Paul Guggenheimer stories, Page 2
Oktoberfest celebrated heartily in Vandergrift
Vandergrift played host to its second annual Oktoberfest on Grant Street on Saturday afternoon — a perfect day for an outdoor party in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Hundreds of folks took advantage of the sunshine and mild temperatures to socialize, drink beer, eat some delicious food and enjoy good music. The...
49ers’ use of Shaler football field raises questions
The San Francisco 49ers used Shaler’s Titan Stadium for a final walk-through practice on Sept. 9 prior to their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the teams’ season opener on Sept. 10 — and gave the school district two game tickets and autographed memorabilia. “They had gone to Central Catholic...
‘A different perspective’: Event gives Scott residents close look at public safety
Police and Fire Department personnel often find themselves interacting with the public, but not always in relaxed circumstances. Usually, police officers and fire fighters are responding to one crisis or another on what often amounts to the worst day of someone’s life. On Sept. 9, the circumstances were different for...
Shaler commissioners pass resolution confirming use of library for 50 years
At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Shaler board of commissioners unanimously passed a resolution confirming use of the Shaler North Hills Library building for the next 50 years. It’s part of an agreement to get Keystone Grant funding to add to and upgrade the library’s restroom facilities — “a required...
North Hills School Board baseball field bid comes in too high
A larger than normal audience for the Sept. 7 North Hills School Board meeting showed up and several, including some associated with the baseball program, had supportive comments for a new multi-purpose hilltop field. The school board members agreed with them, but cost is a major concern — so much...
Center Stage Dance Academy in Ross finalist in Industry Dance Awards
Center Stage Dance Academy in Ross is a finalist for a national award. The dance routine they’re nominated for is a bit called “Miami Heat” — a Miami Sound Machine/Gloria Estefan mix — and features a total of 42 dancers, which is every child that competes with Center Stage. “We...
After years of losses, North Hills boys finally win conference soccer game
New North Hills boys soccer coach Kyle Boggs has led the Indians to their first WPIAL AAAA victory in four seasons. On Sept. 5, after losing their first couple of games, North Hills defeated Shaler 4-3, a result that gave many of the North Hills boys their first sweet taste...
Pittsburgh construction worker rescued after partial building collapse
A Pittsburgh construction worker is lucky to be alive after the building he was helping to tear down partially collapsed. Around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, a construction crew was tearing down a building at 193 Chartiers Ave., when the structure partially collapsed. The collapse trapped the worker, who authorities did not...
Latrobe police investigating shooting in the city
A male was brought to Latrobe Area Hospital on Sunday with a gunshot wound, according to Latrobe police. Detectives interviewed him at the hospital, but he was either unable or unwilling to provide details of the shooting, according to a post on the Latrobe police department’s Facebook page. He was...
Volunteers show up in Pine Township to help veterans
Nathan Mallory says his organization, the Veterans Leadership Program, meets veterans “where they are.” On Saturday, that happened to be at the Wood for Warriors event on Spruce Haven Road in Pine Township. It’s an area where several downed trees were cut into firewood that can be used for heating....
2 dogs make it out from Leechburg kitchen fire
A fire that broke out Saturday morning at a home along Beale Avenue in Leechburg was contained to the kitchen, a fire official said. No one was home shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday at 260 Beale Ave., according to Jacob Lantz, Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company first assistant chief. He said...
Etna library project could receive $3 million federal funding boost
For the past several years, Etna has been hosting fundraisers for a multi-purpose community center that will offer services to residents who don’t have access to early childhood education programs, senior services, technology and educational resources, social services, or a place to connect with neighbors. Now, the borough’s efforts to...
Traffic shifts, lane restrictions start Monday on the Veterans Bridge ramps
Traffic shifts and lane narrowing take place on the Veterans Bridge ramps in Pittsburgh starting on Monday. The work will take place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 15 These are the affected ramps: • Southbound Route 28 ramp to the Veterans Bridge (southbound I-579). •...
Real Life Church hosts backpack giveaway, free breakfast bar
Anyone who went hungry on Saturday morning in New Kensington probably didn’t want to eat. There were plenty of pancakes, waffles, bacon, sausage, juices and coffee for the taking — and all for free, courtesy of Real Life Church in Arnold. The church was hosting a backpack give away and...
Butler Plank Road slide repair begins Monday in Shaler
Slide repair work on Butler Plank Road in Shaler will begin Monday morning. PennDOT announced the slide repair work will close the portion of Butler Plank Road that is between East Sutter Road and Kleber Road starting at 7 a.m.. Butler Plank Road will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 8....
Ross commissioners initiate land purchase
The Ross Township Board of Commissioners has voted to initiate the process of purchasing land on the former KQV tower site. The move was unanimously approved by a 9-0 vote at the commissioners’ Aug. 21 meeting. The land has not been purchased yet, but board president Dan DeMarco has been...
Shaler Area High School seniors and teachers ready for the school year
By the time one gets to be a senior in high school, getting through the day is old hat. At least that’s what Isabella Keller would have you believe. “It feels like every other day,” she said on Shaler Area High School’s first day of the 2023-24 school year. “I...
North Hills High School seniors excited for first day of school
As the North Hills School District had its first day of classes for the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 23, high school band members began the day by welcoming students back with a mini-concert. “The first day of school is always such an exciting time in our district,” superintendent Patrick...
Pittsburgh police: Stolen dump truck hits vehicles in Shadyside, 1 hurt
One person was injured and several vehicles damaged when a stolen landscaping dump truck plowed into up to four cars Tuesday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. The incident began shortly before 3 p.m. when Pittsburgh police responded to reports of a landscaping company dump truck being stolen from the 4900...
Shaler Area High School marching band repertoire caters to variety of tastes
Shaler Area High School’s marching band caters to a variety of tastes, from traditional marching numbers to the students’ favorite rap and hip hop songs, to the classic rock their parents favor. So, what exactly factors into deciding on a playlist? What if the kids in the band had a...
Shaler commissioners amend zoning ordinance defining family
The Shaler board of commissioners narrowly approved a zoning ordinance amendment adjusting the definition of “family.” Previously, the ordinance limited a property owner to having up to three unrelated disabled people occupying a residential dwelling. The amendment, as approved at the commissioners’ regular meeting Aug. 8, allows up to six...
Area leaders honor Shaler baseball, softball and volleyball stars
It was a good thing Shaler Township School Board moved its Aug. 9 meeting to the Middle School Auditorium. The extra space was needed to accommodate their honored guests and families. The school board opened the meeting by simultaneously honoring Shaler’s PIAA Class 5A baseball champions, the Titans girls softball...
Etna Community Day brightens dog days of summer
Etna’s annual Community Day was smack dab in the middle of what are commonly referred to as the dog days of summer — July 3 to Aug. 11 each year and usually the hottest days of the season. But one way to beat the dog days is to take a...
West View Elementary construction progressing
Progress is moving forward on the West View Elementary school construction project. Mike Arnold, vice president of operations for SitelogIQ, the construction management and design firm overseeing the renovation of the nearly 100-year-old building, said they are making good progress and the building will be safe and ready for the...
Shaler Area School District expands eSports program
Students in the Shaler Area School District will have access to expanded competitive eSports programs when they return to school. It’s not a surprising development when you consider that eSports is a billion-dollar industry in the U.S., according to Eloise Milligan, coordinator of academic services for the Shaler Area School...
