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JANUARY 2025 Vol. 21 Issue 8 Read us online at West Jefferson Hills Historical Society to Host Program Page 12
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Renovated EF Middle School Auditorium Opens with Holiday Concerts Page 31
MVAA Expresses Gratitude for Greg Joseph’s Generous Donation of Fender Guitars Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) proudly announces a generous donation of four new Fender CD-60 acoustic guitars, complete with cases, from Greg Joseph of The Clarks and Main Street Music. Greg Joseph, a celebrated musician and community advocate, personally visited the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center (MVAA South) to deliver the instruments, tour the facility, and learn more about the organizaPictured (L to R): Adam Sedlock, Jerry Onesi, Greg Joseph, Annette Buffer, Carla Anderton, tion’s work in fostering arts eduand SueAnne Antonucci at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center (MVAA South). cation and musical talent in the Mon Valley. The guitars will be used in MVAA’s various music students to grow their musical skills stating, “Greg Joseph’s generosity education programs, providing stu- and confidence. Greg’s visit to the reflects the spirit of community and dents with high-quality instruments to Peter J. Daley Cultural Center shows collaboration that MVAA strives to support their learning and creativity. his commitment not only to music but promote every day. His willingness to “We are deeply grateful to Greg to the young people in our community engage with our organization and proJoseph for this incredible gift,” said who will benefit from these instru- vide resources for our students underAnnette Buffer, President of MVAA. ments for years to come.” scores the transformative power of “These guitars will serve as a vital MVAA Vice President Carla music and the arts.” resource for our programs, allowing Anderton echoed these sentiments, The visit culminated in a group
photo featuring MVAA staff and Greg Joseph, capturing the spirit of partnership and shared enthusiasm for music education. MVAA thanks Greg Joseph and Main Street Music for their continued support of arts and culture in the Mon Valley. Their donation will inspire future generations of musicians and help MVAA achieve its mission to empower a rising star in every student.
About MVAA The Mon Valley Academy for the Arts is dedicated to providing educational and performance opportunities in music, arts, and culture for students and community members in the Mon Valley. MVAA fosters creativity, collaboration, and growth through a range of programs and events designed to enrich the community.
Blood Drive Set for February 10 in Elizabeth Township Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Community Blood Drive on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 2:30PM – 7:00PM. The Church is located at 100 Timothy Drive in Elizabeth Township, PA. 15037. Register on-line at Vitalant.org or call the Church at 412-751-0511. Walk-ins are also welcome. Collecting Whole Blood, Power Red, Plasma, and Platelets.
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OTA Jewelry Sale Successful Dear Editor, Operation Troop appreciation (OTA) is grateful to all who helped make our “Gently Used Jewelry Sale” a great success for 2024. We had so many people generously donate jewelry, empty boxes, display items, Unbelievable Raffle Baskets, and so much more. The turnout for the event was fabulous! We had many people waiting for the doors to open, which set up a positive beginning. Our “American Raffle” had a wonderful array of prizes … everything from handmade quilts, Barbie and Ken “Wizard of Oz” complete set, Food Baskets, Holiday Baskets and many more. So many people come every year and bring friends. Our success allows us to assist more of our Deployed Troops and Displaced LOCAL Veterans. We could not do this without the support of the community. God Bless you and thank you for your Support! Sincerely Kathie Gasior – South Park
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South Hills Coin Club January Meeting Will Feature Annual ‘Show & Tell’ 65th Anniversary Coin Show Planned for February 1 The South Hills Coin Club will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday January 14, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park. All members and the public are invited. This month’s program will be the annual show and tell event. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611. Their 65th anniversary coin show will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Rd. in Bethel Park, directly across from South Hills Village. Some 40 dealers will be there. Free parking and admission. For more information call 724-984-6611.
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PLACES to GO THINGS to SEE STUFF to DO JANUARY 4
CLOTHING SALE - 9:30AM 11:30AM. Blessings Mission Store, Olive Branch Baptist Church, 296 State Road 981 Rostraver Twp. PA 15012
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YOUTH GROUP - California United Methodist Church's Youth Group will meet on site on Sunday, January 5, at 6:00PM at 227 3rd Street, California, PA 15419. It's located across the street from the Dairy Queen. New Year's resolutions and refreshments will be the highlights of this meeting. For more details, call the church office at 724-938-2270.
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SOUTH HILLS COIN CLUB MEETING - Tuesday January 14, at 7:30 PM at the Bethel Park Municipal Building located at 5100 West Library Avenue in Bethel Park. All members and the general public are invited. This month’s program will be the annual ‘Show and Tell’ event. A 50/50 will be offered and children’s prizes to be awarded. Applications are now being accepted for membership. For more information call 724-984-6611.
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MON VALLEY COIN CLUB MEETING - The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM on Thursday January 16 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes
will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-5038455 or 724-972-8464. A previously canceled discussion on "The Barber Dime" will be given.
Monday January 20, at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. For more information call 724-984-6611 or visit rostraversca.org.
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MON VALLEY BLOOD DRIVE A Blood Drive sponsored by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday, January 21, from 1:00PM to 5:30PM at Dee's Event Center, located at 514 McKean Avenue in Charleroi. To schedule an appointment to donate: Visit the website vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC0700063 -OR- Call 1-87725VITAL. Appointments are recommended.
SPEAKER ‘NOTORIUS PITTSBURGH’ - Chris Whitlock, author of the book "Notorious Pittsburgh" will be the guest speaker at the January South Park Women’s Club meeting on January 20 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the South Park Township Community Center Bldg., located on Municipal grounds across from Bavarian Village, Brownsville Rd. Mr. Whitlock will speak on his book about Pittsburgh, and will reveal the information he discovered as a result of his research prior to writing this book. As usual, there will be a break to partake in the club's delicious goodies provided by that night's hospitality crew. Women from all communities are welcome to attend and possibly join SPWC that night.
