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Scott EMS outlines new 911 call guidelines
Scott Township EMS station, which is closed to visitors, has announced new guidelines regarding calls. No additional riders are permitted in the ambulances during transports to the hospital, unless it is a minor child that requires a parent or guardian. Scott EMS paramedics and EMTs will handle 911 calls in...
Chartiers Valley student makes finals in Pittsburgh Public’s Shakespeare contest
Wesley Madge rolled in a somersault onto the stage at the O’Reilly Theater and arose as Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” For Wesley, 13, a seventh grader at Chartiers Valley Middle School, acting is about much more than repeating lines on the stage. It’s about becoming the character you’re...
Signal Item-area real estate transactions for the week of March 29
Bridgeville 714 Ventures Inc. sold property at 439 Railroad St. to KellZar Rentals LLC for $215,000. Carlton Capital LLC sold property at 1319 Terrace St. to Vincent Kecer for $25,100. Carnegie Alojz Kajinic sold property at 310 Sixth Ave. to Peter Edson for $143,500. Collier Estate of Mildred Christoff sold...
Carlynton continues lunch program
Carlynton School District continues their free lunch program for students Monday. Distribution sites remain the same as last week: • 10 to 11 a.m., Carnegie Elementary School and Carnegie Borough Building • 11 a.m. to noon, Crafton Elementary School • Noon to 1 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 601 Washington...
Carnegie Carnegie: a new day, every day
A headline such as mine usually conjures up bright beginnings. I assure you, I do not have rose-colored glasses or a magic wand. Nor do I suffer from delusions. The uncharted, uncertain terrain of covid-19 is a new experience for all of us. There is no sense of adventure or...
John Oyler: voluntary selective social distancing
These certainly are unique times. Who could have predicted the complete suspension of all major sporting events, the transition of education from classroom to online, the proliferation of working at home and the disappearance of toilet paper from supermarket shelves? I must admit, I agree with the logic of “social...
Bridgeville-area businesses, residents adjust to outbreak rules
If you walk up and down Washington Avenue in Bridgeville, things might seem normal. Cars and trucks are still exiting off of Interstate 79 and whizzing through the intersections to reach their next destination. Horns are beeping, gas is being pumped, coffee shops are brewing and pizzas are being delivered...
Men charged with animal cruelty during ‘Manhunt’ shoot found not guilty by Monroeville judge
Three men charged with animal cruelty after an alleged incident while filming in Monroeville for the television series “Manhunt: Deadly Games” were found not guilty. According to court records, the three were initially charged with two misdemeanors each of animal cruelty. Those charges were withdrawn and moved over to a...
John Oyler: Merchant Marine casualties in World War II
This week’s column is based on my brother Joe’s latest project, a commemoration of local men who served in the Merchant Marine in World War II. The loss of men from our neighborhood who perished while serving in the military during World War II and the Korean War left a...
Carlynton presents ‘Cinderella’
Editor’s note: In regard to Gov. Wolf’s order, the Carlynton School District is closing all schools and canceling all classes and all activities. The district tentatively plans to reopen March 30. Carlynton students will whisk audiences away on a carriage ride to a fairytale land where dreams really do come...
South Fayette presents ‘Newsies’
Editor’s note: In accordance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order that all schools close due to the coronavirus update, South Fayette School District will be temporarily closed starting March 16. South Fayette students want to inspire others as they perform the musical “Newsies” from March 20-22. Roughly 45 students will take...
Free clothing event at St. Peter, Paul on March 15
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox On March 15, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., St. John and St. Martin Closet will be offering a free clothing event. Trade something old for something new, leave a donation or take what you need. Free clothing for men, women and children and some...
South Fayette considers sign ordinance in attempt to lure business
As part of an effort to attract more businesses, South Fayette commissioners are looking to revamp their ordinances regarding signs in the township. Board of Commissioners President Gwen Rodi said they have received feedback from businesses, developers and their own zoning hearing board, all that claim the sign ordinances are...
