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Social work services come to Carnegie Carnegie
Here at the Carnegie Carnegie, we like to pay close attention to trends and new ideas in library land. Not only does it helps us stay relevant and responsive to our community’s needs, it also keeps things fresh and interesting around here. It’s always a treat for me to present...
South Fayetted-based Junior Achievement seeks applicants for leadership program
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, headquartered in South Fayette, is looking for 50 high school-age girls to take part in the Intern to VP Professional Branding and Leadership Development Training Program taught by Moments of Focus LLC. The program educates young women in leadership, professional development and personal branding. During...
Chartiers Valley seeks images for Athletic Legacy Wall
Give the gift of immortality. Well, not literally. But starting Nov. 29, Chartiers Valley School District is providing the opportunity to purchase space to display images of sporting Colts, past and present, on an Athletic Legacy Wall. “What we’re asking people to do is, share your pictures with us,” Angela...
Reclaimed materials link past, present in Pittsburgh Botanic Garden exhibition
An exhibition juxtaposing long-unused industrial materials with new artworks opens Thursday in the welcome center of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. “Patterns of Meaning,” by Pittsburgh artist Cory Bonnet, will be on display through Feb. 26 at the facility in Settlers Cabin Park in Oakdale. Bonnet’s exhibition derived inspiration from a...
‘We just crossed $40,000’: Festivities in Carnegie celebrate nonprofit’s record year for fundraising
As with most aspects of life, battling a debilitating disease takes money, and quite a bit of it. Thanks to the generosity of more than 230 donors, Mark Christman was able to share some especially good financial news on behalf of the cause he supports. “This is a big shock...
‘Learning about each other’: Carnegie library display helps celebrate Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights
The United Nations projects India to become the world’s most populous country by decade’s end. In the meantime, the 2020 U.S. Census shows more than 4.5 million Indian Americans, constituting 1.4% of the population and representing the nation’s highest-earning ethnic group. Yet India’s holiday of Diwali, which about a billion...
Chartiers Valley-Carnegie area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Bridgeville Ralinda Miller sold property at 285 St. Clair St. to Nicole Critelli for $125,000. Collier Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 2614 Arno Drive to Eric Robert and Taylor Joy Lynch for $578,166. Maronda Homes Inc. sold property at 2627 Arno Drive to Shea Waldron for $702,488. Maronda Homes...
Chartiers Valley area happenings, week of Oct. 24, 2022
Bridgeville budget meeting Bridgeville Borough Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in council chambers and virtually via www.zoom.us (Meeting ID: 7328600080, Password: 032445) or by conference call at 1-646-558-8656. The purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the proposed 2023 budget and general...
Chartiers Valley girls tennis has super season in Class 2A
Sometimes the grass is greener on the other side of the net. The move this fall from Class 3A to 2A paid off handsomely for the Chartiers Valley girls tennis team. Both the Colts team and individuals in singles and doubles enjoyed success this season. “The girls had a great...
In Chartiers Valley hockey program, young roster doesn’t mean low expectations
Paul Bonetti is back for the ninth year of his second stint as head coach of the Chartiers Valley hockey team. He coached the Colts from 2004-2006, then returned in 2016. Even though the Colts did not make the playoffs last season, and he has had offers to coach elsewhere,...
Volunteer firefighter from Collier died in Parkway East crash
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Thursday identified the man who died in a crash the day before on the Parkway East as 32-year-old Terry Tackett. Tackett, a volunteer firefighter who lived in Collier, was taken to UPMC Mercy in Uptown after the crash happened around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday...
Community enjoys CollierFest, Warrior Cup Challenge
CollierFest took place on Sept. 24 at Collier Community Park, welcoming township residents for a day full of fun. They were greeted by kids’ games, booths by local vendors and music by two bands, Eddie and the Bruisers and Six Gun Sally. Also, the Warrior Cup Challenge took place the...
