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Memorial bench for beloved ‘Snakeguy’ installed at James Sharp Landing in Sharpsburg
There was a gentle early afternoon breeze Sept. 28 in Sharpsburg. Lisa Strauss swore she felt the touch of her late brother as she and other friends gathered at James Sharp Landing. The occasion was to dedicate a memorial bench in memory of Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger. “It’s an emotional day,”...
Sharpsburg celebrates unveiling of sculpture James Sharp Landing, new mural
A steel sculpture crafted in appreciation of the riverfront and acknowledgement of the indigenous land in Sharpsburg was recently unveiled at James Sharp Landing. Two canoe ores leaning against one another in the shape of an X were installed near the kayak parklet of James Sharp Landing on Sept. 28....
Sharpsburg to create borough Facebook page to bolster official communication
Sharpsburg officials plan to launch a new borough social media page to better communicate with the public. Council wants to create what members referred to as a digital billboard via Facebook. Its development is in the very early stages. Among the things being mulled over were posting certain things on...
Fall in the Wall returns to Aspinwall on Oct. 12
Aspinwall resident Giuseppe Francioni believes family togetherness is the greatest thing in the world. It’s one of the reasons he’s so passionate about an upcoming event that he and his team at the Aspinwall Chamber of Commerce put together for borough residents year after year. “There’s nothing better than family,”...
Moondog’s concert to benefit North Hills Community Outreach’s winter utility program
Local bands will light up the stage Friday, Oct. 11, at Moondog’s in Blawnox to help ensure people in need can keep their utilities on this winter. Featured acts during the Got It Covered fundraiser will be three-piece surf-rock band The Turbosonics and plaidtastic rockabilly quartet Polkamaniacs 4. Compassion Fatigue,...
Experts say focus on mental, behavioral health paramount in combating school threats
Eli Majocha knows firsthand the strain a school threat can have on students’ mental health. The 2023 Highlands High School graduate remembers how news of threats against his school or a nearby school made him feel. “It’s unpredictable in nature,” he said. “When (it happens), you sit back and put...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Sept. 30, 2024
Cornhole players sought for fundraiser to benefit local youths The Pittsburgh North Optimist Foundation is organizing a cornhole tournament fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Aspinwall Riverfront Park, 285 River Ave. There will be up to 32 teams competing for prizes and helping to raise money for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 29, 2024
Etna MR Management LLC sold property at 105 Wilson St. to Michael and Julia Ottinger for $73,000. Fox Chapel Jane Herrmann sold property at 4 Buckingham Place to Kellen and Jenny Petrone for $925,000. Wissam Saidi sold property at 326 Old Chapel Trail to Aryan Enterprises Inc. for $1,300,000. Conrad...
O’Hara, Blawnox get state money for soon-to-be merged force
O’Hara police are getting a bump from the state to accommodate its larger force come January. The township was awarded $42,000 to purchase a new vehicle as it is scheduled to absorb the Blawnox force Jan. 1. It means the addition of four full-time officers and a combined squad of...
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Emily McKee, Riverview’s Chris O’Toole
Emily McKee School: Fox Chapel Class: Sophomore Sport: Soccer Claim to fame: Scored her team’s only goal in a 1-0 win over Norwin on Thursday. The goal was her 20th on the season. On Monday, McKee scored four goals in the Foxes’ 5-1 win over Shaler. What position do you...
Carson Kittsley, Fox Chapel golf team peaking in postseason
Carson Kittsley wanted to start his high school golf career with a bang. The Fox Chapel sophomore was left a little disappointed at the end of his freshman season. He fell one step short of qualifying for the PIAA Class 3A tournament after losing in a playoff at the WPIAL...
Pieces fitting into place for Fox Chapel girls soccer
The Fox Chapel girls soccer team is figuring out the puzzle pieces to compete in a section filled with unfamiliar opponents. The Foxes were tasked with replacing their top defensive player, Anna Troutman, and assembling a roster that would be battle-tested by the time the postseason rolled around. Fox Chapel...
2024 Medallion Ball candidates mingle with Bishop David Zubik at tea social in Fox Chapel
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik was the guest of honor during a recent annual tea social in Fox Chapel. The Medallion Tea, benefiting St. Lucy’s Auxilary to the Blind, was held Sept. 22 at the Pittsburgh Field Club. Guests and Medallion Ball candidates enjoyed desserts, tea and fellowship...
