Franklin Regional boys get benefit of late goaltending call, earn hard-fought victory over Gateway
With the score tied in the closing seconds, Webber Rankin emerged from a crowd of players and found himself wide open in the lane. He caught Alec Masten’s pass in stride and went up for a layup. The shot was blocked fiercely out of bounds by Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon. But...
Delivery delayed on parts to fix Delmont sewage pump station
Delmont officials continue to wait for a part to repair the Cramer pump station, which was damaged by a power surge in June. The station in Salem is used to manage sewage flow. Metiri Group, the Kittanning firm that operates the station, contacted borough engineering firm Lennon Smith Souleret on...
Murrysville approves $7 monthly stormwater fee despite equity concerns
Murrysville property owners will see a new $7 monthly stormwater fee starting next year, after council members approved a measure aimed at fixing the municipality’s aging infrastructure and meeting state environmental mandates. Prior to the 5-1 vote this week, council members debated whether the fee — which the Pennsylvania Commonwealth...
Murrysville area: Pancake fundraiser, holiday library closures, Christmas brunch, more
Franklin Regional band fundraiser The Franklin Regional Marching Band is hosting a “A Royal Pancake Feast” to raise money for its March 2026 trip to Walt Disney World in Florida. It will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3 at First Presbyterian Church, 3202 North Hills Road in...
Murrysville library offers extra books to patrons in advance of 2026 renovations
The Murrysville Community Library staff is looking to get some books off the shelf before undergoing a massive renovation next month. Using a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, the library will undergo renovation over the winter. While it will remain open during the construction, the staff is...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 14, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Churchill Diane Davis sold property at 2525 Greensburg Pike Unit 403 to Leon and Jeanetta Blackston for $230,000. Edgewood Jessica Zhu sold property at 513 Allenby Ave. to Kelsey Brazell for $295,000. Harrison Harrell sold property at 132 Beech St. to Lorna Romero Tangara for $531,115. Jessica George...
Heirloom holiday decorations hold special memories, family history
Every time Nancy Trabucco looks at Santa and his reindeer decorating her Delmont front yard, she’s reminded of a half-century of holiday goofiness with her family. When Melanie Litz of Export looks at the Merry Glow ’Round spinning topper on her Christmas tree, she thinks about her mother, who purchased...
Cross-country team will collect new, used shoes in Murrysville
The Franklin Regional Cross Country team will collect donations of new and gently used shoes Saturday in Murrysville. The team is working with fundraising company Funds2Orgs, which will sell the shoes at a discount to those in need in other countries. Funds2Orgs will also make a donation to the team’s...
Murrysville to move ahead with stormwater fee ordinance
Murrysville officials will move ahead with plans to implement a stormwater fee for residents and businesses, as the municipality’s state-mandated responsibilities regarding storm runoff expand. Council approved advertising the proposed ordinance and will likely vote on it at their final meeting of 2025 or early in the new year. Murrysville...
Murrysville area: Delmont ‘Holidaze,’ winter heating assistance, holiday events, more
Delmont ‘Holidaze’ Delmont will host a “Holidaze” celebration from 3-6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Faith Global Methodist Church, 305 Freeport St. The afternoon will include food trucks, craft vendors, live music, children’s activities, basket raffles and a visit from Santa. There will also be a dozen new bikes and helmets...
Film festival organizers look to help students hone their content creation skills
Luke Champlain grew up going to the movies every week with his family. “We still go whenever we’re able,” said the 18-year-old Penn-Trafford senior. “I’ve always wanted to make movies. I think one of the coolest thing you can do is tell stories.” It’s easier than ever for young people...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Forest Hills Kevin Wilhelm sold property at 714 Cascade Road to Rachel Harriet Corn-Hicks for $195,000. Estate of Florence Mae Beatty sold property at 1987 Centurion Drive to Emily Phillips for $64,600. Monroeville RS Holdings 201 LLC sold property at 431 California Ave. to Cerkat Ventures D LLC...
