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Scott recognizes teen for cleanup efforts
Gianna Baker’s passion for helping others and the environment was recognized by Scott Township leaders last month. Township commissioners awarded Baker, who graduated this spring from Chartiers Valley High School, a proclamation for putting together a team of volunteers to collect more than 100 pounds of trash and litter in...
Carlynton holds line on taxes, shuffles admin positions, hires school police officer
Carlynton School District’s budget for next year doesn’t increase taxes for property owners. The school board on June 3 approved the 2025-26 budget, which totals $37.1 million and maintains the current property tax rate of 28.5083 mills. “We’re proud to present a plan that advances our mission without placing additional...
Bridgeville scouts help with landscaping project at chamber of commerce
Two Bridgeville-area organizations that aim to enhance the community did just that earlier this month. Troop 2 Scouts BSA, of Bridgeville, helped the Southwest Regional Chamber of Commerce with its yearly landscaping project June 7, said Mandi Pryor, the chamber’s executive director. The Chamber of Commerce is located at 990...
105 graduate from Carlynton High School
Carlynton School District celebrated its 105 graduates in the Class of 2025. Here are the graduates: Azamjon Abdullaev, Maram Alajwe, Duha Al Smadi, Hamzeh A Alezzo, Emily Sarah Ancell, Zachary Robert Ankrom, Nathan Warner Behage, Cooper Louis Black, John William Bogden, Katia Bouza, Zosia Natalia Branch, Anthony Carl Burkhart, Ackeem...
Bridgeville councilmen, manager, newsletter recognized by state association
Bridgeville councilmen Bruce Ghelarducci, Jason Sarasnick and Joseph Verduci; Manager Joe Kauer; and the borough’s newsletter were recognized by the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs on June 3. Sarasnick and Verduci were one of 31 borough officials statewide to receive the Cecil K. Leberknight awards, given to officials with 10...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 13-15
Even if you’re tired of the U.S. Open and avoiding the area as best you can, there are still fun events to check out this weekend throughout the Pittsburgh area. Here are a few ideas. Babesburgh Bash Women of Western Pennsylvania, it’s time to celebrate with the second annual Babesburgh...
Man arrested following SWAT situation in Crafton
It wasn’t the suspect authorities were initially looking for, but the Allegheny County and Crafton police departments arrested a wanted man Saturday afternoon in Crafton. County police said in a statement that its SWAT team was dispatched just after 4 p.m. to Parkview Street in Crafton to assist borough police...
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill to open in South Fayette
A fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant is coming to South Fayette. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill will host a grand opening June 6 at the Piazza shopping center, 193 Millers Run Road. “Bridgeville’s booming mix of commuters, families and health‑minded foodies is perfect for Mezeh’s build-your-own menu,” said Madelaine Brewer, chief marketing officer for...
Bridgeville woman wins borough’s anniversary logo design contest
Barbara Rodgers loves everything about Bridgeville’s Day on the Avenue. From the scenes of people enjoying each other’s company and the smell of food, to the enjoyment of the different events, Rodgers has fond memories of the borough’s annual summer community day. “There’s always so much for everyone,” Rodgers said....
Chartiers Valley passes budget with no tax increase
Property owners in the Chartiers Valley School District won’t pay more in taxes next year. School directors voted 6-2 on Tuesday, May 27, to approve the district’s $79 million budget for the 2025-26 school year. It maintains a real estate tax rate of 20.1909 mills. An owner of a home...
Carnegie Carnegie ready for summer learning, reading
Another school year is almost in the books, but at the Carnegie Carnegie, the excitement is just beginning. Every summer, libraries across the country host Summer Reading programs to combat summer learning loss, or “the summer slide.” When school is out, students’ academic skills will often decline, resulting in lower...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of May 26, 2025 and beyond
Collier summer concert series Concerts have been scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sundays at Collier Community Park, 5 Lobaugh Street. Performers are: June 1, Shades of Time; June 8, Ashley Marina; June 15, West Hills Symphonic Band; June 22, Frank Vieira; June 29, Michael Linder from 28 North; July...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of May 25, 2025
Bridgeville Mary Usnick sold property at 779 Bower Hill Road to Johnston Jake LLC for $60,000. Justin Clymo sold property at 797 Bower Hill Road to Dennis and Teri Harps for $155,850. Italian Mutl Benefical Soc sold property at 411 Margaret St. to Pittsburgh Pottery LLC for $350,000. Richard Soltesz...
