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Civil War Symposium at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
For nearly a decade, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall has been proud to host a biennial Civil War symposium, featuring one full day of Civil War historians and enthusiasts discussing this pivotal period in American history. Paired with our national treasure Captain Thomas Espy Post, our contemplative...
Chartiers Valley area student achievements for the week of Feb. 22, 2022
Allyson Palucis was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for the fall 2021 semester. Vincent Chow has earned a bachelor of science in computer engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Armand Dellovade has earned a master of business administration in business leadership...
Timothy Myers new CEO at Baptist Senior Family
As a teenager, Timothy Myers worked at a local nursing home, cleaning out grease pits and helping in the dining area. Talking with the residents, many of whom were born in the 1800s, he was fascinated with their stories. He wanted to know more and enjoyed helping them. It was...
In brief: Woodville Plantation volunteer day, fish fries and more around Chartiers Valley
Woodville volunteer day Woodville Plantation is holding a volunteer day at 11 a.m. March 12. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, including docent/junior docent, interpreter, museum aide, Wayne’s 4th Sub-Legion reenactor, gardener, demonstrator and auxiliary volunteers. RSVP by emailing woodvillesite director@gmail.com or calling 412-221-0348. Spring art show The Galleria Mt. Lebanon will...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 20, 2022
Bridgeville Eric Rousell sold property at 210 Charlet St. to Carolyn McElhany for $230,000. Tru Sky Properties LLC sold property at 742 Mill St. to Patrick Fleck and Ellen Trippe for $215,000. John Sosinski sold property at 247 Ramsey Ave. to Felimon Arroyo and Beatriz Ososrio for $180,000. Betty Jean...
Chartiers Valley School District receives grants
More than $58,000 in Safe Schools Targeted Grants has been awarded to Chartiers Valley School District. The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office for Safe Schools offers four types of grants to schools to prevent and reduce violent incidents, purchase safety and security-related equipment, and to provide for training and compensation...
Growers will share ‘joy of orchids’ at annual show in Upper St. Clair
Beautiful, exotic blooms aren’t the only draw at the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania’s annual orchid show. This year’s two-day event also will include a silent auction, an hourly raffle of orchid plants and orchid-related items, a sales area, a repotting table and educational opportunities. Show hours will be noon-8...
Tax preparation and credit repair at Andrew Carnegie Free Library
We’ve all heard Ben Franklin’s famous 1789 quote: “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While there’s not much we can do about the former, I’m happy to say that the library is the place to go for tax help in 2022! If...
Chartiers Valley student news for the week of Jan. 25, 2022
Abby Gramm, Ashley Slifko, Pamela Scalise, and Staci Plascjak graduated from Ohio University in the summer 2021 semester with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Also in the summer of 2021, Ohio University graduates included Jaycie Adamski with a master of arts in speech language pathology, and Casey Smith...
In brief: Historical society programs, road work and more around Bridgeville
Career news Daniel P. Gustine has been promoted to partner at Peacock Keller law firm. During his time as an associate, Gustine has developed a significant practice in residential real estate, estate planning, estate administration and business law. He also serves on the board of directors of Pathways of Southwestern...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 23, 2022
Bridgeville Rachina Jain sold property at 1407 Alice Drive to Andrea Allen for $300,000. John Tessaro sold property at 813 Bower Hill Road to Erik Beau Chittester for $52,500. RRU Properties LLC sold property at 425 Brookfield St. to Harry William and Roger Jaeger Behling for $155,000. Phillip Scisciani sold...
Pitt recruit Aislin Malcolm finds ways to stand out in star-studded Chartiers Valley lineup
They are the Fab Five of WPIAL girls basketball. Chartiers Valley has three Division I and two Division II players in its starting lineup who have been together and winning championships their entire scholastic careers. Aislin Malcolm is heading to Pitt, Perri Page to Columbia, Marian Turnbull to Northeastern and...