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ROSTRAVER SPORTSMENS MEETING - Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, will hold their monthly meeting on
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NURSES CLUB MEETING - The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nursed Club will meet at 9:30 am on January 21, 2025 at Salvatore's, 5001 Curry Road in Pittsburgh Pa, 15236. Speaker is Lynne Ireland-Knight, CEOLS. Her topic is: "End of Life Doula." All registered nurses are welcome. For more information, visit : www.swparnclub.weebly.com
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DINE AND DONATE EVENT Mon Valley Paws (MVP) will sponsor a "Dine and Donate" event at Small Town Tavern located at 110 Sara Way in Belle Vernon, Pa, 15012 on Thursday January 23, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. MVP will have baskets, a 50/50 and a pet food drive. A percentage of the receipts will be shared with MVP. If you bring a pet food supply donation you will be entered to win a gift bag. For more information call 724-493-8305.
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BETTIS AIRFIELD PRESENTATION - The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is offering a free program to its members and members of the community at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 25. Sue Morris and Brian Butko will present "Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off" in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. Bettis Field may no longer be a familiar place, but it was once the epicenter of Pittsburgh aviation. The story of this 1920s airport captures the exciting, early years of flying, from barnstorming to commercial and passenger flight to Bettis’s role in delivering airmail. A cast of daring, larger-thanlife characters, both men and women, made Bettis the place to be. Come along as we join thousands to greet Charles Lindbergh, witness a pilot crash into a steel mill while trying to cure a passenger’s deafness, watch the National Balloon Races turn to tragedy, and see a nuclear lab take over Bettis—only to have pilots keep landing on its roadways. It’s a fun, fascinating look at the dawn of aviation in Pittsburgh.
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OLDIES DANCE - An Oldies Dance will be sponsored by the CTVFC at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday January 25th, 2025 from 7pm - 10pm. DJ is Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or for $10 if purchased early. For tickets and more info call 724-632-2110.
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SEMINAR ON ‘SCAMMING’ We all have either heard of or know someone that has been scammed out of their savings. With all the online shopping, browsing the internet, Facebook, and email you constantly need to be on the lookout for those unscrupulous individuals who are trying to do harm. On Saturday February 1 at 9:00AM, Thomas Presbyterian Church is holding an information seminar on scamming. The seminar will be conducted by a representative with the FBI in Pittsburgh. Take some time and join us for a very informative seminar. Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road, in Eighty Four, PA. For more information, contact the church office at 724-941-8910.
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65TH ANNIVERSARY COIN SHOW - South Hills Coin Club’s 65th anniversary coin show will be held on Saturday February 1, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Rd. in Bethel Park, directly across from South Hills Village. Some 40 dealers will be there. Free parking and admission. For more information call 724984-6611.
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MVRCC Bus Tour Drives Local Shopping During the Holidays
Another successful annual bus tour in the books. The Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce kicked off the ‘Shop Small, Shop Local’ holiday season with their Love Local Mystery Bus Tour. The Chamber took two buses full of eager shoppers to member businesses to shop, eat, drink, and be merry! The Chamber was excited to showcase their members and the unique shopping experiences they offer. Each year this tour is estimated to bring between $14,000 to $16,000 back into our local economy in one day and this year was no different! Please consider doing most of your shopping locally. By doing so you are helping your community directly and you will get the most unique one-of-a-kind merchandise.
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Mon Valley Academy for the Arts Announces Formation of All-Age Drum & Bugle Corps and Color Guard Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is proud to announce the formation of its All-Age Drum & Bugle Corps and Color Guard. Open to participants of all ages and skill levels, this new program will provide an exciting opportunity for musicians and performers to showcase their talents in both concert and parade settings. The Corps will be based at MVAA South, located at the Peter J. Daley Cultural Center, 119 Brownsville Avenue, in Brownsville. MVAA is excited to expand its mission of promoting arts education and performance opportunities within the Mon Valley community. In keeping with MVAA's commitment to providing accessible and affordable arts programming, there is no membership fee to join the Drum & Bugle Corps and Color Guard. “We are excited to invite musicians and performers of all ages to join this dynamic new program,” said Annette Buffer, MVAA President. “The Drum
& Bugle Corps and Color Guard will add energy, color, and creativity to both parades and concert performances. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to celebrate the power of music and community.” For more information or to get involved, please contact: Email: Trptbob@yahoo.com Phone: 724-998-7614
About Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) Mon Valley Academy for the Arts (MVAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting affordable, high-quality music education and performance opportunities for all ages. With locations in Charleroi, PA and Brownsville, PA, MVAA offers a variety of music programs, performance groups, and community events throughout the Mon Valley region. Join Us and Make Music Come Alive
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Oldies Dance in Carroll Township January 25 An Oldies Dance will be sponsored by the CTVFC at the Carroll Township Social Center on Saturday January 25 from 7:00PM 10:00PM. DJ will be Ralph Trilli. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door or for $10 if purchased early. For tickets and more info call 724-632-2110.
