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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Ex-Shaler substitute teacher charged in Capitol riot poses ‘ongoing danger,’ judge says
A former Shaler substitute teacher facing numerous charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will remain in federal custody, a judge said Friday in Washington, D.C. Robert Morss, 28, filed a motion last month seeking to be released from custody pending trial, alleging he was subjected...
High winds topple scaffolding at Etna construction site across the street from houses, no one hurt
Etna residents who live across a narrow street from an industrial building being overhauled were evacuated Saturday when high winds pulled scaffolding from the building. The incident took place at about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Butler and Bridge streets. There was a fire at the three-story industrial building...
Armed with valuable experience, Shaler girls basketball ready to take on season
The Shaler girls basketball team became a good example of how the WPIAL holding an open basketball tournament last season could benefit younger programs. The Titans, who finished 4-12 overall and in sixth place in Section 1-6A, wouldn’t have made the playoffs in a typical year. But since Shaler entered,...
Competition for starting jobs energizes Shaler boys basketball
Having a season limited to 13 games by the covid pandemic certainly wasn’t what Shaler boys basketball coach Rob Niederberger hoped for last year. But the Titans won’t have too many players who feel cheated by missed time. Shaler’s entire roster returned, creating one of the more competitive preseasons in...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 5, 2021
Franklin Park Matthew Nagel sold property at 2437 Bellwood Drive to John Olasz and Melissa Smith for $425,000. Donald Smith sold property at 2389 Charles Wray Drive to William and Tracey Vallecorsa for $376,500. Lee Baierl sold property at 2655 Hunters Point Drive to Philip Montesano for $175,000. James Hogg...
Pittsburgh designer Kiya Tomlin recognized in Oprah’s ‘Favorite Things’
Kiya Tomlin grew up watching “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The crowd drew Tomlin’s attention. “I always marveled at her audience,” said Tomlin, a fashion designer and apparel manufacturer with a studio in Etna. “They were the best dressed. They always had their hair and makeup done. They looked great.” Now,...
Shaler Area students place in National Chemistry Week Illustrated Poetry Contest
Two Shaler Area High School students placed in the National Chemistry Week Illustrated Poetry Contest sponsored by the Pittsburgh Section of the American Chemical Society. Alyssandra Poliziani, a sophomore, won first place in the high school division for her poem about fruit oxidation. Ciarra Reese, a junior, won third place...
After 52 years on Etna council, Pete Ramage finishes last term
The Little Pine Creek flood project and keeping the peace with the police and public works departments are among Pete Ramage’s favorite feats during his 52 years of service on Etna borough council. A council president for 46 years, Ramage is stepping down at the end of his term later...
Shaler kicks off holiday season with Lite Up Night
The weather cooperated with unseasonably warm temperatures. Families and community officials gathered together to celebrate the season. Children ran from event to event and the band Act 80’s played Christmas music during Shaler’s Lite Up Night on Nov. 20. The annual event was held at the Shaler North Hills Library...
Unlocked vehicles targets of theft in Shaler and Aspinwall area
Police in several communities are imploring residents to lock up after a rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles. “We had 18 reports this week — that’s a high number,” said Shaler police chief Sean Frank. “I want to stress these were not vehicle break-ins, that means a car is locked....
Shaler runners build to strong postseason
Tyler Paszkowski and his Shaler cross country teammates started the season slow by design. As the year wore on, the Titans wanted to utilize a strong taper to build toward sending as many athletes to the PIAA Class 3A championships as possible. Shaler’s strategy paid dividends for seniors Samantha Hennen,...
Senior class carries Shaler volleyball to historic heights
Paul Stadelman wasn’t sure if the message he was trying to sell might end up in the bargain bin. Five matches into his stint as the Shaler girls volleyball coach, the Titans had zero victories. The funk didn’t even last half a season. Something snapped into place. The Titans dug...
North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 21, 2021
Bellevue Jean Marie Bujalski sold property at 29 Grant Ave. to Paul and Emily Anna Duchow for $178,126. Randall Reddy sold property at 433 Hallett Place to Ryan Michael and Kelly Lynn Shane for $118,000. John Lissberger trustee sold property at 4260 Ohio River Blvd. to Scott Family Trust for...
