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Identification of WWII airman Sidney Burke’s remains was ‘82 years in the making,’ nephew says
For almost all of Paul Hankin’s life, the circumstances surrounding the death of his uncle, Sidney Burke, who was killed while serving in World War II, were a mystery. “We thought we would never find out what had happened,” said Hankin, 83, of Bethel Park. “I had his picture hanging...
Rotary donates solar-powered picnic table to South Fayette
South Fayette Township’s Morgan Park is the latest beneficiary of the Bridgeville-South Fayette Rotary Club. The club donated a $6,900 picnic table with a solar-powered charging station at Morgan Park, Sherman Street. The table was funded by the club and the Rotary International Foundation. It has benches, a space for...
4% pay hikes included in contract for Chartiers Valley educational support staff
Chartiers Valley school officials inked a 3-year contract with the district’s non-teaching staff. The new agreement calls for a 4% wage increase for its members, which include secretaries, cafeteria workers, technology technicians, instructional aides, playground monitors, paraprofessionals and office staff. The current agreement expires in June. “By meeting early, both...
State grant helps offset cost of Commercial Street culvert replacement in Bridgeville
A little more than $300,000 in state funding will advance plans to replace a culvert over Commercial Street in Bridgeville, supporting flood mitigation efforts in the borough, officials say. Bridgeville was awarded $305,000 from the state’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the project, ensuring that the culvert replacement is...
Carlynton advances $15M renovation project at Carnegie Elementary
A renovation project at Carlynton’s Carnegie Elementary School is moving forward. School directors approved construction contracts that total a little less than $15.2 million for a renovation project at Carnegie Elementary, 301 Franklin Ave. The contracts cover general construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work school officials say is necessary to...
Chartiers Valley Interact Club’s food drive helps about 100 families
An annual food drive by Chartiers Valley High School’s Interact Club benefited the Bridgeville Community Food Bank. Nearly 600 nonperishable items were collected. The food was distributed to about 100 families in the community....
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Nov. 24, 2025 and beyond
Civil service commission members needed Bridgeville is seeking applications for residents interested in volunteering as a member of the borough’s Civil Service Commission. The commission administers the civil service exam to applicants for positions and promotion within the police department. It also is responsible for establishing minimum qualifications for police...
Bridgeville, Carnegie area offer many opportunities to celebrate the season
There will be numerous opportunities to celebrate and remember the holiday season this winter in the Bridgeville area. Dec. 5 • Bridgeville Borough will host its annual Winter Blast from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Triangle Park, 431 Station St. At the event, Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 23, 2025
Bridgeville Fred Fujan sold property at 651 Bower Hill Road to Volodymyr Turchynskyy and Lyubov Melnyk for $55,000. Daniel Shea sold property at 1397 Pennsylvania Ave. to Luke Kitko and Olivia Eyerly for $300,000. Samantha Wozniak sold property at 1335 Terrace St. to James Rumbaugh and Stephanie Ertel for $140,000....
The Carnegie Carnegie welcomes social work intern McKay Brooks
As we move into the colder months, many of our friends and neighbors are facing challenging times. The long shutdown of the federal government led to a great deal of confusion and uncertainty, especially for public employees and people who rely on the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)....
Chartiers Valley recognized by American Heart Association
Chartiers Valley Primary School was recognized for its awareness and fundraising campaign for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. Primary School students, families and staff raised $26,068 for the challenge last school year, according to the district. On Nov. 10, representatives from the American Heart Association visited the Primary...
Proposed Bridgeville budget holds the line on taxes for 9th consecutive year
Bridgeville’s proposed $7.5 million budget for next year once again wouldn’t raise taxes for property owners. “The real estate tax millage will remain unchanged for the ninth consecutive year, demonstrating the borough’s commitment to maintaining stable tax rates for its residents,” said Manager Joe Kauer. The budget would maintain a...
Artificial heart kept Collier man alive until he could get a transplant
When Landon Shaw was 16, a big, bulky machine sat by his bed. Twelve-foot hoses with attachments connected to both sides of his heart, pushing air to pump blood throughout his body, making a loud whooshing sound. For 17 days, the biventricular assist device, known as a BiVAD, an artificial...
