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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Big Lots enters court-supervised sale process, plans more closures
Big Lots shoppers are hoping their local stores will be spared from closure as the closeout retailer navigates its way through bankruptcy. “I was just looking for a chair,” said Hempfield resident Bev Lauffer while she perused the Big Lots there this week, adding she shops at Big Lots on...
Scott police to get mobile command center
A mobile command center will help Scott Township police enhance the force’s ability to manage critical incidents and large-scale events. Scott officials Aug. 29 hosted U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall, to announce $700,000 in federal funding for the township to purchase a mobile command center. “Answering the call to protect...
Carnegie man gets 12-24 years in prison for slaying outside Club Erotica
A judge Thursday took a Carnegie man to task as she sentenced him to prison for a fatal shooting outside a McKees Rocks strip club three years ago following a dispute in the parking lot. Charles Becher, 27, was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison by Allegheny County...
Collier mulls $8M ballfield project
Citing growth and young families moving into the township, Collier officials moved forward with an initial plan to build three ballfields at Collier Park with a target cost of $8 million. George Macino, township manager, said the motion approved by commissioners Aug. 26 directs the township’s engineering firm, Gibson-Thomas, to...
Nearly $30K in state funding to promote healthy fruits, vegetables at Carnegie Elementary
Carnegie Elementary students have access to fresh food and vegetables, in part, because of state funding. The state’s Department of Education awarded Carlynton School District $29,238 in August for the fresh fruit and vegetable program in the elementary school. The program aims to familiarize students with a variety of fresh...
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Aug. 26, 2024 and beyond
Chartiers Valley personnel moves Chartiers Valley school directors approved some personnel moves during their meetings July 23 and Aug. 13. Hirings include Nicci Pastorak, playground aide at the intermediate school for $16 an hour; Kimberly Hirsh, substitute playground aide for $11 an hour; and Dexter Lopez, temporary electrician for $19.72...
Trib HSSN football player of the week for 2024 Week Zero 
Trib HSSN football player of the week – Drew Welhorsky School – South Fayette Class – Junior Height/weight – 6-foot-1, 185 pounds Position – Quarterback, free safety What coach says – “Drew was a very mature leader,” South Fayette coach Marty Spieler said about Welhorsky’s play Friday. “We spoke about...
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 29, 2024
Bridgeville Paul Zuccaro sold property at 297 Patterson Ave. to Luke Zidek for $215,000. Sheryl Gigliotti sold property at 1069 Grandview Ave. to Austin Schott and Annalise Bolek for $176,000. Timothy Collins sold property at 636 Dewey Ave. to Patricia Sharpe for $244,900. Randi Watson sold property at 430 Shady...
Annual event on tap to benefit Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is known by many names — the beacon on the hill, the Carnegie Carnegie, A.C. Free, etc. All these titles hopefully help to avoid confusion, as there are a number of Carnegie libraries in and around Pittsburgh (no, we aren’t the big...
Bishop Canevin’s goal: Keep playing ’til it’s cold outside
Bishop Canevin’s football program continues to achieve success, going 40-9 under coach Rich Johnson. Last season, Bishop Canevin went 10-2 and was 6-1 in conference play, advancing to the WPIAL semifinals before falling to eventual champion Fort Cherry. The Crusaders, who won a WPIAL title in 2021, are now looking...
Dimperio to lead CV superintendent search, board hires finance director
If all goes according to schedule, Chartiers Valley School District will have a permanent superintendent by October or November. That’s the timeline set by the school board, as it voted Aug. 13 to have its interim superintendent, Joseph Dimperio, lead the superintendent search at an amount not to exceed $5,000....
Anger over ‘snitching’ caused man to kill woman in Carnegie, police say
A homeless man covered in blood told county police he punched a woman until she stopped moving because he was angry that she was “snitching” on him, police said in a court filing. Allegheny County Police charged Joseph Beraducci, 29, with one count of criminal homicide on Sunday, alleging he...
‘Char Valley, Let’s Rally’: Pep rally revs up Colts fans, community
Chartiers Valley’s football boosters brought together members of the community in a fun way. The booster club held its second annual community pep rally Friday, Aug. 16 at the Primary School’s field. The event included football players and cheerleaders from kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as the dance team...
