Shaler Area’s athletic director bows out after 11 years
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. After 11 years as Shaler Area’s athletic director, retiring Clint Rauscher worked his last day in the school district Feb. 6. He...
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st roundVideo
Franklin Regional led the entire third quarter and was primed to close out Shaler with a strong fourth. But when the final quarter started, the Panthers quickly realized the Titans wanted to win, too. Ninth-seeded Shaler roared back and flattened the No. 8 Panthers in the final eight minutes, scoring...
Residents of 6 streets in Shaler under boil water advisory
The residents of several streets in Shaler remain under a boil water advisory until futher notice because of a water main break late Monday. The advisory issued by the Hampton Shaler Water Authority impacts Governor, Pamela, Bradley, Pitner, Ridgeway and Rial drives. According to a notice posted online at hswa-pa.org,...
Shaler Area bowler extra motivated by near-perfect game
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. Every athlete has dreamed of having the perfect game, whether it be a perfect game for baseball pitcher or a perfect 10...
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. To reach the library, call 412-487-2121, email glenshawlibrary@gmail.com or visit online at glenshawpubliclibrary.org. Hours are 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays for a...
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
It may not be a Golden Ticket, but it’s close enough. The opportunity to eat lots of chocolate treats returns with the third annual McCandless Crossing Chocolate Walk to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. This year’s event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. March 7. Tickets are $30...
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
The Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization is kicking off a new season of its Rivertown Changemakers initiative — for people with big ideas on how to improve their hometown. The program is meant to empower residents to become ambassadors for change in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale. “We know that Sharpsburg, Etna and...
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
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. Not many programs across the WPIAL have a legacy as rich as Shaler Area softball. One of the most recent parts of...
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
Shaler senior Paige Querio didn’t start out playing flag football with any aspirations beyond seeing if she liked the sport or not. The Titans senior started as a defensive player before moving on to playing quarterback. Querio, who also plays soccer, recently committed to play flag football at Mercyhurst University....
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Shaler boys basketball coach Brandon Sensor would have liked to see the Titans go into the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs with more of a running start. But a few results at the tail end of the schedule won’t taint a solid regular season. The Titans returned to the playoffs after...
Rep. Lindsay Powell hosts 2nd ‘Ought to Be a Law’ competition at Shaler Area High School
Shaler Area High School honors civics students received a visit from state Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Lawrenceville, on Feb. 5 as part of the “Ought to Be a Law” competition. The competition aimed to encourage civic participation and critical thinking about current events by having high school students submit proposals for...
Amid financial challenges, Millvale hires consultant to find new borough manager
Millvale hopes to have a new borough manager hired by summer, council President James Machajewski said. At its Feb. 10 meeting, council voted 6-0 to engage Public Partners, a program of the Allegheny League of Municipalities, to conduct a search for a manager. Councilman Al Atkinson was absent. The borough...
Reserve renews garbage contract for 2 more years
Reserve residents will see another 8% increase in their quarterly garbage bills while keeping the same hauler. Commissioners voted unanimously Feb. 4 to extend the township’s contract with Noble Environmental for two more years. The township’s garbage contract runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. The township...
Question of sidewalks on Shaler’s Mt. Royal Boulevard sparks discussion of what township is, could become
A recent discussion about sidewalks on Mt. Royal Boulevard among Shaler residents and township officials brought up a range of issues such as weighing the public good against imposing on property owners, and questions over what Shaler was, is and could be. Nearly a dozen residents who spoke Jan. 27...
8 Shaler Area employees recognized with Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award
Eight Shaler Area School District employees have been recognized for going above and beyond for students and contributing to the success of the school district. The employees — administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals — are recipients of the Kim Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award. The award was named for Baysek-Young, a third...
Franklin Regional girls score in closing seconds to grab playoff spot over Shaler
Bernie Pucka said he had a feeling his team was going to win. The vibe, the energy, the lack of nervousness from his girls, it all seemed to put him at ease. But the Franklin Regional girls basketball coach didn’t quite envision a finish like this. Junior guard Chloe Pucka...
Judge approves Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $1.9M
A judge on Feb. 3 approved Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $1.9 million so the borough can pay off its overdue debts as it works to right its financial ship. Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John T. McVay Jr. said he would draft his order granting Millvale’s petition after hearing...
Etna officials rally volunteers to help neighbors dig out from record-setting snow
Etna officials led a volunteer effort Jan. 31 to help residents in need dig out from a record-setting snowfall. Pittsburgh set a new record Jan. 25, when the National Weather Service measured a one-day snowfall of 11.2 inches at its office in Moon, shattering the previous record of 5.2 inches...
Hearing on Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $2 million delayed
A hearing for additional testimony in Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $2 million to prevent a potential budget crisis has been postponed. The hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge John T. McVay Jr. had been scheduled for Tuesday morning. A new time and date were not immediately known. Following...
Shaler Area communities digging out from major snowfall
Shaler Area residents and municipalities were digging out and coping with the lingering effects of Sunday’s snowfall in the Pittsburgh area. The National Weather Service in Moon measured 11.2 inches at its office, where records are recorded, shattering the record of 5.2 inches for Jan. 25 that had stood since...
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
A Florida man faces arson and other charges after Etna police say he set a parked car on fire. Tyqei Eric Howze, 23, of Groveland, Fla. is charged with three felony counts of arson and felony counts of causing or risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. According to a criminal...
9th annual Hygge New Year event brings self-care to Millvale
The rainy weather didn’t stop people from indulging in self-care during Millvale’s ninth annual Hygge New Year. Hygge, a Danish word referring to the practice of taking time to relax and unwind, has been embraced by Millvale businesses over the years. Hygge New Year events were scattered throughout the borough,...
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. To reach the library, call 412-487-2121, email glenshawlibrary@gmail.com or visit online at glenshawpubliclibrary.org. Hours are 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays for a...
Shaler’s Ruckus Cafe expands to 2nd location in Pittsburgh
A Shaler couple who filled a need for a coffee shop in the township hopes to fill a similar, if somewhat different, need in Downtown Pittsburgh. Christine Rauktis and Daryl Kuczynski, who opened Ruckus Cafe on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler in July 2021, opened a second location at 625 Liberty...
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
Feb. 2 community meal canceled Because of the frigid temperatures and limited parking spaces due to snow, the Community Meal scheduled for Feb. 2 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Shaler has been canceled. Everyone is welcome to attend the next meal, which will be held 5 to 7 p.m. March...
