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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Men charged with animal cruelty during ‘Manhunt’ shoot found not guilty by Monroeville judge
Three men charged with animal cruelty after an alleged incident while filming in Monroeville for the television series “Manhunt: Deadly Games” were found not guilty. According to court records, the three were initially charged with two misdemeanors each of animal cruelty. Those charges were withdrawn and moved over to a...
John Oyler: Merchant Marine casualties in World War II
This week’s column is based on my brother Joe’s latest project, a commemoration of local men who served in the Merchant Marine in World War II. The loss of men from our neighborhood who perished while serving in the military during World War II and the Korean War left a...
Carlynton presents ‘Cinderella’
Editor’s note: In regard to Gov. Wolf’s order, the Carlynton School District is closing all schools and canceling all classes and all activities. The district tentatively plans to reopen March 30. Carlynton students will whisk audiences away on a carriage ride to a fairytale land where dreams really do come...
South Fayette presents ‘Newsies’
Editor’s note: In accordance with Gov. Tom Wolf’s order that all schools close due to the coronavirus update, South Fayette School District will be temporarily closed starting March 16. South Fayette students want to inspire others as they perform the musical “Newsies” from March 20-22. Roughly 45 students will take...
Free clothing event at St. Peter, Paul on March 15
Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox On March 15, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., St. John and St. Martin Closet will be offering a free clothing event. Trade something old for something new, leave a donation or take what you need. Free clothing for men, women and children and some...
South Fayette considers sign ordinance in attempt to lure business
As part of an effort to attract more businesses, South Fayette commissioners are looking to revamp their ordinances regarding signs in the township. Board of Commissioners President Gwen Rodi said they have received feedback from businesses, developers and their own zoning hearing board, all that claim the sign ordinances are...
Learn to make minestrone soup, goat cheese polenta at Scott Township Public Library
Scott Township Public Library • From 5:30 to 6:30p.m. March 16, stop by for Cooking Club, goat cheese polenta. Learn how to make this food and enjoy samples. Registration is requested. • From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 17, make minestrone soup in a Mason jar and take it home...
Artsmiths of Pittsburgh owner wants to see Carnegie become ‘destination for the arts’
No matter what you’re looking for — from beaded jewelry to Butterbeer candles to totes made from recycled grocery bags topped with a seat belt as a handle — The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh has it all. The art and cultural center, with its quality selection of handmade designs crafted by...
Carnegie street improvements set to begin
Work to improve Chestnut Street in Carnegie will begin Wednesday, weather permitting. Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Chestnut Street, Route 3056, between Academy Street and Wabash Avenue weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weeknights from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of...
John Oyler: Barbara Bush’s life explored in biography ‘Matriarch’
The Bridgeville Area Historical Society welcomed back one of its favorite speakers last month, Dr. John Aupperle. His subject this year was Barbara Bush, based on the recent biography “Matriarch,” by Susan Page. Barbara Pierce was born in New York City in 1925 and reared in nearby Rye, N.Y. Her...
Global Minds help open up the world for Char Valley students
Karla Pastrana needs to get to know people before she opens up. While she’s much more quiet in math and science classes at Chartiers Valley High School, Karla comes out of her shell and is a vivacious leader in the school’s Global Minds organization. There, she’s around peers who have...
Friends of Collier Parks, Recreation hosting spaghetti dinner
The Historical Society of Collier Township and the Pioneers West Historical Society will be hosting a presentation of the early settlers of Collier at 6 p.m. March 17, at the Collier Township Community Center. Local historian John F. Oyler will be the presenter. Light refreshments will be served. The community...
Real estate sales in the Signal Item coverage area the week of March 8
Bridgeville Victorian Finance LLC sold property at 212 Washington Ave. to Revival Today for $520,000. Carnegie AMD Construction & Development LLC sold property at 318 Wilcox St. to Hope Elizabeth Schreiber for $156,000. Collier Nick Mamula sold property at 6 Highlandview Road to Ryan and Jaclyn Milligan for $22,000. Maronda...
