Traffic restrictions scheduled for Evergreen Road in Millvale, a heavily used link to the North Hills
Single-lane traffic restrictions will occur Tuesday and Wednesday along Evergreen Road in Millvale. Crews will be milling and paving the road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, according to PennDOT. Alternating traffic from Seavey Road to Lawrence Street will be controlled by flaggers. Evergreen Road travels through the...
3 century-old bridges in Millvale to be replaced in 2028 and 2029
Millvale residents and visitors are expected to get a reprieve from detours within the next few years. During a public meeting May 21 at the Millvale Community Center, representatives from PennDOT and the borough outlined preliminary plans for a $6 million project that will replace three bridges, each of which...
Shaler Area strikes a deal on replacement pool for swim program
Facing the loss of its own swimming pool, the Shaler Area School District is partnering with the Sarah Heinz House on Pittsburgh’s North Side for use of its pool beginning with the 2027-28 swim season. The school board on Wednesday voted 8-0 to approve a three-year agreement with the Sarah...
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
Sharpsburg Community Garden soon will add a heavy metal touch to its ecosystem. Shaler artist Oreen Cohen has spent the better part of the past few months working on a pollinator-themed scrap metal sculpture for the garden next to the Sharpsburg Community Library along Main Street. Cohen, a Carnegie Mellon...
Shaler’s new pool bathhouse ready for Memorial Day weekend, but weather looking to be a problem
Construction won’t delay the opening of Shaler’s community swimming pool, but the weather might. The township announced Wednesday that the new bathhouse at Crawford Pool in Kiwanis Park is ready for Memorial Day weekend. Township officials had been uncertain until then if the bathhouse would be ready in time for...
Etna Councilman Brad Iannuzzi resigns, is hired as borough’s assistant manager
Etna lost a councilman and gained an assistant manager in the same night. First Ward Councilman Brad Iannuzzi, the council’s vice president, resigned from council effective immediately at its May 19 meeting. He was soon thereafter hired as the borough’s new assistant manager. His starting salary is $80,000. He is...
Teachers look to revive the student band scene at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
Jim McDermott remembers when Shaler Area High School students didn’t just listen to music. They made it. “Shaler had a long tradition for decades of having many, many rock bands at any given time,” said McDermott, 42, a 2002 Shaler Area graduate who has taught ninth grade American history there...
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Eight North Hills municipalities facing the end of their group garbage contract are having to figure out how they’re going to keep getting their residents’ trash taken away. While some are making changes now while others will have to do it next year, a regional group is leading broader talks...
Responding to families’ concerns, Shaler Area to have Pre-K Counts at 2 locations for 2026-27 school year
Feedback from families has prompted the Shaler Area School District to reconsider where the Pre-K Counts program will be housed for the 2026-27 school year. Through the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Pre-K Counts, a free pre-kindergarten for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, has been available at Shaler Area since 2013,...
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
To have your news or event listed in our briefs section, email editor Marje Horvath at mhorvath@triblive.com. Burchfield student honored for grief awareness poster Annie Johnson, a third grader at Burchfield Primary School, was recognized in April for her compassion and creativity. The 9-year-old is a member of the Caring...
At the library: Upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills libraries
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...
Millvale resident accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
A Millvale resident is accused of assaulting a man who came to the defense of a Sheetz employee in Ross. Ross police filed charges May 14 against Zachary Ruhle, 19, for the incident that happened April 18 at the convenience store at 3025 Babcock Blvd. Ross officers responded to the...
Shaler boys volleyball looking forward to playoff pressure
Paul Stadelman doesn’t need to perform any espionage to scout the best Western Pennsylvania boys volleyball programs. The veteran Shaler boys volleyball boss — and coaches from other top programs — have sought each other out for years. The top-seeded Titans, who are seeking their fourth consecutive WPIAL crown and...
