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Sharpsburg Community Library welcomes back youth programs coordinator, appoints 1st teen coordinator
The Sharpsburg Community Library recently welcomed a new staff member and a familiar face to run its teen and children and youth programs, respectively. Kiki Raines of Wilkinsburg was recently hired to fill the Cooper-Siegel Community Library branch’s new position to come up with youth activities. “I really want to...
Fox Chapel to spend more than $1 million to rebuild 10 roads this year
Ten Fox Chapel roads are expected to be rebuilt this year as part of the borough’s road paving program. Council unanimously voted April 18 to award a $1.369 million contract to Wampum-based Youngblood Paving. Borough Manager Gary Koehler said the company was the lowest of four bidders and has done...
Fox Chapel graphic designer proposes alternatives to borough’s historic logo and street signs
Fox Chapel resident Bill Kolano believes his town has an image problem. Specifically, the image that serves as the borough’s logo, on street signs and newsletter. “It’s time for a refresh,” the longtime graphic designer told council at its April 18 meeting. Kolano, president of Kolano Design, presented a couple...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hosts art, essay contest for students
Students are invited to celebrate the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania’s 300th anniversary by participating in an essay and coloring contest. “Recognizing the crucial role that civics education plays in the public’s understating of the judiciary, we are excited to expand our 300th celebration efforts to involve students at all grade...
Kayak Pittsburgh to open kayak rentals in Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg borough council unanimously approved a kayak concession rental recently at the James Sharp Landing. The outdoors nonprofit Venture Outdoors will locate a Kayak Pittsburgh rental site for a one-year pilot program. Sharpsburg Mayor, Brittany Reno said she was excited that residents would have the opportunity to kayak the Allegheny...
Foxwall EMS, Aspinwall VFD fundraiser will conquer Center Avenue, one of region’s steepest hills
Foxwall EMS and Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department are encouraging people to Run for the Hill of It. The new fundraiser to benefit both groups will celebrate its inaugural race on Sunday, April 24. “This is the kind of event that we have thought about for a long time,” said Rob...
O’Hara’s Pilarski named Student of the Month at Thiel
Pilarski named a student of the month at Thiel Sydnee Pilarski of O’Hara Township has been named a Student of the Month for March at Thiel College. The Student of the Month honor is awarded to seniors. It is among the most prestigious student awards at Thiel College with only...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 17, 2022
Aspinwall David Gregg sold property at 121 Fifth St. to Mark Chimel II and Lindsey Chimel for $425,000. Blawnox Estate of Edward Bucha sold property at 1000 Woodland Road to Joanetzi and Christina Fourquet for $200,000. Etna Daniel Lisjack sold property at 314 Butler St. to Richard Miller for $80,250....
News from Aspinwall, Blawnox, O’Hara, Oakmont, Fox Chapel
Aspinwall Clean Up Day Aspinwall Neighbors, the former neighborhood watch, is organizing a Spring Green Streets Clean Up April 23. Volunteers can pick up supply kits between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Aspinwall Recreation Area along Field Avenue. Kits include vests, gloves and trash bags. Pizza and refreshments...
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel’s Dering, Turnquist earn strength, conditioning awards
Fox Chapel senior swim team members David Dering and Lydia Turnquist were named All-American Athlete Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award recipients in swimming earlier this month. The National Strength and Conditioning Association recognizes high school and collegiate athletes whose athletic accomplishments reflect their dedication to strength and...
A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame inductee was top Fox Chapel wrestler before PSU football career
Rich Kriston is recognized as one of the best heavyweights in the storied history of the Fox Chapel wrestling program. Kriston won three consecutive section titles from 1970-72 and was the first of 25 section champions at Fox Chapel in the ’70s. After two years of covid-related postponements, Kriston, who...
Fitness fundraiser Spin Your Wheels returns to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall
A fitness-themed fundraiser offering fun and fellowship returns to Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall April 23. Spin Your Wheels was created in 2015 by Aspinwall resident and attorney Jennifer Evashavik. She bills it as the “fitness party of the year” and hundreds attend. The family-friendly event offers classes for everyone,...
