In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Sept. 22, 2025 and beyond

Halloween parade

Bridgeville’s annual halloween parade will take place Oct. 25.

Lineup and judging begins at 10 a.m. at Bridgeville Manor on Gregg Avenue. The parade begins at 11 a.m.

The route is off Gregg Avenue; then down Bank Street, Dewey Avenue, Railroad Street and Commercial Street before ending at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department station.

The parade is for children ages 12 and younger.

For more information, call the borough office at 412-221-6012, ext. 110, or email info@bridgevilleboro.com.

Chartiers Valley comings and goings

A number of personnel moves were approved by the Chartiers Valley School Board during its meetings Aug. 26 and Sept. 9.

Hirings included Christopher Marko, custodial worker; Christopher White, temporary maintenance; Olunfunke Ayinde, Intermediate School instructional aide; Elise Laughlin, Intermediate School playground aide; and general workers Angela Abbott and Mary Sally.

The board accepted resignations from Ally Lounder, paraprofessional; Ayla Ismayilova, bus aide; and bus drivers Carolynn Neuner, Sharia Johnson and Ayla Ismayilova.

Supplemental appointments included Jessica Zoldos, high school math tutor; Elizabeth Rossi, high school science tutor; Jennifer Craig, high school yearbook sponsor; Melissa Siget, intermediate school detention monitor; Matthew Efhimiades, technical and sound assistant for the fall show; Kimberly Giffin, director/producer for the fall show; and Dustin Giffin, assistant director/technical director for the fall show.

Mentor teachers are Jessica Zoldos, Dina Roberts, Alicia Guarnaccio, Abigail Schifano, Lauren Flick, Jessica Tulowitzki, Nicole Glowark, Rebecca Yuhas, Meghan Cottom, Roberta Moore, Rochelle Territ, Christian Mulligan, Taryn Briggs, Rebecca Finnerty, Melissa Moreschi and Elisabeth Rossi.

Veterans brunch

Collier will host a “Salute to Veterans Brunch” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at its community center, 5 Lobaugh St.

Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 724-693-0780.

Scott Octoberfest

Scott’s annual Octoberfest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at Scott Park, 1 Park Drive.

The event features food, hay rides, vendors, crafters, inflatables, games, a basket raffle, kids activities and more.

Entertainment includes Rustic Harmony from noon to 1 p.m., German dancers from 1 to 2 p.m., JCraiger Band from 2:15 to 4 p.m. and The Great Unknowns from 4:15 to 6 p.m.

Carlynton personnel moves

Carlynton School Board appointed Desiree Burns as special education director and Joseph Rossi as assistant principal at the Jr.-Sr. High School.

Appointments include Lynsie Merglowski, direct instruction for the 2025 home extended school year; Nicholas Carmassi, emotional support teacher at the high school; Jason DeJesus, high school biology teacher; Lisa Chandler, autistic support/life skills at Crafton; Amaleen Malcom, elementary long-term substitute computer technology teacher; Megan Dilla, psychologist at Carnegie; Kelsey Armstrong, high school chorus teacher; and Sherry “Joy” Braden, long-term substitute CSN at Carnegie and Crafton.

Support personnel appointments include India Carbin and Christine Lewis as lunchroom/playground aides at Crafton; Susan Straub, high school food service; and Arina Dillinger and Amanda Hughes, high school paraprofessionals.

Other appointments include Zachary Dublin, assistant middle school boys soccer coach; Melanie Lewis, majorettes; Danielle Lukaszewski, middle school girls soccer; TaRaya Osterle, Cougarettes; and Tanner Pascocello, assistant middle school girls soccer.

The board accepted the resignations of Brittany Underwood, Carnegie psychologist; Abby Ifft, high school emotional support teacher; Ashley Schaffer, nurse; LeNora Emanuelson, high school chorus; Kevin MacMurdo, high school learning support and swimming coach; Salvatore Lauria, custodian; and Deborah Klein and Rebecca Macek, paraprofessionals.

The decisions were made during the Aug. 19 school board meeting.

Cable franchise renewal hearing

Bridgeville Council will take comments on the borough’s cable franchise renewal at a hearing scheduled for 6:45 p.m. Oct. 13 at the borough building, 425 Bower Hill Road.

According to the borough, the hearing is to review the past performance of the cable operator, Comcast, and to identify future cable-related community needs.

Contact borough Manager Joe Kauer at 412-221-6012 with questions.

Rotary chili cookoff

The Bridgeville-South Fayette Rotary Club has scheduled its 18th annual chili cookoff from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 19 at Fairview Park, 288 Recreation Road.

Tickets cost $10. The event supports the rotary’s service projects.

Learn more at bridgeville-sfrotary.org.

Heidelberg Halloween parade, party

Heidelberg’s annual Halloween parade is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26.

The parade steps off from Ellsworth Park at 1 p.m. Once it concludes, there is a party with treats, games and prizes at the Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department, 456 First St.

