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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Spanning the centuries: Tour season approaches at Old St. Luke’s in Scott
Old St. Luke’s Church already had passed its bicentennial when Scott Quinn began driving by it circa 1976. At first, he didn’t even notice the venerable Scott structure, it being located amid dense overgrowth off Old Washington Pike, near the long-since-replaced engineering anomaly known as the Crooked Bridge. “It goes...
Allegheny County Police said body found in Scott was dumped there by people in car
Investigators on Monday found a sedan that they suspect was used to dump a body in Scott a day earlier, according to Allegheny County detectives. Police responded shortly after 8:30 a.m. Sunday to Booth Way near Boden Avenue for a report of a man who’d been found dead. Investigators said...
Seniors for Safe Driving holds courses in Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair
Seniors for Safe Driving, a Pennsylvania-based organization with more than 25 years of public service, is offering senior citizen driver improvement courses. Locally, courses are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center, 1551 Mayview Road, and from 9 a.m. to 1...
1-woman play embodies Therese Rocco, Pittsburgh’s 1st female assistant police chief
Do it, but do it with grace. That is the way Therese Rocco, a trailblazer with the Pittsburgh Police Department, has always lived her life. For more than four decades, Rocco overcame gender barriers and created a path for women. She was Pittsburgh’s — and the nation’s — first female...
It’s ‘go time’ for new Chartiers Valley football coach
The move earlier this month was no April Fool’s joke. After five years as head football coach at Chartiers Valley, Dan Knause resigned to take the job as assistant principal and head football coach at Trinity. “Dan leaving was unexpected,” Chartiers Valley athletic director Mike Gavlik said. “He was moving...
Chartiers Valley’s comeback Colts in thick of tough section baseball race
The early part of the 2022 Chartiers Valley baseball schedule has played out like a day at a great amusement park. An occasional bump in the road, but one thrill ride after another that leaves you on top of the world and wanting more as you leave the park. The...
‘She Was First!’: Illustrator’s new coloring book features 45 groundbreaking women
Coloring books are for kids. True, but older folks can enjoy them, too, especially when they’re the creations of illustrator Diana Zourelias. For example, the latest book by the Aspinwall native and Cecil Township resident provides an educational component that can be of value and interest to readers and crayon...
‘Eggs-tra Special Easter’: South Fayette celebrates with reverse parade
The Bunny Hop Trail went through Fairview Park in South Fayette three days before Easter. Chilly temperatures, wind and light rain couldn’t keep 450 cars with more than 1,000 children away from a holiday ride through the 190-acre park. The occupants were given toys, candy, pencils and hand-painted eggs, along...
Public Art Bridgeville launches activities with outdoor sculpture exhibition
Get ready for some particularly interesting sights around Bridgeville. As of May 1, an outdoor sculpture exhibition will be in place at various locations as the first endeavor of a new organization that looks to cultivate creativity in the borough. Public Art Bridgeville is spearheaded by nearly half-century professional sculptor...
‘I want to leave a legacy’: Scott musician joined by plenty of friends on latest release
The name that Scott musician Dave Molter chose for his latest album drew questions of concern from at least one of his friends. “It’s a title,” he told her. “Don’t worry about it.” Actually, the idea for what to call the nine-song release came from Molter’s co-producer, Al Snyder, who...
New vice president appointed by St. Clair Health
St. Clair Health has appointed Rich Taylor as vice president of facilities management and operations. Taylor has more than two decades of management experience. He began his career in the construction industry, serving as a project manager for companies in the Baltimore area, before transitioning to healthcare with progressively responsible...
Chartiers Valley educator up for year’s NHL Most Valuable Teacher
Voting starts in May for a National Hockey League contest in which a Chartiers Valley Middle School teacher is one of three finalists. Scott Caplan was named the NHL and NHL Players Association’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher, presented by software provider SAP, for March, qualifying him for potential honor...
Burst into bloom with learning opportunities at Andrew Carnegie library
Bulbs are sprouting, birds raising their voices in song, and all kinds of creatures shaking off the winter doldrums and scurrying about. After months of bare branches, tiny dots of green appear on the trees. And the sun – remember that? What a difference it makes to step outdoors without...
