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With versatile veteran players, strong work ethic, Fox Chapel football off to solid start
The Fox Chapel football program has prided itself on its versatility since Dave Leasure took over. Max Melocchi and Nathan Johnson were both potential options at quarterback. But both were more focused on finding an opportunity to get on the field than worrying about what position came with that playing...
Amateur boxers get ready to rumble at Fox Chapel fight card
Jose Caraballo wants to find a way to keep amateur boxers busy and interested in pursuing the sport. The owner of the Ray Schafer Boxing Association in Sharpsburg is hoping his September event will provide another chance to give amateurs experience in the ring. The organization is planning to host...
Aspinwall police lead children’s bike ride, watch movies with families
Aspinwall police led children on a bike ride through the borough and mingled with families at a movie night at Ben Killian’s Field on Aug. 15. It was all part of a Party in the Park celebration shortly before the start of the new school year. Mayor Joe Noro said...
Towne Drugs Pharmacy a community fixture in Aspinwall since 1956
As some U.S. pharmacies struggle to stay afloat amid ongoing turmoil in the prescription reimbursement industry, one independent family-owned pharmacy in Aspinwall is dedicated to remaining open. Towne Drugs Pharmacy in Aspinwall is co-owned by father/son pharmacist duo Bob Akanowicz and Jon Akanowicz, both of Hampton. Both men know just...
Aspinwall Tee Ball celebrates end of season with exhibition, fireworks
Aspinwall Tee Ball went into extra innings and celebrated the end of its third season with a bang. Two teams of 3-6-year-olds played a handful of innings before a fireworks display launched from behind the concession stand at the borough ball field on Aug. 22. Coaches then took to the...
Harvest Fair blessed by ‘spirit and support’ of volunteer George McDermott
In his role as a volunteer for the Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Harvest Fair, George McDermott never stops. The Fox Chapel Area alum and Duquesne University junior has lent his time for three years to ready donations for the church’s annual fundraiser. “We are so busy,” volunteer coordinator Fay Powell...
Citing injuries, Shady Side Academy calls off football game vs. Clairton
Citing “an extraordinary rash of significant injuries,” Shady Side Academy has canceled this week’s football game against Clairton. The school on Wednesday announced plans to forfeit, saying nearly 20 of the team’s 40 players were sidelined, “leaving the program unable to field a competitive roster safely.” The WPIAL will consider...
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic School plans centennial celebration
One hundred years ago in Aspinwall, St. Scholastica School was formed to provide Catholic education to children in the St. Scholastica Parish, which was established in 1895. Now, 100 years later, the name may have changed, but the core mission of providing a traditional Catholic education to area youth remains....
Author Barbara Burstin details legacy of the late Sophie Masloff, Pittsburgh’s 1st female, 1st Jewish mayor
The late Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff was a “character who had character.” That’s according to Barbara Burstin, an adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh and author of “Sophie: The Incomparable Mayor Masloff.” The book was released in 2019 through Word Association Publishers in Tarentum. Burstin will detail Masloff’s improbable...
Sharpsburg ministry puts new spin on addiction recovery in effort to heal ‘whole person’
Yoga, finance classes and spiritual mentoring are part of an expanded roster of offerings meant to heal “the whole person” at the Addiction Recovery Ministry in Sharpsburg. “We realize that addiction is physical, mental and spiritual,” said Rosemarie Haas, director of the agency along Ninth Street. “We’re trying to help...
Indiana Township woman launches mobile laundry service in Fox Chapel area
When life gets dirty, Meghan Hughes of Indiana Township is offering to help clean it up. Caroline Quinn, also of Indiana Township, was a busy mom when Hughes provided a laundry lifeline of sorts. “I was overwhelmed with a newborn and needed one less thing on my plate,” Quinn said....
Demolition continues on former Aspinwall church
Demolition of a former Methodist Church in Aspinwall continues with a mix of brick-by-brick removal by hand and heavy machine work. The razing of the house of worship and daycare at 400 Center Ave. has been going on for weeks. The interior was gutted and asbestos removed prior to the...
