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Burglary, DUI cases handled in Judge Hromyak’s Sharpsburg court
The following cases were heard by District Judge Leonard Hromyak in Sharpsburg court: • Chanele Iandiorio, 31, of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to a summary offense after being charged with providing a false identification to police. Blawnox filed the charges Nov. 20. • Richard DeSabetino, 66, of O’Hara waived to court...
Townhouse development proposed for former Bell Harbor Yacht Club site in O’Hara
Development at the former Bell Harbor Yacht Club site in O’Hara might move forward, more than 10 years after an original proposal to township council. Don Housley from River Road Development on Dec. 1 presented the Miramar Landing plan for 38 single-family townhouse units that would include parking, patios or...
Trib HSSN WPIAL girls soccer all-stars: Ellie Coffield led Mars to new heights
Player of the year Ellie Coffield Mars, Sr., MF With both arms raised high, Ellie Coffield stretched the PIAA championship trophy toward the sky, her face framed in pure joy on a cold November night in Hershey. The Mars senior standout and her teammates reveled in winning another state title,...
Fox Chapel Area telethon includes virtual 5K to benefit Sharpsburg Community Library
A virtual 5K run/walk will step off this weekend to benefit the Sharpsburg Community Library. Hosted by the Fox Chapel Area community outreach club, the event is part of fundraising efforts for the annual high school telethon which, for the second year, will support the library along Main Street. Participants...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 29
Aspinwall David Brian Esch sold property at 203 Delafield Road to Jason Mora and Junko Saragih for $309,900. Fox Chapel Dietrich Langer sold property at 319 Hallsborough Drive to Michael and Kelly Frank for $567,000. Gregory Pearson sold property at 117 Riding Trail Lane to Alfred and Katherine Boutros for...
Friends recall Robert ‘Snakeguy’ Habegger as ally to environment, community
It was 2016 when Shaler resident Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger approached Sharpsburg Council seeking to adopt the James Sharp Landing by clearing used fishing line and hosting biannual cleanups. An ardent volunteer, Habegger was an environmental enthusiast who frequently enchanted youngsters at regional events with his 5-foot leucistic rat snake named...
News briefs: Covid-19 spike suspends harvest fair and in-person library services
The Aspinwall Recreational Field and dog park was fertilized by landscapers. Officials said some residents are concerned about the fertilizing pellets that were used on the fields and green spaces. Borough Manager Melissa Lang-O’Malley said it is nontoxic and pet-friendly fertilizer. For details, call 412-781-0213. Libraries suspend in-person services Cooper-Siegel...
Deer Lakes’ Michael Sullivan chosen Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Valley News Dispatch Boys Soccer Player of the Year Michael Sullivan Sr., F, Deer Lakes When Deer Lakes senior Mike Sullivan stepped onto a soccer field, he typically drew the attention of two or three defenders. Anytime an opposing coach revealed a gameplan, either going into a game or afterward,...
Plum’s Proviano named Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Valley News Dispatch Girls Soccer Player of the Year Gina Proviano Sr., MF, Plum Gina Proviano remained hopeful there would be a fall high school sports season amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the Plum senior girls soccer standout knew nothing was for sure as many athletic teams throughout the...
Girls basketball preview: Fox Chapel ready to take next step in coach’s second season
In Marty Matvey’s first year at the helm of the Fox Chapel girls basketball program, the Foxes saw a glimpse of success they are hoping to build on in Year 2. They finished with an overall record of 13-10 and went .500 in a section that included eventual WPIAL champion...
Student news from Fox Chapel Area and Shady Side Academy
Free meals are available to all children ages 18 and younger during Fox Chapel Area School District’s fully online instructional period. Children are eligible for five free breakfasts and five free lunches per week, and meals will be distributed once a week. Meals can be collected at the back of...
The top stories from across the Lower Valley for the week of Nov. 22Video
Here are some of the top stories from across the Lower Valley for the week of Nov. 22: • O’Hara approves tentative budget with no tax increase O’Hara council will vote on a 2021 budget during its meeting on Dec. 8. The $13.9 million plan does not include a tax...
