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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall celebrates 120 years
As anyone who reads the Library & Music Hall’s newsletters, eblasts or my columns in this newspaper knows, I love milestones. I learned last week that the Library & Music Hall will be celebrating its Quasquicentennial (125) as the country celebrates its Semiquincentennial (250) in 2026. Just imagine the programs...
50 students participated in Chartiers Valley School District vaccine clinic
Chartiers Valley School District held a covid-19 vaccine clinic for students 16 and older on May 13 at the high school. Fifty students received their first shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech covid-19 vaccine. Mikaela Duckstein, director of communications and strategic partnerships for the district, said that while an initial survey indicated...
Police investigate Bridgeville shooting death
An 84-year-old man who was pronounced dead Monday morning was a gunshot wound victim, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Matthew Knepp, of Bridgeville, was found at a South Fayette home in the 2700 block of Ravenwood Drive around 8:30 a.m., according to the examiner’s report. South Fayette Police...
In brief: New traffic lights in South Fayette, Carnegie Memorial Day parade canceled and more
Memorial Day Parade canceled The 2021 Carnegie Memorial Day Parade has been canceled due to covid concerns – planning for the event begins in January/February and at that time the covid climate was very unpredictable. The 2022 parade is scheduled for May 29. CCDC spring planting The Carnegie Community Development...
Slugging siblings make mark at Chartiers Valley
Western Pennsylvania is roughly near the midway point between Berkeley, Calif., and London, England. After Kip Kinchington played rugby in England and his wife Edwina swam at Cal-Berkeley, they settled and started a family in Collier Township. They produced two kids in the early part of the century that are...
Late coach’s influence seen in growth of Bishop Canevin boys volleyball program
It’s hard not to talk Bishop Canevin volleyball without talking about the late Kevin Walters. While he is known more for the six championships he won as a coach in girls volleyball, he was also a big part of starting the Crusaders boys volleyball program seven years ago. “He was...
Carnegie, South Fayette real estate transactions for the week of May 16, 2021
Bridgeville Matthew George sold property at 638 Chestnut St. to Christopher and Leslie Mosesso for $362,000. Dennis Bott sold property at 115 Greenwood Pl to Matthew and Lindsey George for $435,000. Carnegie Lorraine Barker sold property at 843 Charles St. to Alicia Mixter for $90,000. Northstar Chevrolet Inc. sold property...
Degrees, honors and more for Carnegie-area college students
Graduates medical school Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine conferred a doctor of medicine (MD) degree upon 98 students who compose Geisinger Commonwealth’s graduating class of 2021, including Alexander P. McGeough of Carnegie. Commencement ceremonies were held May 2 at Mount Airy Resort in Mount Pocono. The ceremony was also live-streamed....
Carlyton High School’s first graduating class celebrates 50th anniversary with current seniors
Phyllis Timbario remembered what it was like entering her senior year at Carlynton High School some 50 years ago. She was from Carnegie and part of the first graduating class of the new school formed from the merger of Carnegie and Crafton school districts. “One on hand we were getting...
Butler boys, girls dominate at WPIAL Class AAA team finals
As Butler runner C.J. Singleton neared the finish line, the junior wondered how close his nearest 800-meter challenger was, so he took a quick glance behind him. “You’re usually not supposed to look back,” he admitted afterward. But it’s understandable. Butler’s top runners rarely had anyone out in front of...
South Fayette Township Library receives national grant
South Fayette Township Library has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. According to a news release, the competitive award comes with...
Famous Honus Wagner baseball card gets Wiz Khalifa-inspired remix from DJ Skee
The 1909 Honus Wagner T206, considered the most famous baseball card in the world, features a stoic-looking Wagner, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900-1917. A new remix version of the card issued by Topps offers a 21st century update, with inspiration from Pittsburgh’s own, rapper Wiz Khalifa. As...
Stalking, disorderly conduct among charges filed in Bridgeville, Scott, Carnegie district courts
District judges in Bridgeville, Scott and Carnegie handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in appropriate district courts or the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Maureen McGraw-Desmet, Bridgeville • Jamie Regis Smith, 48, of Crafton on charges of stalking, harassment, defiant trespassing and two...
In brief: Outdoor yoga, meditation class, more in South Fayette, Carnegie
South Fayette Outdoor Yoga in the Park There will be outdoor yoga for adults at Boys Home Park, 2121 Ridge Road every Monday through June 7 (excluding Memorial Day) from 7-8 p.m. Enjoy traditional hatha yoga classes with asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. Classes are designed for all...
South Fayette baseball coach makes clutch catch
In his days as a baseball player and now as the head coach at South Fayette, Ken Morgan delivered plenty of big hits, clutch plays and some winning lineups. However, nothing compares to the delivery Morgan made April 20. Morgan helped deliver his third child and first daughter into the...
Carlynton girls track having best season in decades
When the 2021 WPIAL track and field regular season ended, there were a lot of familiar schools in first place in their respective sections. Teams that have earned a plaque from the district after earning a spot in the WPIAL team postseason. However, you’ll excuse one local team from not...
Carnegie, South Fayette area real estate transactions for the week of May 9, 2021
Bridgeville Matthew George sold property at 638 Chestnut St. to Christopher and Leslie Mosesso for $362,000. Dennis Bott sold property at 115 Greenwood Pl to Matthew and Lindsey George for $435,000. Carnegie Lorraine Barker sold property at 843 Charles St. to Alicia Mixter for $90,000. = Northstar Chevrolet Inc. sold...
Uncontested primary races in the Bridgeville and Carnegie area
There are several uncontested primary races in the Signal Item’s coverage area, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. Bridgeville Bridgeville Mayor Betty Copeland, a Democrat, is running unopposed in the primary. No Republican candidates are listed. Four Democrats are vying for four ballot spots for...
Neighbor Spotlight: Robinson man is a patient turned provider in medical cannabis field
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
South West Communities Chamber outlook discusses tolls, covid-19 and more
Officials from several communities banded together during a May 4 virtual meeting against the implementation of a toll on an I-79 bridge in Bridgeville. The virtual meeting was part of the Southwest Communities Chamber of Commerce 2021 Community Outlook. Participants of the call included managers and administration officials from Bridgeville,...
Carnegie Carnegie hosting Jimmy Adler Band for outdoor show
Hi, Library & Music Hall friends and patrons! My name is Ben Levitt, and I’m the new kid on the block. I am a first-year master’s student at Carnegie Mellon University, studying entertainment industry management with a focus on the music industry. I graduated in 2019 from Florida State University,...
5 vying for 4 spots on the ballot for Carlynton school board
Editor’s note: Signal Item is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Carlynton School District residents will see a few familiar faces on the school board director ballot as four incumbent school board directors look to retain their seats, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate...
Acid mine drainage treatment plant completed in South Fayette
The water in South Fayette is running clear thanks to a recently completed acid mine drainage treatment plant. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection secretary Patrick McDonnell joined with project partners and stakeholders to commemorate the completion and acknowledge the results of the South Fayette Conservation Group’s Gladden treatment plant. “These...
Most Scott races uncontested in primary
In Scott Township, most races are uncontested, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections unofficial candidate list. In Ward 4, Democrat Samuel Daifonso is running uncontested in the primary. He will face Republican Raymond Owens, who is also uncontested in the primary, in the November election. In Ward 6,...
8 candidates running for 4 spots on the ballot for Chartiers Valley school board director
Editor’s note: Signal Item is only spotlighting contested races in the primary election. Other race previews will run in future issues. In Chartiers Valley School District, eight candidates are competing for four spots on the November ballot for school board director. All candidates are cross-filed on both tickets, with the...