Old St. Luke’s concert series

The concert series is back at Old St. Luke’s Church in Scott.

Concerts include: Sept. 28, harpist Marissa Knaub Avon with Thomas Godfrey on flute and Warren Davidson on viola; Oct. 19, Academy String Quartet “Friends of Ukraine”; Nov. 9, Daphne Alderson, chanteuse; March 22, Academy String Quartet “Domestic and Imported Lyricism”; April 26, Trio Sine Nomine; May 3, Taburaški Sastav Ponoć America’s Premier Tambura Band.

Concerts begin at 2 p.m. and are held at the church, 330 Old Washington Pike, Scott.

The suggested donation is $20.

For more information, contact the church at info@oldsaintlukes.org or 412-495-0509.

Heidelberg fall festival

The Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department is coordinating its fall festival, from 1 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at 456 First St.

The family-oriented event includes entertainment, food and games.

Fall craft show

Save the date for the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fall craft show.

The show is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at the fire department’s Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St., Bridgeville.

Admission is free.

Historical Society presentations

Jim Weinschenker will present on the “Waynesburg and Washington Railroad” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department’s Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St, Bridgeville.

The presentation is the Bridgeville Area Historical Society’s September program.

Holiday craft and vendor show

A holiday craft and vendor show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 27 in the auditorium at All Saints Church, 514 Third Ave., Carnegie.

More than 50 crafters and vendors are participating.

For questions or more information, contact Amanda at 412-995-0716 or pietronea512@yahoo.com.

Country line dancing

Save the date for a country line dance from 6 to 11 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department, 456 First St.

Doors open at 6 p.m., lessons are from 7 to 8 p.m. and dancing is from 8 to 11 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale soon. All proceeds benefit the fire department.

People interested in being a sponsor or donating cookies to a cookie table should contact Dottie McCartney at 412-780-4537.

Trips approved

Chartiers Valley school directors approved trips during their Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 meetings.

The girls basketball team will attend a tournament in Maryland in January; and eighth grade students will go on a field trip to Washington, D.C., on May 29.

Students involved in the high school’s “No Place for Hate” attended a summit Sept. 15 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

Some members of the high school’s student council will attend the Caring Team Summit on Sept. 25. The summit is for schools that support and fundraise for the Caring Place and provide training and ideas for Children’s Grief Awareness Day.

The Dance Troupe will attend a regional competition in Commerce Township, Mich., at Walled Lake Northern High School on Nov. 7 and 8.

College Club of Carnegie

The College Club of Carnegie will host an October Autumn Harvest-themed meeting Oct. 4 at Scoglio’s Restaurant in the Pinebridge Mall, 1580 McLaughlin Run Road.

There will be a social at 11:30 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

A 50-50 raffle will be offered to benefit the club’s scholarship program.

Women with postsecondary educations can call Therese Condit, membership chairperson, at 412-279-4458 for more information.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’

Chartiers Valley High School’s fall play will be “The Play That Goes Wrong.”

Dates for the show are scheduled for Nov. 12 to 15. All shows will begin at 7 p.m.

Chaperones

Chartiers Valley officials approved 21 people as chaperones.

They include: Rochele Reitlinger, Cindy Holleran, Liz Speicher, Niki Ciaramella, Craig Pisaneschi, Jessica Zoldos, Alicia Guarnaccio, Carrie Tenney, Amy Bouch, Stacy Zurman, Leanne McLean, Maria Krzeczowski, Jennifer Heffley, Colby Yaglowski, Elizabeth Rossi, Angela Benson, Beth Verzich, Jan Sloss, Laura Cozza, Victoria Henefeld and Jessica Lange.

Pasta dinner

The Bridgeville Greater Area Lions Club will hold its eighth annual pasta dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department’s Chartiers Room, 370 Commercial St.

The menu includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread and dessert. There will also be a raffle basket auction and 50-50 raffle.

There is a $20 donation for adults and $10 for children ages 6 to 10. Children 5 and younger are free.

Takeout dinners are available. Call 412-915-4375 for more information.

Donations

Chartiers Valley School Board accepted two donations during its Sept. 9 meeting.

The district accepted a Christmas tree donated by Richard Was; and an $800 donation from the Class of 1975 to the high school life skills classroom.

Noise exemption

The state Liquor Control Board granted the Crafty Jackalope’s request to follow Bridgeville’s noise regulations, according to the borough.

The borough said it provided the LCB’s order to the police department and the restaurant.

The order allows the borough, instead of the LCB, to enforce its own noise regulations on the restaurant.

The exemption is only for one year. Bridgeville would then need to reapply next year for a three-year exemption.

Superintendent forums

Carlynton Superintendent John Kreider is hosting parent and community forums this school year.

Remaining forums are scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at Crafton Elementary; 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Carnegie Elementary; 9 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Jr.-Sr. High School Cougar Collaboration Center; 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at Crafton Elementary; and 6 p.m. March 3 at the Carnegie Elementary Library.

Register online at the district’s website.