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Elizabeth Forward High School Holds 44th Annual Senior Citizens Breakfast The annual event has become an important community tradition
Elizabeth Forward High School welcomed dozens of senior citizens looking for a little holiday cheer to the district’s 44th annual Senior Citizens Breakfast. The mood was festive, the food was delicious, and the music was great. Those in attendance have been looking forward to the event for weeks. For many it’s a holiday tradition, even if no one is quite sure how the tradition started in the first place. “It’s just always been here,” said Bobbi Good Bauer, a 1968 EF graduate, former school board member and member of the alumni association and the Rotary Club. “It’s events like this that make this place not just a school district, but a true community. They don’t have to go to all this trouble, but they do every year. It’s very special.” Bauer was at breakfast with three of her sisters. When she was in high school, Bauer and two of her sisters – Diana Good Schoenbach and Suzanne Good Dittman -- did time as the mascot and members of the band. As for the fourth sister, Dorothy Good Griffin, “I was the smart one.” Schoenbach came in from Florida for the breakfast. At another table, Dan Kuhn ate with his family. At 98 years-old, he has been coming to the event for at least the past 15 years. “It’s not Christmas unless you’re here,” EFHS Counselor Joe McManus told him. “You’ve got to see these pants.” Kuhn Smiled as he showed off his pants, covered in tiny holly and berries. McManus, the National Honor Society sponsor, which hosts the breakfast, says the event really is an all-hands event. The food services department started
preparing food at 4 am, in addition to their other duties for the day. The art department created the decorations. Music was provided by the EFHS Orchestra, led by Mr. Chris Thomas and the EFHS Choral Department led by Dr. Angie Berna Milliren. Additionally, second graders from across the district sang Christmas carols that were broadcast on screens in the cafeteria. The event has become such a fixture that High School Principal Kelli Garlow says the staff and students look forward to it as much as the attendees. It’s a lot of work, but worth it in the end. “I so appreciate all the work done by Mr. McManus and the National Honor Society,” Mrs. Garlow said. “Everyone goes above and beyond to make it happen and it really is our pleasure to do.” The morning ended with NHS members passing out gift bags to all in attendance, and the awarding of two special prizes for the oldest guests. At 93, Bill Harchelroad came in second place. Bill, a Korean War Veteran and his wife, Bev, have lived in the district since 1959 and their children attended EF. It came as no surprise to anyone that Don Kuhn, the 96-year-old in the Christmas pants, took home first place.
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Ernie Haase and Signature Sound – Live In Concert ‘Decades of Love Tour’ Coming to Finleyville 7 Time Grammy Award-nominated and multi-GMA Dove Awardwinning group ‘Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’ is one of the most popular musical groups in the world. They are making their way back to western PA on February 22 at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville, PA. Their show “Decades of Love” breathes new life into some of the most cherished romantic songs from the past 100 years. Covering music from the Beatles to the Bee Gees to Bublé, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is entertaining to audiences of all ages! You will absolutely enjoy this concert! The concert is at 4:00 PM on Saturday February 22 -- You can enjoy the concert and then take your sweetie out to dinner afterwards! Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Road, Finleyville, Pa 15332 (About 1 ½ mile south of Trax Farm.) Tickets are available now at the church website at www.crsmin.com.
Mon Valley Blood Drive Set for Jan. 21 in Charleroi Vitalant Giving Away $10,00 to three donors A Blood Drive sponsored by the Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will be held on Tuesday, January 21, from 1:00PM to 5:30PM at Dee's Event Center, located at 514 McKean Avenue in Charleroi. To schedule an appointment to donate: Visit the website vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC0700063 -OR- Call 1-877-25VITAL. Appointments are recommended. Resolve to share your good health with others in 2025. Donate anytime between January 8 – January 31 and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $10,000 gift card as part of the Vitalant ‘Thrive in ’25 Giveaway.’ Three People will win $10,000. Make this healing resolution a life-changing one! Schedule today. Details about the giveaway can be found at vitalant.org/ThriveIn2025Giveaway.
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New Members Sought for Aged 50+ College Educated Singles Group The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50+, who are 4year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, book club, meeting up at local wineries, and day trips. Those interested can attend three activities as guests before joining. To obtain more information about AUP or become an AUP member, call and leave a message at 412-353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com
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Bell Ringers Enhance Holiday Atmosphere at Liberty Boro ‘Light Up Night’
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Penn Highlands Mon Valley Announces January Vendor Dates Public Invited to Stop in and Patronize These Small Businesses Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital will be hosting the following vendors in the hospital lobby (unless otherwise noted) during the month of January. • Friday, January 10 - Parklane Jewelry, 10-2pm • Monday, January 13 - Savor My Flavor, 4-8pm • Tuesday, January 14 - Sambol's, 10-3pm • Friday, January 17 - PA Dutch Foods, 10-3pm • Tuesday, January 21 - Sweets by Mrs. C, 10-2pm • Friday, January 24 - M&R Chocolates, 10-2pm
The Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Bell Ringers Performed at the Liberty Boro ‘Light Up Night’ Festivities on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Pictured above (left to right) First Row: June Stolerek, Melinda Hitchins, Jim Bertoty and Bernie Zytka. Back Row: Michael Crossen, Cherryl Nemeth, Rick Szmyd, Maryann Huk and Maria Beisler
Mon Valley Coin Club to Meet Jan. 16 The monthly meeting of the Mon Valley Coin Club will take place at 7:00PM on Thursday January 16 at VFW Post 1409, 793 E. Main St., Monongahela. All members and the public are invited to attend. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes will be awarded. Applications for membership are being accepted. For Additional information, call 724-503-8455 or 724-972-8464. A previously canceled discussion on "The Barber Dime" will be given.
South Park Women’s Club January Speaker to Discuss ‘Notorius Pittsburgh’ Chris Whitlock, author of the book "Notorious Pittsburgh" will be the guest speaker at the January South Park Women’s Club meeting on January 20 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in the South Park Township Community Center Bldg., located on Municipal grounds across from Bavarian Village, Brownsville Rd.Mr. Whitlock will speak on his book about Pittsburgh and will reveal the information he discovered as a result of his research prior to writing this book. As usual, there will be a break to partake in the club's delicious goodies provided by that night's hospitality crew. Women from all communities are welcome to attend and possibly join SPWC that night.
