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Quaker Valley School District officials host forum on proposed high school project
Missy Walls of Edgeworth was one of many Quaker Valley area residents concerned about the proposed high school project. She wanted to know what the district was working on, and get answers to questions straight from the professionals tasked with designing the educational home of future Quaker graduates. That opportunity...
Blawnox Council recognizes youth baseball team for undefeated season
The Blawnox Colts, a youth baseball team, and its coaches were recognized by Blawnox Council on Sept. 13 for their undefeated championship season. Led by general manager Randy Adams, the players successfully made their way through the Allegheny North’s 17 and younger league this year. The team is a part...
Plum waterlines working as designed on day of deadly home explosion, municipal authority says
Plum Municipal Authority officials said the borough’s water system and hydrants were working as designed when firefighters responded to a house explosion that killed six people in the Rustic Ridge neighborhood on Aug. 12. Firefighters initially attempted to pull water from the hydrants at a greater rate than the system...
Bomb threats prompt evacuations at Washington County schools, close Beaver Valley Mall early
Several Washington County schools were evacuated Monday because of bomb threats Trib news partner WTAE reported school districts involved were Fort Cherry, Burgettstown, California and Avella. A separate threat was reported to Beaver Valley Mall, causing the mall to close for the rest of the day. Avella students were bused...
Rosedale Fall Festival brings big crowds to Penn Hills pool
The Rosedale Beach Club pool was closed for the season, but the fun did not stop at the legendary Penn Hills venue. It hosted the annual Rosedale Fall Festival Sept. 14-16 with thousands of folks from multiple communities packing the grounds each night. The carnival atmosphere, including games, rides and...
Faces of the Valley: Plum teen Trevor Walling enjoys time raising pigs, entering them in Butler Farm Show
Plum freshman Trevor Walling is not afraid of knowing how the sausage is made. He is responsible, after all, for generating many pounds of it on Burton Farm, not far from his home. Trevor, 14, raises pigs as part of a livestock program with Butler County 4-H — a nonformal...
Man shot in Pittsburgh’s Marshall Shadeland neighborhood
A man was hospitalized in stable condition after being grazed by a bullet late Thursday in Pittsburgh’s Marshall Shadeland neighborhood. Public Safety spokeswoman Cara Cruz said officers responded to a call for shots fired along the 1400 block of Woods Run Avenue shortly before 11:45 p.m. Thursday. Officers canvassed the...
Best of Blawnox’s 3rd annual fall festival showcases borough’s offerings
A fall tradition of showcasing Blawnox and what borough businesses and organizations have to offer continues at the end of the month. Best of Blawnox presents its third annual Blawnox Fall Festival from noon-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Blawnox Community Park along Center Avenue. Festival coordinator Carol Hillwig said the...
Blawnox approves new garbage contract with current hauler; rates to increase by at least 14%
Blawnox residents should expect to see their garbage bills increase by at least 14% next year as a result of a new contract with Waste Management. Council voted 6-0 on Sept. 13 to approve a new three-year contract with a two-year option with the trash hauler. Councilwoman Meghan Kennedy was...
Aspinwall’s revived media policy raises freedom of speech concerns
Aspinwall is limiting access to how information is given out to the public, prompting some media experts to say this could be a roadblock to adequate communication with residents. All questions, requests and comments from the media must be submitted to Aspinwall Council President Tim McLaughlin and borough Manager Melissa...
Maximum project cost set for proposed Quaker Valley High School project: $105 million; public hearing set
Quaker Valley School District officials have announced final financial projections for their proposed new high school. The board is expected to adopt resolutions this month establishing maximum construction costs of $72.1 million and total project costs at $105 million. The project would be subject to a voter referendum should it...
Sewickley officials renew animal control contract with Hoffman Kennels
Sewickley officials have awarded a new one-year contract for animal control services with Hoffman Kennels. The first contract with the Delmont-based dog catcher was awarded in March 2022. Hoffman Kennels was the only company to submit a proposal for the service. Borough Manager Donna Kaib said the new deal runs...
