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South Fayette commissioners take next step in process to find new municipal building
Less than two months after South Fayette Township commissioners made the informal decision to look for locations for a new municipal building, they have zeroed in on a spot. Commissioners unanimously agreed to enter into a sales agreement to purchase 10 acres off Hickory Grade Road for $300,000 from Intercare...
Pittsburgh-based Snapology makes STEAM-based learning fun for kids
Laura and Lisa Coe are building an educational empire brick by brick. In 2010, the sisters launched Snapology, a creative play program that engages children ages 1 to 14 using Legos, K’Nex and iPads. The intention is to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) in a playful...
Chartiers Valley names first-ever student of the month
Chartiers Valley High School is recognizing students that exemplify positive character traits in and out of the classroom. In January, the school named its first ever Student of the Month, senior Sarah Verduci, who stood out to teachers. “One of the reasons given for Sarah to be our first Student...
Scott, Andrew Carnegie Libraries offer activities for all ages
Andrew Carnegie Free Library, Music Hall • On Feb. 14, 15 and 16, Stage 62 presents “Goodnight Moon: the Magical Musical.” This bedtime adventure is full of music, magic and fun for the whole family. For tickets, go to STAGE62.org or call 412-429-6262. • From 11 a.m. to noon Feb....
Late coaching legend’s life, career celebrated at Carlynton game
Coaching Carlynton basketball was a family affair for Richard Sonson. His wife, Peg, always was in attendance, while his two boys, Craig and Richard Jr., grew up in the gymnasium — following his every move — and ultimately assisted him in coaching. Even his parents were there when they were...
Church of Atonement hosting book, jewelry sale Feb. 14, 15
The Church of the Atonement at 618 Washington Ave., Carnegie, will hold a used books and jewelry sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15. On Saturday, the sale will close from noon to 1 p.m. so volunteers can eat lunch. The bag sale is from 1...
Real estate transactions in the Signal Item-area the week of Feb. 9
Bridgeville Bank New York Mellon trustee sold property at 615 Baldwin St. to Keylink Global LLC for $3,769. Frank Archie Dempster sold property at 728 Chess St. to Aaron Randolph for $62,600. James Quear sold property at 1361 Pesavento Drive to Certified Investment Properties LLC for $140,800. Estate of Ann...
John Oyler: Life of female Soviet sniper explored
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society opened the new year with one of its rare Sunday afternoon programs. The speaker was a young lady named Dana del Bianco who specialized in studying Stalinism at Carnegie Mellon University. Her subject was a Soviet hero of World War II, Roza Shanina, a decorated...
Carnegie sewage rates affected by ALCOSAN increase
Carnegie residents will see a hike in sewage rates in 2020 due to an increase in Alcosan rates. Borough leaders, however, agreed to a small reduction in the municipality’s charges to help ease the burden on residents. Council members in January approved the change in rates. Alcosan rates went from...
Carnegie Carnegie Corner: The flavor of Mardi Gras in our own backyard
For many, Mardi Gras season is a time to get a little wild, enjoy some of life’s indulgences and revel in the music, parades and excitement of New Orleans. If you haven’t booked your flight yet, don’t worry. The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is bringing a bit...
Real estate transactions in Signal Item coverage area for the week of Feb. 1Video
Bridgeville Michael Minella sold property at 157 Pennsylvania Ave. to Zachary and Diana Ferree for $232,000. Carnegie Neil Yost sold property at 611 Doolittle Ave. to Kristie Johnson for $125,000. David Molter sold property at 844 Library Ave. to Yanbo Sun for $70,050. Ravindra Tripathi sold property at 170 Mountain...
John Oyler: Tax collector tarred, feathered in 1791 by Whiskey Rebels, later became Bridgeville Pioneer
One of the most interesting persons to crop up in our review of “Pop” Ferree’s workbooks is a gentleman named Robert Johnson. He is mentioned prominently on page 46 of “Bridging the Years,” the official publication of Bridgeville’s Golden Jubilee in 1951, in an article titled “Bridgeville’s First Factory.” According...