Boys basketball preview: Fox Chapel ready to reload after losing strong senior class
The Fox Chapel boys basketball team put together a historic season last year. The Foxes won their first 20 games of the season, put together an overall record of 21-2 with their two losses coming in their final three games of the season, limited teams to a WPIAL-low 43.1 points...
Girls basketball preview: Fox Chapel ready to take next step in coach’s second season
In Marty Matvey’s first year at the helm of the Fox Chapel girls basketball program, the Foxes saw a glimpse of success that they are hoping to build on in year two. They finished with an overall record of 13-10 and went .500 in a section that included eventual WPIAL...
A-K Valley cross country all-star teams announced
After a fall season like no other, area cross country coaches came together recently to celebrate the athletes who competed on some of the biggest stages in the WPIAL and beyond with the sixth edition of the Alle-Kiski cross country all-star teams. The coaches review selection criteria such as performances...
Food bags for Fox Chapel Area students available at municipal buildings
Organizers of Fox Chapel Area’s Backpack for Hunger are placing bags of food at municipal buildings across the Lower Valley because they are worried about children going hungry during the district’s online instructional period. “We are very concerned about children not having food when they are not in school,” said...
Forgery, DUI among cases handled in Sharpsburg court
Sharpsburg District Court Judge Robert Dzvonick handled these cases recently: • Isaac Mah, 19, of Fox Chapel waived to court charges of simple assault and harassment. Charges were filed Oct. 2 by Fox Chapel police. • Liam Reilly, 27, of Indiana Township waived to court charges of drunken driving. Charges...
4 student-athletes at Shady Side Academy sign National Letters of Intent
Four Shady Side Academy student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to continue their sports in college. They are Adam Lauer, Madison Recker, Melissa Riggins and Nyla Rozier. A signing ceremony and celebration was held outdoors at Michael J. Farrell Stadium, with coaches, college counselors, families and friends. Lauer, a golfer,...
O’Hara residents not likely to see property tax increase in 2021
O’Hara residents aren’t likely to see any property tax increase next year after council approved its tentative 2021 budget. The plan totals $13.9 million and maintains a tax rate of 2.1 mills. If approved, the owner of a home assessed at $100,000 will again pay $210. Council is expected to...
Forest Hills pre-kindergartner earns Shady Side Academy scholarship
A Forest Hills pre-kindergartner was awarded full tuition for his entire Shady Side Academy education, through his senior year. It is worth more than $300,000. Abram Amos-Abanyie was named the school’s newest EQT Scholar, providing a full-ride education at the school which was recently named the Best Private School in...
News briefs: Drive-thru dinner fundraiser, business networking sessions on tap
The Glenshaw Century Club will host a drive-thru catered dinner Dec. 4. Catered by Heavenly Cuisine, the event will be 3 to 7 p.m. at the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church, 1520 Butler Plank Road. The cost is $15 per meal. The menu includes glazed ham, macaroni and cheese, green beans,...
Aspinwall residents, business owners doing their part so everyone enjoys Thanksgiving
Aspinwall is experiencing a turkey trifecta of Thanksgiving generosity. Three separate groups in the borough — two close friends, business owners and a borough official — are on turkey-themed holiday mission to make Thanksgiving Day special, more convenient and meaningful for the Pittsburgh public. Friendly Turkey Time Molly O’Brien, 39,...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 22
Aspinwall Joseph Hughes sold property at 122 Third St. to Jordan and Erin Hettrich for $367,500. Jordan Hettrich sold property at 518 Guyasuta Road to Stewart Urist and Sara Packin for $345,000. Blawnox Jim Matassa sold property at 216 Sixth St. to Frank and Nancy Ann Vozza for $50,000. Etna...
Shady Side Academy field hockey caps season with improbable run to PIAA semifinals
The Shady Side Academy field hockey team has made its fair share of PIAA playoff appearances since winning its first WPIAL title in 1993. But SSA could never find its way out of the quarterfinals and into the semifinals. Actually, not many WPIAL teams have been able to do so...
The top stories from The Herald area for the week of Nov. 15Video
Here are some of the top stories from across the Lower Valley from the week of Nov. 15: • Fox Chapel to remove squaw from borough place names Fox Chapel council voted to eliminate the word squaw from two borough roads and a trail, and also said it would reach...
