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A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 2
Nonconference Class 3A No. 2 Avonworth (2-0) at Freeport (1-1) 7 p.m. Friday, Freeport Area Athletic Stadium, Sarver Freeport got into the win column Friday and captured the inaugural Pike Trophy with a 28-14 victory over Knoch. The Yellowjackets led 26-0 at halftime and held off a Knights’ second-half rally....
O’Hara resident threatened with fines implores township to reconsider chicken ordinance
One O’Hara man is calling foul on a township ordinance that bans chickens. Dan Meinert, an O’Hara resident of 61 years, said he has had chickens in his yard for a decade. They’re like pets, and popular with his neighbors, with whom he shares fresh eggs, Meinert said. “We have...
Sharpsburg’s Alexander Sands draws national attention with Lawrenceville art gallery
Fox Chapel Area graduate Alexander Sands opened his Lawrenceville art gallery in February and has been blown away by the number of requests he gets from artists to display their work, from as far as Alaska and beyond. But Sands, a Sharpsburg resident, is staying true to his focus to...
In brief: Newcomers club, college fair, celebrity golf outing and more in Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Newcomers Club The Fox Chapel Newcomers club will hold the first meeting of the 2021-2022 year at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 10 at O’Hara Community Park. The meeting will be at the pavilion closest to the fenced-in playground. Membership is open to anyone who has moved to the...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 5, 2021
Aspinwall Freeport Rd Associates sold property at 241 Freeport Road to GG21 LLC for $1,915,000. John Gocinski sold property at 906 River Oaks Drive to Jennifer Riscili for $225,000. Blawnox William Kerschbaumer sold property at 1007 Carla Drive to Jacob Udanis for $280,250. Etna Kathleen Arend sold property at 38...
Fox Chapel girls tennis has potential to add to trophy case
To no one’s surprise, the Fox Chapel girls tennis team got off to a quick start to the season, winning two of its first three matches, including its Section 3-3A opener. Fox Chapel is one of the WPIAL’s elite programs, and 2021 appears to be yet another strong entry under...
Neighbor Spotlight: O’Hara resident Howard Havlicsek is a decades-long Mr. Fix-It for Fox Chapel church
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Foxwall EMS adds new state-of-the-art ambulance to fleet
Foxwall EMS has added a third ambulance to its roster and members are touting the vehicle as life-saving for both patients and providers. The $208,000 ambulance is equipped with a battery-operated cot loading system, a feature that will save first responders from heavy lifting. “Once we get the patient on,...
Fox Chapel girls soccer out to defend section title
For the 18th time in program history, the Fox Chapel girls soccer team brought home a section championship in 2020, edging WPIAL power Norwin by two points for the Section 3-4A crown. While a sizeable group of contributing seniors moved on — including All-WPIAL performers in goalkeeper Sammi Dunlap and...
Aspinwall police investigating taxidermy rhino head found on sidewalk
Aspinwall police have found themselves in the unique situation of investigating a taxidermy rhinoceros head that was found on a borough sidewalk. The animal was found at about 9 p.m. on Aug. 28. A person walking his dog came across the unusual find at Freeport Road and Western Avenue. Deputy...
Principal Place on Saxonburg transforms former elementary school for commercial use
Developers Robert and Kim Bartolacci are breathing new life into a prominent Indiana Township building approaching its centennial milestone. A 96-year-old former elementary school along Saxonburg Boulevard will become Principal Place on Saxonburg, housed on two acres and intended as a community-centered commercial hub. “Our plan is to convert the...
Aspinwall eyes human rights ordinance to bolster equality
Aspinwall is drafting a Human Rights ordinance to help thwart discrimination in the borough. On the heels of Etna and Sharpsburg approving similar bills, Aspinwall junior councilperson Lydia Turnquist is helping to compose the ordinance to protect against bias based on race, color, religion, marital status, disability and other identifiers....
Allegheny County benefit music fest set for Sunday at Hartwood Acres
Looking for some live Labor Day weekend music that benefits a good cause? The 2021 Allegheny County Music Festival takes place Sunday at the Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater with opening acts slated to begin at 5 p.m. The headliner, local band The Commonheart, hits the stage at 8 p.m. Starting...
