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Steelers, U.S. Steel team up to teach Franklin Regional students about steel and sustainabilityVideo
Heavy metal — one metal in particular — was the focus Thursday afternoon for Franklin Regional Middle School students, who learned all about recyclable steel with the help of a former Pittsburgh Steeler and an assist from team mascot Steely McBeam. Former Steeler Will Allen was joined by officials from...
Murrysville history program explores Nazi saboteurs in the U.S. during World War II
It’s rare for Ken Serfass to show up in a community dressed as, well, Ken Serfass. Typically, Serfass is dressed as Civil War general and former U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, providing a fully immersive look into Grant’s life and times through a traveling historical program. But, while Serfass’ outfit...
Murrysville man gets probation, house arrest in estranged wife’s 2017 death
Elizabeth Arrington’s memories of Feb. 6, 2017, constantly replay in her mind. Arrington had been trying to get in touch with her daughter but got no answer. Finally, she called her estranged son-in-law to come to her daughter’s Penn Hills home to let her in. Once he got there, he...
Mail delivery resumes on Tyler Avenue in Export after dog incident
The mail is returning to Tyler Avenue, much to the relief of residents on the small street in Export. Delivery had been stopped for nearly two months after a mail carrier was reportedly chased and cornered by dogs belonging to one resident. Council members stepped into the fray last month,...
Export to repair, replace fencing at community playground
Export officials awarded a bid to replace and repair fencing around the borough’s playground on Roosevelt Avenue. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $14,700 contract to Murrysville-based Leisure Time of America for repairs and replacement of the playground fencing, not including a proposal in the bid for several thousand...
Murrysville will consider hiking earned income, real estate transfer taxes
With public misperception swirling when Murrysville Council considered raising its share of the earned income tax this spring, council members opted to wait for more precise figures. “I believe we can wait a few months, the budget process will begin, and then we can say, ‘This is the exact percentage,’”...
Export Historical Society partners with Heinz History Center
With a brand-new building that is just about ready to be filled with borough history, Export Historical Society officials are turning to the Senator John Heinz History Center for some expert assistance. Following the recent completion of the Export train station replica, historical society officials joined the Heinz History Center’s...
Murrysville: Homecoming court announced, local author talk, upcoming blood drives and more
Franklin Regional students will celebrate homecoming, crowning a queen and king at Friday’s home game against Woodland Hills. This year’s homecoming court includes Abby Ely, Abby Bogler, Sydney Breitkreutz, Sophia Borelli, Delaney Pipon, Abby Nicolette, Josie Seymour, Abby Alexander, Casey Huczko, Caden Smith, Finn Solomon, Josh Pelusi, Christo Marion, Garrett...
Delmont man gets probation in sex assault case
A Delmont man was sentenced Monday to three years of probation in connection with a sexual assault after a New Year’s party in 2018. Robert Pantalone, 56, pleaded guilty to an indecent assault charge. Several other sex-related counts against him were dismissed as part of a plea bargain. Authorities said...
Murrysville chiropractor playing in senior rugby competition in Utah
Patients of Murrysville chiropractor Aaron Tressler have good reason to be confident in his skill with physical health — the 55-year-old will compete with a rugby team Thursday through Saturday at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah. “Age does not determine your ability, nor should it hinder you from...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 3, 2021
Chalfant Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC sold property at 136 Greenfield Ave. to Blessed Realty LLC for $48,000. Churchill Richard Kerchner trustee sold property at 2095 Garrick Drive to Joseph James and Ginger Louise Drakulic for $280,000. Maureen Morgan sold property at 141 Thornberry Drive to Anthony Digioia for $335,000. Delmont...
Doggone mail stoppage continues in Export
Residents on Tyler Avenue in Export say they understood postal workers’ concerns about a pair of neighborhood dogs that got loose late this summer, but they also say the dogs are gone and they want their mail delivery back. “This is the weirdest situation — no one seems to know...
Franklin Regional notebook: Connor Donnelly settles into starting QB role
Franklin Regional settled on a starting quarterback — for now. The Panthers started Connor Donnelly in Week 4 when it hosted Bethel Park, and coach Lance Getsy hoped to stick with the senior under center. The QB carousel had been turning in Murrysville since the preseason, a feeling-out process for...