Shaler notebook: Girls lacrosse team gets back in playoff win column
Shaler girls lacrosse coach Katherine Hinsdale took her time talking to her team after a disappointing section home loss to Fox Chapel to wrap up the regular season. The Titans hoped to try to create chaos in the section standings with a win. Instead, the Titans started slow and didn’t...
Millvale Music Festival brings hundreds of diverse performers, 20,000 people to borough’s streetsVideo
The streets of Millvale were brimming with people and alive with music Saturday. It was the second and final day of the ninth Millvale Music Festival, which was expected to draw around 20,000 people for more than 350 musical acts on nearly three dozen stages throughout the borough — on...
Millvale Music Festival performance to help illuminate issues of depression, suicide
Editor’s note: This article contains a description of a suicide attempt. To get help with depression or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org/chat. A psychedelic performance during the Millvale Music Festival means to illuminate those darkened by depression and suicide, though the pair of Pittsburgh photons behind...
Shaler Area Middle School named 1 of state’s Schools to Watch
It only took a few seconds for Shaler Area Middle School principals and students to accept a banner Friday from Bruce Vosburgh, director of Pennsylvania Schools to Watch, recognizing the school’s accomplishments. But Principal Shannon Howard noted that the time, effort and energy to make the school a positive, academically...
Ross/West View EMS launches pre-hospital blood program serving North Hills area
Three days after Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services launched a pre-hospital blood program, it was used to save the life of a Ross man who was bleeding from his gastrointestinal tract. The man’s systolic blood pressure, the top number, was down to 66, which is extremely low, and he was...
Distribution of another round of adaptive bikes brings more smiles to children and families
Yisene Bayala’s smile says it all. When the 4-year-old caught a glimpse of his new bicycle, he grinned from ear to ear. He waved his arms and walked toward his new ride. “I see a difference in him already,” said his mom, Ellie Voyvodich-Bayala of Shaler. “He loves this bike.”...
Millvale brings on new manager as it navigates financial challenges
Millvale found the manager it was looking for in Seth Abrams, Council President James Machajewski said. Council voted unanimouslyon Tuesday, May 12, to hire Abrams, 54, of White Oak as Millvale’s new borough manager and secretary. His annual salary is $90,000 and his contract runs through Dec. 31, 2027. Council...
Reserve suspends police officer accused of dating violence in Fla., retail theft in Ohio Township
A Reserve police officer first placed on administrative leave after being charged with dating violence in Florida is suspended without pay after being accused of retail theft at two stores in Ohio Township. Manuel George Pihakis, 36, of Pittsburgh has been a police officer in Reserve since January 2025. He...
Trib HSSN softball player of the week for May 10, 2026Video
Trib HSSN softball player of the week – Bria Bosiljevac School – Shaler Class – Senior Position – Pitcher #Earned – Like most high school seniors, Bria Bosiljevac has a lot on her plate as time ticks away on her high school days. The Shaler senior prom is coming up...
Millvale Music Festival brings 350 acts to 31 stages across borough
Next weekend, the 3,200-person town of Millvale will find itself filled with an eye-popping 20,000 people. What’s the occasion? The ninth Millvale Music Festival, which will bring 350 live acts to the borough May 15-16. “I think the Music Fest has a big part in showcasing how cool a neighborhood...
Reigning champs North Allegheny, Shaler earn No. 1 seeds for 2026 WPIAL boys volleyball playoffs
Defending champions North Allegheny and Shaler have been the top-ranked boys volleyball teams in the WPIAL all season. On Friday, they received the top seeds in their respective postseason brackets. North Allegheny (10-0) was awarded the No. 1 seed in Class 3A as it seeks a district-record 24th WPIAL title....
Shaler Scout earns Eagle rank by building shed at VFW post before heading off to culinary school
Shaler Area High School senior Connor Bauer found his love of cooking in Scouting. “There weren’t many things I had enjoyed cooking or baking at home. The first time I really enjoyed myself making any food I had made lasagna with another member in my troop,” said Bauer, 18. “It...