Dog park meeting being planned in Aspinwall, park to open Nov. 1
Aspinwall officials want to hear from residents about possible changes to the borough’s dog park ahead of its upcoming season. Dogs can roam free in the Aspinwall Recreation Area ball fields Nov. 1 through March 31. The infields are fenced off to limit damage to the baseball playing area. Residents...
Osborne Elementary Home & School Association hosts back-to-school picnic
Osborne Elementary Home & School Association recently hosted its back-to-school picnic at War Memorial Park in Sewickley. The annual tradition continued with about 150 people packed the park pavilions Sept. 7. HSA president Tracey Hartman said her group purchased the main dishes, drinks and popsicles while other families donated side...
New Sewickley Public Library executive director passionate about providing resources
Ruth Neely believes in providing information and resources for all — that access to knowledge is key to getting the most this world has to offer. Her creed has fueled a career of service surrounded by books, various media and activities. She has recently begun a new professional chapter as...
Families reap in fun, foods at annual Sewickley Harvest Festival
Folks from far and wide gathered to reap what was sown for the annual Sewickley Harvest Festival. More than 115 vendors were lined up and down Broad and Thorn streets as part of the 32nd installment of the fall celebration presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis...
Police: Woman found shot in car in Wilkinsburg
A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being shot on Thursday afternoon while seated in her car in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County Police reported. Officers were dispatched around 4 p.m. for a shooting in the area of Pennwood Avenue and Rowland Connector. Police said the 65-year-old victim was found with...
Summit Hose Company’s fall festival continues through Saturday at Riverview Memorial Park in Tarentum
Apollo brothers Noah and Elliott Gould surveyed the Riverview Memorial Park landscape in Tarentum from the highest point possible Thursday night. With smiles on their faces, the boys sat down on large cloths and launched themselves down a bumpy, colorful slide to start their first experience at the three-day fall...
Sewickley to launch new borough alert system this year
Sewickley officials hope to launch the borough’s first mass communication alert system. Emergency management coordinator Michael Mullins said they are in the process of partnering with OnSolve to use CodeRED, a cloud-based software system that sends out messages to subscribers. Estimated cost is $3,600 a year. Sewickley’s system is expected...
Quaker Valley School District to host community discussion about high school project
Quaker Valley area residents with comments and concerns about a proposed high school can have their voices heard at an upcoming forum. The school district will host a community panel discussion at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Quaker Valley High School, 625 Beaver St. in Leetsdale. The panel will...
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band tour postponed due to singer’s illness
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will not be performing at Pittsburgh, or anywhere else this month. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease, and medical advisors have instructed him not get back on stage for awhile, according to a...
Plum EMS to host car seat safety check at Holiday Park VFD
Safety is always top of mind for Plum first responders, which is why they have organized an event to make sure families are taking proper care of their most precious cargo. Plum EMS hosts its annual car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at the...
University of Pittsburgh student reports assault
University of Pittsburgh police are investigating the assault of a student early Saturday. The incident took place at about 1:30 a.m. along the 200 block of Atwood Street. Police said the victim reported he was assaulted by an unknown man. It was unclear how badly the victim was hurt. No...
Driver in Tarentum car crash taken to hospital
One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries sustained in a two-car crash Tuesday afternoon in Tarentum. Eureka Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Brad James said the crash occurred at Ross Street and Ninth Avenue around 4:45 p.m. James said both drivers were evaluated, and only one required medical transportation....
Harvest Festival returns to Sewickley
A September Sewickley celebration of arts, crafts, food and fun is expected to bring thousands of people to the borough. The 32nd annual Harvest Festival is presented by the Rotary Club of Quaker Valley and Kiwanis Club of Sewickley. Broad Street from Beaver to Thorn streets and Thorn Street from...