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Area Middle School Robotics Team Participates in First Lego League The Upper St. Clair FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) Robotics team #53465 is aptly named ‘Mechanical Mayhem.’ The team is made up of 7 middle school students from Fort Couch Middle School, in Upper St. Clair. Team members are: Colby Caplan, Bernard Huang, Avik Pandey, Reyansh Vijaywargiya, Shreyan Mali, Revanth Kompala, and Lucas Liu. The student team is lead by Jake Caplan - Head Coach, and Assistant coaches Ashish Vijaywargiya and Rajesh Kumar. FIRST® LEGO® League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children ages 4-16 through fun, exciting handson learning. Participants gain realworld problem solving experience through a guided, global robotics program, helping today's students and teachers build a better future together. Their three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills
‘Mechanical Mayhem’ (pictured from L to R): Reyansh Vijaywargiya, Shreyan Mali, Avik Pandey, Lucas Liu, Bernard Huang, Colby Caplan. (Not pictured): Revanth Kompala
through hands-on STEM learning and robotics. The Fort Couch Middle School team has multiple wins under their belt, and is currently in development of their Innovation Project, the ‘FLOATABUDDY.’ Per the team website – “The FLOATA-BUDDY will serve your safety needs when floods come pouring in. With the press of a button, your
FLOATA-BUDDY will inflate and float you up Also according to their website, the team chose to pursue this projects because “Many people in countries around the world have to deal with the dangers of flooding or getting stuck underwater when performing maintenance on ships and docks. With the FLOATA-BUDDY, it allows you to
have something to pull you up out of the water, and then continue to hold onto until you can get to safety. It is made to be refilled with common household recyclable compressed air dusters that will give you multiple uses for your FLOATA-BUDDY. We decided against CO2 cartridges because CO2 is a greenhouse gas, and they are not as commonly found in the homes of the average people. Our product is cheap to produce opening up a wider audience that might need this product able to get it.” To learn more about the Mechanical Mayhem team and their projects, visit their website: https://sites.google.com/uscstudents.o rg/mechanicalmayhem53465/home. To learn more about the USC Robotics FLL league, visit https://www.uscrobotics.org/firstlego-league To learn more about First Lego League, visit https://www.firstlegoleague.org/.
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Local Church Collects Items for Annual Angel Tree
Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish in Elizabeth/Glassport/Liberty Boro collected over 800 items for its annual Angel Tree. Seven Agencies were serviced this Christmas: The Elizabeth Salvation Army, a woman's shelter in Belle Vernon, Catholic Charities, Grandview Estates Nursing Home- Elizabeth, residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor-Brighton Heights, The IntersectionMcKeesport and homebound parishioners of Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish.
Bettis Airfield: The Epicenter of Pittsburgh Aviation West Jefferson Hills Historical Society to Host Program The West Jefferson Hills Historical Society is offering a free program to its members and members of the community at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 25. Sue Morris and Brian Butko will present "Bettis: Where Pittsburgh Aviation Took Off" in the Community Rooms of the Jefferson Hills Borough Building. Bettis Field may no longer be a familiar place, but it was once the epicenter of Pittsburgh aviation. The story of this 1920s airport captures the exciting, early years of flying, from barnstorming to commercial and passenger flight to Bettis’s role in delivering airmail. A cast of daring, largerthan-life characters, both men and women, made Bettis the place to be. Come along as we join thousands to greet Charles Lindbergh, witness a pilot crash into a steel mill while trying to cure a passenger’s deafness, watch the National Balloon Races turn to tragedy, and see a nuclear lab take over Bettis—only to have pilots keep landing on its roadways. It’s a fun, fascinating look at the dawn of aviation in Pittsburgh.
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Anderson Inaugurated as Second President of PennWest University
Dr. Cynthia Shapira, chair of the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, administers the Oath of Office to Dr. Jonathan Anderson, who was officially installed as the second president of Pennsylvania Western University on Dec. 6.
Pennsylvania Western University formally installed Dr. Jonathan R. Anderson as its second president at on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, during a ceremony held in Steele Hall on the PennWest California campus. Dr. Christopher Fiorentino, interim chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, and Dr. Cynthia Shapira, chair of the State System Board of Governors, presided over the investiture, which included other distinguished guests. PennWest is one of 10 public universities that make up the State System. In his remarks, Anderson, who began his tenure as president of PennWest on July 1, 2024, looked forward to the next phase of PennWest’s journey – building a next-generation institution of higher education. He said the future of PennWest – with campuses at California, Clarion, Edinboro and online – will focus on three ideals: • Delivering high-quality mission-aligned academic programs in formats that prepare students for the future of work. • Being deeply embedded in and responsive to the educational needs of our
Dr. Jonathan Anderson delivers his inauguration address on Dec. 6 during a ceremony that was held on the PennWest California campus.
students, communities, and local economies. • Graduating students who stay closely connected to their alma mater, contributing to a lifelong cycle of institutional growth. “Let’s commit to each other to strengthen this institution of higher learning and ensure it becomes more complete than it is today,” Anderson said. “Caring for our individual stewardship may be the best way we can respect this institution’s history and build the PennWest legacy. “As we seek to achieve these ideals, our students will continue to be the purpose for our work,” he said. “Students are the reason our institution exists.” Following the investiture ceremony, a reception was held in the Elmo Natali Student Center. Watch parties were held on the PennWest Clarion and PennWest Edinboro campuses, and the event was livestreamed on YouTube courtesy of CUTV, the California campus student media station. For more information, visit pennwest.edu/inauguration.
