Heidelberg holds line on taxes for 2026
Heidelberg’s property owners will not see an increase in their real estate tax bills in 2026. The borough’s $1.1 million budget holds the line at 9.45 mills, said Mayor Kenneth LaSota. A homeowner at Heidelberg’s median assessed property value of $86,200 will continue to pay about $814 annually for borough...
35% tax hike approved as Collier commissioners adopt 2026 budget
Property owners in Collier will be seeing a 35% increase in their real estate taxes next year. Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 15, voted 3-1 to adopt the township’s 2026 budget which sets the real estate tax rate at 5 mills, a 1.3-mill increase. A homeowner at Collier’s median assessed property...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 12-14
The temperature just keeps dropping, but the ‘Burgh shows no sign of stopping! There’s lots to do and see this weekend all around town, so don’t miss out just because of a chill. Here are a few must-dos this weekend. Holiday storytelling show The holidays can be a complicated time...
Sewage, garbage rates in Bridgeville to increase; property tax remains the same
Bridgeville property owners will see no real estate tax increase in 2026, but they will pay more for their garbage and sewage services. The budget totals about $7.53 million and maintains a tax rate of 6.5 mills on buildings and 10 mills on land. Owners of a property assessed at...
Outgoing Bridgeville councilmen recognized
Bridgeville officials recognized three outgoing councilmen with a combined 54 years of service on the borough council. Bruce Ghelarducci, Bill Henderson and Joseph Verduci were awarded with plaques from Mayor Betty Copeland, recognizing their time on council. Ghelarducci and Henderson were on council for 22 years. Verduci was a councilman...
Bus safety enforcement program coming to Carlynton
A new, technology-based bus safety program in the Carlynton School District aims to reduce or eliminate the illegal passing of stopped school buses. The school board in December approved an agreement with BusPatrol. Through the agreement, all Carlynton buses will be equipped with automated stop-arm enforcement cameras. The cameras are...
2 new police officers hired in Bridgeville
Two new officers have joined the Bridgeville Police Department. Borough council on Tuesday, Dec. 9 hired officers Brayden Fedorek and Matthew McDanel. “Both can, and I believe will, be assets to this department and the community for the foreseeable future,” said Chief Gary James. “We are excited to bring them...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Dec. 8, 2025 and beyond
Board meetings Next year’s Chartiers Valley School Board meetings will be held at the middle school cafeteria, 50 Thoms Run Road. Meeting dates are Jan. 13 and 27; Feb. 10 and 24; March 10 and 24; April 14 and 28; May 12 and 26; June 9 and 23; Aug. 11...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2025
Bridgeville Stephan Hess sold property at 1609 Critchfield Drive to Austin Hatfield and Samantha Raegan for $285,000. Terence O’Leary sold property at 216 Hickman St. to Michelle Herwitt for $125,000. Patrick Dolan sold property at 400 Commercial St. to P6 Investments L.P. for $400,000. Ryan Mellor sold property at 1360...
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
The family of a student at Chartiers Valley School District is suing the district for negligence claiming officials there failed to protect their daughter from sexual harassment — and then sexual abuse — by a fellow third-grader. The abuse, according to the complaint filed Friday in Allegheny County Common Pleas...
Building blocks: Chartiers Valley students tap creativity, teamwork using Legos
A Lego workshop at Chartiers Valley High School in November was a success, district officials say. The school’s first Brick-by-Brick Lego workshop included leaders from Carnegie Mellon University to guide CV students through teamwork and collaboration activities....
Retired Scott Chief John ‘Ace’ Kowalo recognized for decades of service
John “Ace” Kowalo, who served in Scott’s police department for decades, was recognized by township commissioners Nov. 25. Kowalo joined the Scott police department as a patrolman in 1959, elevated to lieutenant in 1969, named chief in 1984 and retired in 1993. Commissioners and the public commented that Kowalo consistently...
Slate of holiday music on tap at the Carnegie Carnegie
The holiday season at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall brings with it a blend of music, storytelling and shared community joy. This December, the Carnegie Carnegie invites audiences to slow down; gather together; and enjoy three festive performances that capture the warmth, creativity and joy of the...