Carlynton school board unanimously approves 2020-21 preliminary budget
Carlynton officials will have plenty of tough decisions to make as the school board approved the 2020-21 preliminary budget that has a $859,000 deficit and a slight millage increase. Board members unanimously approved a $30.7 million preliminary budget at their Jan. 28 meeting. District officials will have until the end...
BizTown in South Fayette to help students learn about workforce, career optionsVideo
A group of 10- to 12-year olds will prove that they have what it takes to run the world — or at least a small town filled with Pittsburgh’s top businesses. Inside Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s new BizTown, a true-to-life simulation that mirrors a thriving Pittsburgh-area community, students will...
Scott, Carnegie Library offering plethora of February activities
Scott Township Public Library • On Saturday, Feb. 1, from noon to 2 p.m., the library will host the film “Groundhog Day.” All are welcome to watch the film about Bill Murray living the same day over and over. • Kids Club for grades K-2 will meet on Feb. 3...
Real estate transactions in Signal Item-area for the week of Jan. 25
Bridgeville Damon Spencer sold property at 652 Elizabeth St. to William Herndon for $253,000. Carnegie Dannic Properties LLC sold property at 406 Center Ave. to Michael Dimbwi Kiplagat and Kathryn Stanko for $149,900. Lois O’Donnell sold property at 325 Knox Ave. to K & L Estates LLC for $50,500. Estate...
DeVito hopes famous name, plans for future translate to votes for state rep
Danny DeVito wants to be your state representative, Pennsylvania District 45. No, not the Hollywood star known for his roles in “Taxi” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” This Danny DeVito, 27, is a self-proclaimed working class conservative who is seeking the Republican Party nomination on a pro-drilling, pro-industry platform....
Real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 19
Bridgeville Estate of Ronald Dremsek sold property at 1253 Mill St. to Kyle Magocs for $148,000. Carnegie James Charles trustee sold property at 615 Boquet St. to Michael Charles for $10,000. Perato Enterprises LLC sold property at 344 Plum St. to Nathan Presutti and Stephen Puskar for $125,000. Estate of...
John Oyler: Bridgeville Area Historical Society gets glimpse of the past through mysterious donation
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society recently acquired a curious set of workbooks with no record of their donor nor any explanation of their origin. I was able to borrow the first one in the series and have enjoyed going through it. The worksheets are 8 by 10½ inches, some typed,...
Carnegie Carnegie Corner: Expanding horizons one book at a time
A few weeks ago, a young reader came to the library with her father. She picked out a stack of chapter books for herself and a few board books. Upon further discussion, she mentioned that she would be reading the board books to her baby brother. How marvelous that she...
John Oyler: Bridgeville High School Class of 1946
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society recently received a valuable collection of memorabilia related to the Bridgeville High School Class of 1946 from alumnus Paul Schmidt’s widow via classmate Ed Chabala. Paul is portrayed helping his mother make apple butter in an outdoor kitchen in a photograph on Page 90 of...
Carlynton mentoring program bonds older students with younger
Briana Netzer-Smith looks forward to going to school these days. Thanks to the new friend she made through Carlynton Junior/Senior High School’s mentoring program, she now has someone to talk with about everything that goes on in her life. “She’s not judgmental, so I can basically talk to her about...
Plans for South Fayette pickleball facility stall
Plans to turn South Fayette Township into a regional mecca for pickleball have stalled. Township commissioners unanimously voted to deny a zoning change for approximately eight vacant acres off Mayview Road, just north of Boyce Road that was requested to accommodate a pickleball facility. Commissioners denied the request to change...
Real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 12, 2020
Bridgeville Mark Schneider sold property at 1001 Grandview Ave. Apt 802 to Rosemary Kasper for $80,000. Nicholas Andruszka sold property at 1308 Terrace to Michael and Kaleena Dilts for $139,900. Carnegie Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB trustee sold property at 37 Parkview Drive to Stephen and Medina Vickers for $181,500....
John Oyler: Bridgeville in 1920
As we enter a new decade, it is appropriate for us to roll the calendar back a century and examine Bridgeville 100 years ago. According to the 1920 census, its population that year was 3,092 — still significantly smaller than its neighbors, Carnegie and Canonsburg. But Bridgeville was larger than...
