Shaler Journal category, Page 27
Lindsay Powell declares victory in special election race, giving Dems slim majority in state House
Democrats have declared victory in an Allegheny County special election and are poised to claim a slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Lindsay Powell, a Democrat from Lawrenceville, declared victory Tuesday night in the 21st District special election after receiving more than 65% of the vote with 96%...
Vintage 416 boutique in Millvale adds clothing and accessories for little girls
Little girls who visit Vintage 416 boutique in Millvale often play dress up in one of the fitting rooms. They try on the grown up’s clothing — gowns that are too long and necklaces that dangle to their knees and jackets that envelop their tiny bodies. The store recently debuted...
Dems, GOP choose nominees for state House District 21 special election
Another special election is coming for some Allegheny County residents. Democrats and Republicans have chosen their nominees for an upcoming special election for the 21st state House District. The seat was recently vacated by former state. Rep. Sara Innamorato, D-Lawrenceville, as she prepares her run for Allegheny County Executive. District...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 21, 2023
Bellevue GKR LLC sold property at 178 Dakota Ave. to Adam Bleil for $230,000. Frederick Bugno Jr. sold property at 414 Forest Ave. to Phillip Paul Oravec and Chance Logan Smith for $235,000. Amy Johnson sold property at 60 Grant Ave. to Charles Gerbe III and Bernadette Gerbe for $266,000....
Route 8 gas line work starts Sunday in Shaler
Gas line work on Route 8 (William Flinn Highway) in Shaler Township will begin Sunday and continue through late October, according to PennDOT. Lane restrictions will occur on southbound Route 8 between Old Butler Plank Road and East Pennview Street nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through late October....
49ers’ use of Shaler football field raises questions
The San Francisco 49ers used Shaler’s Titan Stadium for a final walk-through practice on Sept. 9 prior to their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the teams’ season opener on Sept. 10 — and gave the school district two game tickets and autographed memorabilia. “They had gone to Central Catholic...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 15-17
We’ve made it to the middle of September. Here are some ways to spend this weekend. Rocktoberfest Beers of the Burgh and Zero Fossil Energy are teaming up for Rocktoberfest from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Town Square in SouthSide Works. The music festival features live music on two...
Scott Primary School 1st grader rides fire truck to school
Scott Primary School first-grader Jack Johnson is not old enough to have a first-hand memory of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001. But like other students his age, he’s learning all about it — and experiencing what some of the fire fighters did on that fateful day. On Sept. 11,...
Shaler commissioners pass resolution confirming use of library for 50 years
At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Shaler board of commissioners unanimously passed a resolution confirming use of the Shaler North Hills Library building for the next 50 years. It’s part of an agreement to get Keystone Grant funding to add to and upgrade the library’s restroom facilities — “a required...
‘Great potential’: Students impress new Gateway band director
However the saying goes about catching more flies with honey, Ryan Moser apparently prefers that approach. Gateway High School’s director of bands listened intently as his students rehearsed a short section of a song during a mid-September practice. Then he commended them on a fine-sounding performance, especially considering that it’s...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 10, 2023
Etna Estate of Thomas Perka sold property at 29 Elm Ln to H Town 4 LLC for $55,000. Estate of Ralph Perry sold property at 6 Oakland St. to Antonio Martinez for $40,000. Hampton John Castellano sold property at 4818 Stonebridge Drive to Alec Micahel and Maria Rzoski for $850,000....
Shaler uses big second half to topple Plum
The Shaler and Plum football teams entered Friday’s game undefeated, looking to take a big step forward in the Class 5A playoff picture. Opportunistic and explosive Shaler scored three second-half touchdowns to claim a 28-14 victory. Shaler started the game with a bang as senior quarterback Keegan Smetanka found receiver...