Seminar on ‘Scamming’ at Thomas Presbyterian Church We all have either heard of or know someone that has been scammed out of their savings. With all the online shopping, browsing the internet, Facebook, and email you constantly need to be on the lookout for those unscrupulous individuals who are trying to do you harm. On Saturday February 1 at 9:00AM, Thomas Presbyterian Church is holding an information seminar on scamming. The seminar will be conducted by a representative with the FBI in Pittsburgh. Take some time and join us for a very informative seminar. Thomas Presbyterian Church is located at 1068 Linden Road, in Eighty-Four, PA. For more information, contact the church office at 724-941-8910.
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West Newton ‘Toy Express’ Event Introduces Kids to First Responders in the Community On Sunday, December 22, 2024 a ‘Toy Express’ event was held at the West Newton Lion’s Club. The event started at 11:00AM and included a free lunch (Pizza, drink and cookie), toys for the kids, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. First Responders Children’s Foundation helps first responders Pictured are members of the West Newton make connections Volunteer Fire Company, their families and guests. with children in their communities through their nationwide ‘Toy Express’ program, which delivers toys to children during the holidays. Distributed by firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics and hospitals, the toys bring holiday cheer to first responder children as well as children in first responder communities. West Newton Mayor Mary Popovich used funds from a First Responders Grant for the event. This is the fourth year in a row that mayor Popovich has applied for the grant and has been successful. Mayor Popovich worked with Yough Elementary School to identify children in need and they were invited to attend. “My goal was to have police, fire, and EMS personnel interact with the kids to encourage them at a young age to carry on this life-saving and much-needed first responder service in the future,” said Popovich. The members of West Newton Volunteer Fire Company, Station 82, Rostraver/West Newton Emergency Services Crew, and West Newton Police Officer Mike Stefko handed out treats, food and gifts provided by sponsors and the First Responders Children's Foundation distribution of toys. In conjunction with this event, Collinsburg Volunteer Fire Company, Station 103, handed out half of the toys provided for those present at their Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 21, 2024 at their Collinsburg Fire Station. Turkeytown Vol. Fire Company also received some toys to distribute to their
A free lunch for guests was served, and toys were passed out to the children.
The Collinsburg Volunteer Fire Company Held a ‘Breakfast with Santa’ event on Saturday, Dec. 21.
members who have small children. A special thanks to the sponsors that made this event happen: West Newton Lions Club, West Newton Giant Eagle, Mayor Mary Popovich, and First Responders Children's Foundation, Ronnalee Matthews and Shirley Fisher for making the pizzas.
Event attendees received a free lunch, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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South Hills Peripheral Neuropathy Sufferers Now Have Hope Tri State Neuropathy Centers, one of the largest neuropathy treatment practices in the USA is currently scheduling patients at their Castle Shannon office, located at 3757 Library Road. Over 30 million Americans suffer from neuDr. Michael ropathy and its debilitating symptoms of Renk, painful cramping, burning and tingling, diffiTri State culty walking, numbness, and even interrupNeuropathy tion of sleep. Neuropathy has a devasting Centers effect on normal activities that most people take for granted and enjoy. Some of the most common causes of neuropathy are related to diabetes, medications, chemotherapy, and back issues. “Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic and progressive disease,” said Dr. Michael Renk of Tri State Neuropathy Centers. “Left untreated, peripheral neuropathy will only get worse. It is best to treat it early.” Since 2013, the eight regional Tri State Neuropathy Centers have steadily grown and successfully treated over 12,000 patients with an advanced technology protocol that addresses the causes of neuropathy rather than the symptoms. The program is noninvasive, painless, drug-free, and is FDA-approved. Have Tri State Neuropathy Centers help you get back to enjoying all the activities that you love. To schedule an initial no-cost consultation, call 412-207-2398. Learn more at www.marydancedin.com.
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Rostraver Sportsmen Announce January Meeting and Trap Shoot Schedule \The Rostraver Sportsmens and Conservation Association located at 539 Cedar Creek Rd. in Belle Vernon, will hold their monthly meeting on Monday January 20, at 7:30 PM. All members are encouraged to attend. Applications are now being accepted for membership from both men and women. Trap shoots will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, every Thursday at 10:00 AM and every Saturday at11:00 AM. This event is open to the public. For more information call 724-984-6611 or visit rostraversca.org.
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DIGESTIVE HEALTH Understanding Upper Endoscopy (EGD): A Key Diagnostic Procedure for Digestive Health
by Jungmin L. Lee, M.D. Gastroenterologist, Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates
Imagine you’ve been struggling with heartburn or discomfort in the stomach, and despite trying different remedies, the symptoms just won’t go away. This is where Upper Endoscopy (EGD) can help. EGD is a medical procedure that lets doctors examine your upper digestive system— the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine. With the help of a thin, flexible tube with a camera, inserted gently through your mouth while you're under sedation, doctors can get a close look to find out what might be causing your symptoms.
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Acid Reflux and the Role of EGD For many people, the story starts with acid reflux—when stomach acid escapes into the esophagus, leading to heartburn. Some may also experience symptoms like a cough, a feeling of a lump in the throat, or even hoarseness. While acid reflux is common, untreated, it can lead to serious conditions like esophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to esophageal cancer. If acid reflux persists or new symptoms arise, your doctor may recommend an EGD to determine if these more severe conditions are present and ensure you get the right treatment.
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Swallowing Difficulty and EGD for Diagnosis Imagine sitting down to a meal and suddenly feeling like food won’t go down smoothly. This is a common experience for those with difficulty swallowing, a symptom that may be caused by esophageal narrowing, motility (peristalsis) issues, or something more serious like cancer. EGD allows doctors to directly see what's happening inside the esophagus, identifying blockages, inflammation, or growths early, which is crucial for proper treatment and avoiding serious complications.
