Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 43
Fox Chapel’s Carson Kittsley shakes off early hiccup at Oakmont to make states
There had to be some creeping doubt from Fox Chapel sophomore Carson Kittsley about his chances of reaching the PIAA Class 3A boys golf championships. But you couldn’t see it in his face or body language. Kittsley simply kept playing his style of golf. After opening the WPIAL Class 3A...
Fox Chapel football sees opportunity in closing weeks of season
Fox Chapel coach Dave Leasure equated the Foxes’ football schedule to being like a mountain. There were a few games for Fox Chapel to prepare for the climb, followed by an arduous journey to the top while playing against some of the best teams in Class 5A. The Foxes hope...
Plum controls Fox Chapel for senior night victory
After a back-and-forth first half, it looked like it was shaping up to be a close game Friday night at Mustangs Stadium. However, Plum came out in the second half and excelled in all three phases of the game to win on senior night 49-10 against Fox Chapel in Class...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Oct. 11-13
It’s getting chilly out there! For those who like a day in the brisk autumn air, there’s some great events for you this weekend. For those trying to keep toasty — and avoid turning on the furnace too early — we’ve got you covered, too. Here are some things to...
Young chef fulfills lifelong dream, opens Italian bistro in former CC’s Cafe in Sharpsburg
Old is new again at a staple Italian restaurant in Sharpsburg. Ranucci’s Trattoria is the newest restaurant in the borough, but customers who frequent the former CC’s Cafe Italian Cuisine can expect to enjoy the same neighborhood hospitality they’ve enjoyed since CC’s opened in 1995. Owner/chef Robert Volpe of the...
Death penalty dropped against Allegheny Township man in Blawnox workplace slaying
An Allegheny Township man won’t be facing a possible death penalty when he goes to trial on charges of killing his ex-girlfriend at their Blawnox workplace in March. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office rescinded its intention to seek the death penalty against Sean Black, 43, because of opposition from...
Game Commission pitches in $1.3 million for Indiana Township land purchase
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will cover half of the $2.6 million cost to buy 280 acres in Indiana Township as part of an Allegheny Land Trust-led conservation effort. Game commissioners voted unanimously last week to put $1.3 million toward purchasing two parcels near Emmerling Community Park, along with additions to...
In brief: Herald area events for the week of Oct. 7, 2024
O’Hara collecting supplies through Oct. 15 for hurricane victims O’Hara officials are partnering with Brother’s Brother to collect cleaning supplies and travel-sized items for personal hygiene kits for the victims of Hurricane Helene. Cleaning supplies needed include bleach, mops, buckets, rubber and plastic gloves, sponges, brooms and trash bags, including...
Pastor Susan Moudry a ‘fantastic fit’ for Fox Chapel’s Faith United Methodist Church
The Rev. Susan Moudry believes her diverse background helped her land the job as new lead pastor at Faith United Methodist Church in Fox Chapel. “I have a background of working with a variety of people that meant this might be a good place for me,” said Moudry, 41. “The...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024
Aspinwall Estate of Virginia L Carr sold property at 110 Virginia Ave. to Michael and Gretta Gabrin for $390,500. Blawnox Nancy Speed sold property at 106 Carla Drive to Barry and Diane Greenblatt for $210,000. Andrew William Petre sold property at 201 Summit Drive to Andrew William Petre Consrv for...
Ethan Vaughan, Fox Chapel cross country teams ‘race with the top dogs’
Ethan Vaughan had a scare early this season with his ankle. But other than one mystery ailment following a meet, everything has been on the right path for the Fox Chapel season. Vaughan suffered a stress fracture last season that prevented him from competing at WPIALs or earning a spot...
Gritty Fox Chapel boys dealing with any adversity season throws at them
The Fox Chapel boys soccer program will face plenty of obstacles, but coach Erik Ingram believes this year’s team is equipped to handle them. Fox Chapel suffered a difficult loss in Section 3-4A play Oct. 1, losing 5-1 to Seneca Valley. “We’ll be fine,” Ingram said. “We scored first (against...
Aspinwall dog park users invited to voice concerns at open forum
Aspinwall dog park users have an opportunity to voice their concerns about the upcoming season. Dogs can roam free in the Aspinwall Recreation Area ball fields Nov. 1 through March 31. The infields are fenced off to limit damage to the baseball playing area. Borough officials have scheduled an open...
Mt. Lebanon, Quaker Valley tandems capture WPIAL girls tennis doubles gold
In the first set of the Class 3A girls tennis doubles match Thursday between top-seeded Mt. Lebanon and second- seeded Shady Side Academy, the Blue Devils needed to rally in the first set and used momentum to sweep the Bulldogs in the second. The Mt. Lebanon junior duo of Jackie...
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...
