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Fox Chapel boys lacrosse starting to add offensive punch to solid defense
The Fox Chapel boys lacrosse team can count on its defense keeping every game close. What Foxes coach Jordon Hodder hopes is that the attack has finally found its footing. Fox Chapel scored 19 goals in a win over Norwin on April 21. The Foxes followed that up by grinding...
Sharpsburg water tower springs leak; resident water service reportedly not impacted
Hampton Shaler Water Authority officials said they are working with a vendor to repair a leak at the authority’s water tower in Sharpsburg. The leak occurred April 19 at the tower along the Allegheny River. The authority released a statement about the incident Wednesday . “HSWA is planning repairs to...
Aspinwall Council Democratic candidate race has 5 people seeking party nods for 4 seats
Editor’s note: The Herald is featuring candidate interviews in contested municipal and school board races only. Aspinwall Democrats have five candidates seeking party nods for four council seats in the May primary election. Candidates include current council President Jeff Harris, Councilwoman Lara Voytko, former councilwoman Patti McCaffrey and newcomers Andrew...
‘Everything’ is on the table to close $4.2 million shortfall in Fox Chapel Area School District budget
Tax hikes, program cuts, increased class sizes and pulling from funding reserves are all on the table to help balance Fox Chapel Area School District’s proposed 2025-26 budget. “Everything is still on the table right now,” district Business Manager Kimberly Pawlishak said following a preliminary budget presentation at the school...
Free garden containers aimed at providing access to fresh food in Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization wants residents to “bloom where they are planted.” Despite the borough being labeled as a food desert, officials believe healthy eating habits can form at home. Organizers will distribute free garden containers to the 40 people – first come, first served — in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale...
In brief: Spin for Charity, paving approved and more in Fox Chapel area
Spin for charity Spin Your Wheels, an annual fitness and wellness fundraiser, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Lauri Ann West Community Center in Fox Chapel, 1220 Powers Run Road. Fitness programs include four spin classes, a circuit workout boot camp, Pilates, yoga, zumba,...
Chalk the Wall meant to promote creativity, community spirit
It’s not uncommon to find Christina Sharbaugh doodling with chalk on the sidewalk in front of her Aspinwall eatery, Treat Down the Street. The graduate of Georgia’s Savannah College of Art and Design hopes her passion spreads town-wide with her new initiative, the Chalk the Wall Sidewalk Arts Festival. Hosted...
Fox Chapel Area School District student achievements for the week of April 22, 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School senior Luca Poli and junior Laila Golla were named 2024-2025 High School All-American Strength and Conditioning Athletes of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The honor recognizes high school athletes whose accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength and conditioning. The athletes are...
Fox Chapel Area School District’s community safety event set in Aspinwall
Fox Chapel Area School District’s annual Community Safety, Health & Wellness Event is fast approaching. Its fourth installment will take place on April 26 at the Aspinwall municipal parking lot, 217 Commercial Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It intends to create camaraderie among area residents, first responders and district...
Aspinwall police investigating vandalism of Little Free Library
Janet and Wes Rohrer of Aspinwall are the proud stewards of two Little Free Libraries on their property along Third Street. They installed the libraries in 2011 — one specifically for children positioned at a lower height and one for adults — but an act of vandalism over the weekend...
Blawnox family preparing to provide recycling service to borough residents
A Blawnox family is preparing to launch a new recycling program in the borough. Recycling was eliminated in the garbage contract that council approved in September 2023. Simon Passerrello-Carnevali, 16, and his mother, Christine Carnevali, have been working most of this year to provide that service and reduce waste shipped...
Blawnox to create time capsule as part of centennial celebration
Blawnox officials hope to collect items from past and present residents as part of a historic celebration. The Centennial Committee is creating a time capsule with the size and shape to be determined. The goal is to pack it with mementos, news articles, old menus, photos, yearbooks, magazines, newsletters and...
Aspinwall area real estate transactions for the week of April 20, 2025
Aspinwall Gamma Aspinwall LLC sold property at 131-133 Freeport Road to Your Total Solution Wealth Mgmt LLC for $875,000. Etna Edward Burchell Jr. sold property at 4-6 Catherine St. to Green C Holdings LLC for $112,000. Pondering Holdings LLC sold property at 21 Grant Ave. to Adrian Desantis and Madeline...