Blawnox food pantry to remain under current leadership after borough manager retires
As Blawnox officials continue to search for a new borough manager, its current one has secured her “retirement” plans. Kathy Ulanowicz plans to step down as top administrator at the end of this year. She announced her retirement in July. She asked council earlier this month if she could continue...
Bark in the Park aims to raise adoption awareness about pups on euthanasia lists
Bark in the Park on Sept. 13 in North Park is more than just a fun event for pups and people. It’s a real chance to help save animals’ lives. The event, set for noon to 5 p.m. at the McCandless and Pine Ridge shelters, has a mission of getting...
Shady Side Academy’s Cassie Sauer shakes off injury, makes college choice
The simple explanation for why Shady Side Academy senior Cassie Sauer’s basketball season ended last year was that she fractured her hip. A more complicated explanation of a “freak accident” paints a more complex picture. “The injury itself was terrible,” said Sauer, who is 6-foot-2. “It was a misstep that...
Shady Side Academy girls soccer leaning on strong senior captains, promising young talent
The Shady Side Academy girls soccer team is managing a roster that isn’t the deepest in program history. The Bulldogs have 17 players, and coach Mary Lynch will be faced with the task of make sure everyone can get some rest. The roster limitations haven’t hampered what the Bulldogs believe...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy football coach wins dramatic debut
Andrew Geisler wanted to restore the reputation of the Shady Side Academy football program to be one that made a name off its grit. During Geisler’s first game as the varsity coach, the Bulldogs made their mark against Greensburg Central Catholic. After the Bulldogs fell behind by two scores, Shady...
Fox Chapel’s Dorseyville fire station to be expanded to fit larger fire trucks, address other issues
Fox Chapel Fire Department’s Dorseyville fire station may be expanded next year to improve fleet usage. The borough is reviewing plans to increase the facility along Dorseyville Road across from Beechwood Farms from 1,400 square feet to 1,900 square feet and adjust the pitch of the roof to allow for...
Fox Chapel police, borough contract talks moving forward
Fox Chapel council and law enforcement officials said they are closer to finalizing a new contract. The current four-year police contract is set to expire at the end of this year. Both parties have met four times since forming their respective negotiating teams in March. The next negotiation session was...
Fox Chapel author details ‘The Rebirth and Rise of Duquesne University Football’
It was 1969 when a group of college-aged boys gathered in St. Martin’s Hall at Duquesne University to ignite a grassroots effort to return football to the Bluff. Fox Chapel resident Sam Costanzo helped draw up the game plan – and said it was sheer industriousness and passion that led...
New committee focused on human rights ‘valuable resource’ in Aspinwall
A group of dedicated volunteers is aiming to spread the word about a new resource addressing potential human rights issues in Aspinwall. The Aspinwall Human Relations Commission was established on April 10 of last year in an effort to safeguard and protect all persons from all forms of discrimination within...
Fox Chapel Area School District students return to the classroom
Fox Chapel Area School District policeman Scott Bailey stood at the entrance of Kerr Elementary School holding an Oscar the Grouch — a character from “Sesame Street” — coffee mug as he welcomed students into the building for the first day of school. Bailey greeted the students, walking to a...
In brief: Preschool enrollment underway, Cub Scout kick off and more in Fox Chapel area
New lights Fox Chapel is replacing the traffic lights at the intersection of Fox Chapel and Field Club roads this month. Public works director Larry Kurpakus said it will be an updated system with LED signals, decorative mast arms and new controllers. Preschool enrolling The Fox Chapel Area High School...
Aspinwall resident promotes chess club in the borough
A public chess club based in Aspinwall is expanding its offering to provide more opportunities for anyone interested in playing one of the world’s oldest board games. Chess enthusiast Donald Mazreku lives in Aspinwall and created the Aspinwall Chess Club Facebook group in 2022. Mazreku works full-time as director of...
Fox Chapel girls soccer standout Emily McKee makes verbal commitment to Pitt
Several Division I women’s soccer programs connected with Emily McKee throughout her recruiting journey. It gave the Fox Chapel junior and team captain a lot to think about. But in the end, McKee, an all-section, All-WPIAL, and all-state selection who powered the Foxes program to much success in her first...
