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I have just returned from a delightful trip to Colorado to visit my daughter Sara and her family. The official rationale for the trip was to see my grandson Ian perform in his high school play, “Clue.” However, the beautiful weather there encouraged Sara to take me into the mountains...

Carlynton leaders are considering selling a five-acre property owned by the district and Crafton Borough to a developer. School board members in October approved an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with Crafton that would allow for the sale of about 5.2 acres to Armstrong Development Inc. Crafton would need to approve a...

I recently had the good fortune to be invited to give a presentation to the Historical Society of Collier Township. My subject was a summary of the seven workshops the Bridgeville Area Historical Society just completed, dealing with George Washington’s seven visits to Western Pennsylvania. Coming up with a title...

Kayla Thornburg and Chris Fonner were united in marriage Oct. 13 at Irons Mill Farmstead in New Wilmington. Parents of the bride are Ginny and Phil Thornburg of Carnegie and parent of the groom is Robert Fonner of Donora. Kayla and Chris make their home in Erie. John Turnbull of...

Connecting to the internet or sending an email is as easy as a click of a button. Joshua Jones, Carlynton’s supervisor of information technology, would like to keep it that way throughout the district. Jones informed school board members that the district’s computerized system is working well, but that it’s...

A new school police officer will be hired in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, and added cameras will be placed in buildings, all thanks to a state grant aimed at improving school safety and reducing violence. In Chartiers Valley, the school district will use the $40,000 it received from the grant...

Members of the South Fayette Township Police Department will participate in No-Shave November to help fight cancer. Police officers have special permission to break their dress code for the month to raise money for cancer research and education, treatment and prevention, according to a news release from the department. The...

As the clock winds down at the end of the first half, five Chartiers Valley football players toss aside their shoulder pads and helmets and pick up an instrument. Instead of leaving the field, they head right back out to dance on the turf and perform as part of the...

Family history is a subject that regularly attracts my interest. I am not sure what kicked it off this time, but recently, I decided to take another look at the Oyler family tree and see if I can add any information to it. For many years, our family has maintained...

Sylvia (Szramowski) and Phil Makowski of South Fayette, formerly of Heidelberg, celebrated 60 years of marriage Oct. 17. They are the parents of Cindy (Don) Settina, Sharon (Michael) Chabalie and Carla Bonkowski. Sylvia and Phil have two grandchildren, Jason Palas and Tina Chabalie, and three great-grandchildren, Jace, Jere and Lyam Palas....

PA Connecting Communities began in 2004 with the intention of improving the quality of life for individuals with a variety of disabilities. The organization’s mission is to empower and its guiding principles are integrity, inclusiveness and self-determination. Serving seven counties in Western Pennsylvania, it is based at 800 North Bell...

In South Fayette Township, seven candidates will compete for four open spots on the board of commissioners. Art Bond, J. Keith Dernosek, J. Deron Gabriel, Joseph Horowitz, Steven J. Lower, Lisa Malosh and Gwen A. Rodi will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, all seeking four-year terms. Following is information...

Carlynton School Board candidates say they will focus on the district’s finances, leadership and providing a quality education to students. Six candidates will square off on Nov. 5 for five open, four-year seats on the Carlynton school board. Five incumbents — including Kelly Zaletski, Jim Schriver, Jude Frank, Marissa Mendoza...

Voters in Bridgeville who go to the polls Nov. 5 will find six candidates in the race for three open borough council seats. All are running for a four-year term. Following is information submitted by the candidates as well as their response to questions posed by the Trib: Question 1:...

Two candidates are competing for one Scott Township Ward 1 commissioner seat, a four-year term. Following is information submitted by the candidates as well as their response to questions posed by the Trib: Question 1: What are the two biggest challenges facing Scott Township and what ideas or policies will...

Milling and paving work, as part of an ongoing project on Thoms Run Road between Forsythe Road and Washington Pike (Route 50) in Collier Township, will occur during night hours – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays. Work will begin Wednesday, according to Allegheny County Department of Public Works. The...

As a child, Cynthia Dougherty dreamed that one day she would be just like children’s puppeteer Shari Lewis or have a career writing for Sesame Street. She later fell in love with music, but never lost her passion for writing and entertaining children. After retiring from her role as an...

Happy 82nd birthday to Terry Cummings of Fort Pitt, who celebrates Oct. 18. Terry is the husband of Marianne (Miraglia) Cummings, who celebrates 81 years Oct. 31. Terry and Marianne are the parents of Jovanna (Paul) Magersuppe, Madonna (Mark) Mullin, Brian (Karen) Cummings, Cynthia (Alan) Cunningham and Kenneth (Dawn) Cummings....

Cheryl Glowark is the new assistant to the Bridgeville Borough manager. Ray Costain is the new chief of Bridgeville’s volunteer fire department. Andrew Blenko, P.E., is the new director of engineering and planning for South Fayette Township. Joe Farren is the new Youth and Young Adult Minister of Grouping 210...

I recently received the “Official Democratic 2020 Presidential Survey” in the mail, accompanied by a request that I share my priorities for 2020 with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. My first reaction was quite positive – they really are interested in my opinion! Although I consider myself a moderate, probably...

Consultants hired by South Fayette Township have given residents the first look at what township parks may evolve into over the next decade. Representatives from Herbert, Rowland & Grubic presented the new master plan for the township’s parks and recreation last week. The plan provides an outline for changes and...

The Bridgeville Area Historical Society kicked off the 2019-20 program season with an interesting presentation on memorabilia from past presidential political campaigns. Stephen E. Mihaly gave the presentation based on his collection of more than 20,000 items. When he was a child, Mihaly’s family was addicted to garage sales and...

Carlynton School District celebrated homecoming Friday with a parade and football game at Honus Wagner Field. A semi-formal dance was held Saturday. This year’s theme was “Adventures in Wonderland.” Members of the 2019 homecoming court were Nick Cindrich, Erin Fox, Jada Lee, Makayla Linn, Dakota Mayfield, Dallas Paolino, Ainsley Pearce,...

Jamie (Curtin) and Bobby Brown of Carnegie celebrated their first anniversary Sept. 29. Jamie is the daughter of Vince and Terri Curtin of Carnegie and Bobby is the son of Kim and Dave Brown of Rennerdale. Gerry McGrogan of Carnegie celebrates another year Oct. 12. Gerry is the husband of...

The coming 2020 theater season, which begins in February, will mark Stage 62’s 58th year of providing community theater and will mark its 29th season in residence at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall in Carnegie. The season will kick off with “Goodnight Moon: The Magical Musical” in...