Shaler Journal category, Page 47
Citing toxic risks to health and environment, Sharpsburg bans coal tar
Sharpsburg has joined a growing list of municipalities to ban coal tar, a chemical used to seal asphalt driveways and which has been linked to certain cancers. “It’s so important that we do everything in our powers to leave the world in a better place than we found it, or...
Millvale police Officer Joe Spalick credits training, teamwork in fire rescue
Millvale police Officer Joe Spalick acted on pure adrenaline when he helped rescue three people from a fully engulfed house fire Monday afternoon. “I was the first one on the scene, and I instantly saw the front porch in flames and thick black smoke all through the house,” Spalick said...
Millvale family of 3 rescued from burning home, 2 firefighters injuredVideo
A Millvale family of three was rescued from their burning home by borough police Monday afternoon. Emergency responders were dispatched to 301 William St. shortly after 4 p.m. “Heavy fire from the porch area extended into the house,” Millvale fire Chief Karl Cavanaugh said “Crews were able to keep it...
Police: Fight over suboxone led to Millvale shooting
A fight over missing suboxone led to the shooting Sunday in Millvale that left one man in critical condition, according to court records. Jeffrey Mitchell, 36, is charged with aggravated assault in connection with the midday shooting. Millvale police responded about 2:30 p.m. to North Avenue where a man was...
In brief: Yoga sessions in the park, plant sale and more in Shaler
Yoga sessions in the park Yoga sessions will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. every Saturday in Kiwanis Park starting May 1. Days and times are subject to change dependent on weather. Flowers and fun bloom at Shaler plant sale Shake off your quarantine blues by heading to Shaler...
Hard-hitting lineup to lead the way for Shaler softball
Tom Sorce cackled at the idea of using a designated player to hit for Shaler pitcher Bethany Rodman. The Shaler coach wants to utilize Rodman in every capacity. “If I did that, they’d run me out of here,” Source said. “She did well this summer. We’ve played two scrimmages, and...
Shaler sophomore’s early season win shows tennis team’s depth
Shaler sophomore Josh Jashinski was happy to be the last player on the tennis court. Dragged into a battle while playing No. 1 singles for the Titans against Plum on March 17, Jashinski needed a little extra support. Jashinski dropped a self-described error-filled second set in a tiebreak and would...
Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of March 28, 2021
Etna Wells Fargo Bank NA sold property at 21 Sycamore St. to Sang Hyun Woo for $87,087. Estate of Jefrey Woyick sold property at 141 Vista St. to Michael Ujazdowski for $15,000. James Woods sold property at 88 Wilson St. to Milaena Properties LLC for $165,000. Millvale Joseph Sable sold...
Aspinwall, Shaler police urge people to lock doors after recent thefts
A rash of thefts from cars and homes has local police urging people to lock their doors. It’s a reminder that’s issued often and is a frustrating problem because it is easily preventable, officers said. In Aspinwall, police responded to two incidents Monday, one a theft from a home and...
This week’s Giant Eagle Heinz Field vaccination clinics are full
As of Tuesday afternoon, Giant Eagle’s mass vaccination clinics at Heinz Field on Thursday and Friday are full. Giant Eagle spokesperson Dick Roberts said that while additional clinics will take place, he cannot comment on how many more there will be. Appointments are required. Only those eligible under Pennsylvania’s Phase...
In brief: Shaler Area kindergarten registration open, pool passes on sale and more in Shaler
Shaler Area opens online registration for kindergarten Shaler Area School District is accepting online registrations for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2021. Registration will run through April 30. Students are eligible to attend kindergarten if they will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31. For registration details...
Shaler grad Brianna Schwartz has lasting impact with A-10 champion Duquesne runners
Duquesne assistant coach Jeff Gibson went scooting toward the finish line of the Atlantic 10 Championship course March 5 at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Va., to deliver good news. Brianna Schwartz and her fellow Dukes were surprised at what he had to say. Duquesne coach Jim Lear told the...
Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of March 21, 2021
Etna Warde Robertson sold property at 6 Lincoln St. to Shawn Miller for $13,000. PGH Property Buyer LLC sold property at 157 Wood St. to William Simpson for $124,000. Shaler David Meier sold property at 109 Ellen St. to Richard Klosky for $92,000. Catherine Thompson sold property at 504 Foundry...
