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Fox Chapel area school news
Dorseyville Middle to stage musical Dorseyville Middle School will present “Frozen Jr.,” an adaptation of Walt Disney’s “Frozen”, one of the top-grossing animated films of all time. The musical will be performed Nov. 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. and Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in the middle school auditorium....
Casino Night in Aspinwall raises money for CDTCA
Christ the Divine Teacher Catholic Academy is hosting a Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 11 at the school gym. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the tables will be open from 7-10 p.m. The event will feature poker, blackjack, craps and roulette tables. The ticket price is $60 per person...
Blawnox firefighters host 1st car cruise
Blawnox Volunteer Fire Co. hosted its inaugural car cruise Oct. 14. Organizers said they had a good turnout despite the cold weather. About 15 vehicles were on display including a GMC Suburban, a Mustang GT and a Chevrolet Chevette. There were commemorative t-shirts and other items available. Fire company members...
Fox Chapel Police Department, Foxwall EMS host pumpkin-themed events at stations
Fox Chapel Police Department and Foxwall EMS each hosted pumpkin-themed events. Police officers transformed their station at 401 Fox Chapel Road into a pumpkin patch with about 90 children painting pumpkins on Oct. 21. There were other crafts and a costume contest. Children received glow sticks and glowing wrist bands...
‘Assassins’ production in Aspinwall takes audience into the mind of a presidential killer
In a dark glimpse of America’s often-twisted political history, Aspinwall native Jake Froehlich will bring to life the man who assassinated President James Garfield in a musical tale of greed, rage and irony. “Assassins” by Stephen Sondheim will be produced by Riverfront Theater Company on Nov. 9-12 and 16-18 inside...
$250,000 improvement project slated for Aspinwall Park
More pickleball courts are coming to Aspinwall. But it’s going to take a while. A large-scale park refurbishment is being financed with a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Plans include adding four pickleball courts, constructing a pedestrian walkway and a multipurpose court, installing fencing,...
Editorial: Media not alone in questioning Aspinwall’s media policy
There is a difference between your mom’s house rules and your government’s requirements. A parent can make things up on the fly, improvising without worrying about any kind of appeal. Question the decree and you risk running into the insurmountable endgame response: “Because I said so, that’s why!” Government certainly...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 22, 2023
Blawnox Mystic Properties LLC sold property at 150 First St. to Gregory Tersine for $325,000. Etna Terrence Cavanaugh sold property at 13 Vilsack St. to Bettina and Wesley George for $240,000. O’Hara Marion Thompson sold property at 300 Fox Chapel Road unit 305 to Carherine Barbara Parham for $252,500. Wesley...
Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall hosts fall festival, showcases recreational development
Rainy weather could not dampen the spirits of the dozens of families at Allegheny RiverTrail Park’s fall festival in Aspinwall. “We definitely wanted to experience some local community activities,” Alyson Frick of O’Hara said at the event Oct. 20. “It’s been a little rainy today, but wanted to make sure...
Fox Chapel golfer David Fuhrer happy to end high school golf career with state medal
David Fuhrer felt fulfilled after competing at the Penn State Blue Golf Course last week as part of the PIAA Class 3A championship. The Fox Chapel senior had wrapped up his first appearance on the state’s biggest stage. While Fuhrer felt he had missed opportunities to score better, he was...
With healthy lineup, Fox Chapel boys eager to open WPIAL playoffs
Heading into the WPIAL Class 4A soccer playoffs won’t provide a major intimidation factor for the Fox Chapel boys soccer team. After surviving Section 1-4A play and grabbing the fourth playoff spot, Foxes coach Erik Ingram is relieved to have a full lineup available. Through the season, Fox Chapel spent...
In brief: news from Aspinwall, Indiana Township and more
Trick or treat Trick or treating in Fox Chapel, Indiana Township, Sharpsburg, O’Hara and Blawnox is set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Trick or Treating in Aspinwall will begin at 6 p.m. on Oct. 31 and end at 7:30 p.m. followed by a costume parade beginning at the borough building,...