Shaler Area School District, Education Association approve collective bargaining agreement
During the Nov. 17 Shaler School Board meeting, the board approved a collective bargaining agreement between the Shaler Area Education Association and the Shaler Area School District, beginning Aug. 15, 2022, and effective until Aug. 15, 2027. In December 2020, the current contract was extended through August 2022 due to...
Shaler Area makes decision regarding graduation gowns
During the Nov. 10 Shaler Area School Board meeting, superintendent Dr. Sean Aiken announced that a committee, newly formed to discuss the subject of graduation gowns and the current tradition of having boys wear blue and girls wear white, had come up with three possible options to move the district...
Shawn McGorry named Shaler Area School District Distinguished Alumnus
Shawn McGorry, a member of Shaler Area High School’s class of 1976, has been named the Shaler Area School District 2021 Distinguished Alumnus. McGorry was recognized during Shaler Area High School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony on Nov. 4 for his accomplishments following high school graduation and his contributions to...
Shaler area communities had a number of uncontested races
In Shaler, there were two contested races for commissioner – in wards 2 and 4. In Ward 2, Republican David Mizgorski beat Democrat Frank Jans 747 to 705. In Ward 4, Democrat Conrad Wagner received 609 votes, while Republican Matthew Thiel received 572. The Ward 6 race was uncontested, with...
2 Shaler Area students selected to PMEA District 1 Band Ensemble
Two Shaler Area High School students were accepted into the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 1 Band ensemble. Junior Grace Cosentino and senior Erika Kenst, who both play the clarinet, will represent Shaler Area in the PMEA District 1 Band Festival at Duquesne University on Jan. 28-29, 2022. As part...
North Allegheny tops Shaler, earns 5th consecutive trip to state volleyball finals
North Allegheny will try for No. 5. Already a four-time defending state champion, the NA girls earned a trip to the volleyball state finals for the fifth year in a row after defeating rival Shaler, 3-1, in a PIAA Class 4A semifinal Tuesday night at Fox Chapel. The Tigers rallied...
Shaler Area School District holds drive through parade to honor veterans
Shaler School District honored local veterans and observed covid restrictions at the same time by holding an Honor All Veterans Drive Through celebration on Nov. 3. The event, which was held virtually due to the pandemic last year, is usually held at the middle school with a breakfast for the...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 14, 2021
Bellevue SFR3 LLC sold property at 65 N Jackson Ave. to Amit Property Holdings LLC for $80,000. Gabriel Dicostanzo sold property at 98 S Harrison Ave. to Kenneth Lee Jr. and Teriney Peterson-Lee for $300,000. Francis Juracko sold property at 454 Teece Ave. to Mark Steven Rawlings for $170,000. Bradford...
Shaler Area School Board election results
Four spots on the Shaler school board were open for the public to fill during the Nov. 2 election and Shaler residents voters chose to re-elect two members and bring two new members on. Board members Tim Gapsky, who was cross-filed on the ballot and Democrat April Kwiatkowski were re-elected...
Allegheny 911: 2 people taken to hospital following Route 28 crash
Two people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a multiple-vehicle crash on Route 28, according to an Allegheny County 911 shift commander. Crews responded to the crash in the southbound lanes of Route 28 near the Millvale exit around 7 a.m. The dispatcher said a school bus that...
North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 7, 2021
Bellevue Michelle Salisbury sold property at 117 Center Ave. to Jacob Very for $166,000. Kevin Wright sold property at 403 Forest Ave. to David and Elizabeth May for $380,000. Scott Russell sold property at 512-514 Highland Pl to Krutarth Patel for $276,789. Vanaja Tripuraneni trustee sold property at 638 Monroe...
North Allegheny beats rival Shaler in instant classic to take 8th WPIAL volleyball title
After splitting a pair of matches in the regular season, No. 1 North Allegheny and No. 2 Shaler did not disappoint when the two powers from Section 1-4A met for the third time Saturday. A wild, five-set match ended with the top-seeded Tigers claiming their eighth WPIAL title and second...


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