Shaler Journal category, Page 29
Shaler area student accolades for the month of July 2023
The following students were named to the dean’s list at Chatham University for the spring 2023 semester: Meghan Dominek, Emma Blough, Michael Hurst, Abby Ronald, Gabe Ruano, Rachel Coleman, Oden Due, Annamarie Hart and Hannah Perry. Eli Yofan and Sophia Oeherle made the dean’s list at Miami University for the...
Strong showing at AAU national tournament gives Shaler volleyball players a boost
Logan Peterson felt fortunate that the AAU boys volleyball national championships rolled around in early July. The Shaler senior right-side hitter, who plays for the 17U North United club team, was itching to get back on the court. The Titans lived up to heavy expectations by winning the WPIAL for...
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 23, 2023
Bellevue James McGurgan sold property at 713-715 Clinton Pl to Stefania James for $239,700. Katherine Beattie sold property at 509 Highland Pl to Jonathan Hyslop and Kathryn Senko for $125,000. Kenneth Draim sold property at 149 N Sprague Ave. to Andrew and Patricia Folmer for $324,000. Bradford Woods Nancy Snyder...
Acrospire Brewing Co. opens a taproom in Shaler
Inside the “A” in the logo for the newest place to grab a beer in Shaler, an image of a shoot of a grain of barley is visible. The name of the establishment is Acrospire Brewing Co., and it’s inspired by ingredients in the beer. The word acrospire means the...
Shaler Garden Club tour and Great Garden Contest a summer smash
Around 200 people attended Shaler Garden Club’s 15th Annual Great Garden Tour on July 9. “Spectacular, whimsical, and clever,” were words used to describe William and Catherine Heintzinger’s garden, which won first place in the 2022 Shaler Great Gardens Contest. The couple started their garden in 1974 and it includes...
‘It all happened so fast’: Tiki boat captain saves boy in Allegheny River
All it took was a second. On a sunny summer afternoon, Shaler native Jason Ruhle was halfway through a two-hour cruise around the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers, captaining 12 passengers on two tiki boats down the Allegheny River. He docked about 4:30 p.m. July 8 at Point State Park....
North Hills area real estate transactions, week of July 16, 2023
Bellevue John Stahl Jr. sold property at 184 N Sprague Ave. to Todd Williams and Alexa Roberts for $250,000. Etna Daniel Lisjack sold property at 316 Butler St. to Richard and Timothy Miller for $80,250. Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority sold property at Sherman Ave. to Bryan Holland for $1,300. Franklin...
Firefighters respond to Shaler strip mall fire
Firefighters responded to a fire at a Shaler strip mall shortly after 4:30 Friday morning that affected a dialysis clinic and a Planet Fitness there. No flames were visible and there were no injuries, according to Shaler Township Fire Chief Dwayne Steinmetz, who was at the scene. “All it was...
Shaler Township residents face garbage collection rate hike
Shaler residents will pay more next year to have their garbage collected. At the July 11 meeting, the board of commissioners voted unanimously to award a new contract to Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, LLC d/b/a County Hauling, the current provider and only bidder. Residents will pay $30 per month in 2024,...
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....