Sharpsburg begins 2025 budget planning
Sharpsburg officials have begun planning for next year’s budget. The timeline for crafting and passing the 2025 spending plan was announced Sept. 26. It is as follows: • Oct. 10: Council workshop meeting with heavy emphasis on the budget • Oct. 16: Special budget meeting • Oct. 22: Special budget...
Pa. Supreme Court won’t hear case involving ‘dead body interference’ after all
Six months ago, the state Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from a Verona woman attempting to sue the parents of her son’s killer after she claimed they concealed the murder weapon. The case, based on an unusual interpretation of Pennsylvania’s “Interference with Dead Bodies” tort, was scheduled for...
Garden Club’s Pizzazz shopping event to raise money for environmental, conservation projects
The green spent at this annual event is helping to make the region greener. Proceeds from Pizzazz, a designer boutique shopping experience hosted by the Garden Club of Allegheny County, have funded more than $2 million in environmental and conservation projects. This year, there will be 35 vendors, including 12...
Shared gym, lounge and other upgrades coming to Fox Chapel fire station
Upgrades are coming to the Fox Chapel fire station by the borough building. It’s part of a nearly $568,000 investment in the emergency response department along Fox Chapel Road. Council unanimously approved a contract with FMS Construction Co. of Sharpsburg in August. Work is expected to begin sometime in October...
Lower Burrell, Highlands, Fox Chapel deal with threats at schools
Lower Burrell police are serving search warrants following threats made Monday against Burrell High School on social media platforms, Chief John Marhefka said. “We are conducting a thorough investigation, which takes time,” he said. Superintendent Shannon Wagner said students received and reported the social media posts Monday, and all district...
Lower Valley first responders get boost for infrastructure, vehicles
A new patrol vehicle for the Springdale Police Department is one of three upgrades coming to first responders in the lower Allegheny Valley. State funding will assist the police department, Springdale Volunteer Fire Department and Lower Valley Ambulance Service in obtaining equipment for their agencies. The police department was awarded...
The Brinery offers a fast-casual, scratch-made, culinary adventure in Sharpsburg
In the first several weeks at his new Sharpsburg restaurant, The Brinery, Chef Joe Bardakos kept running out of food. Hungry customers were less than thrilled, but it signaled to Bardakos that his culinary creations were on target. “It was super humbling,” said Bardakos of Reserve. The Shaler native and...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Sept. 23, 2024
Health fair open to local emergency responders UPMC St. Margaret and the St. Margaret Foundation are hosting a health fair Sept. 28 for local emergency responders, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical personnel and police officers. Attendees and their families should arrive anytime from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fox Chapel...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Aspinwall Kindred Properties LLC sold property at 406 Maple Ave. to CABNME LLC for $433,000. Etna Ryan David Miller sold property at 14 Fischer Ave. to Jessup Hoover and Sarah Jade Corbett for $238,000. Fox Chapel J. Stephen Shymansky sold property at 610 Berkshire Drive to Wei Pu and Gia...
Shady Side Academy outscores young, penalty-prone Apollo-Ridge
A week that started with the coach resigning ended with a victory for the Shady Side Academy football team. The Bulldogs defeated Class 2A Allegheny conference foe Apollo-Ridge, 40-32, on Saturday afternoon at their annual homecoming game at Michael J. Farrell Stadium. Chuck DiNardo, who had coached the Bulldogs for...
Fox Chapel notebook: Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy golfers dot leaderboard
The Fox Chapel girls golf team had a strong day at the WPIAL Section 4-3A tournament. The Foxes had three golfers hit the target score and qualify for the WPIAL championships. Fox Chapel sophomore Clara Koteski won the section by shooting an 82 at the Murrysville Golf Club. Foxes junior...
Timely offense, stingy goalkeeping boost Fox Chapel field hockey
Fox Chapel field hockey coach Kellee Cribby was happy to get a chance to coach her favorite sport again. While Cribby played lacrosse at Allegheny College, she always had a deep appreciation for field hockey, which she played while growing up in Maine. When Cribby, who coached the Foxes’ lacrosse...