Chartiers Valley football expects challenging schedule after realignment
Now that the WPIAL has the conference alignments for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, teams can start preparing for familiar faces and new foes in the fall. That will be the case for Chartiers Valley. The Colts will return to the Class 4A Parkway Conference with familiar opponents from the...
Parents sue Upper St. Clair School District over lifting of mask mandate
A group of families of medically disabled children is suing Upper St. Clair School District in federal court after the board there reversed its mandatory mask mandate earlier this month. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of five medically fragile students who are unnamed in the complaint, seeks a temporary restraining...
Meet Junior Achievement of Western PA’s inaugural class of 18 Under Eighteen
The kids are more than alright — just take a look at Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania’s inaugural class for 18 Under Eighteen, which showcases the talents and achievements of 18 of the region’s most incredible young people. “These amazing kids are entrepreneurs, social activists, scientists, entertainers and so much...
Carnegie man convicted in deadly Club Erotica shooting to get new trial
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Anthony M. Mariani on Wednesday threw out a jury verdict and ordered a new trial for a man found guilty of third-degree murder in last year’s fatal shooting outside a McKees Rocks strip club. Bruce Antkowiak, a former federal prosecutor who teaches law at Saint...
Bridgeville officials hold the line on taxes, garbage collection fees
Bridgeville property owners will not have to pay more in real estate taxes as a result of the borough’s 2022 budget. Garbage collection fees also will remain the same, according to Borough Manager Joe Kauer. Council passed the $10.73 million budget in mid-December, 6-0, with Councilwoman Virginia Schneider absent. Real...
Scott man gets federal prison for throwing objects at police during George Floyd protests
A Scott man will serve 41 months in federal prison for throwing concrete and pipes at police officers during last year’s George Floyd protests Downtown. Andrew Augustyniak-Duncan, 26, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Schwab on June 2 to one count of obstruction of law enforcement during civil...
Live music at the Carnegie Carnegie is better than a sweater
Another holiday season is upon us. It’s a wonderful time of year to let our loved ones know how we feel about them. Have you started your holiday shopping? Are you looking for the perfect gift? Are you starting to panic with the clock ticking away as you read this?...
Chartiers Valley area student news for the week of Dec. 6, 2021
Olivia Cindrich of Carnegie is one of 33 Lebanon Valley College ice hockey student-athletes recognized for their academic performance during the 2020-21 season. She is also one of 57 talented students selected as a Lebanon Valley College first-year mentor to guide first-year and transfer students through their early weeks at...
Chartiers Valley girls basketball juggernaut enters season in familiar favorite role
Since moving over from the boys to the girls coaching job at Chartiers Valley, Tim McConnell’s basketball teams have had a direct bull’s-eye on their backs. Winning WPIAL championships and putting together a district- and state-best winning streak will do that for a program. However, when the 2021 WPIAL girls...
Chartiers Valley boys basketball ready to tackle challenge of remaining among WPIAL elite
The Chartiers Valley boys basketball program was already established as a force in the district when Brandon Sensor took over as head coach three years ago. He has done nothing to change that. In his first year, the Colts won 18 games, finished second in their section and lost in...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 5, 2021
Bridgeville Beverly Ulrich sold property at 651 Dewey Ave. to James Francis Davis II for $145,000. Lawrence Lennon sold property at 609 Gregg Ave. to Timothy and Katherine Nath for $370,000. Kim David Losego sold property at 335 Hickman St. to BAM Digital Technology LLC for $562,500. Kim David Losego...
Chartiers Valley students collect food for South West Meals on Wheels
The Peers Helping Peers group at Chartiers Valley Middle School and Intermediate School did more than just help their peers with a recent food drive that benefited South West Meals on Wheels. The drive ran from Nov. 27-23 and students collected more than 1,800 items. In addition to being used...
Holiday decorations return to Port Authority buses after covid hiatus
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on some Port Authority of Allegheny County buses and trains. As part of a tradition that began over a decade ago, several Port Authority bus drivers and T operators are exhibiting their holiday spirit by festively decorating their vehicles. There are currently...