South Fayette couple’s nonprofit brightens lives of children with special needs
The mission of the nonprofit Always B Smiling, as would be expected, is to put perpetual grins on people’s faces. More specifically, founders Dean and Kristin Huibregtse of South Fayette seek to brighten the lives of children with special needs and, by extension, their caregivers and family members. “Dean and...
Remembering Rennerdale: In-progress book features Collier artist’s watercolors of homes
The sudden disruption of everyday life two years ago meant that practically everyone had to come up with a coping mechanism. For Kathleen Zimbicki, that was especially pertinent. “First, my husband died in ’19,” she said about Mike, to whom she had been married for 64 years. “I’m grieving over...
Chartiers Valley municipalities named Banner Communities
Bridgeville, Collier, Heidelberg and Scott have been designated as 2022 Banner Communities by the Allegheny County League of Municipalities. This marks the 10th year of the program, which recognizes municipalities and municipal authorities that show a commitment to professional development, prudent fiscal management, transparency, accountability and proactive communications to engage...
It’s all in the family at Napoli Restaurant in Collier
During not quite yet 35 years of serving food, Napoli Italian Restaurant in Collier already has had three generations of contributors to its success. Already staking a claim the fourth is young Carmine McCarty, who started to become eminently familiar with the business with the closing of childcare centers at...
Scott woman pens book about 20 years as cancer survivor
Beth Gardner looked up to her older brother, Todd. Born with cerebral palsy, scoliosis and a collapsed left lung, he leaned when he walked. He wore back and leg braces and had a speech impairment, making it hard for people to understand him. He died last year from a fall....
Carnegie pastor and wife hoping to adopt 3 Ukrainian children
Three foster children huddled in a basement in Ukraine await a Facebook Messenger call from a couple in Carnegie who are hoping to adopt them. The Rev. John Charest and his wife, Laryssa, check social media constantly to see if the kids are online so they can reach out. “Sometimes,...
Chartiers Valley High School gears up for spring musical ‘Mary Poppins’
Get ready for a magical weekend inside the Chartiers Valley theater, as “Mary Poppins” comes to life on stage from March 9 to 12. “It’s going to be a great show. I’m very, very excited,” said senior Nicolas Sperandeo, 17, who plays Bert. Kim Giffin, director, producer and choreographer, selects...
Civil War Symposium at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
For nearly a decade, the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall has been proud to host a biennial Civil War symposium, featuring one full day of Civil War historians and enthusiasts discussing this pivotal period in American history. Paired with our national treasure Captain Thomas Espy Post, our contemplative...
Chartiers Valley area student achievements for the week of Feb. 22, 2022
Allyson Palucis was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Alabama for the fall 2021 semester. Vincent Chow has earned a bachelor of science in computer engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Armand Dellovade has earned a master of business administration in business leadership...
Timothy Myers new CEO at Baptist Senior Family
As a teenager, Timothy Myers worked at a local nursing home, cleaning out grease pits and helping in the dining area. Talking with the residents, many of whom were born in the 1800s, he was fascinated with their stories. He wanted to know more and enjoyed helping them. It was...
In brief: Woodville Plantation volunteer day, fish fries and more around Chartiers Valley
Woodville volunteer day Woodville Plantation is holding a volunteer day at 11 a.m. March 12. Learn more about volunteer opportunities, including docent/junior docent, interpreter, museum aide, Wayne’s 4th Sub-Legion reenactor, gardener, demonstrator and auxiliary volunteers. RSVP by emailing woodvillesite director@gmail.com or calling 412-221-0348. Spring art show The Galleria Mt. Lebanon will...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 20, 2022
Bridgeville Eric Rousell sold property at 210 Charlet St. to Carolyn McElhany for $230,000. Tru Sky Properties LLC sold property at 742 Mill St. to Patrick Fleck and Ellen Trippe for $215,000. John Sosinski sold property at 247 Ramsey Ave. to Felimon Arroyo and Beatriz Ososrio for $180,000. Betty Jean...


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