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Triboro Ecodistrict awarded Hillman Foundation grant for sustainability projects
The Etna EcoPark is among several Lower Valley projects to get a boost from the Hillman Foundation this week, which announced $250,000 for sustainability programs in the borough, along with those in Millvale and Sharpsburg. Money was awarded to the Triboro Ecodistrict, a partnership between New Sun Rising, Etna Community...
National Alliance on Mental Illness will host youth-focused virtual conference Friday
As Christine Michaels, CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness’ Keystone Pennsylvania chapter, prepares for the group’s first virtual conference on Friday, she can’t help but think of her own family. This year’s conference, “Closing the Gap: Prioritizing the Needs of Traumatized Youth,” will focus on the impact that...
Longtime member Jeff Stephens takes reins at Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company
As the Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company nears its 100th anniversary, members have elected a new chief — one who has served nearly half of the department’s existence. Jeff Stephens, a 42-year member, was elected in January to a two-year term after longtime head George McBriar retired. “I would like to...
Sharpsburg considering volunteer litter program to beautify streets
Sharpsburg councilman Jon Jaso wants residents to walk the walk when it comes to keeping the borough clean. He is spearheading an Adopt-a-Street program where volunteers would pledge to rid litter from a section of borough roads. “They would have to do a cleanup once a quarter, or more if...
Cases of child corruption handled by District Judge Regis Welsh in Sharpsburg
The following cases were handled recently by District Judge Regis Welsh in Sharpsburg: • Kelshon Lovelace, 19, of Pittsburgh waived to court charges of corruption of minors. The charges were filed Dec. 14 by O’Hara police. • Shaylon Pinkston, 21, of Pittsburgh was held for court on charges of corruption...
WPIAL posts latest swimming and diving performance lists
The WPIAL on Monday morning released its latest swimming and diving performance lists. They are for times and point totals recorded at meets through Saturday (Jan. 30). Seneca Valley junior Daniel Simoes, North Hills senior Joshua Bogniard, North Allegheny sophomore Alexa Sundgren, Neshannock senior Conner McBeth, Quaker Valley junior Isabel...
Giant Eagle lauded for LGBTQ workplace policies
Giant Eagle was named tops in corporate policies related to LGBTQ workplace quality, in part for its equitable benefits and fostering an inclusive culture, according to a national benchmarking survey. The O’Hara-based company earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). “We...
News briefs: Valentine’s fundraiser, blood drive, food collection and more
Lauri Ann West Community Center is hosting “Love the Center,” a fundraiser that teams residents with local small businesses for a Valentine’s Day celebration to enjoy at home. Participants can choose to make purchases from couples or family dinner options from Aspinwall Everyday Gourmet, cocktails from 4Four6 Distillery and flowers...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31
Fox Chapel Joel Garmon sold property at 120 Chapel Hill Drive to Mark and Iryna Haak for $780,000. William Rackoff sold property at 3 Twin Pine Court to Carl and Susanna Freyvogel Koubek for $887,890. Harmar James Walters sold property at 565 Meadowvale Drive to Chad and Ashley Schreckengost for...
Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao off to fast start in quest to defend WPIAL, PIAA championships
Two years ago, then-eighth grader Sophie Shao witnessed Fox Chapel freshman Zoe Skirbol make history with a WPIAL swimming championship in the 100-yard breaststroke and a state title in the 200 individual medley. Last year, it was Shao’s turn to shine in her varsity debut as she won WPIAL gold...
Fox Chapel boys start to come together defensively during winning streak
After suffering back-to-back losses at the beginning of January, the Fox Chapel boys basketball team found its footing and earned four straight victories, including two key wins over Central Catholic and No. 1 Upper St. Clair. When the Foxes put together their storybook season last year, going 21-2 and earning...
Top stories from across the Lower Valley for the week of Jan. 25Video
Here are some of the top stories of the week of Jan. 25: - Sharpsburg budget holds taxes steady Sharpsburg residents will pay the same real estate taxes to the borough in 2021. The property tax rate will remain 7.5 mills, meaning the owner of a home assessed at $100,000...