College notebook: Point Park names Scarborough women’s hoops coach
Dave Scarborough is coming home to coach the Point Park women’s basketball team. A Fox Chapel and Cal (Pa.) graduate, Scarborough was announced Friday as the Pioneers’ next coach. He has been an NCAA Division I women’s assistant for the past nine years — and 13 of the last 14...
Cintas’ move will double industrial space at RIDC Park in O’Hara
An O’Hara business that specializes in first aid, safety and cleaning supplies is expanding to nearly double its size in the township’s industrial park. Cintas will move operations from a 5,000-square-foot facility along Alpha Drive in RIDC Park to one that’s nearly 10,000 square feet and just a few doors...
Sharpsburg seeks nearly $25 million in federal grant money to aid private developer
Sharpsburg officials have applied for a $24.4 million federal grant to help with transportation infrastructure for the Allegheny Shores development. Council unanimously voted at a special meeting April 9 to seek the grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s RAISE program, which stands for Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and...
Fox Chapel Area Adult Education adds tech lessons to help eliminate digital clutter
Fox Chapel Area Adult Education has a perfect class this spring for tech novices who accumulate thousands of emails or for people who yearn to shoot better photos with an iPhone. Private lessons for Apple devices, taught by Plum resident Emily McNeil, are part of the spring offerings that launched...
Year-’round dog park being proposed in Aspinwall
Aspinwall officials are pondering a permanent spot to put a dog park. The borough has such a space during the winter months at Ben Killian Field along Field Avenue. It’s open from Nov. 1 through March 31. Council members earlier this month talked about having a dog park in the...
Foxwall EMS subscription drive is underway
Foxwall Emergency Medical Service has launched its annual subscription drive. The advanced life support ambulance company serves Fox Chapel and Aspinwall. It has a mix of paid staff and volunteers with at least two people available each shift, each and every day. Subscriptions are one way of making ends meet....
Sharpsburg council formally approves contract with consulting business founder
Sharpsburg officials took a public vote April 9 to hire Jason Dailey and his company, Dailey Operation Consulting, for temporary administration and managerial services after first voting to hire him in February during a closed-door meeting, a possible violation of the state’s Sunshine Law. The law requires that all votes...
‘It’s a way of life’: Fox Chapel officer devoted to life and service with police dogs
With the Fox Chapel police, Officer Robert Katich is well regarded for the K-9 program he started 23 years ago. But his renown in the field extends beyond the woodsy suburb. Over the decades, he has become a nationally recognized master dog trainer who has trained more than 1,000 dogs...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 10, 2022
Aspinwall Kevan Graves sold property at 16 Fourth St. to Shannon Salicce for $320,000. David Schwemmer sold property at 212 Emerson Ave. to Catherine Rivi for $231,000. Wilma Hutchings sold property at 133 Virginia Ave. to Dustin Franklin and Jessica Kyle Demoise for $340,000. Etna Kim Stewart sold property at...
Dorseyville Middle students recognized for STEM achievements
Fifty-eight young women from Dorseyville Middle School were recognized for their achievements in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — fields. Due to Covid restrictions, the traditional ceremony, sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Fox Chapel Area Affiliate, could not be held in person. The young women...
Route 28 traffic near Powers Run Road in O’Hara will be restricted starting Monday
Single-lane restrictions on Route 28 will start Monday where a bridge goes over Powers Run Road in O’Hara Township. The lane restrictions will occur in both directions weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through the end of May. The restrictions will be removed in the southbound direction two hours...
Fox Chapel Golf Club set to host Big Ten women’s golf championships
The Big Ten is coming. The prestigious, Power Five conference has selected the Fox Chapel Golf Club for the site of its women’s golf championships over the next two seasons. This year’s event will be from April 22-24, with a practice round on April 21. There will be six female...
‘Maximum depth’ helps Fox Chapel tackle boys tennis season
Fox Chapel is off to its typically strong start in boys tennis. The Foxes were 5-0 headed into a week-long spring break for the school district. Fox Chapel won four consecutive WPIAL team titles from 2016-19. Then the pandemic year of 2020 came along and the season was wiped out....