Substitute teacher shortages leave some districts scrambling to avoid ‘vicious cycle’ in schools
During Allegheny Valley School District’s two-month search for a consistent high school biology teacher, Superintendent Patrick Graczyk said other teachers, outside substitutes and even school principals stepped in to keep the science class going. Eventually, the district found a long-term substitute with an emergency biology certification to fill the role...
Export proposes ’26 budget with no property tax hike
Export officials expect to pass a $1.1 million 2026 budget that keeps the tax rate at 14 mills. Council plans a special meeting Dec. 16 for budget approval. “We have about $230,000 that we’re carrying over from this year, and we allotted a little more money for paving and street...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 30, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant Starry Night 88 LLC sold property at 230 Fairview Ave. to 4313 East View LLC for $41,790. Churchill Omid Kashefi sold property at 1921 Garrick Drive to Joseph Balaban Jr. and Marc Schuler for $430,000. Edgewood Estate of Robert Fuchs sold property at 235 Dewey St. to...
Murrysville area: East End Kids’ breakfast, Symphony East, ‘Santa at Sardis’ and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Holiday-themed events Here is a list of holiday-themed concerts and events taking place in December: Dec. 5: Light Up Export. Borough officials will host the annual event from 6-9 p.m. along Washington Avenue. As in years past, the evening will include a...
Gas odor causes evacuation at Murrysville shopping plaza
An odor of gas caused an evacuation Tuesday afternoon at a Murrysville shopping plaza and sickened several people. Six people were taken to a local hospital as a precaution when they reported feeling ill at the Walnut Hollow plaza on Route 22, TribLive news partner WTAE reported. An official told...
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 23, 2025
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Chalfant 5th Avenue Property Group LLC sold property at Unknown Address to Lamont Fourguson for $100,000. Edgewood Ryan Wilk sold property at 142 Lloyd Ave. to Josh Ray and Courtney Camp Grove for $426,500. Forest Hills Joan Ellenbogen Handelsman sold property at 2143 Ardmore Blvd. to Brian Emmanuel...
Better on the mat than on the mic, Spencer Lee gears up for Real American Freestyle bout
Spencer Lee hit a barrier that no amount of takedown drills would help him with. While promoting the Real American Freestyle wrestling event Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, the Franklin Regional graduate needed many takes to get the proper amount of “smack talk” committed to video. Lee, who...
Delmont police will host collection drive to benefit Westmoreland Food Bank
The Westmoreland Food Bank was still feeling pressure from food insecurity during the covid pandemic when the federal government shutdown this fall created additional strain. “We didn’t feel like we were fully dug out yet from the pandemic, let alone ready to start handling another crisis,” said food bank Executive...
Murrysville area: Santa at Sardis, library programs, holiday events, more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. Santa at Sardis The Murrysville Recreation Department will host its annual Santa at Sardis event from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Sardis Park. The afternoon will include a bonfire, children’s activities, s’mores and photos with Santa. The park is located at the...
Franklin Regional to borrow $10 million for athletics upgrades
Franklin Regional officials will move ahead to borrow about $10 million in order to renovate their athletic fields, as well as create a multi-purpose field on the school district’s main campus in Murrysville. The school board voted unanimously Monday night to fund the project through a bond issue. It will...
Murrysville man sentenced to prison for sex videos with teens
A Murrysville man was ordered Monday to serve up to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession and dissemination of child pornography. Prosecutors said Kevin M. Hullenbaugh, 32, had a sexual relationship from October 2023 through mid July 2024 with two 16-year-old girls. According to court records...
Murrysville council axes proposal for vacant property registry
Murrysville council will not move ahead with a proposed ordinance establishing a registry for vacant properties. Murrysville Chief Administrator Michael Nestico said a draft copy of the ordinance began circulating in early November, and the municipality received significant feedback about the proposal, which would have established a fee schedule for...
Murrysville hears pitch for stormwater fee to help fund state-mandated projects
The management and control of stormwater in Pennsylvania has become more heavily regulated in the past two decades. In towns with a municipal separate storm sewer system, known as MS4, compliance with those regulations has continued to increase in cost. State environmental officials require MS4 permit-holders to meet annual goals...
