Murrysville Star category, Page 73
Franklin Regional soccer star DiFalco commits to Duquesne
The long-awaited college decision of one of the WPIAL’s best soccer players finally came to light Friday. Franklin Regional announced senior forward Anthony DiFalco signed with Duquesne. DiFalco, a three-time All-American, all-region and all-state player who scored 118 goals as a four-year starter for the Panthers, also had interest from...
Franklin Regional multimedia students prepare for 2nd year of ‘Holiday Showcase’ with some live aspectsVideo
Franklin Regional senior Anthony DeFilippo is looking forward to getting back behind the microphone at this year’s Holiday Showcase, which will take the place of the annual telethon for the second year in a row, albeit with a bit more creative freedom than last year. “This year, it will be...
Delmont notes: 2022 budget passes with no tax hike, Eagle project proposed in Newhouse Park
Delmont Council has given its blessing for a local Boy Scout to move forward with his Eagle project, installing a covered picnic table at Newhouse Park. Cody Kuehen of Troop 211 out of Delmont wants to install a table with metal roofing atop an asphalt base at the front of...
Franklin Regional elementary students ready for the holidaysVideo
Students at Franklin Regional Primary and Intermediate schools have had a busy holiday season. From serving snacks for staff to STEAM projects and more, elementary students have been making the most of the new and renovated buildings they returned to this school year. Franklin Regional students will be on winter...
Murrysville adopts 2022 budget, enacts 1st tax increase since 2007
It wasn’t a property tax increase, but Murrysville officials adopted a $9.5 million 2022 budget this week that includes the municipality’s first tax hike of any kind since 2007. The budget includes a projected $1.6 million in additional revenue by way of a bump in the municipality’s share of the...
Future of ‘double-fronted Beetle’ on Route 66 up in the air
With the exception of a few years in the early 2010s, the double-fronted Volkswagen Beetle, painted Hawaiian blue, has been a constant landmark along Route 66 in Salem Township. Created by Excel Auto Body’s original owner, Ed Britz, in 1970, it has been repaired and replaced over the years, and...
Delmont library’s matching fundraiser challenge nears $30,000 goal
Last year, Delmont librarian Denni Grassel and members of the library board got an early Christmas gift, when work on their brand-new building allowed them to start moving in just a few days before the holiday. This year, they are on track for another early visit from St. Nick, in...
Delmont residents given ‘absolutely no notice’ about stormwater pond project
When Delmont officials started making plans for a stormwater detention pond off of Stotler and Dogwood drives, several Dogwood Drive residents asked to be kept in the loop. But when work began on the project, as part of the borough’s state-mandated pollution reduction plan, Dogwood residents were surprised to see...
Franklin Regional stops Penn-Trafford in OT nail-biter, giving coach his 1st win
Jesse Reed’s first win at Franklin Regional may have aged the young coach some, but he will take it. “I’m 28 going on 48 after that one,” Reed said. The Panthers rallied from a slow start to edge past visiting Penn-Trafford, 53-47, in overtime Monday night in a see-saw first-round...
Murrysville arson suspect to remain in jail pending trial
A Westmoreland County judge on Monday rejected a defense request for a nominal bond that would have allowed the Murrysville man accused of setting fire to a local restaurant to be released from jail as he awaits trial. Brian P. Lucas, 44, was charged with arson and other offenses in...
Hempfield ekes out victory over scrappy Franklin Regional
The wheels were set in motion for a double-digit victory. But the wheels nearly came off for Hempfield in the fourth quarter Saturday night against Franklin Regional. The host Spartans tried to give away the finale of the 17th annual Hempfield Tip-Off Basketball Tournament, watching a 14-point lead dry up...
‘Monticello Lights’ aims to brighten holidays for local charitiesVideo
Delmont firefighters got a sneak peek at the light show on Friday night. In advance of this weekend’s “Monticello Lights” fundraiser, which will raise money for Project Bundle Up and the Delmont Volunteer Fire Department, residents of the Monticello neighborhood took firefighters on a preview tour. From 6-9 p.m. Saturday...
