Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $770,000 sold in Shaler
Someone who purchased a Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket at the Giant Eagle in Shaler for the Sunday, Dec. 21, drawing is $770,000 richer, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday. The winning ticket was sold at the supermarket along Butler Plank Road. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for...
Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and neighboring fire departments team up to rebuild volunteer force
A coalition of fire departments serving Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and other Lower Valley communities will launch an intensive recruitment process to address the region’s volunteer shortage. The number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has plummeted about 90% since 1970, according to the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute. It is estimated...
Pittsburgh media personality Guy Junker turned love of sports into a winning career
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. Pittsburgh sports have changed a lot over the past 45 years, but one thing has managed to stay the same: Guy Junker....
Deluzio shares challenges of politics, public service with Shaler Area’s newspaper staff
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. U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Fox Chapel, met with Shaler Area High School students Nov. 12 for an hourlong conversation that ranged from...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 19-21
The holidays are officially underway — Christmas is just days away, Hanukkah is lighting up the nights and the winter solstice is Sunday. Incorporate these events into your holidays for a little extra fun this weekend. Trans-Siberian Orchestra For almost three decades, progressive rock band Trans-Siberian Orchestra has been turning...
Hampton couple settles suit against Reserve, others over house damaged by landslide
A Hampton couple has settled a court case in which they claimed that a property they own in Reserve was damaged and devalued by a massive sewer line leak or break more than five years ago. Justin and Theresa Richter filed a civil complaint against Reserve, the Pittsburgh Water and...
Shaler Area sophomore invited to White House to mark executive order to boost childhood cancer research
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. Usually a visit or tour of the White House must be requested through a member of Congress — a U.S. representative or...
Etna approves budget with no tax increase, fills council vacancy
Property tax bills won’t be increasing in Etna next year. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, council approved the borough’s $6.1 million budget for 2026, leaving the property tax rate at 9.5 mills. The owner of a property at Etna’s median value of $58,450 will continue to pay about $555 per year....
Prolific artist Nevin Robinson became household name by depicting familiar scenes
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. Bed-ridden with rheumatic fever and surrounded by the busyness of the city, a young Nevin Robinson became captivated by the beauty Pittsburgh...
Millvale residents facing 58% property tax hike in 2026 budget, with discount for seniors
A 58% property tax increase is included with Millvale’s $4.93 million proposed budget for 2026. As proposed, the borough’s property tax rate would increase from 9.5 mills to 15 mills, council President James Machajewski said. For a property at Millvale’s median value of $37,900, the annual borough property tax bill...
La Roche University gifted buildings, including motherhouse, from Sisters of Divine Providence
A property transfer from a Catholic organization to La Roche University sets the college up for long-term growth, officials say. The Sisters of Divine Providence has gifted the Providence Heights Motherhouse and about 15 acres of nearby property to La Roche, the university announced Tuesday, Dec. 16. The transfer includes...
Shaler Area Middle School recognized as a School to Watch
Shaler Area Middle School is one of two new Pittsburgh-area middle schools recognized by the Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn Schools: Schools to Watch Program for 2025-26. The program was developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. The other is Jefferson Middle School in the Mt. Lebanon School District, according...
Closure of Grant Bar in Millvale after over 90 years an emotional hit for owners, customers
The owners and staff of the Grant Bar & Restaurant worked through their tears for their last night of service at the packed restaurant on Nov. 29, a week after announcing on Facebook that the Millvale establishment would permanently close after operating for more than 90 years. Jackie Roethlein, wife...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 12-14
The temperature just keeps dropping, but the ‘Burgh shows no sign of stopping! There’s lots to do and see this weekend all around town, so don’t miss out just because of a chill. Here are a few must-dos this weekend. Holiday storytelling show The holidays can be a complicated time...
Contract change for Crawford Pool bathhouse saves Shaler $24K
A change in contracts for the construction of a new bathhouse at Crawford Pool in Shaler’s Kiwanis Park will save the township about $24,000. According to township Solicitor Anna Jewart, Shaler was required to separate contracts for the bathhouse project’s electrical and plumbing work from the $2.21 million contract awarded...
Shaler recognizes outgoing Commissioner David Mizgorski
Outgoing Shaler Commissioner Dave Mizgorski was recognized at his final meeting as a township commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Mizgorski, a Republican, lost his bid for reelection as Ward 2 commissioner in November’s election to Democrat Josh Fleitman. Councilmen Conrad Wagner, Ward 4, and James Boyle, Ward 6, were unopposed...
Parking an issue as Shaler commissioners approve mausoleum expansion
The Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is preparing to expand a mausoleum at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery along Soose Road in Shaler. Shaler commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 9, approved construction of the 3,600-square-foot addition, conditioned on the provision of 16 parking spaces or the association seeking a...
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
GLENSHAW PUBLIC LIBRARY The Glenshaw Public Library, 1504 Butler Plank Road, Shaler, was established in 1895 and is known as the oldest free library west of the Alleghenies. Hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays for a quilters meet-up, 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Shaler approves 2026 budget; property tax rate unchanged
Shaler property owners will not see their township property tax bills increase in 2026. Township commissioners on Tuesday, Dec. 9, approved a $17.4 million budget for next year and left the property tax rate unchanged at 3.49 mills. For a property at Shaler’s $132,200 median value, the township tax bill...
Shaler Area retains leadership as 3 new members join school board
Leadership of the Shaler Area School Board is unchanged following the November election, which saw three new members join the board. James Tunstall was reelected president of the board at its Dec. 3 reorganization meeting. Eileen Phillips was reelected vice president. Their seats were not up for election this year,...
Reserve commissioners approve $6M 2026 budget with no property tax increase
Reserve commissioners have approved the township’s $6 million budget for 2026, which carries no property tax increase. The township’s property tax rate will remain at 6.47 mills. For a property at the township’s median value, the annual township property tax bill will stay at about $615. Commissioners approved the budget...
PennDOT announces overnight closures of Route 8 in Etna
Southbound Route 8 in Etna will be closed overnight Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 9-12, PennDOT announced. The closures between Kittanning Street and the Route 28 interchange are scheduled for 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. each night. The ramps from southbound Route 8 to northbound and southbound Route 28 also will...
In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area
Free Community Meal on Jan. 5 open to all Everyone is welcome to ring in the new year with a free Community Meal from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1719 Mt. Royal Blvd., Shaler. Enjoy “no-peek” chicken, rice, desserts, fun and fellowship. Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
Realtor: North, South Hills real estate markets have more similarities than you’d think
Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional series on real estate market trends in Western Pennsylvania. Twenty-six years ago, Bob Topich broke the age-old social norm of Pittsburgh suburbanites — departing his native South Hills for a home north of the city. Topich, 65, of Franklin Park, has never...
Q&A with CMU grad Adam Brett, who is making his national tour debut as Wadsworth in ‘Clue’
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. Recently, The Oracle spoke with actor Adam Brett, who is making his national tour debut as Wadsworth in “Clue,” which is running...