McGrath twins double up on Charters Valley, send Mars to 3rd straight WPIAL 2A girls lacrosse title
A dominant performance by the McGrath twins, Anna and Tess, led top-seeded Mars to its third straight WPIAL championship Friday. There were bumps and bruises along the way, but in the end, the McGraths combined for eight goals to give the Fightin’ Planets a 15-6 victory over No. 3 Chartiers...
Nonprofit would boost children’s literacy in Pittsburgh area
Ryan Scarola has a vision to serve children in the Beltzhoover and Mount Oliver neighborhoods with free books, after-school programming and creative writing workshops through a new nonprofit, The Reading Room. A fundraiser May 15 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall helped launch that mission. There, about...
Bridgeville area primary roundup: Montani, Trainor top vote-getters in Chartiers Valley; Bigham wins in Carnegie
Primary election results narrowed down the Chartiers Valley School Board race from nine candidates to six. The candidates included incumbents Mitch Montani, Herb Ohliger, Megan Sexton and Lisa Trainor; and newcomers Mark Dodson, Mark Fiorilli, Nancy Herzing, Erin Rodgers and Patrick Tardio for four seats on the school board. All...
Another no-hit outing from Tyler Samide leads Greensburg Central Catholic past Bishop Canevin in Class A
Sit down for this: On Tuesday, in a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal-round baseball playoff shortened to four innings, two teams totaled 17 runs, 17 walks and six errors. Oh, and there was a no-hitter, too, the second in a row for Greensburg Central Catholic, both by right-hander Tyler Samide. GCC...
Recipes sought for Bridgeville anniversary cookbook
Bridgeville is cooking up 125 years of memories with a community cookbook. The borough’s 125th anniversary committee is seeking recipes for the cookbook. It’s part of the committee’s plans to celebrate Bridgeville’s 125th year as a borough next summer. “This has been something we’ve done in the past for other...
Chartiers Valley boys lacrosse alumni game aims to connect current, former players
Things came full circle when Kyle Kelsch, who played lacrosse at Chartiers Valley from 2008 to 2011, became the assistant varsity coach of the team this year. Now, he’s asking other alumni to get together and give back to the boys lacrosse program with its first-ever alumni game at 3...
‘Gallop of the Graduates’ takes Chartiers Valley seniors down memory lane
Stacie Vaughan joined her students and colleagues lining the hallways of Chartiers Valley Intermediate School ready to welcome and celebrate this year’s graduating class. She had with her a green piece of paper. That paper had a printed book cover of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” It’s a book Stacie’s...
‘Something we value’: Community beautifies Bridgeville’s butterfly pollinator garden
A love for the community and gardening made a perfect Saturday morning for Alison Thomas and her family. The Thomases, of Bridgeville — Justin, Alison and their children Hannah, 6, and Max, 4 — were among about 25 Bridgeville-area residents beautifying the new Baldwin Street butterfly pollinator garden May 17....
No tax increase anticipated at Carlynton
Property owners in the Carlynton School District likely will not see an increase in their taxes next school year. The district’s proposed budget for 2025-26 totals $37.1 million and maintains the current millage rate of 28.5083 mills. “This budget allows us to continue supporting our outstanding academic programs, extracurricular activities...
Crafton police seek man charged with kidnapping, stalking
Crafton police have charged a man with kidnapping, stalking and related charges, after they said he has been terrorizing a female victim in recent months. Police were called to the intersection of Fountain and Sycamore streets just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night, for a report of a crash involving a...
Bethel Park counselor moves practice to Scott, strives to empower people
Being a counselor is something Paula Kauffman Oberly always knew she wanted to do. It started with helping children, she said, “and when you help kids, you’re helping families.” Fourteen years ago, she started PKO Counseling Services and over the winter, she moved her practice from downtown Pittsburgh to Scott...
‘Global Scholars’ recognized at Chartiers Valley High School
Six Chartiers Valley High School seniors have been recognized for their efforts in learning a foreign language and global education. This year’s “Global Scholars” students at Chartiers Valley are Brady Baranowski, Mikayla Diyanni, Aislinn Myrah, Natalia Palumbo, Sky Schmidt and Sydney Trainor, said advisor and 26-year Spanish teacher Rochele Reitlinger....
