Paul Guggenheimer stories, Page 4
Shaler Township residents face garbage collection rate hike
Shaler residents will pay more next year to have their garbage collected. At the July 11 meeting, the board of commissioners voted unanimously to award a new contract to Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill, LLC d/b/a County Hauling, the current provider and only bidder. Residents will pay $30 per month in 2024,...
Aiello’s expands hours in Shaler
Shaler residents can now have Aiello’s pizza for lunch. On July 12, the Aiello’s Shaler location officially kicked off its expanded hours on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on those days and serve complete pies as well as individual cuts....
Snakes still loose in Ross spark interest, but not much fear
It’s been an anxious week for Ross residents since a 3-foot albino python was first seen slithering through the outfield grass near the baseball diamond at Ross Community Park on the Fourth of July. Though pythons are nonvenomous, the U.S. Geological Survey says the snakes can be dangerous because they...
Shaler commissioners approve pollutant reduction plan
On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early July, Dan Miller, 42, of Ross, decided to take advantage of the nice weather and bring his daughter Kennedy, 8, niece Lea, 11, and nephew Luke, 14, out to Pine Creek for some fishing. “We go to different spots all along Pine Creek,”...
Ed Sheeran surprises, delights fans at Caliente Pizza in Crafton
Lara Netherton of Cincinnati and her 16-year-old daughter, Kallie, were driving to the Marriott Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh, mere minutes away from where they would be staying after Saturday night’s Ed Sheeran concert at Acrisure Stadium. All of a sudden, Lara found herself making a U-turn and heading to Caliente...
Motorists using Parkway East to get to Route 885 face detours this weekend
Motorists trying to make their way around Pittsburgh this weekend can expect slowdowns. The ramp carrying traffic from westbound (inbound) I-376 (Parkway East) to northbound Boulevard of the Allies (Route 885) closed Friday at 9 p.m. It is scheduled to remain closed through Monday morning at 5 a.m. Crews are...
West View Hub shows kids what can be learned from a lemonade stand
It’s something youngsters have been doing for decades — making a pitcher of lemonade, putting it on a card table set up on the sidewalk and drawing a sign to attract attention. For many kids, it’s their first lesson in running a business. This summer, West View Hub is taking...
Ross Township hires 5 new police officers
At its board of commissioners’ meeting on June 20, Ross Township announced the hiring of five new police officers: Joshua Hartle, Andrew Notbohm, Matt Perkins, Scott Moore and Ronald Redman. “We’re excited to hire five new officers and welcome them into the township,” Ross police Chief Cristyn Zett said. “They’re...
Being a furry in Pittsburgh takes money, time and planning
Being a furry in Pittsburgh is not as easy as it might appear. It involves more than just showing up, putting on an animal costume, and walking in a parade. For example it takes a considerable financial investment to become what is known in furry circles as a “high dollar...
Shaler Township emphasizing family fun for July 4 activities
For many folks, memories of July 4 celebrations conjure up a long list of outdoor events enjoyed by the entire family — from parades and sporting events to cook outs and fireworks. This year, Shaler Township is putting an emphasis on family activities as part of its Community Day on...
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting memorial mural met with approval in Squirrel Hill
As with Pittsburgh’s efforts to come to grips with the horror of the events of Oct. 27, 2018, a Tree of Life shooting memorial mural unveiled Wednesday in Squirrel Hill is a work in progress. The mural includes a line of human figures holding hands against a background of hearts...
Shaler school board passes budget with tax increase
At its June 21 meeting, Shaler Area School Board approved a final general fund operating budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year estimated at $96,894,664. However, property owners in the Shaler Area School District can expect to pay more in real estate taxes as part of next school year’s budget. Board...
TSA seizes loaded 9 mm gun at Pittsburgh International Airport
A Pittsburgh man attempting to bring a loaded 9 mm gun with eight bullets onto his flight in a carry-on bag was stopped by a TSA officer Wednesday morning at Pittsburgh International Airport. The TSA officer spotted the gun in the checkpoint X-ray machine, according to a TSA spokeswoman. She...
