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Carlynton’s paperless software aids efficiency, transparency
In an effort to be more efficient and transparent with the community, Carlynton School Board unanimously approved the purchase of BoardDocs, a paperless software program used by many school boards throughout the country. Carlynton directors decided to purchase the LT, or Light version, at a cost of $2,700. BoardDocs LT...
John Oyler: Revisiting Gettysburg
I am currently revisiting my interest in the battle of Gettysburg because of a project in which my daughter Elizabeth is involved. Her department at the University of Pittsburgh is sponsoring a performance of ‘Gettysburg,” a “poetic expression of the ill-fated friendship between Confederate General Lewis Armistead and Union General...
Bishop Canevin marks 60 years
This fall marks the 60th anniversary of Bishop Canevin, a high school intended to serve the 21 parishes of the Chartiers Valley. Originally designated as Chartiers Valley Catholic High School when its doors opened in September 1959, and then renamed Canevin High School, it was planned as the Diocese of...
Town Talk: Carnegie couple marries in Colorado
Ashley Shiwarski and Andrew Rafalski were united in married Aug. 2 at Sapphire Pointe in Dillon, Colo. Ashley is the daughter of Debbie and Ron Shiwarski of Robinson Township and Andrew is the son of Linda and Ron Rafalski of Carnegie. The wedding was witnessed by an intimate gathering of...
Our Lady of Grace Parish cancels festival after receiving ‘disturbing’ letter
Our Lady of Grace Parish has canceled its annual festival planned for this week after officials said they received a “disturbing” letter in the mail. The festival and annual fundraiser for the Scott church was scheduled to begin Wednesday and run through Saturday. An office in the Diocese of Pittsburgh...
John Oyler: The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
As I mentioned last week, the highlight of my recent trip to Colorado was a memorable ride on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. We drove from Alamosa to Antonito, making certain to be there in time for the scheduled 10 a.m. departure. Sara had purchased Tourist Deluxe tickets for...
South Fayette man combines love of art and environment
South Fayette resident Matt McIntosh has made a career out of combining his passion for the arts and the environment. With a bachelor’s degree in applied media arts from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and graduate school education in Washington, D.C., he has held jobs as a magazine layout designer for...
Bridgeville couple announces birth of baby girl
Robert Stein and Robyn Kerr of Bridgeville celebrate the birth of a baby girl. Kylie Jade Stein was born July 29 at St. Clair Memorial Hospital. Kylie is the granddaughter of Cynthia Kerr of Bridgeville and Jeffrey Dumm of Carnegie, and Margie and the late Ronald Morris of Carnegie. Kylie...
Heidelberg native cast in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ playing at Benedum
Davis Wayne couldn’t stop smiling as he stepped onto the Benedum Center stage. He was home. “I love Pittsburgh, and I won’t shut up about it, and everybody knows that,” said Wayne, 23, a native of Heidelberg. For the past year, he’s been traveling the United States as part of...
Former Trib newsman remembered as dedicated, passionate
Bob Pastin was a passionate newsman who considered the newsroom his second home, making an appearance at least once a day, even on weekends. “He really just loved the newsroom. He just liked being there,” said Kim Palmiero, former managing editor for Trib Total Media’s weekly newspapers. After stints across...
Carlynton implements new safety measure
Visitors stopping by Carlynton schools this year will need to remember their identification if they want to get inside the building. The school district is ramping up security and accountability at its entrances in 2019-20, adding Raptor Technologies’ visitor management system. With the system, school staff will scan every visitor’s...
Bridgeville dance studio changes ownership, name
Kathi’s Dance Studio, 535 Baldwin St., Bridgeville is now owned by two former students, Ashley Verghies and Danielle Rosser. Trained as dancers by Kathi Shuck since they were youngsters, the two have been assistant teachers for all age groups for more than 10 years. For the past two years, Shuck...
The Lonieros of Cubbage Hill celebrate 62 years
Happy 12th birthday to Nathan BeHage, who celebrates Aug. 12. Nathan is the son of Rose and Colin BeHage of Carnegie and will enter eighth grade this year. Carmie (Giammatteo) and Clyde Woods of Cubbage Hill celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary Aug. 7. They are the parents of four sons,...
John Oyler: The Whiskey Rebellion festivals of 2019
Two hundred and twenty-five years ago, the brand-new United States government faced its first major domestic crisis. A large group of farmers in Western Pennsylvania rose up in opposition to an onerous excise tax on the production of whiskey, threatening armed rebellion. We have been aware of this momentous event...
Carnegie police armed with upgraded guns
Carnegie’s police chief hopes a change in police-issued weapons will provide officers with greater confidence as they head out to the streets to protect the community. Since the department made the switch at the end of May from the .40 caliber Sig Sauer to the 9 mm Glock — a...
Bridgeville students study the human body with Carnegie Science Center
Though school is out for a few more weeks, some Bridgeville-area children spent last week learning about the human body through Carnegie Science Center’s Science in the Summer program at Bridgeville Public Library. The theme for this summer’s program is “The Science of Me.” Students learned about the circulatory system...
Carlynton considers communication software purchase
Carlynton officials are considering whether a paperless way of communicating with each other and the community is worth the annual costs associated with the software. School board members were presented a video presentation about BoardDocs, software that is becoming popular among school boards and municipal governments, said Andrew Klein, who...
South Fayette grad at helm of Pittsburgh esports team
Rob Lee’s interest in films and media developed at South Fayette High School, where he was a prominent member of several media classes. He created various internet skits under the pseudonym “Asian Rob” while hosting the morning TV show at the high school. This sparked his interest in content creation...
Residents celebrate milestones
Ken Lockhart celebrated his 71st birthday July 22. Ken is the husband of Maria (Talmonti) Lockhart and they have three daughters, Amy Lockhart, Rosanne BeHage and Melissa Lockhart. Ken and Maria also have three grandchildren, Alyssa Poole and Elizabeth and Nathan BeHage. Happy 29th wedding anniversary to Brenda (Taylor) and...
In Carnegie, they’re gonna party like it’s 1894
Carnegie is planning a party — 1894-style — to celebrate the borough’s 125th birthday. The three-day festivity, running from Aug. 9 to 11, will include something for everyone, from a 125-year-birthday themed Carnegie Crawl on Aug. 9 to carnival games and declarations on Aug. 10 and a car cruise on...
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...