Jury in fatal overdose case finds Export man not guilty of most serious charge, guilty of lesser charges
A Westmoreland County jury on Thursday said an Export man was not guilty of causing the death of a co-worker who died in 2018 from an overdose of heroin and fentanyl. Jurors deliberated more than six hours before it returned a mixed verdict in which it acquitted Kelly Ryan Frank...
Murrysville: Christmas tree recycling, holiday library hours, more
Submit news briefs and event information to pvarine@triblive.com. Rotary plans Christmas tree recycling in January The Murrysville-Export Rotary Club’s annual Christmas tree recycling drop-off will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8 and 15 at the Windstream parking lot, 4792 Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville. FR renews...
Some Export landlords unhappy with rental license fee proposal
Several Export rental property owners — including two with seats on borough council — have taken issue with a proposal to charge a $200 annual rental licensing fee as part of the 2022 budget. Mayor Joe Zaccagnini, who owns several rental properties in Export, proposed the fee last month in...
Wecht testifies fentanyl caused Export man’s death in trial of coworker accused of supplying drug
Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday morning in the trial of an Export man accused of selling the drugs used in the 2018 fatal overdose of a coworker. Westmoreland County prosecutors contend Kelly Ryan Frank sold the drugs that killed 29-year-old Keith Robert Alexander, who was found dead by...
Export officials: Sewage surcharge to remain in place for now
An $8 surcharge on Export sewage customers was only supposed to be in place for a year. Yet, when it came up for a vote in May, council members voted to keep it in place. With bills totaling more than $50,000 coming in related to its ongoing long-term flood control...
Export co-worker on trial for sale of drugs in fatal overdose
Dina Alexander knew something wasn’t right when she drove by the Murrysville restaurant where her son had worked for the last 11 years and didn’t see his car parked out front. So when he didn’t return her calls she drove over to his Export apartment and found his car parked...
Franklin Regional grad Mike Evans Jr. to play football at West Virginia
Mike Evans Jr. is proof the NCAA transfer portal works — if you have patience and are willing to do a little self-promoting. Evans has a new college destination and he couldn’t be more pleased. Relieved to finally arrive at a decision, Evans announced Saturday he will play next season...
Murrysville area: Essay contest, election results certified, more
Submit news briefs and event information to pvarine@triblive.com. AAUW welcomes IUP professor as featured speaker The Murrysville branch of the American Association of University Women will welcome Indiana University of Pennsylvania professor Arden Hamer as its guest speaker on Dec. 9. Hamer is a professor in IUP’s Developmental Studies Department,...
Businesses pitch in to help ‘Monticello Lights’ fundraiser in Delmont
Kelly Mazon and her family are running out of extension cords. Meanwhile, up the street, Zack Bruno is four inflatables deep and just getting started. The Mazons and Brunos were just two of many families in Delmont’s Monticello neighborhood busy preparing over Thanksgiving weekend for the “Monticello Lights” decorating competition...
Delmont neighborhood plans 2nd year of ‘Monticello Lights’ charity decorating competition
When residents of Delmont’s Monticello Drive replaced their annual Christmas party with a drive-thru decorating competition during the pandemic last year, they were looking for a way to bring the community together safely and perhaps raise a little money for charity. Instead they ended up with more than $15,000 to...
Visit Santa, eat breakfast and enjoy a show by East End Kids
The East End Kids will host a Santa breakfast and holiday show Dec. 18. Tickets are available for 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. seatings. A 10 a.m. show is sold out. The event will be held in Mother of Sorrows School cafeteria, 3264 Evergreen Drive, Murrysville. There’ll be musical performances by...
Franklin Regional’s Anthony DiFalco earns 3rd All-America honor; 10 from WPIAL make all-region
Franklin Regional senior Anthony DiFalco was hoping to cap his brilliant high school soccer career with another WPIAL championship and a PIAA title. While he fell short of his expectations, he was lauded just the same with his third All-American nod. DiFalco was named a United States Soccer Coaches Region...
Goodwill to open new store at Hollywood Square shopping center in Salem
A new Goodwill store will open its doors Wednesday at the Hollywood Square shopping center near Delmont. Shoppers will be treated to live music, refreshments and a new store full of donated items following a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6740 Hollywood Blvd., Salem. “This store was constructed with our...