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Abdominal Pain, Indigestion, and the Importance of EGD Now consider a different scenario: you’ve been dealing with indigestion—nausea, bloating, or stomach pain that seems to linger. While indigestion often stems from benign causes like diet or stress, sometimes it’s a sign of more serious conditions like gastritis, ulcers, or even stomach cancer. EGD helps doctors rule out these more severe issues, ensuring that any potential problems are caught early and treated effectively.
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Business & Merchant News Allegheny Health Network Named Among Top Hospitals and Health Systems for Black America by BlackDoctor.org Allegheny Health Network (AHN), a leading integrated healthcare delivery system in western Pennsylvania and a part of Highmark Health, is pleased to announce it has been named as a top health system for Black America by BlackDoctor.org, a national leader in advocating for the health and wellness of black Americans. This award recognizes healthcare institutions that demonstrate a commitment to improving health equity for Black patients. “It’s an honor to be recognized as a top healthcare destination for Black patients, and this award is a testament to the network’s ongoing commitment to addressing racial disparities, social determinants of health, and barriers to care that predominantly impact the health and well-being of Black families across the region,” said Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, chief clinical diversity, equity and inclusion officer at AHN/Highmark Health. “As a leading healthcare provider in this area, it’s our responsibility to foster an inclusive environment that serves as a healing space for all patients and meets them where they are, with the highest levels of care and compassion.” AHN is among 76 U.S. hospitals and one of only four in the state – and the only one in Western Pennsylvania – to be named in the list Awardees were selected by advisory board members of BlackDoctor.org, who are not employed by the organization. Selection criteria included: • Feed back from Black doctors across the country, who recommended hospitals they trust to provide care for their families • Quality of care and patient satisfaction scores • Representation of persons of color and women in senior leadership roles • Initiatives that positively impact urban communities • Supplier diversity and procurement margins • Commitment to equitable care for the Black community • Presence of a Chief Equity/Diversity Officer within the organization Across AHN/Highmark Health, the DEI team works tirelessly to support executive sponsorships, supplier diversity and business resource groups as well as community programs, regular screening initiatives and engagements that come together as a comprehensive strategy to foster an inclusive workplace and improve the health and wellbeing of underrepresented communities throughout western Pennsylvania. In 2024 alone, the network: • Hosted more than 140 health outreach and wellness events, and more than 5,100 individual health screenings – focusing on men’s, women’s and heart health – in underserved, predominantly Black communities • Launched an initiative under First Steps and Beyond, a community-based maternal/infant health program led by AHN, to support the nutrition of birthing people throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area. • Rolled out a training to all Pittsburgh-based clinical providers on racial bias in obstetrics. in an effort to improve maternal and infant mortality health outcomes.
Pictured above is the team of Allegheny Health Network's Equitable Health Institute
• Established “AHN Young Scholars,” a summer program to introduce 8th grade students, all of whom are Black students, to the network’s flagship facility, Allegheny General Hospital, and various career paths in medicine. • Supported the network’s Talent Attraction Program, a first-of-its-kind workstudy program in the region designed to significantly increase the number of diverse candidates for AHN employment opportunities across various allied health fields. • Partnered with the City of Pittsburgh EMS to host a Stop the Bleed®, CPR/AED and Narcan administration training for more than 30 local youth football coaches Highmark Health, AHN’s parent organization, was also recognized this year as one of the country’s “Best Place to work for Disability Inclusion,” by the Disability Equality Index and a “Certified Age Friendly Employer” from the Age Friendly Institute. The BlackDoctor.org 2025 “Best Hospitals for Black America” winners will be formally recognized during an awards ceremony and symposium on Jan. 23, 2025, at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. The winners will play a fundamental role in driving further conversations on how to eliminate healthcare disparities that continue to disproportionately impact Black patients, according to a press release by the organization.
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NEWS FROM THE MON VALLEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Celebrating the Season of Business Mon Valley Regional Chamber Honors Members
Pictured L to R: Regional Service Award Recipients, Betty Mugrage, SWTS; Dana Chambers, SWTS; Rachel Rotolo, Site Administrator PA CareerLink Mon Valley; Lisa Neil, President, SWTS and Adele Hopkins Administrative personnel, PA CareerLink-Mon Valley
Two Mon Valley Businesses were honored along with the Executive Director of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, Ashley Seman, at the MVRCC 2024 Annual Christmas Awards Gala. The event was held at St. Spyridon’s Hellenic Center on December 5. The evening commenced with an array of appetizers catered by By George Restaurant and complimentary drinks followed by an awards ceremony. Opening remarks were given by the President of MVRCC, Armand Ferrara, in which he thanked those in attendance as well as the sponsors for the event. “It is our favorite time of year when we have the chance to honor our members and events like this are only made possible by the support of our loyal businesses and organizations in the Mon Valley,” said Ferrara. The program was then turned over to the Executive Director of the Chamber, Leanna Spada. “Our chamber is proud of all of our members accomplishments but the one theme you will notice throughout tonight’s presentation is not only are these members successful in their line of work or their business but as a member of our community,” said Spada. She added “Not only are they hard
Pictured L to R: Ashley Seman, Executive Director of MMVTA, Shining Star Award; Justin Forlini, Armando's Pizza, Excellence in Business Award
working but they lead with heart, they give back, and are humble while doing so. This is genuinely what it means to be a success.” The 2024 Excellence in Business Award was presented to Justin Forlini and the Forlini Family, owners of Armando’s Pizza located at 538 Fallowfield Avenue in Charleroi. This award recognizes a business that continually and consistently provides outstanding products and services as well as demonstrating longevity. The 2024 Regional Service Award went to PA CareerLink-Mon Valley, Site Administrator, Rachel Rotolo, accepted the award. The Chamber singles out a deserving non-profit group that they wish to recognize for their contributions to the community and to our quality of life in the Mid Mon Valley and surrounding regions. Formerly located in Donora, this past year moving its new location in Charleroi, this center has become the heart of job placement, training, and workforce development for so many in the Mon Valley and beyond. The top honor of the night went to Ashley Seman, the recipient of the “Shining Star” Award. This is an award that focuses on individual achievement in both career and contributions to the community. An individual that displays outstanding personal and professional attributes and shows commitment to his/her vocation. Ashley has been serving as the Executive Director of Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority for the last five years. During Spada’s introduction she stated about Ashley “she has shown unwavering commitment to the community, and also what it means to lead with purpose and serve with heart, and for reminding us how important it is to be active, engaged, and involved in community”. Seman serves on numerous boards and has been instrumental in many advances within the transit authority.