South Fayette captures 1st PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship
MANCHESTER — If members of the South Fayette girls soccer team have learned anything in these last eight days, it is that it only matters who is winning when the score becomes final. Having already come from behind in both the quarterfinals and semifinals, the Lions knew that their first...
2025 PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship preview: Radnor vs. South Fayette
PIAA Class 3A girls soccer championship Radnor (20-4) vs. South Fayette (21-2-1) 1 p.m. Saturday, Northeastern High School, York On the air: PCN-TV Seeds: Radnor 1-1; South Fayette 7-2 How they got here: District 1 champion Radnor defeated Susquehannock, 1-0, in the first round; Abington Heights, 1-0, in the quarterfinals;...
Allegheny County offices to close for Veterans Day
All Allegheny County offices, including the independently elected offices, courts and County Council, will be closed Tuesday for the Veterans Day holiday. The North Park and South Park golf courses will be open during their normal operating hours, from dawn to dusk. The offices will return to regular hours on...
Sexton, Fiorilli, Trainor, Montani win Chartiers Valley board seats
Three current members and a newcomer were elected to the Chartiers Valley School Board. Incumbents Megan Sexton, Lisa Trainor and Mitch Montani, and newcomer Mark Fiorilli won seats to the school board, according to unofficial election results from Allegheny County. Sexton led the way with 6,992 votes, followed by Fiorilli...
2 newcomers, 2 incumbents win positions on Carlynton School Board
Voters in the Carlynton School District elected two newcomers and two incumbents to the school board. Brittany Bova was the leading vote-getter with 2,653 votes, according to unofficial results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. She ran solely as a Democrat. She was followed by Reece Smith with 2,088 votes,...
Murphy, Cupples-Wisniowski, Downey win Collier commissioner seats
Julie Murphy, Mary Ann Cupples-Wisniowski and Tim Downey Jr. were elected to three seats on Collier’s board of commissioners. They were the top three vote-getters in a six-candidate race Tuesday, Nov. 4, according to unofficial but complete results from the Allegheny County Elections Division. Murphy had 1,828 votes, and Cupples-Wisniowski...
LaSota reelected as Heidelberg mayor; incumbents return to council
Heidelberg voters returned Kenneth LaSota to the mayoral seat for four more years. According to the results of the Nov. 4 election from the Allegheny County Elections Division, LaSota, a Democrat, had 249 votes collected compared to Republican challenger Arnold Falcioni’s 155 votes. LaSota, a geology and Earth sciences professor...
13 trees planted along Baldwin Street, McLaughlin Run Park in Bridgeville
Baldwin Street and McLaughlin Run Park in Bridgeville look a little greener. Volunteers, with the help of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s TreeVitalize program, planted 13 trees along Baldwin Street and at McLaughlin Run Park on Saturday, Nov. 1. TreeVitalize is an application-based, community tree planting program. It is a joint...
91-year-old Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland easily wins reelection bid
Betty L. Copeland, 91, won handily in her reelection bid for Bridgeville mayor. Copeland collected 1,061 votes compared to challenger Pasquale DeBlasio’s 525, according to unofficial but complete results posted by the Allegheny County Elections Division. Copeland, a Democrat, has been mayor for the past eight years. DeBlasio, 62, a...
State Rep. Anita Kulik to retire at end of term next year
State Rep. Anita Kulik announced she will retire from office at the end of her current legislative term, Nov. 30, 2026. “Being able to serve in the areas where I grew up and spent my life made my terms in office so very special,” said Kulik, a Democrat. “The people...
Bridgeville in need of ‘Snow Angels’
If you can lend a hand — or a shovel — to help clear snow this winter, Bridgeville would like your help. The borough is seeking volunteers to become a “Snow Angel” where they will be paired with a nearby resident in need of snow removal. Bridgeville has had the...
McKeesport runs past Chartiers Valley, earns rematch with Thomas Jefferson
It might have taken top-seeded McKeesport a bit to get on track in its WPIAL Class 4A first round contest Friday at Weigle-Schaeffer Stadium, but once the Tigers found their stride, they ran away from No. 8 Chartiers Valley for a 44-7 victory. “It was a great offensive performance tonight,...
