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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Shaler-area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 10, 2019
Etna Richard Begenwald Jr. sold property at 35 Cherry St. to John Schlaich for $144,000. Karen Kocher sold property at 45 Vine St. to Hardy Foster for $82,000. Shaler Housing & Urban Development sold property at 126 Friday Road to Three Rivers Realty Inc. for $50,000. Krista Brownlee sold property...
Shaler promotes police lieutenant to first deputy chief
The Shaler commissioners appointed Lt. Sean Frank to serve as first deputy police chief, effective immediately, during their Oct. 8 meeting. Chief Bryan Kelly plans on retiring in February with more than 34 years of Shaler Township Police Department service. Frank was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant in 2014. A...
AARP Smart Driver course offered at Shaler North Hills Library
On Oct. 15, from 2 to 6 p.m., AARP Smart Driver Course will be offered. Most insurance companies offer a discount for course completion. The fee to take the course is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 412-486-0211....
Fundraiser brings award-winning Haitian food, music to North Park
Pittsburghers will have the opportunity to experience Haitian cuisine and music at a North Park benefit raising funds to improve the Caribbean country’s environment. Haiti Friends is presenting Manje Manje, or “eat food” in the Haitian Creole language Oct. 17 at North Park Lodge, Allison Park. Event start times range...
For Shaler North Hills Library’s ‘Miss Ing,’ serving others is her passion
The Rev. Ingrid Kalchthaler, known affectionately as “Miss Ing” to many, sees her jobs as Shaler North Hills Library’s (SNHL) youth services coordinator and North Hills Community Baptist Church’s pastoral care director as remarkably similar. “People are at the heart of both. Service is at the heart of both. And...
Millvale Library fundraiser ‘Drink, Talk, Learn’ put a premium on fun
As part of a unique Millvale Community Library (MCL) fundraiser, attendees delivered 3-minute Power­Point presentations on tea-party hosting and karaoke song-selection tips, tea’s benefits compared to coffee, “Gilmore Girls” and the Harry Potter universe’s Hufflepuff House. Oh, and someone wore a Tyrannosaurus Rex costume and presented the species’ grievances against...
Shaler North Hills Library hosting event for teens
Shaler North Hills Library is hosting Teen Sardines and Game Night on Oct. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. Play a variety of board games, then play the popular hide-and-seek game Sardines. Bring a flashlight. For details, call Kara at 412-486-0211. The library is located at 1822 Mt. Royal Blvd.,...
Shaler real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 2
Shaler Deborah Piel sold property at 3000 Albine Drive to Daniel and Sara B Birckbichler Dorko for $257,000. Lois A Tomlinson McConnell sold property at 5B Bethany Drive to Elizabeth Sebek for $156,500. Estate of Theresa Modzelewski sold property at 513 DeHaven Court Drive to Nicholas and Mary Grace Romac...
Jewelry-making event rescheduled at Shaler North Hills Library
On Oct. 4, at 7 p.m., an event titled, Something Pretty for Me — Swarovski Crystal Bracelet and Earrings, will be held. The cost of this event is $35. This session of jewelry making will include all materials and instructions. This is for people 21 and older. Class size is...
Walk Bike Shaler seeks grant for feasibility study
Nearly two years ago, Chris Chirdon of Walk Bike Shaler presented his plans during a commissioners committee meeting for partnering with the township to improve Mt. Royal Boulevard’s pedestrian and bike infrastructure. Since then, Township Manager Tim Rogers has written a letter supporting Walk Bike Shaler discussing the potential improvements...
Millvale Library, Girty’s Run Watershed offer environmental fellowship opportunities
Shaler Area eighth through 12th graders have the opportunity to gain hands-on environmental conservation experience and serve their communities through an after-school fellowship. The Millvale Community Library (MCL) and Girty’s Run Watershed Association in partnership with Allegheny College Creek Connections are offering the environmental and sustainability fellowship, which will run...
Shaler Township Fall Fest scheduled
The Shaler Township Fall Fest will be held Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Kiwanis Park. There will be bounce houses, games, a hay maze, crafts, pumpkin decorations, scary stories, music, a cookout and more. Register at www.shaler.org for planning purposes. National Potato month event Celebrate National...