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New Networking Group Launched For Young Professionals in Mon Valley
‘NexGen Mon Valley’ is a new networking group for young professionals aged 21-40 in the Mid Mon Valley! Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, NexGen Mon Valley offers professional development opportunities and a chance to connect with likeminded peers. It fosters a vibrant community of emerging leaders through monthly meetings on the 2nd Wednesday. NexGen Mon Valley is dedicated to empowering the next generation of professionals to become community leaders in the Mid Mon Valley. We organize a variety of events—networking lunches, skill-building workshops, and social gatherings— all aimed at fostering growth and collaboration within our community. Through mentorship, skill development and networking, NextGen Mon Valley aims to: • Cultivate future leaders in the region • Equip young professionals with career tools and confidence • Foster community and a sense of ownership in shaping our area's future • Create a supportive space for questions and guidance The first meeting of NextGen Mon Valley will be held on February 12 from 11:30AM – 1:00PM at Domenico’s On Grand, located at 1565 Grand Blvd. in Monessen. Lunch will be provided. You don't need to be a Chamber member to participate. This first event is free, courtesy of our sponsor: Speer Street Financial. To learn more visit MVRCHAMBER.org.
Penn Highlands Healthcare Welcomes Pathologist Ziver Sahin, MD, to Its Medical Staff Dr. Şahin joins the team at Penn Highlands Mon Valley, located at 1163 Country Club Road in Monongahela.Dr. Şahin is a fellowship-trained pathologist who works closely with other members of your medical team to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. He provides experienced care and is dedicated to answering the questions that patients face about their illnesses, particularly when it comes to ruling out and determining the cause of their symptoms. Common treatments and procedures include blood disorders, cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, Dr. Ziver Şahin hemophilia and infectious diseases. Dr. Şahin is a graduate of Istanbul University in Istanbul, Turkey. He completed his residency in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and fellowships in hematopathology and blood banking and transfusion medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pathology.
Monthly Pizza Puzzler! Win a FREE Large 1 Topping Pizza from Pizza Station*! Two (2) lucky winners every month! Just fill in the correct answers to the questions below, and write your name, address and telephone number on the entry form. Mail entry form to the Messenger. Each month we will draw two (2) local winners from all correct entries. Winners will receive a gift certificate good for one (1) FREE Large 1 Topping pizza from Pizza Station. Remember to look for a new Monthly Pizza Puzzler every month, and send in your entry form! (*Good only at the New Eagle Pizza Station location. One entry per household per month. Employees of the The Messenger; Haniford Enterprises LLC, or Pizza Station are not eligible.)
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• Official Entry Form • (Deadline for entries is January 15) Find the answers to these three (3) questions somewhere within this edition of the South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger. Who was honored with the 2024 PA Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence? When is the South Hills Chorale Holiday Concert? Who was inaugurated as second president of PennWest University? Name: Address: Phone Number: Entry forms should be submitted to: South Hills-Mon Valley Messenger, Attention: “Monthly Pizza Puzzler,” P.O. Box 13363, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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Local Worship Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish Celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas on December 7 at the St. Michael Campus in Elizabeth with a pancake breakfast, games, crafts and a special visit from St. Nicholas (played by Seminarian Luke Lisowski).
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Julie Fleckenstien, St. Nicholas (Luke Lisowski), and Vickie Budd
Participants get their picture taken with St. Nicholas
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Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh Launches Spanish-Speaking Services
Pictured at Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh's Spanish-speaking service are (left to right): Elizabeth Leon-Vargas, Abigail Leon-Vargas, Andrea Shetterly, Elizabeth Leon, Jesus Leon, Andres Leon-Vargas, Pastor Tim Green, Bryan Steiner, and Maria Isabella Steiner. The group celebrates the launch of this new ministry aimed at serving the Spanish-speaking community.
By Charlotte Hopkins Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh (CCSP) Church in West Elizabeth has introduced Spanish-speaking services, led by layperson Jesus Leon, which are held every other Saturday at 5:00 PM, providing an opportunity for worship and fellowship in Spanish. Jesus Leon and his wife, Elizabeth, met Pastor Tim Green, of CCSP, when they moved to Clairton from Las Vegas. It was during this meeting that the seeds for the Spanish-speaking services were planted. They have since embraced this ministry with humility and faith. Leon recalled how Pastor Green shared his vision for reaching the Hispanic community and invited Leon to partner with him in this ministry. After much prayer and consideration, the two began an eight-month journey to establish the services. Leon credits divine guidance for this opportunity, saying, “God always had a plan before we knew it, and He was preparing Pastor Tim by putting that in his heart for a long time.” Although Leon had felt a calling to become a pastor 15 years ago, the timing had never been right—first in Las Vegas, where he served as a deacon,
and later in Pennsylvania. “When we moved to Pennsylvania, we did not expect this opportunity to come up. It was the Lord’s calling,” Leon explained. “We love to serve the people because for us, it’s about being of gratitude to the Lord for everything He has given us.” Leon’s faith-filled journey is rooted in family and service. He and Elizabeth have instilled in their four children a love for God and a desire to serve others whenever they have the opportunity. “This was something I really wanted to do,” Leon said of the Spanishspeaking ministry. “But I wanted to make sure it was not just emotional but that it was the Lord’s calling.” The Leon family’s dedication to outreach and service is evident as they strive to grow this ministry. “We’re hopeful that God will open more doors for us to reach out to more people,” Leon shared. The Spanish-speaking services at CCSP are an exciting addition to the church’s mission to serve. While they aim to maintain a regular schedule, upcoming holiday events may bring some changes. For more information about the Spanish-speaking services or to confirm dates and times, contact Calvary Chapel South Pittsburgh at 412-656-1304.
