’s Community Day sounded like a good time to township residents Gordon and Beverly Gathany. The couple, who moved to Collier from upstate New York seven years ago, frequent the township’s community center and park and looked forward to the Community Day event. “It’s a nice night out,” Beverly...
Library proud to be ‘making a space for the music’
Earlier this month, we witnessed something special in our studio. Lights low and surrounded by a captive audience, author and musician Colter Harper stood next to a projection of iconic Teenie Harris images and shared a passage from his new book, “Jazz in the Hill,” which digs deep into the...
Seniors help ‘make a name’ for Chartiers Valley softball
Every year, teams often live by a saying or quote that resonates. Coaches put it inside their dugouts and gyms when they work out or even on the back of a shirt. For Chartiers Valley’s softball team, this year’s designated saying on the back of its shirts read, “A dream...
After trip to WPIAL final, Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse vows to maintain winning performance
Long postseason runs produce defining moments that teams look back on for years, and for this season’s Chartiers Valley girls lacrosse team, it came down to one goal that was not even meant for the back of the net. After squandering a multi-goal lead to South Fayette in a WPIAL...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bridgeville Dorothy Roche sold property at 649 Dewey Ave. to Mariah Selva for $165,000. M. Denise Ahrndt sold property at 1001 Grandview Ave. Unit 507 to Matthew and Marsha Maioli for $75,000. JAAS Renovations LLC sold property at 1401 Union St. to Russell Johnsen and Deanna Marie for $2,000. Susan...
Newly hired boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor sees Shaler as ‘right opportunity’
When Brandon Sensor resigned at Chartiers Valley four months ago, the boys basketball coach insisted that wouldn’t be the end of his coaching journey. His tenure there ended undesirably, but that didn’t mean he’d take just any job. “I wanted the right opportunity,” said Sensor, who believes he has found...
Chartiers Valley selects Joseph Dimperio as interim superintendent
A man with more than half a century of experience in public education has been tapped to lead the Chartiers Valley School District, at least in the interim. School directors in June hired Joseph Dimperio as interim superintendent, at a rate of $725 per day without benefits or pension withholding....
Food-themed art show to display work of neurodiverse artists
The idea for a food-focused art show at Carnegie’s Studio Forget-Me-Not! all started with painted ceramic slices of pizza. “Food is one of those things people come together for,” said Laura Stuart, director at Studio Forget-Me-Not!, a venue that provides art services for adults with intellectual disabilities. After some discussion,...
Pa. state senator and Bridgeville man help FedEx driver after collapse
For Mark Macala, the past two days have been a whirlwind of emotions. He was working from his Bridgeville home Thursday and in the middle of a lunch meeting when his doorbell rang. It was FedEx with a large shipment he had ordered, but he wasn’t expecting it until next...
Bridgeville plans Bower Hill Road landslide repair
Bridgeville is eyeing repairs for another landslide in the borough. The borough is advertising for a landslide repair project on Bower Hill Road, at the end of Bluff Street Extension and behind 799 Bower Hill Road, Manager Joe Kauer said. The landslide is affecting only one property, Kauer said. He...
Chartiers Valley celebrates 238 students in Class of 2024
The Chartiers Valley School District celebrated 238 graduates from the Class of 2024 on June 4 at the high school stadium. Here are the graduates: Halid Adam, Isshak Adam, Xzavyer Adams, Chloe Albitz, Elif Ali, Dominic Allen, Sakesh Andhavarapu, Alaina Ansell, Maria Arab, Nicholas Arnold, Kendal Astor, Danica Balach, Brayden...
Carnegie Farmers Market to kick off July 7
East Main Street in Carnegie soon will be packed with vendors, musicians and food trucks. The Carnegie Farmers Market returns July 7 and takes place on East Main Street, from Broadway to Mary streets, said Deneen Underwood, an administrator for the borough. The market runs every Sunday. Hours in July...
Shelby Telegdy’s big day boosts Elizabeth Forward past Chartiers Valley into state semifinals
It is always a special occasion when a player drives in six runs. It is even more special when the occasion is the PIAA quarterfinals and the player also has a spectacular outing in the pitching circle. It truly was Shelby Telegdy’s day. At the plate, she went 4 for...
Former Bridgeville police officer heads to trial on charges of crashing car into pedestrian
A former Bridgeville police officer is headed to trial on charges that he struck and injured a pedestrian with his patrol car. Daine Lower, 25, is charged with a felony count of aggravated assault by vehicle, a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person and several moving violations, including reckless...
Chartiers Valley applies for state funding to replace intermediate school roof
The Chartiers Valley School District is seeking state funding to replace the roof at its intermediate school. School directors on May 28 applied for the state’s competitive Public School Facility Improvement grant to pay for the project. The district is asking for just under $3.97 million to cover the total...
Carlynton renews superintendent’s contract, hires assistant superintendent
Carlynton School District has selected its top administrators for years to come. Board directors on May 21 renewed Superintendent John Kreider’s contract for a term expiring June 30, 2029. Also at the meeting, the board hired Norwin Superintendent Jeff Taylor as Carlynton’s assistant superintendent, effective July 1. Board President James...
Norwin superintendent hired as assistant superintendent in Carlynton School District
As Norwin continues its search for a new superintendent, the district’s top administrator has landed a new job at Carlynton School District south of Pittsburgh. Norwin Superintendent Jeff Taylor was hired as Carlynton’s assistant superintendent, effective July 1. The Carlynton School Board unanimously approved Taylor’s hiring at its May 21...
Carnegie Elementary debuts Matt’s Makerspace tinker lab
Butterflies are the favorite insect of Carnegie Elementary second grader Sydney Sullivan. So when it came time for a class project to research flowers and insects, Sydney, 7, used pink and purple paper to create her own craft butterfly. Sydney — and the rest of the school’s students — showcased...