Proposed Carnegie budget would raise taxes 6%
Carnegie property owners would see a 6% increase to their property taxes next year under the borough’s proposed budget. The borough’s millage rate under the budget would increase from 8 to 8.5 mills, according to a budget draft written by Carnegie Manager Steve Beuter. A property at Carnegie’s median assessed...
Identification of WWII airman Sidney Burke’s remains was ‘82 years in the making,’ nephew says
For almost all of Paul Hankin’s life, the circumstances surrounding the death of his uncle, Sidney Burke, who was killed while serving in World War II, were a mystery. “We thought we would never find out what had happened,” said Hankin, 83, of Bethel Park. “I had his picture hanging...
Rotary donates solar-powered picnic table to South Fayette
South Fayette Township’s Morgan Park is the latest beneficiary of the Bridgeville-South Fayette Rotary Club. The club donated a $6,900 picnic table with a solar-powered charging station at Morgan Park, Sherman Street. The table was funded by the club and the Rotary International Foundation. It has benches, a space for...
4% pay hikes included in contract for Chartiers Valley educational support staff
Chartiers Valley school officials inked a 3-year contract with the district’s non-teaching staff. The new agreement calls for a 4% wage increase for its members, which include secretaries, cafeteria workers, technology technicians, instructional aides, playground monitors, paraprofessionals and office staff. The current agreement expires in June. “By meeting early, both...
State grant helps offset cost of Commercial Street culvert replacement in Bridgeville
A little more than $300,000 in state funding will advance plans to replace a culvert over Commercial Street in Bridgeville, supporting flood mitigation efforts in the borough, officials say. Bridgeville was awarded $305,000 from the state’s Gaming Economic Development Tourism Fund for the project, ensuring that the culvert replacement is...
Carlynton advances $15M renovation project at Carnegie Elementary
A renovation project at Carlynton’s Carnegie Elementary School is moving forward. School directors approved construction contracts that total a little less than $15.2 million for a renovation project at Carnegie Elementary, 301 Franklin Ave. The contracts cover general construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work school officials say is necessary to...
Chartiers Valley Interact Club’s food drive helps about 100 families
An annual food drive by Chartiers Valley High School’s Interact Club benefited the Bridgeville Community Food Bank. Nearly 600 nonperishable items were collected. The food was distributed to about 100 families in the community....
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Nov. 24, 2025 and beyond
Civil service commission members needed Bridgeville is seeking applications for residents interested in volunteering as a member of the borough’s Civil Service Commission. The commission administers the civil service exam to applicants for positions and promotion within the police department. It also is responsible for establishing minimum qualifications for police...
Bridgeville, Carnegie area offer many opportunities to celebrate the season
There will be numerous opportunities to celebrate and remember the holiday season this winter in the Bridgeville area. Dec. 5 • Bridgeville Borough will host its annual Winter Blast from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Triangle Park, 431 Station St. At the event, Santa and Mrs. Claus will light the...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 23, 2025
Bridgeville Fred Fujan sold property at 651 Bower Hill Road to Volodymyr Turchynskyy and Lyubov Melnyk for $55,000. Daniel Shea sold property at 1397 Pennsylvania Ave. to Luke Kitko and Olivia Eyerly for $300,000. Samantha Wozniak sold property at 1335 Terrace St. to James Rumbaugh and Stephanie Ertel for $140,000....
The Carnegie Carnegie welcomes social work intern McKay Brooks
As we move into the colder months, many of our friends and neighbors are facing challenging times. The long shutdown of the federal government led to a great deal of confusion and uncertainty, especially for public employees and people who rely on the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)....
Chartiers Valley recognized by American Heart Association
Chartiers Valley Primary School was recognized for its awareness and fundraising campaign for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. Primary School students, families and staff raised $26,068 for the challenge last school year, according to the district. On Nov. 10, representatives from the American Heart Association visited the Primary...