Fox Chapel graduate Anna Troutman finding her way as Lehigh heptathleteVideo
In her heyday as a track and field athlete at her alma mater, Lehigh coach Khayla Atte — the former Khayla Lowe, a Thomas Jefferson grad — was accomplished in the indoor pentathlon and outdoor heptathlon. She put her name on multiple top-10 lists in Lehigh track and field history....
Fox Chapel, Seton Hill product Patrick Monteverde promoted to Marlins
Pitcher Patrick Monteverde is on his way to the big leagues. The 27-year-old left-hander out of Fox Chapel received a call-up Saturday to the Miami Marlins. He had been with the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp of the International League. Monteverde, who played at Seton Hill and is the first Griffins...
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel names hall of fame Class of 2025
The Fox Chapel Area Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025. Six inductees will be honored during a banquet May 31. The inductees are: • Jason Lennon, Class of 1991, Soccer/baseball • Dan Tublin, 2010, Volleyball • Jason Kolod, 2011, diving • Erin Mathias, 2014, basketball • Brian...
Fox Chapel duo takes section doubles crown
Fox Chapel freshman Frank Siegel received the proper tutelage for playing effectively at the net. When Fred would go to the park and play with his older brother, Will, he didn’t expect him to take any heat off the ball. “He would hit balls at me when I was at...
Fox Chapel boys volleyball determined to make run at playoff spot
Fox Chapel boys volleyball coach Phil O’Keeffe was on board with the WPIAL volleyball steering committee’s decision to make it more challenging to qualify for the postseason. That’s all well and good when the lineup is relatively healthy. But the Foxes had more than a dozen players out with the...
Blawnox to convert old police station to office space
Blawnox officials plan to turn their former police station into office space. The shift will also allow the borough to move its food pantry from the second floor of the municipal building to the first floor, making it easier for deliveries and distribution. Council announced the changes on April 9....
Indiana Township adopts new rules for public comment at meetings
Indiana Township residents who want to address the board of supervisors at meetings will have some new rules to follow. Rule changes include a reduction from five minutes to three minutes per speaker. The board can vote to end public comment after 30 minutes. After that, people who wish to...
In brief: Fish fry, spring cleanups and more in the Aspinwall area
Spring cleanup Sharpsburg’s Earth Day cleanup is from 9 am. to noon April 26. Volunteers can pick up supplies along with coffee and doughnuts at the borough building to start their day. Lunch will be provided afterward. Go to sharpsburgborough.com for more information. Paving approved Blawnox council unanimously voted on...
Then and Now: Aspinwall Catholic grade school celebrates 100 years in the borough
A lot has changed since St. Scholastica elementary school was established along the tree-lined streets of Aspinwall in 1925 – most notably, the name. But the school, now called Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy, remains true to its mission of providing a solid Catholic foundation for area youth. “Our...
Police to withdraw citations against East Deer man accused of targeting Trump supporters
An East Deer man cited by Aspinwall police in March for harassment and disorderly conduct will have all citations withdrawn by police after he completes community service. The decision came at the close of Christopher Brown’s, preliminiary hearing on Thursday, April 17 in District Judge Matthew Rudzki’s Sharpsburg courtroom. Brown,...
LEAP preschool at Sharpsburg’s Watson Institute the only one of its kind in Allegheny County
Teacher Christine Kunkel kicks off each day with a morning meeting that finds her shaking her arms, patting her stomach and pretending to swim. The meeting participants — 3- and 4-year-olds at the Watson Institute’s LEAP preschool in Sharpsburg — follow suit, singing and dancing on a colorful mat near...
Blawnox volunteers prepare for Good Friday fish fry
Blawnox fish fry fans have a few new menu items to get excited about. The volunteer fire company recently acquired a new fryer that will be dedicated to cooking jumbo shrimp. It will also introduce applesauce as a new side for dinners and a la carte selections. Rick Lee, fire...