Day of Peace commemorated Sept. 24 in McCandless
A festival to celebrate peace and what’s right with the world will take place Sept. 24 at North Park in McCandless. The 19th Annual North Hills International Day of Peace Festival is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start at Point Grove on North Park’s Lake Shore Drive. The finale, a...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 3, 2023
Bellevue Keith Edwin Thomas sold property at 198-200 Brighton Road to Phoebe Weina He trustee for $80,000. Brandon Ambrose sold property at 689 Shade Ave. to Steven Walker for $206,550. Bradford Woods Donald Tacznosky sold property at 38 Seldom Seen Road to Nouvealutions LLC for $385,000. Franklin Park Shaung Wu...
Etna library project could receive $3 million federal funding boost
For the past several years, Etna has been hosting fundraisers for a multi-purpose community center that will offer services to residents who don’t have access to early childhood education programs, senior services, technology and educational resources, social services, or a place to connect with neighbors. Now, the borough’s efforts to...
In brief: Scholarship fundraiser dinners, library events and more in the Shaler area
Scholarship fundraiser dinner Enjoy dinner to go while helping raise funds for scholarship grants for Shaler Area High School seniors. Meals are cooked locally by Heavenly Cuisine Custom Catering and come complete with main dish, sides, and dessert. Menu includes: Sept. 8 – Stuffed shells, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 27, 2023
Bradford Woods Michael McGarry sold property at 14 Commons Drive to Corey Appleby and Stephanie Blei for $540,000. Etna Kimberly Ramsey sold property at 82 Wilson St. to Claire Renee Berger for $130,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1322 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC...
In brief: News from Fox Chapel, Graybrooke Garden Club
Sneaker collection The Fox Chapel Garden Club has begun its annual collection of used sneakers to put them to good use through the NIKE Reuse-A Shoe Program. Shoes will be collected through Sept. 29 at these drop-off locations: Body Tech; Carriage House; Lauri Ann West Community Center; Cooper Siegel Library...
Butler Plank Road slide repair begins Monday in Shaler
Slide repair work on Butler Plank Road in Shaler will begin Monday morning. PennDOT announced the slide repair work will close the portion of Butler Plank Road that is between East Sutter Road and Kleber Road starting at 7 a.m.. Butler Plank Road will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 8....
Shaler Area High School seniors and teachers ready for the school year
By the time one gets to be a senior in high school, getting through the day is old hat. At least that’s what Isabella Keller would have you believe. “It feels like every other day,” she said on Shaler Area High School’s first day of the 2023-24 school year. “I...
North Allegheny junior’s Eagle Scout project installs food pantry box in Millvale
Franklin Park’s Caden Currykosky wanted his Eagle Scout project to make an impact somewhere beyond just the North Allegheny area. “I kind of wanted to do something that would help a lot of people,” said the NA junior. After he posted a notice on Facebook seeking locations to build a...
Shaler Area High School marching band repertoire caters to variety of tastes
Shaler Area High School’s marching band caters to a variety of tastes, from traditional marching numbers to the students’ favorite rap and hip hop songs, to the classic rock their parents favor. So, what exactly factors into deciding on a playlist? What if the kids in the band had a...
Morning Roundup: Truck crashes into Etna house, sends person to hospital
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Aug. 22: Truck crashes into Etna house, sends 1 to hospital At least one person was taken to a hospital after a truck crashed into a house Monday evening in Etna , Tribune-Review news partner WTAE-TV reported. The...
Busy Fox Chapel intersection gets $205,000 in state grant to upgrade traffic signals
A traffic signal more than 50 years old that controls vehicles at a major Fox Chapel intersection will be modernized in the coming years. The borough was named Aug. 11 as part of PennDOT’s Green Light-Go program, designed to improve efficiency and operation of traffic signals across the state. Gov....
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 20, 2023
Bellevue Judith Movra Myers sold property at 216-218 Lincoln Ave. to Stephen and Renee Armstrong for $241,000. Eric Miller sold property at 174 Sheridan Ave. to Michael Sharrone and Ketrina Hutcherson Williams for $255,000. 204 Teece Avenue LLC sold property at 204 Teece Ave. to Brandon McFarlane for $292,222. Bradford...
