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Shaler Area employees go the Extra Mile
The Shaler Area School District recognized employees with the Extra Mile Award for going above and beyond for their students or contributing to the district’s success. The following winners discovered that they had won during a Jan. 22 assembly: Nicole Geary and Ellen Helfrich, both Scott Primary School teachers; Alexandra...
Etna celebrates Groundhog Day
Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Etna hosted its annual Groundhog Day celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2, as the community came out for food, games and fun....
Taste of Pine will not be held in 2019
The Friends of Pine Community Parks will not be holding the Taste of Pine fundraiser in 2019, and instead are exploring the possibility of some different events to bring the community together and raise money for the community center and park. “We’re not sure it’s going to be an every...
Speeding on Forsythe Road in Carnegie remains a problem
It’s been roughly one year since the Borough of Carnegie mounted a radar speed sign atop Forsythe Road, yet speeding motorists persist. Data on the number of traffic incidents and citations on Forsythe were not immediately available, but officials said the road remains a concern. “It’s heavily traveled because it’s...
Shaler Area receives $35K STEAM grant
It’s full steam ahead for Shaler Area kindergartners through eighth-graders interested in computer science, engineering and technology, thanks to a $35,000 targeted PAsmart Grant. The district will implement the grant, courtesy of Gov. Tom Wolf’s PAsmart initiative, in phases, according to Eloise Milligan, Shaler Area academic services coordinator. During phase...
Chili cookoff will benefit Delmont Recreation Committee
The Delmont Recreation Committee will host a chili cook-off this month at Yellow Bridge Brewing. The cost is $10. Attendees will vote for their favorite chili, and proceeds will benefit the recreation committee’s activities and events. It will be at 12:30 p.m., Feb. 17 at Yellow Bridge, 2266 Route 66,...
Gospel singer Johnathan White to perform at Westmoreland churches
Gospel singer Johnathan White will play two Westmoreland County concerts on Feb. 17, in Murrysville and Sutersville. White has performed at the Grand Old Opry as well as the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert Series. He will perform at 10:15 a.m. at The Church of Sutersville, at 1683 Mars Hill Road....
Hampton High School renovation plans take next step
A final feasibility study on a Hampton High School renovation was the focus of a special public school board meeting Jan. 28, bringing the potential project a few steps closer to reality. The study was presented by VEBH Architects, the firm that provided a first conceptual renovation design to the...
Pa. Rep. Tony DeLuca asks state to deny Penn Hills School District its tax increase request
State Rep. Tony DeLuca, D-Penn Hills, has asked the state Department of Education to deny a request by Penn Hills School District officials to raise real estate taxes beyond state restrictions. “I am asking you to deny this request and require the school district to reduce the tax-rate increase to...
Fox Chapel Area will consider amended graduation requirements
Graduation requirements for Fox Chapel Area seniors could be amended following review by the school board. Members will meet at 7 p.m. Monday for an agenda study session at the Hartwood Elementary School library, 3730 Saxonburg Boulevard. The board will discuss an increase from 0 to 0.5 credits in college...
Twilight Night gives ‘sneak peek’ at several high school spring musicals
On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, at Memorial Park Church in Allison Park, some of the area’s most talented teens took part in Twilight Night. Now in its third year, Twilight Night features high school musical soloists presenting a few songs from their school’s upcoming musicals as a sneak peek...
South Fayette business owner ready to compete in 2020 Olympics
Anna Tobias of Avella won the 2008 Olympic Gold medal in Laser Radial Sailing and, on Feb. 9, from 5-8 p.m., her friends will be holding a fundraiser aimed towards her quest again for the gold at the upcoming 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The location will be T2 CrossFit,...
Shady Side Academy students continue to help Tree of Life families
Shady Side Academy students continue to help families impacted by the Tree of Life tragedy. Senior School students in Pamela Boehm’s social justice class supported a book drive conducted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Education through which books were donated to help children understand how to manage their...
Freeport Road transit the topic of upcoming Aspinwall meeting
Aspinwall residents are encouraged to attend a special meeting to discuss Freeport Road and its biking, transit and pedestrian capabilities. Council hired TranSystem to conduct a safety study of the busy corridor. Bike lanes, parking and sidewalks all will be a focus. The meeting will be 6 to 7 p.m....
Longtime Baldwin officer named new police chief
Tony Cortazzo remains calm, even in the most intense situations. The quality stood out to Baldwin Borough council members as they sought a new leader for the borough’s 22-member force. “He has a very calm, balanced demeanor about him,” said council Vice President Marianne Conley. Council on Jan. 15 named...
Hampton officials take stance on police review board
Hampton Township Council is sending a letter of nonsupport to Allegheny Council in regard to Allegheny County Independent Police Review Board, per a decision at the Jan. 23 council meeting. The Independent Police Review Board, which has not yet passed, was created to review actions of police departments in any...
Central Elementary fourth-graders creating mosaic
Local mosaic artist Laura Jean McLaughlin is working with Central Elementary School fourth graders to create a mosaic that will incorporate the fourth grade science curriculum on ecosystems and will include interactive QR codes. The final mosaic will be placed in Central’s courtyard. The project is being funded through multiple...
Oakmont Council has a vacancy
Oakmont Councilman Justin Lokay has resigned from his elected post and moved out of the borough. He and his wife, Ryan, are expecting their third child very soon. “We moved back towards family for more support as family watches our kids,” Lokay said via email to the Tribune-Review. “As a...
DUI, theft cases recently handled by Judge Herbst in Monroeville – Jan. 31, 2019
Monroeville District Court Judge Jeffrey Herbst handled these cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Monroeville police unless otherwise noted. Held for courtRodney Smith, 31, of West Mifflin on charges of theft by deception, conspiracy and access...
Norwin High School to hold scheduling event for eighth-graders
Norwin eighth-graders and their parents can learn more about high school scheduling options and courses for the 2019-2020 school year from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 13 in the high school auditorium and cafeteria. Guidance counselors will present information about the scheduling process, course offerings, advanced placement courses and...
Water line breaks at Thomas Jefferson High School
While all West Jefferson Hills classes are cancelled today due to inclement weather, Thomas Jefferson High School also is closed due to a water line break. The district announced the high school closure for Friday on Thursday afternoon. West Jefferson Hills classes have been canceled since Wednesday due to the...
Plum police: Lock your car doors
Plum Borough police are urging residents to lock their car doors to prevent two suspects from stealing things out of them. “Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle, and don’t leave it unlocked,” said Jeff Armstrong, Plum’s police chief. “If you don’t you’re inviting an opportunist to get...
Interstate 70 reopens in Westmoreland after propane tank explodes in tractor-trailer
A propane tank being hauled in a tractor-trailer exploded Thursday, shutting down Interstate 70 eastbound for four hours in Westmoreland County and snarling traffic for miles, according to state police. The force of the 11 a.m. explosion ripped apart the trailer, spilling 100 to 150 propane tanks of various sizes...
Sharpsburg’s Roots of Faith helping federal employees get back on their feet
Sharpsburg’s Roots of Faith will continue to help people impacted by the recent federal government shutdown, saying workers need to get back on their feet amid a looming repeat. Volunteers will distribute food Feb. 7 and 8 at the site at 800 Main St. Hours are 3 to 8:30 p.m....
Penn Hills School District appoints new technology director
The Penn Hills School District technology department will soon have a new leader. School directors accepted longtime tech director Roger Myers’ resignation and named district network engineer Russell Seibert as his successor. Board members commended Myers for his service and welcomed Seibert to his new post at a meeting Jan....
