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Carnegie Carnegie Corner by Maggie Forbes: A Centennial Worth Celebrating
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall takes pride in celebrating milestones that are important to the Library & Music Hall, its community, the country — indeed the world itself. Readers of the Signal Item and the Library & Music Hall’s newsletter are correct if they think that I...
Board receives resignations for three Carlynton School District educators
Carlynton School District will need to fill several key positions after receiving resignation letters from administration and staff. Rachel Gattuso, the assistant principal at the junior-senior high school, will step away from her position on or before May 1 because of family reasons. In her letter to the superintendent, Gattuso...
Carlynton introducing 3 new courses for 2020-21
Carlynton students in grades nine through 12 will be offered three new courses for the 2020-21 school year. Two of the courses — Entrepreneurial Innovations and Entrepreneurship and Product Marketing — are designed to tie The Shop and its features into the curriculum of the district. The other course will...
Ashes To Go a popular event outside Carnegie United Methodist Church
Carnegie United Methodist Church made sure that people with busy schedules or difficulty walking could still observe Ash Wednesday. Ashes To Go is a unique local event they was well received by the community....
John Oyler: Early settlers in South Fayette
We recently had the privilege of meeting with a group of South Fayette Seniors and discussing the pioneers who originally settled what is now South Fayette Township. We have talked and written about early settlers in the general Bridgeville area; this was our first opportunity to focus on South Fayette....
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser scheduled at Collier Community Center
The Friends of Collier Parks and Recreation will host an inaugural spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. March 28 at the Collier Community Center, 5 Lobaugh Street, Oakdale. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Admission at the door is $12 for adults...
Real estate transactions in Signal Item area the week of Feb. 23
Bridgeville Craig Lessler sold property at Baldwin St. to OB1 Properties LLC for $242,250. Carnegie Barbara Lee Starr sold property at 39 Lexington Ct to PGH Property Management LLC for $45,000. Collier Janice Klein sold property at 749 Marigold Ct to Diane Inserra for $365,000. Green Tree Compro sold property...
Collier Community Center hosting Mardi Gras party Feb. 25
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Collier Community Center will be hosting a Mardi Gras party. This is a free event and a great way to observe Fat Tuesday prior to Lent. Guests are asked to bring a dish, dessert or snack to share. The Collier...
South Fayette students organize food bank fundraiser at Brick n’ Mortar restaurant
Enjoy tasty food at Heidelberg’s own Brick n’ Mortar restaurant Feb. 28-29, and help feed hungry mouths through the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. South Fayette students Maya and Aja Butler are organizing the fundraiser. Patrons are asked to donate a nonperishable item, and 10% of their meal will be...
New Carlynton superintendent excited about the future
When John Kreider makes a decision, he has one thing in mind: “Whatever is good for kids.” Krieder, 52, who took the reins Feb. 3 as Carlynton’s new superintendent, said he always keeps students at the forefront. “You have to. Because why are we here? We’re here for the kids,”...
Real estate transactions in the Signal Item coverage area the week of Feb. 16
Bridgeville Russell Kovach Jr. sold property at 315 Church St. to Timmy Tatel for $99,900. Amy Stiles sold property at 1010 McLaughlin Run Road to Carrie Sawyer for $65,000. Lawrence Madson Jr. sold property at 1019 McLaughlin Run Road to Thomas A Robinson Family L.P. for $175,000. John Stefanik sold...
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...
