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New Sheetz location in Collier to open next week
A new Sheetz in Collier may open within days. The township commissioners announced a ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at 1297 Washington Pike. A soft opening with family, friends and invited guests is expected to take place Thursday. Sheetz Public Relations Manager Nick Ruffner said Monday...
In brief: Chamber virtual summit, sock drive and more in Carnegie, South Fayette
South West Communities Chamber of Commerce virtual events On March 2, the South West Communities Chamber of Commerce will host its first annual virtual trade show. The 2021 Virtual Summit will showcase companies across online channels to help participants grow their business in the new year. This full-day online event...
Chartiers Valley girls bask, just briefly, in state record winning streak
For months, weeks, even days leading up to Jan. 18, Chartiers Valley girls basketball coach Tim McConnell did not want to talk about or mention “the streak.” Then, once the longest winning streak in PIAA girls basketball history was owned by his Colts, he finally talked about it, but issued...
Carlynton boys basketball back on right track
After three sub-.500 seasons for the Carlynton boys basketball program, the 2019-2020 campaign put the Cougars back on the winning track. Carlynton finished 16-10 overall and reached the WPIAL quarterfinals and the second round of the PIAA postseason. “Last season was a big step for our program,” Carlynton coach Mike...
Thomas Jefferson set for another rivalry matchup with Chartiers Valley girls
The rivalry continues. No two girls basketball teams in the WPIAL have met as many times over the past two seasons as Chartiers Valley and Thomas Jefferson. The Colts have won seven in a row against the TJ girls, including a 64-48 victory in 2019 at the WPIAL Class 5A...
Carnegie, South Fayette area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24
Bridgeville Lee Ann Femiani sold property at 651 Elm St. to Henry Anthony Rossi III for $223,000. Carnegie Della Pierce sold property at 531 Boquet St. to JAAS Renovations LLC for $65,000. Todd Bush sold property at 441 Broadway St. Ext. to Remarkable Realty Services LLC for $60,500. Lee Cabalik...
Coronavirus cases slowing in Carnegie, Bridgeville area
As the rise of coronavirus cases slows in Allegheny County and across the country, the communities within the Signal Item coverage area have varying numbers of both positive cases and deaths. As of Jan. 20, there have been 385 total cases of the novel coronavirus in the Borough of Carnegie...
New Castle backs up No. 1 ranking with victory over No. 2 Chartiers Valley
New Castle joined a larger classification this winter but the results seem much the same. The top-ranked Red Hurricanes cooled down one of the WPIAL’s hottest scorers Tuesday night and ran away with a lopsided win over No. 2 Chartiers Valley, 73-45, solidifying their spot as the top team in...
Sen. Devlin Robinson appointed to committee leadership post, 5 other seats
Freshman state lawmaker Devlin Robinson has been appointed to a leadership position on a Senate committee and seats on five others. Robinson, who won election as the 37th District representative in November, will serve as the vice-chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, which oversees the Liquor Control Board,...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Jan. 19, 2021: Chartiers Valley, New Castle square off
There have been 10 possible play dates in the 2020-2021 WPIAL boys basketball season, and the number of teams without a loss keeps dwindling. There are 12 district teams that have at least played three games and have yet to lose. Most of those winning dozen are in action Tuesday...
63! Chartiers Valley girls break state basketball win streak recordVideo
Silver balloons hung in Chartiers Valley’s locker room after Monday’s girls basketball game, with some spelling out “yay!” and others “63.” Those balloons were the only hint the team had just made history. Chartiers Valley extended its unmatched winning streak to 63 games with a 91-39 victory over Gateway, breaking...
In brief: Coffee with the Chief goes virtual, chamber events and more in Carnegie, Bridgeville
South West Communities Chamber of Commerce virtual events In partnership with Cosmitto, the chamber is hosting a webinar that will change the way folks plan their marketing strategy for the new year. Zoom in on this important marketing session with member Cosmitto and get tips on how to make the...
