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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Aspiring to be a ‘jazzy’ grandpa
My talents as a grandfather were severely tested last month when my 17-year old grandson, Ian McCance, visited me for two weeks. The primary reason for his visit was a week spent at Jazz Camp at Duquesne. Unlike me, Ian is a very competent musician, playing trumpet in his high...
Char Valley student gears up for art showcase
Olivia Prosek wants her art — just like herself — to stand out from the crowd. Her drawings, using mostly acrylics, colored pencils and markers, is semi-realism, but always has a twist. That wow factor — or different take on a traditional subject — is what makes her art unique....
Summer heats up with new stores, new names, more
Rosewood of the South Hills is the new owner and name of the former Washington Commons, 528 Dewey Ave., Bridgeville. Providing “elegant personal care at affordable prices,” the renovated facility offers senior living in private and semi-private furnished and unfurnished suites with onsite services of social events, recreation and therapeutic...
Hilty’s of Oakdale celebrate 62nd wedding anniversary
Dalton (Sonny) and Laverne Hilty of Oakdale celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary July 11 . They are the parents of the late Bruce (Deborah), Jeff (Lizann), Cindy (Bob) Loebig, Randy (Kathie) and Mark (Michelle). Grandkids include Casey, Carly (Jason) Baker, Courtney (Kyle) Bill, Jeffrey (Simone), Jordan and Joseph Hilty, Bobby...
Taxes going up for homeowners in Carlynton School District
Property owners in the Carlynton School District will pay more in taxes for the 2019-20 school year, as school board members approved a $29.58 million budget that includes a tax rate increase of 0.6815 mills. The increase puts the tax rate at 24.1815 for 2019-20. District residents with property assessed...
Former Star City property in South Fayette finally sold
At the conclusion of South Fayette Township Commissioners’ meeting on July 17, it was reported a rainbow could be seen over the former Star City property in the township. It was an appropriate symbol as commissioners had just finished a deal to finally sell the long-dormant property on Millers Run...
Carlynton to launch Cyber Academy
Carlynton administrators will hold an informational meeting on July 24 about the new Carlynton School District Cyber Academy that will launch for the 2019-20 school year. The new online instructional program is being offered to students of the district who are enrolled in a cyber or charter school. The meeting...
Chartiers Valley School District residents to see taxes go up
Chartiers Valley School District residents will be paying more in real estate taxes in 2019-20. In a 6-2 vote, board members approved the district’s $67.4 million 2019-20 budget, that includes a .4885 mill increase. This takes the millage rate up to 17.5595 mills for 2019-20. Board members Jeff Choura and...
‘Almost Forgotten’ remembers local men who lost their lives serving
It was my privilege recently to attend a presentation in South Fayette’s local authors series which featured my brother, Joe, and his book, “Almost Forgotten,” a record of the men from the Bridge­ville and South Fayette area who lost their lives while serving in the military. The book was self-published...
Birthdays, anniversaries celebrated by family, friends
Jewel Keisling of Collier celebrated her 91st birthday on July 4. She is mom to Cheryl Hillen and Chris Keisling. Grandchildren include Crystal Mongelli, Holly Cochran, the late Jesse Hillen and Casey Keisling. Great-grandchildren are Karlee Kovacs and Cole Cochran. Jewel celebrated her birthday at home with her family. Happy...
Collier couple stays fit and busy
Collier residents and spouses Laura and Rocco Cozza remain family oriented while juggling several businesses. Laura has her master’s degree in applied developmental psychology, originally holding different positions within the child development field. She began blogging about her experiences and struggles of balancing life as a mother, wife and entrepreneur....
Take a stroll down the Carnegie area wine and ale trail
One doesn’t have to go far to find a great glass of locally produced wine or ale. Round up some friends and check out the following establishments: • Apis Mead & Winery, 206 Mary St., Carnegie, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this summer. It is the only Pittsburgh meadery producer...
South Fayette officials approve budget with no tax hike
Leaders in the South Fayette Township School District — one of the fastest growing districts in the state — have once again held the line on taxes. For the third straight year, school board members in June approved an operating budget that does not include an increase to real estate...
Bridgeville officials approve 2019 roadwork bid for nearly $121K
One month after rejecting bids that went over budget, Bridgeville Borough Council approved a trimmed 2019 road program. Borough council approved a bid from Victor Paving & Construction for $120,825 for the project. Victor’s was the lowest of four bids. In the 2019 budget, borough council allocated $150,837, including engineering...
Thornberry couple united in marriage
Alisha Desmet and Nathan Presutti were united in marriage June 14 at St. Stanislous Church in the Strip District. Following the ceremony, the couple greeted their family and friends at The Grande Hall at the Priory. Parents of the bride are Lynn Annesi (Andrew) Greer of Tarentum and Lionel and...
Don’t miss Market Faire at Woodville Plantation
Most of the time when we report on current events, it is “after the fact,” and our readers frequently comment that they wish that had known about the event early enough to attend it. Consequently, this week we are going to discuss a future event, one which we are eagerly...
Carnegie’s Library Park nearing finish line
Connecting the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, located at the top of a steep hillside, to Carnegie’s business district below has long been a dream for many. The Library Park project includes the addition of a serpentine walkway, new trees and shrubs and 117-feet of mosaic benches. “You...
South Fayette man living his dream as restaurant owner
South Fayette resident Raymond Mikesell, owner of Cafe Raymond in the the Strip District, has had his bread served in the White House during the Bush and Clinton administrations. It has been served in the cafeterias of the Smithsonian’s Natural History and American History museums in Washington, D.C. Mikesell got...
Carnegie police chief says surveys of officers beneficial
Carnegie police want to ensure they’re doing the best job they can. So they’re asking the people they serve to weigh in on how they did after a call. In June, Carnegie police Chief Jeffrey Kennedy began sending surveys each week to four people whom officers had assisted in an...
Grandson’s Penn State visit rekindles old memories
My grandson, Ian McCance, has just finished his junior year in high school in Fort Collins, Colo., and is beginning to think about college. So far, he had visited three universities in Colorado — Colorado State University, Colorado University and Northern Colorado University. This month’s agenda included a trip to...
South Fayette couple welcome birth of baby boy
Julianna (Bonner) and Joshua White of South Fayette are receiving congratulations on the birth of a baby boy on June 6, 2019. Tanner Joshua weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. His older sister, Lilah Anne, 6, was excited to welcome him home. Maternal grandparents are Marilyn...
New stores, relocations a sign of a hot summer
Super Beer World, 2121 Noblestown Road, Green Tree, is under new ownership. Its growing selection of products include wine coolers and non-alcoholic beverages, craft, domestic and imported beers, chips, candy and party supplies, and cigarettes, snuff and “roll your own” tobacco. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to...
Carnegie officials bring career counseling to borough
They come needing help finding work. It could be that they need assistance updating their resume or maneuvering today’s job market. Some have more critical needs: The lack of work has left them in need of food and clothes, just to get by. The Squirrel Hill-based nonprofit Jewish Family and...
Woodville Plantation gears up for 225th Whiskey Rebellion
This year marks the 225th anniversary of the Whiskey Rebellion. The first real test of U.S. sovereignty, the rebellion took place in 1794 when Western Pennsylvania whiskey makers refused to pay an excise tax on the distilled rye that was a profit maker for them. George Washington had to call...
Remembering my friend Dick Rothermund
Seventy-five years ago, each summer the epicenter of activity for us teenage boys living on “Hilltop” was the side porch of the Rothermunds’ home on Chartiers Street. Bob, Dick and Ron were always in the midst of organizing some exciting activity. It might be touch football, or one hoop basketball...


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