Millvale man faces federal child sex abuse charges
A Millvale man is accused of violating federal law regarding the sexual exploitation of a minor, U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti announced March 23. A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted Robert William Bauer, 65, on two counts. According to the indictment, Bauer knowingly transported child sexual abuse material on Feb....
Washington County contractor accused of fraud in South Fayette now facing charges in Millvale
A Washington County contractor accused of home improvement fraud in Millvale is awaiting trial on similar charges in South Fayette, according to court records. Millvale police charged James R. Nunamaker, 62, of North Strabane on March 18 with felony counts of deceptive or fraudulent business practices and false statements to...
Debt restructuring plan balances Shaler Area 2026-27 budget without property tax increase
The Shaler Area School District’s plan to restructure its debt and borrow new money to pay for building projects would balance its 2026-27 budget, erasing a $3.7 million deficit and leaving it with an $856,000 surplus, according to the district’s business manager. In either case, the district’s preliminary budget carries...
Q&A: Greg Brown living out his dream as Pirates play-by-play announcer
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. With spring training in full swing, it’s a great time to think warmer weather and baseball. Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown stopped...
‘Any small amount adds up’: Shaler Area’s National Honor Society raises $3,300 for Pennies for Patients
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. Shaler Area High School’s National Honor Society raised $3,300 this year through the Pennies for Patients fundraiser benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma...
Shaler Area 1 of 6 schools in nation selected for Japanese Language Education Assistant Program
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. First conceptualized following several meetings between former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and former U.S. President Barack Obama, the J-LEAP program has...
Shaler Area Sustainability Club makes impact with upcycling efforts, community projects
Editor’s note: The following story was submitted for the Shaler Area Student Section, a collaboration between TribLive and The Oracle, the student newspaper of Shaler Area High School. The Shaler Area Sustainability Club and classes have been busy with several big goals and projects they have set for the next...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. To reach the library, call 412-487-2121, email glenshawlibrary@gmail.com or visit online at glenshawpubliclibrary.org. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters...
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
Pancake breakfast to benefit marching band The Shaler Area High School Marching Band is serving a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. March 21 at the middle school, 1800 Mt. Royal Blvd. Everyone in the community is invited. Menu items include buttermilk pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and choice of...
By staying flexible, Shaler aims to contend for more boys volleyball gold
Anyone working in the Shaler boys volleyball team’s rotation can expect to add a couple of lines to his resume. The Titans will return more seasoned players than they had at the start of last season, but they won’t be nearly as deep as the squad that won the WPIAL...
Competitive fire burns bright for defending WPIAL softball champion Shaler
Tom Sorce is happy to see the healthy competition within the Shaler softball program after the Titans ran off eight straight wins en route to the program’s fourth WPIAL Class 5A championship last season. Shaler saw its season come to an end in the first round of the state playoffs...
Shaler Area preparing to borrow $7.5M to pay for capital projects including roof at middle school
The Shaler Area School Board will vote next week to award about $4.6 million in contracts for work at the district’s middle school as it begins a process to borrow $7.5 million and restructure the district’s debt to pay for it and other capital projects. The board is expected to...
Tapestry depicting Pennsylvania’s history as one of original 13 colonies coming to life in Shaler
Stich by meticulous stitch, an embroidered panel representing Pennsylvania’s history as one of the original 13 colonies is coming to colorful life in Shaler for this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. More than 200 people have put in over 2,800 hours of effort since...
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
There are several possible reasons why Dyngus Day dashers join a 5K of the same name every year: They’re proud of their Polish heritage, are serious runners or just want to have lots of fun. Whatever it is, all of this is happening April 11 during the sixth annual Dyngus...
Shaler Area 6th grade girls basketball team lauded for surpassing 100 wins
A talented group of girls is expected to take to the varsity basketball court in the Shaler Area School District. But they’re going to have to get through middle school first. The Shaler Area Elementary Basketball Association’s sixth grade girls team is being celebrated for amassing more than 100 wins...
Millvale Spring Market to feature more than 40 artists, makers and bakers
More than 40 local artists, makers and bakers are expected to participate in the Millvale Spring Market on April 25. The market, sponsored for a second year by the Millvale Community Development Corp., will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking will be free. “We know it’s NFL Draft...
Shaler Area Rotary distributes comfort bags to help victims of domestic violence
Police in the Shaler area are equipped with a new tool to help victims of domestic violence. The Shaler Area Rotary Club in March began distributing 60 comfort bags containing essential hygiene items and simple comforts to the police departments in Shaler, Reserve, Etna and Millvale. Each department received 15...
Penn-Trafford uses 3-goal burst in 2nd period to top Shaler in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
One of the sayings for the Penn-Trafford hockey team has been to “race to the next goal.” No matter if they’re up a goal, losing or tied, the Warriors knew getting that next goal was a major step in coming away with a win during the Penguins Cup Class 2A...
Shaler teen charged in fatal Route 8 crash
A Shaler teenager has been charged with felony homicide in connection with Route 8 crash in Hampton over the summer. On Monday, 19-year-old Caleb Stevens was charged with a June 28 crash that killed a 72-year-old woman. Stevens had been driving on Route 8 at approximately 91 mph just before...
Fast play Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $555.9K sold in Shaler
A fast play ticket worth more than $555,900 was sold in Shaler, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday, March 2. The progressive top prize-winning ticket worth $555,970 for the lottery’s Money Power Progressive game was sold Feb. 28 at the Shop ’n Save along Babcock Boulevard. The store will receive a...
Shaler Area School Board reviews previous fiscal years, eyes May 20 vote on 2026-27 plan
The Shaler Area School Board reviewed its 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years and looked ahead to budgeting for 2026-27 during its finance committee meeting last month. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, Shaler Area saw a decrease in real estate tax revenue due to a reduction in assessment values and no...
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
A spotlight is shining on dozens of young artists at The Block Northway in Ross. The free art exhibit, located on the upper level of the mall, will be on display through March 22. It features works by students from several schools in the North Hills, including Blessed Trinity Academy...
Beloved Millvale French baker, Jean-Marc Chatellier, closes shop after more than 30 years
People from Millvale and beyond marked the end of an era in the borough Saturday when Jean-Marc Chatellier and his wife, Sandy, opened the doors of his French bakery to the public for the last time. After large buys contributed to them quickly selling out on their penultimate day Friday...
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
Friendship and food are the key ingredients to the third annual North Hills Community Outreach neighborly barbecue set from noon to 2 p.m. April 12 at Memorial Park Church in McCandless. The Community BBQ fundraiser benefits the nonprofit outreach, which addresses the needs of people in crisis, hardship and poverty...
2 firefighters hurt, resident rescued through window in Millvale apartment building fire
Two Millvale firefighters were hurt and a resident was rescued through a window in a fire late Tuesday, Feb. 24, that caused significant damage to an apartment building on Grant Avenue. The fire at Millvilla at the point of Grant and Stanton avenues was reported around 10:30 p.m., Millvale fire...
