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A-K Valley football players to watch in 2021 Week 8
Garrett King Freeport, Sr., RB/QB/DB Back in the lineup after missing all of last season, King has taken advantage of his opportunity with strong play for the surging Yellowjackets. He owns 39 tackles, a sack and an interception for the Freeport defense, while he has proven to be a threat...
Blawnox man died after canoe capsized in the Allegheny River near Sharpsburg
A man who died after a canoe capsized near Sharpsburg Wednesday afternoon was identified as Ralph Raymond Fuchs, 64, of Blawnox, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Greg Porter, Etna fire chief, said Fuchs’ body was recovered from the Allegheny River after dark. Sharpsburg police Officer Brian Hoebel said...
Aspinwall voters will choose between 2 seeking mayor’s office
Aspinwall voters will see two familiar faces in the race for borough mayor. David Brown, a current member of Aspinwall council, is the Democratic candidate. He is seeking to unseat incumbent mayor Republican Joe Noro. Here are their answers to questions posed by the Tribune-Review: David C. Brown Political party:...
Fox Families Care seeks to boost self-esteem, bridge gaps for Fox Chapel Area students
Fox Families Care (FFC) is quietly working behind the scenes to provide local children with all they need to succeed inside the classroom. In the weeks leading up to the new school year, the nonprofit sponsored a freshman orientation at Fox Chapel Area High School to promote positive mental health....
In brief: ‘Soft-boo’ game, holiday craft fair and more around the Fox Chapel area
Soft-boo The Fox Chapel Area Baseball and Softball Association will host a Halloween softball game at noon on Oct. 31 at Emmerling Park on Cove Run Road in Indiana Township. The organization’s 10 teams will play a game in costume. Community members will be able to run the bases and...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 17, 2021
Blawnox Kristine Thomas sold property at 903 Carla Drive to Sadananda and Seuli Das for $263,000. Fox Chapel Daniel Benckart sold property at 17 The Trillium to Walter and Laura Jenkins for $805,000. Harmar DFGT Properties LLC sold property at 820 Route 910 to 820 Route 910 LLC for $2,600,000....
Another successful season for Guyasuta youth football
It’s been another banner season for Guyasuta youth football. After reaching the championship game in all three age/weight classes last season, the program is knocking on the door again in the Allegheny Youth Football League. The Braves (ages 10 and under) won it all last year while the Warriors (12...
Herald notebook: Fox Chapel, Shady Side Academy soccer teams clinch WPIAL playoff berths
The Fox Chapel and Shady Side Academy boys and girls soccer teams have all clinched berths for the WPIAL playoffs. Shady Side Academy’s girls team was in first place and clinched the title in Section 2-2A at 8-1-1 overall and 8-0-1 in section heading into the finale at Highlands (0-9)....
Dugger brothers lead Penn Hills past Fox Chapel in key Northeast Conference game
Penn Hills recorded three touchdowns in the second half of Friday’s Class 5A Northeast Conference game at Fox Chapel. The scores broke open a tied score at halftime. Julian Dugger found brother Jaden for three touchdowns, and the quarterback added a rushing score as the Indians finished off a 28-7...
Farmer x Baker expands with 2nd location in O’Hara for takeout
A new takeout eatery has opened in O’Hara. Farmer x Baker opened its second location Friday, welcoming a steady stream of customers right away when the doors opened at 8 a.m. “We’re looking forward to serving our community locally sourced, healthy and delicious foods all year round,” owner Jennifer Urich...
6 candidates seeking 4 seats on Aspinwall council
Six candidates will compete for four open seats on Aspinwall council in the Nov. 2 general election. Democratic incumbents — Marcia Cooper, Jeff Harris and Lara Voytko — along with newcomer Mary Hancock, will take on Republican newcomers James Bonant and Sharon Donnick. Voytko, Hancock, Bonant And Donnick did not...
5 candidates vying for 4 seats on Fox Chapel council
Five candidates will vie for four open Fox Chapel council seats in the Nov. 2 general election. One Democrat and four Republicans are seeking four-year terms, according to Allegheny County Office of Elections records. Two incumbents are seeking reelection, and three newcomers are in the race. Here are the responses...
