Shaler Journal category, Page 29
Aiello’s expands hours in Shaler
Shaler residents can now have Aiello’s pizza for lunch. On July 12, the Aiello’s Shaler location officially kicked off its expanded hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on those days and serve complete pies as well as individual cuts....
Shaler commissioners approve pollutant reduction plan
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early July, Dan Miller, 42, of Ross, decided to take advantage of the nice weather and bring his daughter Kennedy, 8, niece Lea, 11, and nephew Luke, 14, out to Pine Creek for some fishing. “We go to different spots all along Pine Creek,”...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 9, 2023
Bellevue Ingar Lesheim sold property at 510 Dawson Ave. to Derik and Robyn Jones for $120,500. Clifford Polard sold property at 697 Orchard Ave. to Cole Macek for $320,000. Mark Edward Knaiger sold property at 527 Tingley Ave. to Favored H & F LLC for $20,000. Etna Thomas Lewis sold...
Multiple garden tours taking place this weekend in Pittsburgh neighborhoods
Summer is a time when gardens are in full bloom. The picturesque views create spaces to enjoy, which is why many garden tours are held in June and July, including the Wexford Garden and Pond Tour on July 8. “We have property owners who have done awesome work,” said event...
‘In crisis’: Allegheny County EMS chiefs sound alarm on budget shortfalls, staff shortages
If Chief Todd Plunkett placed a price tag on how much money Baldwin Emergency Medical Services loses every year due to low reimbursement rates from insurance providers, he thinks it’s anywhere between $250,000 and $400,000. So Plunkett says he finds ways to stretch a dollar — riding an ambulance more...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 2, 2023
Bellevue SATAFH Holdings LLC sold property at 23 Greenough Ave. to Carnegie Holdings LLC for $116,000. Kyle Properties LLC sold property at 14 Margaretta Ave. to Chad Michael Weaver for $400,000. John Kocka sold property at 100 Watkins Ave. to Thurman David Gardner and Shelley Lynne Kobuck for $710,000. Etna...
2023 Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Year: Shaler’s Miguel Hugas
The Strath Haven students behind the third base dugout decided to taunt Miguel Hugas with chants of “overrated.” The Shaler senior responded with two blasts over the fence at Penn State’s ballpark, home runs that helped the Titans ultimately win the PIAA Class 5A championship game in extra innings. On...
St. Alexis Festival returns in July with carnival rides, midway, food and kiddie land
Carnival rides, a midway, food, a kiddie land, bingo, more food, live bands, dance companies and even more food will be part of an “amazing” summer festival that has become a tradition in the North Hills. The St. Alexis Festival will take place July 12-15 from 6-11 p.m. on the...
Shaler Township emphasizing family fun for July 4 activities
For many folks, memories of July 4 celebrations conjure up a long list of outdoor events enjoyed by the entire family — from parades and sporting events to cook outs and fireworks. This year, Shaler Township is putting an emphasis on family activities as part of its Community Day on...
Hampton resident promotes coexisting with coyotes
What may seem like all of a sudden, coyotes aren’t just cartoon characters on television anymore. “They’re very prone to getting media attention,” Hampton resident Jamie DeHart said. “One event out of how many days in the year, and all of a sudden it’s front-page news.” Whether they simply are...
Shaler North Hills Library offers a variety of summer programming
Shaler North Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd., will be closed for the July 4 holiday. Patrons are encouraged to return items using the outdoor book drop, with no late fees. The library will have a table at Shaler Township Community Day from 6 p.m. until dusk. For more information...
In brief: Military recognition, garden tour and more in the Shaler area
Military recognition ceremony Shaler Township will recognize current military and veterans during its Community Day on July 4. The ceremony will take place at Kiwanis Park at 8 p.m. 15th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour Treat yourself to a walk through five spectacular local gardens packed with creative ideas, colorful...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 25, 2023
Bellevue Estate of James Lewellis sold property at 242 Irwin Ave. to JSP Restaurant Group LLC for $179,000. Jean Paul St. sold property at 85 S Euclid Ave. to Jonathan Otte and Danielle Christine McGrath Hermann for $255,000. Etna David Kephart sold property at 24 Wilson St. to Terry and...