Learn to make minestrone soup, goat cheese polenta at Scott Township Public Library
Scott Township Public Library • From 5:30 to 6:30p.m. March 16, stop by for Cooking Club, goat cheese polenta. Learn how to make this food and enjoy samples. Registration is requested. • From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 17, make minestrone soup in a Mason jar and take it home...
Artsmiths of Pittsburgh owner wants to see Carnegie become ‘destination for the arts’
No matter what you’re looking for — from beaded jewelry to Butterbeer candles to totes made from recycled grocery bags topped with a seat belt as a handle — The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh has it all. The art and cultural center, with its quality selection of handmade designs crafted by...
Carnegie street improvements set to begin
Work to improve Chestnut Street in Carnegie will begin Wednesday, weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Chestnut Street, Route 3056, between Academy Street and Wabash Avenue weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of...
John Oyler: Barbara Bush’s life explored in biography ‘Matriarch’
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed back one of its favorite speakers last month, Dr. John Aupperle. His subject this year was Barbara Bush, based on the recent biography “Matriarch,” by Susan Page. Barbara Pierce was born in New York City in 1925 and reared in nearby Rye, N.Y. Her...
Global Minds help open up the world for Char Valley students
Karla Pastrana needs to get to know people before she opens up. While she’s much more quiet in math and science classes at Chartiers Valley High School, Karla comes out of her shell and is a vivacious leader in the school’s Global Minds organization. There, she’s around peers who have...
Friends of Collier Parks, Recreation hosting spaghetti dinner
The Historical Society of Collier Township and the Pioneers West Historical Society will be hosting a presentation of the early settlers of Collier at 6 p.m. March 17, at the Collier Township Community Center. Local historian John F. Oyler will be the presenter. Light refreshments will be served. The community...
Real estate sales in the Signal Item coverage area the week of March 8
Bridgeville Victorian Finance LLC sold property at 212 Washington Ave. to Revival Today for $520,000. Carnegie AMD Construction & Development LLC sold property at 318 Wilcox St. to Hope Elizabeth Schreiber for $156,000. Collier Nick Mamula sold property at 6 Highlandview Road to Ryan and Jaclyn Milligan for $22,000. Maronda...
Chartiers Valley senior named Student of the Month
Logan DeSalle, a senior, has been named Chartiers Valley High School/Rotary Student of the Month for February. Logan is a four-year Spanish Club member, three-year National Honor Society member and a four-year member and the current president of DECA, a club that he has won the state championship with two...
Carnegie Carnegie by Melanie Paglia: Jazz Stories series being told ‘Downstairs’
Listen Locally Downstairs is getting personal in 2020 with a new series, Jazz Stories. Since 2017, the Carnegie Carnegie’s intimate Studio space (Downstairs) has brought audiences close to the music and Jazz Stories promises to bring you even closer to the artists. We’ve partnered with drummer, Thomas Wendt, of Lighthouse...
Sign-ups for Uno tournament being accepted at Carnegie Free Library
Andrew Carnegie Free Library, Music Hall • From 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 9, Gateway Wealth Strategies will present a free workshop on maximizing Social Security benefits. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, call Gateway Wealth Strategies at 412-921-2900. • Celebrate Pi Day from 11 a.m. to...
John F. Oyler: Judge Henry Baldwin was a major player in 19th century Bridgeville
We have been aware of Judge Henry Baldwin’s illustrious career and his minor place in Bridgeville history for a number of years. We know he built a summer home, Recreation, in what is now the Greenwood neighborhood in Bridgeville in the early 1800s, which he eventually sold to Moses Coulter...
Real estate transactions in the Signal Item coverage area for the week of March 1
Bridgeville Reed Ciotti sold property at 1023 McLaughlin Run Road to Thomas A Robinson Family L.P. for $20,000. Ryan O’Toole sold property at 1319 Terrace St. to Carlton Capital LLC for $8,100 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $75,284). Estate of Amy Perkins sold property at 1267 Union...
