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Fox Chapel Area French teacher expands knowledge base with study trip to France
The 16 days that Pamela Barentine spent in France this summer were invigorating. Despite the stress of traveling amid a pandemic, Barentine, a world language teacher in the Fox Chapel Area School District, knew the importance of the trip for both her and her students. “I don’t think that there’s...
Shady Side Academy girls soccer makes goal count in shutout win over Burrell
The defending Section 2-2A champion Shady Side Academy girls soccer team scored just one time in Monday’s Section 2-2A contest on the turf at Burrell’s Buccaneer Stadium. But that one score near the midway point of the first half was all the Bulldogs needed for a 1-0 victory. “We knew...
In brief: Pasta dinner fundraiser, Shady Side Academy accolades, celebrity golf outing and more in Fox Chapel area
Pasta dinner fundraiser A pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit the Michele Sybo Coleman Family Fund is set for 3 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Parkview Social Hall, 726 Midway Dr., in O’Hara. Tickets for the dinner are available via presale for $10 (13 and older) or $6...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 26, 2021
Fox Chapel Frank Kozel sold property at 350 Raynor Lane to TBD Realty LLC for $1,108,911. Harmar Jennifer Romoff sold property at 415 Forest Highlands Drive to Leonard Lachina for $455,000. Indiana John Rice sold property at 105 Canvasback Road to Robin Paul and Beth Ann Windsor for $758,000. Richmont...
Fox Chapel cross country teams in position to add to championship tradition
Fox Chapel is off to another good start in cross country as the Foxes plan to continue their outstanding success from years gone by. The boys and girls performed well at the recent Gateway Invitational and at the Red, White and Blue Invitational at White Oak on Sept. 11. The...
Fox Chapel makes its mark with municipal solar energy
Fox Chapel on Monday became one of the first municipalities in the state that will power its borough buildings with solar energy, officials said. Council voted unanimously on the proposal, which begins with the installation of solar panels in the borough’s new public works buildings. Project costs are expected to...
Sharpsburg’s Fall Festival expected to draw thousands for pumpkin patch, carriage rides, food and fireworks
A Sharpsburg festival planned for Oct. 2 is pegged to be larger than the borough’s annual Open Streets Celebration that draws thousands. “To put it mildly, the event has exploded,” said Greg Domian, chair of the borough’s special events committee. “We have three football fields of vendors signed up.” The...
Sharspsburg awarded grant to combat flooding
Sharpsburg has been awarded a $162,000 no-match grant to research how to thwart flooding near Seitz Run. Residents, particularly in the lower section of Kittanning Pike, are routinely flooded after heavy rains. The money will target ways to alleviate the impact, authorities said. Mayor Matt Rudzki thanked “everyone who made...
In brief: Blawnox walking group, class reunion, sneaker recycling and more in Fox Chapel
Knox Walks For Fitness Knox Walks for Fitness is a community walking group in Blawnox that promotes fun and fitness. The group meets for walks Mondays at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Participants should meet at the Blawnox Community Park or can join the walk along the route. The group walks...
Aspinwall police offer Bike with a Cop event to build community relations
Four-year-old Phillip Jannetta of Aspinwall couldn’t quite keep up with the pack during the Aspinwall police “Bike with a Cop” event on Sept. 17. The new rider, however, had a great time cruising around town with the officers, according to Phillip’s mom, Rachel Jannetta. “For safety reasons, we had to...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 19, 2021
Blawnox Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC sold property at 604 Center Ave. to ANG Real Estate LLC for $80,000. Etna Steven Plutnicki sold property at 282 Butler St. to You Are Home LLC for $73,000. Jenna Grogan sold property at 64 High St. to Kevin and Tiffany Craig for $150,000. Fox...
Fox Chapel Area students named 2022 National Merit semifinalists/commended students
Nine Fox Chapel Area High School seniors have been designated as National Merit semifinalists and 13 have been named commended students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program is conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The semifinalists from Fox Chapel Area are Noah Bradley, Zhiyi Chen,...
Op/Ed: Continued support needed for small businesses and independent retailers
With September comes an important focus on Small Business Week and an opportunity for renewed commitments to support local businesses. Although the economy in Pittsburgh has shifted toward recovery, the rising number of covid-19 cases has generated a gnawing sense of concern among small businesses and independent retailers. Many have...