Chartiers Valley senior named Student of the Month
Logan DeSalle, a senior, has been named Chartiers Valley High School/Rotary Student of the Month for February. Logan is a four-year Spanish Club member, three-year National Honor Society member and a four-year member and the current president of DECA, a club that he has won the state championship with two...
Carnegie Carnegie by Melanie Paglia: Jazz Stories series being told ‘Downstairs’
Listen Locally Downstairs is getting personal in 2020 with a new series, Jazz Stories. Since 2017, the Carnegie Carnegie’s intimate Studio space (Downstairs) has brought audiences close to the music and Jazz Stories promises to bring you even closer to the artists. We’ve partnered with drummer, Thomas Wendt, of Lighthouse...
Sign-ups for Uno tournament being accepted at Carnegie Free Library
Andrew Carnegie Free Library, Music Hall • From 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 9, Gateway Wealth Strategies will present a free workshop on maximizing Social Security benefits. Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register, call Gateway Wealth Strategies at 412-921-2900. • Celebrate Pi Day from 11 a.m. to...
John F. Oyler: Judge Henry Baldwin was a major player in 19th century Bridgeville
We have been aware of Judge Henry Baldwin’s illustrious career and his minor place in Bridgeville history for a number of years. We know he built a summer home, Recreation, in what is now the Greenwood neighborhood in Bridgeville in the early 1800s, which he eventually sold to Moses Coulter...
Real estate transactions in the Signal Item coverage area for the week of March 1
Bridgeville Reed Ciotti sold property at 1023 McLaughlin Run Road to Thomas A Robinson Family L.P. for $20,000. Ryan O’Toole sold property at 1319 Terrace St. to Carlton Capital LLC for $8,100 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $75,284). Estate of Amy Perkins sold property at 1267 Union...
Carnegie Carnegie Corner by Maggie Forbes: A Centennial Worth Celebrating
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall takes pride in celebrating milestones that are important to the Library & Music Hall, its community, the country — indeed the world itself. Readers of the Signal Item and the Library & Music Hall’s newsletter are correct if they think that I...
Board receives resignations for three Carlynton School District educators
Carlynton School District will need to fill several key positions after receiving resignation letters from administration and staff. Rachel Gattuso, the assistant principal at the junior-senior high school, will step away from her position on or before May 1 because of family reasons. In her letter to the superintendent, Gattuso...
Carlynton introducing 3 new courses for 2020-21
Carlynton students in grades nine through 12 will be offered three new courses for the 2020-21 school year. Two of the courses — Entrepreneurial Innovations and Entrepreneurship and Product Marketing — are designed to tie The Shop and its features into the curriculum of the district. The other course will...
Ashes To Go a popular event outside Carnegie United Methodist Church
Carnegie United Methodist Church made sure that people with busy schedules or difficulty walking could still observe Ash Wednesday. Ashes To Go is a unique local event they was well received by the community....
John Oyler: Early settlers in South Fayette
We recently had the privilege of meeting with a group of South Fayette Seniors and discussing the pioneers who originally settled what is now South Fayette Township. We have talked and written about early settlers in the general Bridgeville area; this was our first opportunity to focus on South Fayette....
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser scheduled at Collier Community Center
The Friends of Collier Parks and Recreation will host an inaugural spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. March 28 at the Collier Community Center, 5 Lobaugh Street, Oakdale. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 for adults and $5 for children. Admission at the door is $12 for adults...
Real estate transactions in Signal Item area the week of Feb. 23
Bridgeville Craig Lessler sold property at Baldwin St. to OB1 Properties LLC for $242,250. Carnegie Barbara Lee Starr sold property at 39 Lexington Ct to PGH Property Management LLC for $45,000. Collier Janice Klein sold property at 749 Marigold Ct to Diane Inserra for $365,000. Green Tree Compro sold property...


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