Chartiers Valley Primary School ready to welcome new principal
Deidra Stepko is joining Chartiers Valley School District as the new principal at the primary school, which serves approximately 800 students in kindergarten through second grade. She previously served as principal of Belle Vernon Area School District’s Marion Elementary in Washington Township, Fayette County, and also has been a first-...
Community contributes to ‘Remembering Rennerdale’ book
At the height of the covid-19 pandemic, recently widowed Kathleen Zimbicki found a way to maintain her sanity, as she’ll admit, by painting watercolors of neighbors’ homes in the Rennerdale section of Collier. Through social media, she shared her portraits with other artists, seeking their feedback. “One of the greatest...
South Hills youngsters travel to Tennessee for Miracle League All-Star Game
Plenty of kids dream of playing baseball under the big lights, with other athletes from around the country, amid a backdrop of thousands of cheering fans. For kids with disabilities, that dream seems like it would take a miracle to achieve. Two young baseball players from the South Hills, Dylan...
FSHD Society Western Pa. chapter gets ready to ‘Drum & Roll’
Members of the FSHD Society Western Pennsylvania chapter are getting ready to rock ‘n roll for the second annual Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD event. Set for 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, the event will feature African...
Something for almost everyone at the Carnegie Carnegie
The autumn years of one’s life are the time of winding down, approaching the end. But despite metaphors and Mother Nature, I think of fall as the time of fresh starts, the season of anticipation. School, my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving, first snow, Christmas and other December holidays. Things are certainly...
Homecoming Carnival helps celebrate Chartiers Valley Spirit Week
Midway through Chartiers Valley High School Spirit Week, a substantial number of people from Colt Country gathered for what turned out to be an especially festive occasion. The Homecoming Carnival took place Oct. 12 outside the school during a cooperatively warm afternoon and early evening, allowing guests to enjoy themselves...
Heidelberg VFD brings back Fall Fest
Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department hosted its first Fall Fest in 2021, around the time that residents of the borough and surrounding communities were starting to participate in activities following the prolonged limitations caused by covid-19. “We were really excited to finally bring everyone together,” Noah Wanielista, fire department vice president,...
Sculpture exhibition graces Bridgeville Public Library
Through the end of October, Bridgeville Public Library is serving as home to an intriguing collection of artwork. On the patio outside, patrons will find pieces with titles such as “Achromatic Modules On Polished Aluminum Platform” and the ironic, given its location, “Interior Reflections I.” And positioned atop bookcases are...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 7-9
This weekend sees the return of the nation’s longest-running fall flower show and a perennially popular art exhibition, the start of a new season of ballet and opportunities to celebrate or contribute to good works in the community. Storytelling in dance Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre opens its 2022-23 season this weekend...
Chartiers Valley, Carnegie happenings, week of Sept. 26, 2022
‘Nutcracker’ auditions Auditions for dancers, boys and girls, are being held for the annual performance of “The Nutcracker” as presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center. Two weekends of performances are being offered in a full-stage production at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. Director Monica Ryan choreographs the...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 25, 2022
Bridgeville David Kazmarski sold property at 333 Center St. to Jeremy Odell and Natalie Kubichar for $182,500. Richard Paholsky sold property at Dewey Ave. to Justin and Alison Thomas for $25,000. Jared Bosiljevac sold property at 61 Garden St. to Hunter Mains for $195,000. Leatha Catherine Hughes sold property at...
South Hills Junior Orchestra invites participants
South Hills Junior Orchestra has kicked off its Fall/Winter 2022 season with regularly scheduled weekly rehearsals. Free trial practices of SHJO are free and open to amateur musicians of all ages. They are held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run...
18 Under Eighteen: Junior Achievement calls for nominations
Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania, headquartered in South Fayette, seeks to showcase and celebrate a dozen and a half young people through the initiative 18 Under Eighteen. This year, the organization recognized the inaugural class, which represented a diverse cross-section of the region and varied backgrounds. JA is accepting nominations...