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 18, 2021: Chartiers Valley girls chasing history
History could be made Monday night as the Chartiers Valley girls basketball team tries to set the PIAA record for most consecutive victories. But it won’t be easy. The Colts are 3-0 in Section 1-5A, 5-0 overall as they prepare to host a South Fayette team that is 1-0 in...
Savanah Abbott leads Bishop Canevin girls basketball into new era
Two program icons that helped Bishop Canevin win the WPIAL Class 2A championship last year, as well as titles in their freshman and sophomore seasons in 2017 and 2018, are playing college ball now. Alyssa Pollice and Diajha Allen left their golden mark on a Crusaders program that has won...
South Fayette, Scott area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 17
Bridgeville MCA Pittsburgh Properties LLC sold property at 236 Ramsey Ave. to Devin Fisher and Maria Mazurczyk for $215,000. Carnegie Victoria Homitsky sold property at 313 Knox Ave. to Dylan Dzikowski for $58,000. Collier Daniel Riggio sold property at 102 Centennial Drive to Mason Brian Valdisera and Samantha George for...
Chartiers Valley girls quietly tie longest winning streak in state basketball history
There were a couple of high fives when the clock reached zeroes Friday night but nothing more than usual as Chartiers Valley wrapped up a 53-point section win over Moon. There was no indication the Colts had just tied a state record. No idea they’d just won their 62nd consecutive...
Carnegie council members appointed to various committees, boards
Carnegie council made some appointments to committees and boards during its Jan. 11 meeting. There were five groups with open positions. Below is a list of groups, along with each appointment. Allegheny County Southwest Collection District: Phil Boyd, council vice president, was appointed as the group’s primary delegate. Councilman Emmett...
Bridgeville council considers prohibiting parking along McMillen Street
Bridgeville council wants to prohibit parking along a narrow section of McMillen Street to create an emergency fire lane. The borough’s fire chief, Raymond Costain, said the fire department has recently responded to calls in the 600 block of the brick road, which is near the Goodwill Villa apartment complex,...
Trib 10: Chartiers Valley sitting pretty in boys, girls power rankings
The slow progression of the 2020-2021 boys and girls basketball season continues around the WPIAL as some teams try to stay on schedule while others are still trying to tip off. There was some moving up and down of teams on both sides of the weekly Trib HSSN power rankings....
Latest coronavirus numbers for Carnegie and surrounding communities
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the communities within the Signal Item coverage area have varying numbers of both positive cases and deaths. As of Jan. 12, there have been 357 total cases of the novel coronavirus in the Borough of Carnegie since...
Carnegie Carnegie offers education, tech help for all ages
As I write this, kids across the Pittsburgh area are bidding a wistful farewell to the lazy days of winter break and preparing to resume school. The past year hasn’t been easy for any of us, but I feel a special sympathy for these kids whose school lives have been...
DUI, assault charges among those recently handed in Bridgeville, Carnegie district courts
District court 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 • Michael Duke, 53, of Brownsville on charges of stalking and harassment. Charges were filed...
Coronavirus case found at South Fayette intermediate, school to remain open
A person in the South Fayette School District intermediate school who was at the campus on Friday tested positive for coronavirus. The school will remain open. The person, who was not identified, has been following isolation protocols outlined by the Allegheny County Health Department and close contacts have been notified,...
In brief: Valentine’s activity boxes, virtual networking and more in the Carnegie area
Valentine’s Day activity box South Fayette is offering a Valentine’s Day Activity Box that includes 8 to 10 Valentine’s Day and winter craft and outdoor activity items, snacks and activity sheets. It is geared toward children ages 5 to 12. Cost is $25, with $5 being donated to the nonprofit...
Chartiers Valley to continue remote learning through Jan. 11
Chartiers Valley School District will continue remote learning this week, with students returning to the classrooms Jan. 11. Superintendent Johannah Vanatta alerted families through a pre-holiday letter that the district hoped to capitalize on extended remote learning to mitigate the spread of covid-19. “The district found it quite beneficial to...
