Fox Chapel Herald category, Page 88
Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel selects California educator as head of middle school
Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel has selected a California educator to head its Middle School, according to an announcement on Dec. 19 from SSA President Bart Griffith Jr. Michelle Merson will become the academy’s head of Middle Shool, effective July 1, 2023, to replace Amy Nixon who has announced...
Fox Chapel Area cheerleaders headed to prestigious national competition
For the first time in school history, a Fox Chapel Area High School varsity cheerleading squad has earned a bid to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship. The competition is Feb. 10-12, 2023 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. and is considered the most prestigious...
Fox Chapel council holds line on taxes in 2023 budget, new member sworn in
Fox Chapel officials have held the line on real estate taxes for the fifth consecutive year. Council voted 6-0 Monday night to adopt its 2023 budget and maintain the millage rate at 2.95 mills. Councilman Thomas Karet was absent. Borough manager Gary Koehler said the tax rate is the 17th...
Fox Chapel’s Cooper-Siegel Library features ‘Cow Tales’ exhibit
An O’Hara Township artist has an exhibit at the Cooper-Siegel Library in Fox Chapel through February 2023 showing her paintings, etchings and monotype prints inspired by the cattle of a neighboring farm. The Meinert Farm is only steps from the back yard of artist Paula Garrick Klein. She has focused...
Residents of O’Hara, Fox Chapel selected as new chair, vice chair of St. Margaret Foundation
The board of directors of the St. Margaret Foundation has elected a new chairperson and vice chair. Michelle Keane Domeisen will serve as chairperson and Seth Silverman as vice chair for two-year terms, according to a Dec. 15 announcement. Domeisen is senior vice president of investment services in the Colliers...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 18, 2022
Aspinwall Angelo Martini Jr. sold property at 130 Virginia Ave. to Maria Doty for $378,000. Fox Chapel Christopher Evans sold property at 106 Westchester Drive to Douglas Ryan Vogus and Margaret Joan Pittman for $561,000. John Waldman sold property at 104 Wynnwood Drive to Thomas and Gina Johnson for $1,125,000....
In brief: News from District Judge Matt Rudzki, PennDOT
District Judge Matt Rudzki will host a holiday open house at his court, 1205 Main St. in Sharpsburg. It is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 29. There will be an opportunity to meet staff, tour the court facility, learn about district courts and enjoy some cookies and...
Fox Chapel grad catches on with Dodgers
Not only has Fox Chapel graduate Jake Pilarski agreed to sign on with a Major League Baseball team, but he’ll also be joining one of the sport’s premier franchises. Pilarski will be inking a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will report to the team’s minor league training facility...
Second-half surge shows mettle of resilient Shady Side Academy football team
After starting the season 1-4, the last thing many expected from the Shady Side Academy football team was an appearance in the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. But the Bulldogs turned the season around, winning six in a row before falling to Avonworth, a step away from the WPIAL title game....
Fox Chapel AAUW to present ‘Healthy Longevity’ on Jan. 10
The Fox Chapel Area Affiliate of the American Association of University Women will host “Healthy Longevity” at 10 a.m. Jan. 10. The program will be at Longwood at Oakmont, 500 Route 909, Plum, in The Commons Ballroom. Guest speaker is Laurie Lesoon, director of lifestyle engagement for independent living residents...
Shady Side boys basketball opens section play with win vs. Burrell
Shady Side Academy began formal defense of its WPIAL Class 3A crown Friday night with a 59-50 victory over Burrell at Mellon Gym. The Bulldogs (5-1, 1-0 Section 3-3A) led the entire way but couldn’t shake the Bucs (2-4, 0-1) until the final minutes of play. Eli Teslovich led Shady...
Aspinwall’s VFD hits on a winning combination — brunch and Santa
Ho-Ho — hot brunch and Santa. Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Brunch with Santa brought in about 100 people to the Aspinwall American Legion on Dec. 11. The event was a fundraiser for the department in conjunction with Aspinwall borough. Resident Sissy Powers and her team of volunteers brought in...