2 seeking to fill Indiana Township supervisor’s position
Two candidates are seeking a supervisor’s position in Indiana Township in the Nov. 2 election. Democratic newcomer Jonathan Neumann will take on incumbent Michael Schurko. Both ran uncontested campaigns in the primary. Here are their answers to questions posed by the Tribune-Review: - Name: Jonathan Neumann Political party: Democratic Age:...
3 seeking Lower Valley Magistrate office
Three candidates are vying for the office of magisterial district judge that serves the six municipalities of the Fox Chapel Area School District The candidates are: Jen Evashavik, of Aspinwall, a former Allegheny County Assistant District Attorney; Matt Rudzki, of Sharpsburg, an attorney who currently serves as Sharpsburg mayor; and...
Fox Chapel Area Region 2 sees Zych, Dolan vying for position
Voters in Fox Chapel Area Region 2 will see a race for school board between Ariel Zych and Greg Dolan. Both have cross-filed as Democrat and Republican. Region 2 covers Fox Chapel Borough Districts 2, 4, and 5, and all of Indiana Township. Here are their answers to questions posed...
5 seeking 4 positions on Sharpsburg council
Sharpsburg voters will choose among five candidates seeking four open council positions. The candidates are incumbent Karen Pilarski-Pastor, recent appointees Kayla Portis and Brad Truman, and newcomers Carrie Tongarm and Brian Kozera. All are registered Democrats but Truman is running on the Republican ballot after securing a write-in nomination in...
Tarentum couple says ‘I do’ at UPMC St. Margaret so hospitalized mom can attend
Tarentum residents Chaz and Amanda Wilburn were married earlier this month in the chapel at UPMC St. Margaret, in a ceremony they called a dream that arose from a nightmare. Chaz Wilburn spent 38 days in the hospital this summer with congestive heart failure. While he was recovering, his mom,...
The Discovery School will move to former Winchester Thurston property
The Winchester Thurston North School, which shut down in March of 2020 due to covid restrictions and then closed permanently in 2021, has been purchased by The Discovery School Pittsburgh with plans to move to the site in fall of 2022. Jessica Handron, founder and director of The Discovery School,...
Fox Chapel grad Jake Pilarski excited to be home with Wild Things
The last three years have thrown some curveballs at Jake Pilarski. Now, the Fox Chapel grad is home and ready to toss some of his own. Pilarski, 23, was acquired by the Washington Wild Things via trade from the Lake Erie Crushers on Oct. 4, bringing the right-handed pitcher a...
In brief: Knox Walks for Fitness, Women’s Business Network and more in the Fox Chapel area
Knox Walks For Fitness Knox Walks for Fitness is a community walking group in Blawnox that promotes fun and fitness. The group meets for walks Mondays at 6 p.m., weather permitting. Participants should meet at the Blawnox Community Park or can join the walk along the route. The group walks...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2021
Aspinwall Mark Botos sold property at 404 Lexington Ave. Apt 6 to Paul and Susan Jamiolkowski for $95,000. Etna Sarah Cruikshank Jasiota sold property at 23 Christler St. to Michael John Bickel and Margaret Kielburger for $218,000. Fox Chapel John Ferreira sold property at 114 Buckingham Road to Darem and...
Fast start breeds optimism for Fox Chapel hockey team
Fox Chapel’s season-opening 8-1 hockey victory over Hampton may be the first step in getting the Foxes back toward their accustomed perch among the PIHL’s upper echelon. Junior Danny Downey had two goals and three assists, junior Mason Heininger two goals and two assists, and senior goaltender Nash Wedner recorded...
Fox Chapel football team leans on Dietz, balanced offense
There’s no doubt Fox Chapel’s had one of the toughest football schedules around over the first seven games of the season. The Foxes’ opponents have a cumulative 29-13 record during that time, but Fox Chapel is putting up some good offensive numbers with senior quarterback Collin Dietz at the controls....
Surging Fox Chapel knocks off Kiski Area
With the score tied and just over 6 minutes remaining, the Fox Chapel defense knew it need just needed to make a key stop as Kiski Area worked to get out of the shadow of its goal post. The Foxes (4-3, 2-0) forced Kiski Area (5-2, 0-2) to punt and...
Knoch twins, Latrobe duo collect WPIAL doubles gold
For the second year in a row, sisters from Knoch rule the roost in WPIAL Class 2A doubles. Last year, it was Brooke and Ally Bauer taking home gold. On Thursday, it was sophomore twins Emily and Lindsey Greb who put it all together to capture a championship. The Grebs,...