Police charge man in death of ‘severely beaten’ woman living under Carnegie bridge
A woman found severely beaten under a bridge in Carnegie died at the scene Sunday, according to Allegheny County Police. County police have charged Joseph Beraducci, 29, of Pittsburgh with one count of criminal homicide in the woman’s death. A judge cited Beraducci being homeless in denying him bail when...
Roster packed with seniors brings confidence to Carlynton
The Carlynton Cougars have a pack of seniors that are more than ready for the Friday Night Lights. The Cougars’ roster showcases 17 seniors. Senior Mark Jameson, who played at Bishop Canevin for the past three years, returned to Carlynton for his last year of high school football. He knows...
Study to determine feasibility of roundabout at tricky Chartiers Street intersection
A Robinson-based traffic engineering firm will analyze the feasibility of a roundabout at a Chartiers Street intersection that straddles Bridgeville and Upper St. Clair. Bridgeville Council on Monday, Aug. 12 authorized working with Upper St. Clair to have Trans Associates prepare a roundabout traffic analysis, plan and estimate to determine...
Career readiness framework and outdoor classroom are new at Chartiers Valley
Chartiers Valley is launching a new program to help prepare students to become career ready. This year, the district will join the RIASEC framework which asks students about their aspirations, skills, and interests in different jobs to help them learn about careers and fields of study. RIASEC includes six characteristics:...
Chartiers Valley tries to take another step in move to Class 4A Big Seven Conference
The 2023 season for the Chartiers Valley football team was an improvement over Aaron Fitzpatrick’s first season as Colts head coach. Now the third-year coach is looking for more from his team in Year 3. “I look at (2023) as a step forward in the right direction,” Fitzpatrick said. “We...
Ohio man convicted for string of robberies in Bridgeville, Pittsburgh
A 26-year-old Ohio man has been sentenced to 17½ years in prison for armed robberies at pharmacies in the Pittsburgh and Bridgeville areas. Abdulrahman Abdelaziz Jamea, 26, of Columbus, was sentenced July 31 in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A Pittsburgh jury in March...
Carlynton students to receive free lunch, breakfasts again
School breakfast and lunch will be free to all Carlynton students when classes begin Aug. 21. The district will participate in the National School Lunch Program’s Community Eligibility Provision this school year, said Ryan Racicot, Carlynton’s food service director. It’s the third consecutive year Carlynton is participating in the program....
Nearly $650,000 in state funding to improve 2 Bower Hill Road intersections in Scott
State funding will assist Scott officials in upgrading traffic signal equipment at a few intersections in the township. PennDOT officials announced the township will receive just under $650,000 for traffic signal improvements to Bower Hill and Painters Run roads, and Bower Hill and Rockhill roads. The money comes from PennDOT’s...
Chartiers Valley partners with AHN for Chill Project services
Chartiers Valley is planning to keep things chill this school year. The district approved a contract with Allegheny Health Network for the Chill Project, which teaches school-age children emotional and coping techniques. The total cost of the program is $300,000, or $75,000 allocated to each of the district’s schools. Funding...
Chartiers Valley board declares stadium project ‘emergency,’ approves other contractors for work
Deeming it unusable and incomplete, Chartiers Valley school directors declared an emergency over the condition of the district’s stadium project and hired new firms to complete the remaining work. An emergency resolution, approved at a meeting Monday and read by Board President Darren Mariano, said the stadium construction project is...
Student support system to be implemented for Carlynton 7th and 8th graders
The success of a “Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports” model at Crafton Elementary School has Carlynton officials implementing a similar system at the junior high level. The district received a $3,750 grant from the Highmark Foundation to establish the model for seventh and eighth grade students. “The Foundation supports the...
Michael Sable named principal at Chartiers Valley High School
A new face will be leading Chartiers Valley High School in the coming years, as Michael Sable was hired as the school’s principal at a salary of $130,000. “I’m extremely honored to be high school principal,” Sable said. “I’m excited to meet everyone, and I’m ready to lead students to...


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