North Hills School Board approves final budget with no tax increase
At its June 1 meeting, North Hills School Board unanimously approved a $96,224,003 budget for the 2023-24 school year with no real estate tax increase. It’s different from the proposed final budget approved in late April that included a tax increase of .18 mills. Now, the millage rate for the...
Shaler Athletic Director Clint Rauscher savoring Titans historic championship run
Shaler High School athletic director Clint Rauscher was still basking in the afterglow June 16, the day after the Titans’ dramatic rally to defeat Strath Haven 9-8 in eight innings. The comeback earned Shaler the PIAA Class 5A baseball championship in the game at Penn State. While the Titans girls...
Decorated Tuskegee Airman James Harvey star of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth parade
Saturday’s Juneteenth parade in Pittsburgh included all of the usual features that highlight a parade — marching bands, music, police cars, horses and candy thrown to kids. But on this day, one individual in particular outshined all other trappings of the event. Former Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. James H. Harvey...
Industrial Arts Workshop Program named ‘Champion in Action’ by Trib, Citizens
By his own admission, 16-year-old Josiah Hartly was having a hard time making his way through grade school in Brentwood. Hartly said he was suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at age 13, and deep down he knew that being in an ordinary class room was not for him. “I‘m not a...
North Hills High School class of ’23 commencement set
Some 323 students will be taking part in North Hills High School’s 2023 graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place June 2 at 7 p.m. at Martorelli Stadium, 5336 Perrysville Ave. in West View. The ceremony is open to the public and tickets are not needed for entry. Speakers will...
Shaler Bike Rodeo goes on as scheduled despite rain at Kiwanis Park
Not even a somewhat steady rain could prevent the 16th annual Bike Rodeo from taking place as scheduled on May 13 as a formidable group of kids showed up at Kiwanis Park in Shaler. The event is designed to teach bicycle safety and rules of the road to children as...
Catapult design challenge inspires Burchfield Elementary students
Shannon Beck’s second grade class at Burchfield Primary School was a beehive of activity as her students prepared to launch Remake Learning Days with an actual launch. The kids were among 6,000 first and second grade students across Pennsylvania who designed and built catapults in a catapult design challenge. Participants...
DeMarco, Mullin win contested Ross commissioner races, West View races uncontested
In the only contested races among candidates for the Ross Township Board of Commissioners, incumbents Daniel DeMarco and Patrick Mullin won their respective primary races. With 100% of precincts reporting, DeMarco was the top vote getter among Democrats in Ward 1 with 354 votes to George D. Tunney’s 176. On...
Spade, Hoffman top North Hills School Board primary vote totals
Two-time incumbent Helen D. Spade and challenger John C. Hoffman Jr. topped Democratic and Republican vote getters respectively in North Hills School Board primary voting on May 16. They are among 10 total candidates moving on to November’s general election. With 97.5% of precincts reporting, Spade was first with 2,623...
Incumbent Shaler Commissioner David Shutter wins GOP nomination
Shaler Township Commissioner David Shutter declared victory May 16 in his Republican primary race against challenger Kevin Kerin. With 100% of precincts reporting results, Shutter had collected 209 votes to Kerin’s 180 in the Ward 3 race, unofficial tallies showed. “It was a meaningful victory because I received a lot...
Shaler commissioners approve promoting 2 police officers, hiring 2 others
Shaler Township Commissioners unanimously approved the promotion of two police officers and the conditional hiring of two others at the May 9 meeting. Officers Dennis Gapsky and Joseph Robinson were promoted to the rank of sergeant in front of a standing-room-only audience. “We’re very proud of both officers,” township manager...
Shaler Area 2023 High School commencement set
Shaler Area School District is holding its class of 2023 graduation ceremony at 7 p.m. June 2 at 7 p.m. at Louis C. Martig Field at Titan Stadium. The senior class includes some 291 students. The ceremony is limited to ticketed guests, but a spokesperson says the ceremony can be...