Shaler real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 25, 2019
Shaler John Hesidence sold property at 102 Anderson Place to Dane Azeles and Allison Voshall for $269,000. Suzanne Warnick sold property at 111 Barbour Drive to Curtis Lamperski for $215,000. Robert Delmonico sold property at 3B Bethany Drive to Ralph and Nicole Carratura for $116,000. Estate of William Cornell sold...
Millvale run/walk aims to spark interest in Pittsburgh Marathon
North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) is inviting the community to gather for a morning walk or run at Millvale Riverfront Park followed by afternoon libations at Wigle Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden. The family-friendly Fun Run & Walk is scheduled for 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 28. The 3-mile course will...
Shaler Area students, community celebrate homecoming weekend with parade
The annual Shaler Area Homecoming Parade is a popular event as residents line the streets to watch the festivities....
Shaler High Class of 1969 preparing 50th reunion
The Shaler High School Class of 1969 is looking for class members for a 50-year reunion planned for Sept. 21 at the Comfort Inn RIDC Harmarville. For classmates who have not been contacted, there is still time to attend. Anybody interested in going is encouraged to email lynn1969class@gmail.com or call...
Etna, Shaler real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 19
Etna Michael Schoenian sold property at 3 Belmar Drive to Eva Lunder for $174,900. Shaler Keith Trdina sold property at 1616 Burchfield Road to Christopher and Tamara Betts for $354,800. Anthony Tamburino sold property at 122 Hartle Road to Andrew and Meghan Tamburino for $210,000. Estate of Anna McKinney sold...
Glenshaw Century Club has served the community since 1946
Since its founding, the Glenshaw Century Club Inc. has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to Shaler Area High School seniors and donated more than $150,000 to civic organizations, according to Edie Haughton, executive committee president. Gertrude Dietrich and Kay Gittings formed the women’s philanthropic service organization in 1946, Haughton...
North Hills residents warned about scammers posing as Penn Power employees
Officials in several North Hills communities have issued a warning for residents to be aware of two separate scams involving people posing as representatives from Penn Power. One of the scams involves calls made to residents offering a 40-percent discount on their Penn Power electric bill if they accept an...
Millvale Days wildly popular annual event
Millvale Days is a three-day street carnival that has become a popular annual event. From Sept. 12 to 14, Millvale was bustling with activity that included food, rides games, music, entertainment and more....
Shaler Area Homecoming offers full-day of activities
The Shaler Area School District is inviting guests on a “world tour” — no passport necessary — during its Sept. 21 homecoming festivities. A student-run homecoming committee developed the theme over the summer, according to Mindy Thiel, activities director and social studies teacher. “This theme, given its broad nature, would...
Shaler Commissioner recognized as Veteran of the Year
State Sen. Lindsey Williams recognized Shaler Commissioner David Mizgorski during a Sept. 10 township commissioners meeting as Veteran of the Year by presenting him with a flag that flew over the state capitol in his honor. Mizgorski enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 16-year-old. He said his Army veteran...
What’s happening around town: ‘Friends’ Trivia Night
‘Friends’ Trivia Night Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beginning of the sitcom “Friends” with a special Trivia Night for adults at 7 p.m. Sept. 14. How well do you really know this show? Who’s your favorite character? What’s your favorite episode? Come test your knowledge on this fun trivia...
A look at real estate transactions in Shaler the week of Sept. 10
Shaler John McMahon sold property at 3755 Bradley Drive to Tatiana Cristina Winfree for $246,000. Estate of Carole Ulrich sold property at 105 Danube Drive to Jeffrey and Lori Kamon for $165,000. Katie Hughes sold property at 324 Friday Road to Philip Stewart for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate...
Artwork from teachers on display at Shaler Area
Shaler Area’s visual arts department is made up of dedicated teachers who are also talented artists and their work will be on public display this month. The artwork of the visual arts department faculty will be displayed in the lobby of the district’s administrative offices, at 1800 Mt. Royal Blvd....


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