Franklin Regional blanks Connellsville to end losing streak
Franklin Regional took advantage of Connellsville’s mistakes and the Panthers’ defense was up to the task in a 36-0 victory Friday in the Big East Conference opener for both teams. Following a scoreless first quarter where neither team’s offense could get anything going, Franklin Regional (2-4, 1-0) cracked the scoreboard...
Reservoir section of Westmoreland Heritage Trail dedicated to longtime MAWC employeeVideo
Before the Westmoreland Heritage Trail even ran through the Beaver Run Reservoir property, Joe Mance was already enjoying the benefits it would one day offer and promoting its future creation. “We walked it numerous times,” said his wife Lynn Mance, a Delmont resident. “He had to ‘show off the water.’”...
Apple’n Arts Festival returns to Delmont this weekendVideo
It’s tough to maintain the 114-year-old hydraulic press that squeezes out thousands of gallons of cherished apple cider each year. Add in more than a year of pandemic-related closures, including the cancellation of last year’s Apple’n Arts Festival in Delmont, and the problems compound. “The press hadn’t been in use...
Murrysville area: Christmas tea fundraiser, spooky stroll, more
Woman’s club to host Christmas tea The Murrysville Woman’s Club will host a Christmas Tea at noon, Nov. 13 at the Lamplighter Restaurant, 6566 William Penn Highway in Delmont. A fruit cup, scones, tea sandwiches, quiche, cookies and tea will be served. A Chinese auction with a variety of baskets...
4 Franklin Regional students, driver injured after school van crashes into Murrysville Eat ‘n Park
Four students and a driver were injured Thursday morning when a school van crashed into the Eat’n Park restaurant on William Penn Highway in Murrysville, according to authorities. The 7 a.m. incident involved a van contracted from A.J. Myers & Sons transportation company that was carrying five high school students...
Kiski sewage authority wants additional time to consider modifying special service area in Murrysville
Before a Murrysville property owner can connect to nearby Washington Township sewage lines, officials at the facility where that sewage will end up would like a little more information. As part of a yearslong process, a group of 39 properties near Pucketa Creek in northern Murrysville along Route 366 were...
Westmoreland CROP Hunger Walks aim to address local, global poverty
Volunteers and community residents with an eye toward helping others will gather next month in Murrysville and Penn Township to take part in the annual CROP Hunger Walk. “CROP” stands for “Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty,” and donation proceeds from thousands of walks across the country are divided between local...
Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 26, 2021
Chalfant George Markovic sold property at 223 Wilkins Ave. to Harry Trautman et al. and Sarah Trautman for $67,000. Delmont Estate of Lloyd Miller sold property at 561 Athena Drive to John McElwain for $185,000. Edgewood Randy Crawford sold property at 401 W Hutchinson Ave. to Roderick and Carly Lapid...
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers golfers advance to semifinals
Three Franklin Regional golfers advanced through the first level of WPIAL boys qualifying on the road to the district championship. Zach Abdallah (71), Nolan Shilling (75) and Jeff Anderchak (76) all achieved the designated target score of 79 in the Section 4-AAA tournament at Murrysville Golf Club to advance to...
Palmer Jackson’s season off to hot start at Notre Dame
The Notre Dame golf team began the fall season with two tournaments and Franklin Regional graduate Palmer Jackson has paced the Fighting Irish in both. The junior finished fourth at the Marquette Intercollegiate by shooting an 11-under par 205 at Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, Wisc., on Sept 7....
Murrysville briefs: A spooky stroll, benefit dinner, more
‘Spooky Stroll Through Time’ set for Oct. 23 The Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ in Murrysville will mark the month of Halloween by hearkening back to the congregation’s largely German heritage with “A Spooky Stroll Through Time” on Oct. 23. Historical interpreters from the congregation and...
Resident escapes burning home in Murrysville
A resident was able to escape a burning Murrysville home Thursday morning, according to White Valley Fire Chief John Bohinc. The blaze on Sinan Drive, a rural road near Murrysville Community Park, was reported around 9 a.m. Bohinc said there were flames through the roof in the rear corner of...
