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John Oyler: The Whiskey Rebellion festivals of 2019
Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, the brand-new United States government faced its first major domestic crisis. A large group of farmers in Western Pennsylvania rose up in opposition to an onerous excise tax on the production of whiskey, threatening armed rebellion. We have been aware of this momentous event...
Carnegie police armed with upgraded guns
Carnegie’s police chief hopes a change in police-issued weapons will provide officers with greater confidence as they head out to the streets to protect the community. Since the department made the switch at the end of May from the .40 caliber Sig Sauer to the 9 mm Glock — a...
Bridgeville students study the human body with Carnegie Science Center
Though school is out for a few more weeks, some Bridgeville-area children spent last week learning about the human body through Carnegie Science Center’s Science in the Summer program at Bridgeville Public Library. The theme for this summer’s program is “The Science of Me.” Students learned about the circulatory system...
Carlynton considers communication software purchase
Carlynton officials are considering whether a paperless way of communicating with each other and the community is worth the annual costs associated with the software. School board members were presented a video presentation about BoardDocs, software that is becoming popular among school boards and municipal governments, said Andrew Klein, who...
South Fayette grad at helm of Pittsburgh esports team
Rob Lee’s interest in films and media developed at South Fayette High School, where he was a prominent member of several media classes. He created various internet skits under the pseudonym “Asian Rob” while hosting the morning TV show at the high school. This sparked his interest in content creation...
Residents celebrate milestones
Ken Lockhart celebrated his 71st birthday July 22. Ken is the husband of Maria (Talmonti) Lockhart and they have three daughters, Amy Lockhart, Rosanne BeHage and Melissa Lockhart. Ken and Maria also have three grandchildren, Alyssa Poole and Elizabeth and Nathan BeHage. Happy 29th wedding anniversary to Brenda (Taylor) and...
In Carnegie, they’re gonna party like it’s 1894
Carnegie is planning a party — 1894-style — to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday. The three-day festivity, running from Aug. 9 to 11, will include something for everyone, from a 125-year-birthday themed Carnegie Crawl on Aug. 9 to carnival games and declarations on Aug. 10 and a car cruise on...
Aspiring to be a ‘jazzy’ grandpa
My talents as a grandfather were severely tested last month when my 17-year old grandson, Ian McCance, visited me for two weeks. The primary reason for his visit was a week spent at Jazz Camp at Duquesne. Unlike me, Ian is a very competent musician, playing trumpet in his high...
Char Valley student gears up for art showcase
Olivia Prosek wants her art — just like herself — to stand out from the crowd. Her drawings, using mostly acrylics, colored pencils and markers, is semi-realism, but always has a twist. That wow factor — or different take on a traditional subject — is what makes her art unique....
Summer heats up with new stores, new names, more
Rosewood of the South Hills is the new owner and name of the former Washington Commons, 528 Dewey Ave., Bridgeville. Providing “elegant personal care at affordable prices,” the renovated facility offers senior living in private and semi-private furnished and unfurnished suites with onsite services of social events, recreation and therapeutic...
Hilty’s of Oakdale celebrate 62nd wedding anniversary
Dalton (Sonny) and Laverne Hilty of Oakdale celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary July 11 . They are the parents of the late Bruce (Deborah), Jeff (Lizann), Cindy (Bob) Loebig, Randy (Kathie) and Mark (Michelle). Grandkids include Casey, Carly (Jason) Baker, Courtney (Kyle) Bill, Jeffrey (Simone), Jordan and Joseph Hilty, Bobby...
Taxes going up for homeowners in Carlynton School District
Property owners in the Carlynton School District will pay more in taxes for the 2019-20 school year, as school board members approved a $29.58 million budget that includes a tax rate increase of 0.6815 mills. The increase puts the tax rate at 24.1815 for 2019-20. District residents with property assessed...
Former Star City property in South Fayette finally sold
At the conclusion of South Fayette Township Commissioners’ meeting on July 17, it was reported a rainbow could be seen over the former Star City property in the township. It was an appropriate symbol as commissioners had just finished a deal to finally sell the long-dormant property on Millers Run...
Carlynton to launch Cyber Academy
Carlynton administrators will hold an informational meeting on July 24 about the new Carlynton School District Cyber Academy that will launch for the 2019-20 school year. The new online instructional program is being offered to students of the district who are enrolled in a cyber or charter school. The meeting...
Chartiers Valley School District residents to see taxes go up
Chartiers Valley School District residents will be paying more in real estate taxes in 2019-20. In a 6-2 vote, board members approved the district’s $67.4 million 2019-20 budget, that includes a .4885 mill increase. This takes the millage rate up to 17.5595 mills for 2019-20. Board members Jeff Choura and...
‘Almost Forgotten’ remembers local men who lost their lives serving
It was my privilege recently to attend a presentation in South Fayette’s local authors series which featured my brother, Joe, and his book, “Almost Forgotten,” a record of the men from the Bridgeville and South Fayette area who lost their lives while serving in the military. The book was self-published...
Birthdays, anniversaries celebrated by family, friends
Jewel Keisling of Collier celebrated her 91st birthday on July 4. She is mom to Cheryl Hillen and Chris Keisling. Grandchildren include Crystal Mongelli, Holly Cochran, the late Jesse Hillen and Casey Keisling. Great-grandchildren are Karlee Kovacs and Cole Cochran. Jewel celebrated her birthday at home with her family. Happy...
Collier couple stays fit and busy
Collier residents and spouses Laura and Rocco Cozza remain family oriented while juggling several businesses. Laura has her master’s degree in applied developmental psychology, originally holding different positions within the child development field. She began blogging about her experiences and struggles of balancing life as a mother, wife and entrepreneur....
Take a stroll down the Carnegie area wine and ale trail
One doesn’t have to go far to find a great glass of locally produced wine or ale. Round up some friends and check out the following establishments: • Apis Mead & Winery, 206 Mary St., Carnegie, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer. It is the only Pittsburgh meadery producer...
South Fayette officials approve budget with no tax hike
Leaders in the South Fayette Township School District — one of the fastest growing districts in the state — have once again held the line on taxes. For the third straight year, school board members in June approved an operating budget that does not include an increase to real estate...
Bridgeville officials approve 2019 roadwork bid for nearly $121K
One month after rejecting bids that went over budget, Bridgeville Borough Council approved a trimmed 2019 road program. Borough council approved a bid from Victor Paving & Construction for $120,825 for the project. Victor’s was the lowest of four bids. In the 2019 budget, borough council allocated $150,837, including engineering...
Thornberry couple united in marriage
Alisha Desmet and Nathan Presutti were united in marriage June 14 at St. Stanislous Church in the Strip District. Following the ceremony, the couple greeted their family and friends at The Grande Hall at the Priory. Parents of the bride are Lynn Annesi (Andrew) Greer of Tarentum and Lionel and...
Don’t miss Market Faire at Woodville Plantation
Most of the time when we report on current events, it is “after the fact,” and our readers frequently comment that they wish that had known about the event early enough to attend it. Consequently, this week we are going to discuss a future event, one which we are eagerly...
Carnegie’s Library Park nearing finish line
Connecting the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, located at the top of a steep hillside, to Carnegie’s business district below has long been a dream for many. The Library Park project includes the addition of a serpentine walkway, new trees and shrubs and 117-feet of mosaic benches. “You...
South Fayette man living his dream as restaurant owner
South Fayette resident Raymond Mikesell, owner of Cafe Raymond in the the Strip District, has had his bread served in the White House during the Bush and Clinton administrations. It has been served in the cafeterias of the Smithsonian’s Natural History and American History museums in Washington, D.C. Mikesell got...