Shaler school board passes budget with tax increase
At its June 21 meeting, Shaler Area School Board approved a final general fund operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year estimated at $96,894,664. However, property owners in the Shaler Area School District can expect to pay more in real estate taxes as part of next school year’s budget. Board...
Overgrown Herr Chapel Cemetery full of hidden history
There’s no telling how many Union soldiers and prominent local figures are buried beneath the dense overgrowth at Herr Chapel Cemetery. Many monuments are sunken, caked in moss or eroded beyond legibility. Others appear to simply be half-buried rocks, and may or may not indicate a grave. Without the worn,...
Shaler parade of champions
Shaler Area School District honored its winning trifecta on June 20 with a celebration of champions parade on June 20. The baseball, softball and boys’ volleyball teams all went to the state championships this year. Attendees packed the high school’s campus to cheer on members of the winning teams....
Shaler Area High School graduates 291 students
Shaler Area High School’s class of 2023 received their diplomas on June 2. During the ceremony at Titan Stadium, 291 students marched on to the next chapter in their lives. “Your high school years were dramatically impacted by the covid-19 pandemic, resulting in school closures, cancellation of activities, and remote...
Shaler Athletic Director Clint Rauscher savoring Titans historic championship run
Shaler High School athletic director Clint Rauscher was still basking in the afterglow June 16, the day after the Titans’ dramatic rally to defeat Strath Haven 9-8 in eight innings. The comeback earned Shaler the PIAA Class 5A baseball championship in the game at Penn State. While the Titans girls...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Bellevue Makaio Partn. L.P. sold property at 330 W Riverview Ave. to Dwell Living LLC for $62,000. Bradford Woods Ying Chun Long sold property at 609 Lincoln Road to Evan Paul and Meghan Robbins Sevel for $1,085,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1313 Adrian Drive...
Trib HSSN Softball Team of the Week for June 11, 2023
The Shaler softball team has been spending most of this spring savoring perfection. The Titans’ only loss didn’t come until the WPIAL semifinals against Trinity. Did six-year coach Tom Source see this kind of success coming? “We do a fall program, and we knew we had some good kids coming...
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week for June 11, 2023
Shaler senior Miguel Hugas was hesitant when he learned he was moving to the United States to go to high school at Shaler. However, he has no regrets now. Nor do his Titans teammates. “At the beginning, I didn’t want to come here. I wanted to play in Venezuela,” Hugas...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of June 15, 2023
Bellevue Zachary Britner sold property at 341 Glaser Ave. to Michael John and Blaise Fannin for $335,000. Etna Matthew McCarthy sold property at 68 Vilsack St. to Patrick O’Toole and Jordan Barone for $155,000. Franklin Park Deerfield Estates FP Development LLC sold property at 1328 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes...
WPIAL champion Shaler fends off Canon-McMillan in state volleyball playoffs thriller
In a season where the Shaler boys volleyball team won its first WPIAL championship, the Titans haven’t had to deal with a match that went five sets. You can check that off the Titans’ list now. After dropping their first two sets, Shaler rallied to win the final three sets...
Shaler ace Miguel Hugas comes through in PIAA quarterfinal win over Penn-Trafford
The original plan for Shaler ace Miguel Hugas wasn’t to pitch him in the state quarterfinals, but Penn-Trafford ran into the talented Alabama recruit here anyway. Three days after leaving early in the first round, Hugas made another start and scattered six hits as Shaler defeated Penn-Trafford, 4-1, on Thursday...
Police say Shaler man stole $4K in Pokemon, baseball cards from Target
Cranberry Township police say a Shaler man stole over $4,000 worth of Pokemon and baseball cards from the Cranberry Target. According to an affidavit, police have charged Grant Duss, 33, of Shaler after a Target employee provided officers with video and documentation of the alleged thefts. Police said Duss engaged...