Deer Lakes wins wild one over Shady Side Academy
After a heartbreaking loss to East Allegheny, Deer Lakes wanted to get the bad taste out of its mouth. In a back-and-forth game, the Lancers went on the road and managed to escape Shady Side Academy’s Michael J. Farrell Stadium with a 41-35 win in an Allegheny 6 Conference game...
Residents question Aspinwall media policy, officials say it streamlines communication
Aspinwall residents questioned why borough officials implemented a policy that regulates how the borough responds to inquiries from news outlets. Council never formally adopted the policy, which was released in July and posted on the borough’s website. Resident Steve Kochanowski at the Oct. 4 workshop meeting asked why it was...
Sharpsburg voters will choose between 2 newcomers for 2-year term
Sharpsburg voters will choose between two newcomers on Nov. 7 for election to a two-year term on council. Democrat Corey Ochai and Republican Diana Oliver will compete for the position. Other races in the borough are uncontested. Here are the answers given by Ochai and Oliver to questions posed by...
Family of late, beloved custodian at North Allegheny’s Hosack Elementary School honors his memory with book
If one word could describe Hosack Elementary’s late custodian Kevin Cavlovich, it would be kind. That’s the core message of “Looking for Kindness,” a new book about Cavlovich — Mr. Kevin, as he was called by students — the school’s former head custodian, who at age 30 died unexpectedly of...
Sharpsburg pet shop closes, but rescue operations continue
After five years in Sharpsburg, the pet shop Sara’s Pets and Plants has closed its doors. But the nonprofit rescue associated with the store will continue its mission to aid exotic animals and place them in loving homes. Owner Sara Smith said the cost of operating the for-profit shop became...
Fox Chapel, O’Hara eyeing comprehensive plan to improve quality of life
Fox Chapel and O’Hara leaders are teaming up to address the effects of climate change, ease traffic congestion and boost active transportation opportunities as a way to improve the quality of life. A joint comprehensive plan has been underway for about two years. Officials recently got a boost, in the...
‘Someone’s going to get seriously hurt’: Fox Chapel residents concerned about speeding
Fox Chapel resident Byron Falchetti wants motorists to slow down when driving in the borough. “It’s getting worse,” Falchetti told borough officials Monday. “Someone’s going to get seriously hurt and there’s going to be liability issues. I don’t think it’s right. “I have never seen a car pulled over for...
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 15, 2023
Aspinwall Allyson Tenenini sold property at 207 Tenth St. to Molly Marous for $350,000. Ronald Donnick sold property at 10 Fifth St. to Ryan and Nicole Zents for $201,000. Blawnox Squaw Run L.P. sold property at 208 Woodland Road to Pamma LLC for $418,770. Fox Chapel Christopher Raffle sold property...
School news from the Fox Chapel area
Fall play Fox Chapel Area High School students will present their fall play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner”, at 7 p.m. Nov 2-4. All performances will be held in the school auditorium, and tickets are $8. Tickets will be sold at the door. Students will perform the play free...
Fox Chapel cross country claims section titles, building momentum for WPIAL meet
Fox Chapel cross country coach Thomas Moul knew what the top goal on the mind of the girls team was. After a few years without a title, the Foxes wanted to get back on top of the section. All five of the Foxes’ top runners placed at the top 10...
Rally for Israel hosted in Aspinwall parkVideo
Orly Aridor did not mince words when talking about the war in Gaza. A native of Israel who lives in Fox Chapel, Aridor called the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas unbelievable, barbaric and horrific. “What happened there needs to be condemned. That’s what I expect from the people in the...
Aspinwall merchants host monthlong shopping event to benefit Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh and Morgantown
Aspinwall merchants are hosting a shopping-themed fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities in Morgantown, W.Va., and Pittsburgh. “Bags on Brilliant” is monthlong shopping event where customers can purchase a $25 tote bag stuffed with more than $250 worth of coupons that can be redeemed at various Aspinwall merchants from...
Open house at Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services in Sharpsburg, Aspinwall aims to draw interest of all ages
Members of the Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services are hoping to shine a light on fire safety and prevention – and hopefully attract new members — during an upcoming open house. A scavenger hunt and an obstacle course will be part of the draw for all ages. “Our goal is...