Veteran lineup returns for WPIAL field hockey runner-up Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel was a WPIAL finalist in field hockey in 2020. The Foxes lost 2-1 to undefeated defending champion Penn-Trafford in the Class 2A final Nov. 2 at a chilly Burk Stadium in Fox Chapel. The Fox Chapel girls were vying for a seventh WPIAL championship in school history; they...
Fox Chapel scores on 4th down in final minutes to beat Franklin Regional
On a night when defenses ruled, Fox Chapel got just enough big plays from its offense. Colin Kwiatkowski caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Collin Dietz on a fourth-down play with 4 minutes, 47 seconds left, and that gave the Foxes a 13-9 nonconference win Friday night at Franklin Regional....
A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 3
Collin Dietz Fox Chapel, Sr., QB/LB The Foxes signal-caller had a strong offensive effort last week against Plum in leading his team to its first win of the season. He completed 13 of 21 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns against just one interception. He added 24 yards on...
A-K Valley don’t miss high school football matchups for 2021 Week 3
Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference Greensburg Salem (2-1) at Knoch (1-2) 7 p.m. Friday, at Knoch Athletic Field, Saxonburg Greensburg Salem’s lone win in 2020 was against Knoch. It also was the 700th win in school history. Now the Golden Lions come into the game riding a two-game winning streak,...
Shady Side Academy hires Butler man as director of campus safety
Jim Reeder has always had a desire to help others. In his new role as director of campus safety and security at Shady Side Academy, Reeder gets to do just that — help keep all 1,100 students, along with faculty and staff, safe. “I’m really excited that I get to...
Fox Chapel’s Hardie Valley Park aglow with community spirit
Fox Chapel’s Hardie Valley Park was transformed with 1,200 candles scattered through the meadows and trails for a Summer Field Wander. “It was a breathtaking celebration of nature, culture and community,” said Mandy Steele, co-founder of the Fox Chapel Parks Conservancy and borough councilwoman. It was the third such event...
A-K Valley Boys Athlete of the Week: Fox Chapel’s Jack Lorence
Jack Lorence Class: Senior School: Fox Chapel Sport: Cross country Report card: Lorence placed first at the Gateway Invitational on Sept. 4, finishing 22 seconds ahead of the field. He helped the Foxes win the overall title. Lorence also was the male lead in the 2020 high school musical at...
Food trucks, health screenings and ax throwing mark O’Hara community center’s anniversary
Health screenings, food trucks and ax throwing are among the highlights of “Celebrate the Center” week at Lauri Ann West Community Center in O’Hara, that kicked off Sunday. Festivities include a dozen activities throughout the week that are aimed at inspiring and educating visitors. The center is marking its sixth...
In brief: Used sneaker collection, Blawnox walking group, Harvest Festival and more in Fox Chapel
Tennis shoe recycling The Fox Chapel Garden Club is collecting used sneakers and putting them to good use via the NIKE recycling program in Grove City. Sneakers will be collected through Oct. 1 The sneakers will be recycled and used to build tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and running tracks....
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 12, 2021
Blawnox Tina Burns sold property at 310 Carla Drive to Schaely Rae Renfrew for $185,000. Etna Agnes Ann Grogg sold property at 34 High St. to Brian Campbell for $67,000. Fox Chapel Estate of Raimund Rueger sold property at 108 Ridgedale Lane to David and Carla Nernberg for $849,900. Malcolm...
Aspinwall walking trail to be replaced this year with the help of federal grant
A deteriorated walking trail in Aspinwall’s Fireman’s Memorial Park will be renovated and widened as part of a recreation project partially paid for by a federal grant. Borough officials awarded the estimated $50,300 project to Donora-based El Grande Industries on Sept. 8. The North Hills Council of Governments still needs...
George Guido: Fox Chapel’s 1st football season among anniversaries to celebrate in A-K Valley
All kinds of birthdays, anniversaries and milestones galore are part of the late summer and fall of 2021. To start off, the greatest football season in A-K history was 75 years ago in 1946, when the area produced WPIAL champions in all three divisions. New Kensington won Class AA, Springdale...