Shaler notebook: Bowlers finish in top 20 at regionals
Throughout the season, the Shaler girls bowling team demonstrated its depth. At the Western Regional Championships, the Titans were once again led by a different competitor. Megan Schwab bowled an 847 series with a high game of 204 to place a team-high 17th at the event. Due to the pandemic,...
Shaler detective urged wife charged in Capitol riot not to go to Washington, chief says
Mike Heinl repeatedly asked his wife not to go to Washington, D.C., in early January, according to his boss. The Shaler police detective — who is attached to the FBI Pittsburgh Violent Crimes Task Force — didn’t condone Jennifer Marie Heinl’s participation in the events at the Capitol, Shaler police...
Etna, Shaler, Millvale honored as Banner Communities
Etna, Millvale and Shaler were honored as Banner Communities last week, reinforcing diligent work by the three local governments. Hampton Shaler Water Authority was also recognized. A total of 71 communities and five municipal authorities were lauded by the Allegheny League of Municipalities and Allegheny County, recognized for careful spending,...
Shaler girls basketball team plans to build on this season’s experience
Shaler girls basketball coach Cournelious Nesbit believed Bethel Park’s Olivia Westphal provided a valuable lesson for his Titans. Westphal, a Duquesne recruit, established her presence early and poured in 33 points to lead the Black Hawks to a 64-37 win in the first round of the WPIAL Class 6A playoffs...
Playoff win shows young Shaler boys basketball team making strides
Twenty-one days of waiting followed by a playoff game felt how Shaler coach Rob Niederberger believed it would. “It was weird,” Niederbeger said of the Titans’ 85-64 win over Ringgold in the preliminary round of the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs. “It was a home game, and there was no atmosphere....
In brief: Crawford Pool passes for sale, Easter services and more in Shaler
Passes on sale for Crawford Pool Pool passes are available to purchase for the Crawford Pool. Full season family or individual passes can be purchased. Multiday passes also will be for sale for residents and nonresidents. There will be the option to purchase three-, five- or 10-day passes online. Multiday...
Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of March 14, 2021
Etna Fairhope Holdings LLC sold property at 409 Butler St. to 409 Butler St. LLC for $66,000. Millvale Timothy Burns sold property at 112 Fornoff St. to Taylor Soltez for $128,000. Reserve Israel Kazew sold property at 2109 Mt. Troy Road to 910 Ash Street Holdings LLC for $200,000. Shaler...
Mt. Troy Road reopened; Port Authority bus routes reinstated
A portion of Mt. Troy Road in Reserve has reopened after a two-month closure. The street was shut down in late December between Fornof Lane and Lonsdale Street for construction of a retaining wall and a rock embankment. The project cost was $689,388. The accompanying Port Authority bus route detour...
In brief: Dyngus Day Dash 5K, Glenshaw Craft Show and more in Shaler
Dyngus Day Dash 5K race on tap The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Kosciuszko is hosting the inaugural Dyngus Day Dash 5K at North Park on April 10. All money raised at the race will be used to support the Pittsburgh community through student scholarships and public events. To register for...
Shaler hockey shifts focus to development after missing playoffs
Cory Sakolsky knew a 19-day break was going to make things difficult for the Shaler hockey team. The Titans’ chances of making the PIHL Class AA playoffs were slim even if they had a chance to play out the regular season as previously planned. Shaler dropped a 6-1 decision to...
Shaler bowler a quick study, earns trip to regionals
Sydney Lang enjoyed having an opportunity to ease into being a member of the Shaler varsity bowling team. Watching and learning and learning from a deep Titans team that qualified for states last season gave Lang, whose primary sport is softball, time to learn. That eagerness to learn hasn’t faded...
Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of March 7, 2021
Etna Cynthia Benoit sold property at 41 Oakland St. to BJW Capital LLC for $150,000. Millvale Christopher Casavale sold property at 24 Butler St. to Kevin Ma and Anna Na Ren for $95,000. Reserve Alfred Rodrigues sold property at 3075 Mt. Troy Road to Ian Short for $149,500. Dustin Aiken...