Aspinwall holds the line on real estate taxes next year; councilman resigns because he’s moving
An Aspinwall councilman resigned shortly after he and his colleagues approved the 2023 budget with no real estate tax increase. Next year’s spending plan was approved via 6-0 vote on Dec. 14. Councilwoman Mary Hancock was absent. Budget documents indicate the property tax rate will remain at 6.86 mills. Vice...
Blawnox real estate taxes to increase by about 10%; water and sewage bills also increase next year
Blawnox property owners will pay about 10% more in real estate taxes in 2023. They also will see an increase in water and sewage bills as the borough passed on to consumers cost increases from Fox Chapel Authority, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, and Alcosan. Council voted 6-0 on...
O’Hara Councilman creates custom Santa sleigh for all
On Mike Hammill’s lawn, there rose quite a clatter. “When he drew up the plans, I thought he was crazy. He was out there sawing. I was very surprised,” his wife Tina Hammill said. “He kept going to Lowe’s and coming back with more stuff.” The stuff became a holiday-themed...
O’Hara fire called suspicious, remains under investigation
A fire at an O’Hara home that township emergency responders called suspicious remains under investigation. Police Superintendent Jay Davis said Tuesday that no injuries were reported in connection with the fire at 1325 Powers Run Road. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 8. “It was suspicious...
Fox Chapel Killer Whales spread kindness to area senior centers
The Fox Chapel Killer Whales swim team hosted a community service event Dec. 7 at Fox Chapel Area High School. About 60 young swimmers made holiday cards to be distributed to area senior centers. Assisting them were coaches, parents, volunteers and high school swimmer volunteers. The Killer Whales are a...
Fox Chapel girls add to win streak, hand Plum its first loss
The Fox Chapel girls basketball team lost its season opener, falling by seven to Highlands at the Freeport Tip-Off on Dec. 2. The Foxes have reeled off four straight since then. The latest triumph came Monday evening at Plum. Led by a balanced effort where five players had at least...
Fox Chapel Police collect gifts for police athletic league toy drive
Fox Chapel Police Department collected about 200 toys and $250 in monetary contributions for the annual Western Pennsylvania Police Athletic League’s Stuff-A-Store toy drive. It was the second year the department participated in the event. The collection ended Dec. 9. “We have more toys this year than last, it was...
Second Farmer x Baker cafe in O’Hara to close, relocate
The Farmer x Baker located in O’Hara is closing. The takeout cafe located at 1101 Powers Run Road is scheduled to close Dec. 24. The announcement was made Dec. 7 on Farmer x Baker’s Facebook page. “Thank you to the guests who supported us over the last year! We are...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 11, 2022
Blawnox Michael Louis Meskel sold property at 518 Freeport Road to James Joyce for $87,500. Etna Gloria Mehalich sold property at 42 Bridge St. to Kevin Burke for $17,000. Justin McGhee sold property at 27 Christler St. to Holly Fromlak and Alison Parent for $189,900. Louise Bosilovich sold property at...
In brief: news from Lauri Ann West Community Center and more
The Lauri Ann West Community Center is offering discounts on memberships for those joining in December and January. Members have access to the indoor track, open gym, group exercise classes, and shower facilities. Memberships also include the fitness center which offers Peloton Bikes, cardio and strength training equipment, free weights,...
Pittsburgh police: Squirrel Hill serial burglary suspect turns himself in
A Squirrel Hill man previously charged with a rash of burglaries in Fox Chapel and O’Hara in April is behind bars. Andrew Clinton, 21, turned himself in to police Friday after police searched the home were Clinton lives. Pittsburgh police spokeswoman Cara Cruz said police reported to a burglary call...
Indiana Township man dies following Dorseyville car crash
An Indiana Township man has died following a crash in Indiana Township on Friday night. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday identified the victim as Shawn Lambert, 33. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Weber Drive, near Saxonburg Boulevard, at 9:30 p.m. Friday. That’s in...
Expanded roster brings high expectations to Fox Chapel wrestling program
There’s one thing that becomes evident when visiting the Fox Chapel wrestling room at the school’s field house — plenty of wrestlers. There are 51 wrestlers out for the team this year — eight of them girls. That might belie the fact that the Foxes struggled to a 5-5 dual...
