At the library: Upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills libraries
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. To reach the library, call 412-487-2121, email glenshawlibrary@gmail.com or visit online at glenshawpubliclibrary.org. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters...
Millvale teen accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
A Millvale teen is accused of assaulting a man who came to the defense of a Sheetz employee in Ross. Ross police filed charges May 14 against Zachary Ruhle, 19, for the incident that happened April 18 at the convenience store at 3025 Babcock Blvd. Ross officers responded to the...
Shaler boys volleyball looking forward to playoff pressure
Paul Stadelman doesn’t need to perform any espionage to scout the best Western Pennsylvania boys volleyball programs. The veteran Shaler boys volleyball boss — and coaches from other top programs — have sought each other out for years. The top-seeded Titans, who are seeking their fourth consecutive WPIAL crown and...
Shaler notebook: Girls lacrosse team gets back in playoff win column
Shaler girls lacrosse coach Katherine Hinsdale took her time talking to her team after a disappointing section home loss to Fox Chapel to wrap up the regular season. The Titans hoped to try to create chaos in the section standings with a win. Instead, the Titans started slow and didn’t...
Millvale Music Festival brings hundreds of diverse performers, 20,000 people to borough’s streetsVideo
The streets of Millvale were brimming with people and alive with music Saturday. It was the second and final day of the ninth Millvale Music Festival, which was expected to draw around 20,000 people for more than 350 musical acts on nearly three dozen stages throughout the borough — on...
Millvale Music Festival performance to help illuminate issues of depression, suicide
Editor’s note: This article contains a description of a suicide attempt. To get help with depression or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat. A psychedelic performance during the Millvale Music Festival means to illuminate those darkened by depression and suicide, though the pair of Pittsburgh photons behind...
Shaler Area Middle School named 1 of state’s Schools to Watch
It only took a few seconds for Shaler Area Middle School principals and students to accept a banner Friday from Bruce Vosburgh, director of Pennsylvania Schools to Watch, recognizing the school’s accomplishments. But Principal Shannon Howard noted that the time, effort and energy to make the school a positive, academically...
Ross/West View EMS launches pre-hospital blood program serving North Hills area
Three days after Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services launched a pre-hospital blood program, it was used to save the life of a Ross man who was bleeding from his gastrointestinal tract. The man’s systolic blood pressure, the top number, was down to 66, which is extremely low, and he was...
Distribution of another round of adaptive bikes brings more smiles to children and families
Yisene Bayala’s smile says it all. When the 4-year-old caught a glimpse of his new bicycle, he grinned from ear to ear. He waved his arms and walked toward his new ride. “I see a difference in him already,” said his mom, Ellie Voyvodich-Bayala of Shaler. “He loves this bike.”...
Millvale brings on new manager as it navigates financial challenges
Millvale found the manager it was looking for in Seth Abrams, Council President James Machajewski said. Council voted unanimouslyon Tuesday, May 12, to hire Abrams, 54, of White Oak as Millvale’s new borough manager and secretary. His annual salary is $90,000 and his contract runs through Dec. 31, 2027. Council...
Reserve suspends police officer accused of dating violence in Fla., retail theft in Ohio Township
A Reserve police officer first placed on administrative leave after being charged with dating violence in Florida is suspended without pay after being accused of retail theft at two stores in Ohio Township. Manuel George Pihakis, 36, of Pittsburgh has been a police officer in Reserve since January 2025. He...
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 10, 2026Video
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Bria Bosiljevac School – Shaler Class – Senior Position – Pitcher #Earned – Like most high school seniors, Bria Bosiljevac has a lot on her plate as time ticks away on her high school days. The Shaler senior prom is coming up...
Millvale Music Festival brings 350 acts to 31 stages across borough
Next weekend, the 3,200-person town of Millvale will find itself filled with an eye-popping 20,000 people. What’s the occasion? The ninth Millvale Music Festival, which will bring 350 live acts to the borough May 15-16. “I think the Music Fest has a big part in showcasing how cool a neighborhood...