From chair yoga to genealogy to Whiskey 101, Fox Chapel Area Adult Education gears up for fall semester
From history to cooking to technology, Fox Chapel Area Adult Education (FCAAE) is back with a slate of courses that appeal to all ages and aspiring talents. The program, in its 59th year, is offering nearly three dozen enrichment classes to keep locals up to date on the latest trends...
In brief: Local attorneys honored, 50-year reunion scheduled and more in Fox Chapel
Local attorneys honored Kathryn M. Kenyon, a commercial litigation attorney, and Kevin F. McKeegan, a business/corporate attorney, both Fox Chapel residents with the firm of Meyer, Unkovic and Scott, were recently recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America list. Since it was first published in 1983,...
2021 WPIAL girls soccer preview: Rankings, contenders, players to watch
WPIAL girls soccer preview Class 4A Defending champion: With Sarah Schupansky and others gone, two-time defending champ North Allegheny will be a different team. But the Tigers only lost six players to graduation. Lucia Wells and Anna Bundy will keep the Tigers in the mix. Contenders: Peters Township looks to...
2021 WPIAL boys soccer preview: Rankings, contenders, players to watch
WPIAL boys soccer preview Class 4A Defending champion: Defensively-sound Seneca Valley won 14 straight games to close out the 2020 season en route to WPIAL and PIAA titles. The Raiders must replace standouts Zack LaValle and Mason Baldwin, but bring back junior Beaux Lizewski, another All-WPIAL selection. George Williams was...
Some businesses are hiring 14- and 15-year-olds to address staffing shortages
Businesses that have grappled with labor shortages during the covid-19 pandemic are hiring younger workers than ever before. The businesses have lowered their minimum hiring age from 16 to 14 in an effort to meet staffing needs and keep their businesses afloat. “I wouldn’t be open without my teen employees,”...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 29, 2021
Etna Christina Vongeis sold property at 17 Spring St. to Colin Michael and Breanna Bronnenkant for $151,000. Fox Chapel Jeffrey Graciano sold property at 5 LaTourelle Lane to Mitchell and Rae Gayle Pakler for $900,000. Harmar Cabana Properties 3 LLC sold property at 41 Highbury Road to Trusted Investments LLC...
Alle-Kiski Valley high school football notebook: Springdale, Deer Lakes renew rivalry
A number of high school football rivalries were put on hold last year as the covid pandemic delayed, shortened and toyed with players, coaches and fans from August to early December. Springdale and Deer Lakes were not immune to the changes as their Week Zero matchup, scheduled for Deer Lakes’...
Shady Side, Neighborhood Academy students team up for football co-op
After 127 years as an independent football program, Shady Side Academy now has a partner. Due to a recently-approved cooperative agreement, 11 students from The Neighborhood Academy in Pittsburgh’s Stanton Heights section will be suiting up for Shady Side Academy. The co-op was approved by the PIAA on July 14...
Sharpsburg police create decals to raise awareness of autism
At a glance, Sharpsburg police will be able to shift their behavior to accommodate someone with autism, thanks to a new program in the borough. Police are doling out car decals that signify when there is a person with autism inside. The cling-on stickers can also be placed in a...
Aspinwall’s Christ the Divine welcomes students back for 1st day of class
Increased technology and improved security were in place for the first day of school at Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy in Aspinwall. About 190 students in kindergarten through eighth grade returned to class on Aug. 26, with members of the Aspinwall police department on hand to welcome them back....
‘Collage Conversations’ art-making program launches at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative
A pilot program at Sharpsburg’s Ketchup City Creative (KCC) will celebrate the emerging local art scene and support the gallery as a community art-making center. “Collage Conversations,” hosted by O’Hara resident Lauren Broyles, will launch in September with a two-part workshop. The inaugural program will mark National Recovery Month and...
Fugitive wanted on sexual assault charges nabbed in Sharpsburg
A man wanted on two charges of sexually assaulting a minor was apprehended in Sharpsburg on Wednesday, authorities said. Travis Gladish, 38, of Wellsburg, W.Va., was arrested just after 11:15 a.m. after deputies from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office were tipped of to his location in the borough. Gladish was...