Hot start fuels Shady Side Academy boys in Section 3-3A win over Apollo-Ridge
When Section 3-3A opponents Shady Side Academy and Apollo-Ridge took the floor Friday, one team was bound to come away with its first loss of the season. Behind 12-point performances from senior Rian Fitzgerald and freshman Peter Kramer, the Bulldogs (5-0, 3-0) pulled away in the first quarter and never...
Sharpsburg seeks to fill council seat after longtime member Greg Domian resigns
Sharpsburg is seeking interested volunteers to fill a vacancy on council. Longtime member Greg Domian resigned, citing personal reasons. Manager Bill Rossey said the appointee would fill the term through Dec. 31. Anyone interested must be a registered voter and have lived in the borough for at least a year....
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church reopens its Harvest Fair for February
After a two-month hiatus, the Harvest Fair at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is back up and running. The fleatique fundraiser remains by appointment only. The popular shopping event was shut down in late-November for covid-19-related concerns when numbers began to creep up prior to the holidays. “We finally have the...
Fox Chapel rallies past Plum, grinds out Section 2-5A victory
The Plum girls basketball team couldn’t have asked for a better start to its Section 2-5A home matchup against Fox Chapel at Plum High School. The Mustangs scored the first 13 points, and pressure defense confounded the Foxes into six turnovers. But Fox Chapel responded to the early adversity, rallied...
New portal sign welcomes visitors to Blawnox
A new portal sign erected in Blawnox will greet visitors and help boost curb appeal. Visitors entering the borough along Freeport Road from Harmar or Oakmont might notice the blue and gold greeting at the end of town just beyond the Sunoco station. “It’s a way to welcome people,” Manager...
Fox Chapel area’s latest coronavirus numbers for Jan. 27
As coronavirus cases begin to rise more slowly in Allegheny County and across the country, communities in The Herald area are also seeing their numbers rise less sharply. As of Jan. 27, there have been 260 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Fox Chapel since March, according to the...
Some private-lane residents in Fox Chapel required to change street name in conjunction with ‘Squaw’ removal
Fox Chapel residents who live along some private lanes in the borough will be getting new street names this spring. Council’s move to rename Squaw Run and Squaw Run East will affect about 10 properties, in addition to those housed on the Heinz Estate. “Much of Squaw Run and Squaw...
Volunteers needed to help showcase ‘Best of Blawnox’
From shoveling walkways to picking up trash and litter, a new volunteer group in Blawnox is pledging to showcase the borough through good deeds. Best of Blawnox was launched in January “to recognize the greatness in our community and that through working together we can bring programs to the residents,”...
Fox Chapel news briefs: Nature walks, adult education, free computer classes and more
Reed Smith’s 2021 promotion class includes two Fox Chapel area attorneys. Christopher Brennan is a member of the Global Regulatory Enforcement Group and Jennifer Gardner is a member of the Global Corporate Group focusing on employee benefit and executive compensation matters. Brennan is an antitrust lawyer who blends economic theory...
The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24
Blawnox Vincent Manni sold property at 301 Crescent Place to Terry Griffin for $125,000. Etna Frank Jackson sold property at 59 Sycamore St. to James Olson and Alison Rae Eckard for $55,000. Hickman Williams & Co. Kentucky sold property at 84 Sycamore St. to Thomas and Larraine Ockas for $210,000....
Fox Chapel senior’s art to be showcased through National YoungArts FoundationVideo
The butterfly is the inspiration for artist Jessica Jing McCann. McCann sees the creature as both fragile and strong. “The butterfly has always been my favorite insect,” said McCann, of O’Hara. She recalled a trip to a butterfly garden at Niagara Falls when she was 14. “I love the elegance...
Fox Chapel shows grit and team mentality in first two wins of season
With a young and inexperienced lineup, Fox Chapel wrestling coach Michael Frank has been preaching to his wrestlers about competing at a high level this season. He’s wanted his guys to go into matches and just give it their all. Early on, the wrestlers have responded. On Jan. 19, the...
Shady Side Academy Bulldogs get off to a hot start with a young team
Heading into this season, Shady Side Academy boys basketball coach David Vadnais knew his team was going to be young and would have to find its identity early after a long layoff. Through two games, Vadnais said the Bulldogs are still looking for that identity, but they are having success...