Reigning champs North Allegheny, Shaler earn No. 1 seeds for 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball playoffs
Defending champions North Allegheny and Shaler have been the top-ranked boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL all season. On Friday, they received the top seeds in their respective postseason brackets. North Allegheny (10-0) was awarded the No. 1 seed in Class 3A as it seeks a district-record 24th WPIAL title....
Shaler Scout earns Eagle rank by building shed at VFW post before heading off to culinary school
Shaler Area High School senior Connor Bauer found his love of cooking in Scouting. “There weren’t many things I had enjoyed cooking or baking at home. The first time I really enjoyed myself making any food I had made lasagna with another member in my troop,” said Bauer, 18. “It...
Shaler shuts out Plum to win inaugural WPIAL flag football championship
After what seemed like a long time coming, girls flag football finally named its first champion as a WPIAL-sanctioned sport. In a battle of two unbeaten teams, Shaler jumped out to an early lead and shut down a potent Plum attack to come away with the championship, 34-0, on Thursday...
Completion of Pennsylvania’s panel for ‘America’s Tapestry’ celebrated in Shaler
Millions of stitches over thousands of hours by hundreds of people have produced in Shaler a colorful representation of Pennsylvania’s history as one of the original 13 colonies. Work on the state’s embroidered panel for America’s Tapestry, part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...
Pitt grad’s journey went from aiding Brazilian flood victims to pursuing sustainability career
It’s one thing to see natural disasters on the news but another to experience them firsthand, says Cassidy Laffey. During her sophomore year as a University of Pittsburgh student, she participated in a study abroad trip to Brazil. During her stay there, a catastrophic flood left thousands of residents in...
Shaler contractor accused of fraud, not completing home repairs
A Shaler contractor is accused of not completing a home repair job after a dispute over the color of the windows the homeowner wanted. Shaler police charged Kevin Gray, 36, owner of KG Contracting, on April 28 with felony counts of deceptive or fraudulent business practices and home improvement fraud....
Students return to Shaler Area Middle School after fire alarm prompts evacuation
Shaler Area Middle School was briefly evacuated Wednesday morning when an automated fire alarm went off, a district spokeswoman said. The alarm at the school on Mt. Royal Boulevard went off about 8:44 a.m., spokeswoman Carrie Butler said. A high water sensor, along with dust from work being done on...
$3M state grant to help support redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale, Shaler
A $3 million state grant will support the $100 million redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale and Shaler. The money comes from the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s mixed-use revitalization grant program. Created in 2024, the program provides grants and loans to help with increasing mixed-use development across...
Etna seeking architectural, engineering, cost estimating services for municipal hub
Etna is seeking proposals from architectural and construction firms for the development of the borough’s new municipal hub. The borough in March 2025 bought a former office and industrial building at 30 Pine St. for about $2.3 million, which it paid from a $4.2 million bond issue. The 48,000-square-foot building...
Shaler pays $12.5K to settle litigation brought over bidding for pool bathhouse
Shaler paid $12,500 to settle litigation a township resident brought over construction of the new bathhouse at Crawford Pool in Kiwanis Park. Catherine Shepherd sued the township and TBI Contracting in Allegheny County Court in January, alleging the township violated the First Class Township Code and the Pennsylvania Separations Act...
Shaler Area OKs bond issue that restructures debt, gets new money for building projects
The Shaler Area School Board has approved a bond issue that will restructure the district’s debt and pay for building projects, dominated by work at the middle school for which contracts were already awarded. The bond issue the board approved on a 7-0 vote April 22 is for up to...
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
The Longvue Acres Garden Club will present its 76th perennial plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon May 16 in the lower parking lot of Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. More than 800 perennials — including Pennsylvania natives and pollinators — will be available for purchase. The...