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Home & Garden Making Wintertime Energy Management Easy (NAPSI)—When the weather cools, it’s a good time for Massachusetts residents to prepare their homes for potential power outages. By taking a few simple steps, you can increase your home’s energy efficiency and help manage monthly bills. Here are some actions to consider: QUICK FIXES FOR LOWER BILLS Seal doors and windows: Weatherstripping or a door draft stopper can keep warm air in and cold air out. Unblock air vents: Make sure furniture and curtains are not obstructing vents. A vent extender can help redirect airflow if you want to keep furniture in place. Schedule heating maintenance: Book an annual checkup for your furnace, boiler, or heat pump to boost efficiency, catch minor issues before they escalate, and extend its lifespan. Bleed radiators: Trapped air can hinder heating efficiency and increase energy costs. If you hear gurgling or banging, it is time to bleed your system. Check chimneys and fireplaces: Service your chimney and close your fireplace damper when not in use. A glass screen can help keep warmth indoors.
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(Continued from previous page.) night or when you are away. Lowering your thermostat by just one degree could reduce heating costs by 1 to 3 percent annually. Insulate key areas: Insulating walls, pipes and especially attics can keep warmth in and cut down heating costs. Focus on outlets, utility entry points and water heaters. Change ceiling fan direction: Run fans clockwise in the winter to circulate warm air downward. In the summer, reverse the direction to create a cooling breeze. Unplug unused electronics: Unplug devices when they are not in use, switch to LED light bulbs and consider using timers for lights. Use rugs and curtains: Rugs add insulation to hardwood floors. Opening curtains in the daytime to let in sunlight and closing them at night helps retain warmth. Limit decorative light use: Limiting use of seasonal lights—such as indoor and outdoor holiday lights—and choosing energy-efficient LEDs helps prevent hazards and manage energy bills.
LONG-TERM ENERGY SAVERS Consider a professional energy audit: An energy audit can identify opportunities to improve efficiency. National Grid offers free audits to income-eligible households, along with services like air sealing, insulation, or energy-efficient appliance replacements, such as ENERGY STAR® appliances, through the Mass Save program. (Continued on following page.)
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(Continued from previous page.) Install zoned heating or a smart thermostat: Zoned heating allows targeted temperature control, and a smart thermostat lets you automate temperature adjustments, potentially saving 10 percent annually on heating and cooling. Seek out customer assistance: National Grid’s customer savings initiative offers eligible customers a monthly budgeting program that averages your annual energy costs and divides them into twelve equal payments, helping to smooth out high winter heating and summer cooling bills. National Grid encourages participation in the initiative’s energy efficiency programs, flexible bill management solutions and payment assistance for income-eligible customers.
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BRENTWOOD Lori Preston trustee 270 Laveton Rental LLC LSF9 Master Partic. Trust Mercedes Mueller John Martin Fredy Saul Lopez Mauricio Diversified Res. Homes 2 LLC Chase and Cassandra Edgar Thomas Barton Joshuah Kaib Dustin Singer trustee John and Lucretta Nicopulos Citylife Hilltop LLC 116 West 15th Assoc. LLC Dustin Singer trustee Bryan Kargbo and Irene Kreiser Frederick Bonomo Cody Reddy John Paul Blankenship Matthew Zimba and Lourdes Bautista Guifarro Estate of William Kearns Raymond and Jennifer Bedner Christopher Rys John Gerard Perkovic and Jeanne Weiss Estate of Thomas Christopher Nathan Christopher Estate of Joseph Vilsack Sangam and Indra Tamang Puspa Kadariya Sharma Dalton Messmer
270 Laveton Ave. 133 Owendale Ave. 3607 Pary Ave. 3780 Woodrow Ave. 312 Bracken Ave. 3208 Brownsville Road 2720 Churchview Ave. 2900 Brentwood Ave. 2754 Churchview Ave. 3946 Dalewood St. 3911 Lawnview Ave. 4017 Lawnview Ave. 3001 Vernon Ave. 1 W Willock Road 3799 Woodrow Ave.
$95,000. $136,000. $120,000. $196,500. $220,000. $267,000. $125,000. $189,900. $135,900. $250,000. $205,500. $232,000. $160,000. $310,000. $165,000.
CARROLL TOWNSHIP Kenneth Albert Ryan Demchak Gregory Black Valley Dream Homes LLC Douglas Knight Kenneth Duda Jr. Greg Wisyanski Frederick Hails Jr. Denise Moore Karen Seighman trustee Wash. Cty. Land Res Inc.
Nathaniel and Katelyn Sweeney David and Kimberly Bungard Christine Gibson KDC Recycling LLC Derrick Johnson Michael Adam Bausch John Clark Gary Koteles Daniel Madlock Jamie and Rebecca Hall Carroll Dream Homes LLC
106 Donora Road 202 Nantucket Road 718 Route 481 786 Route 481 110 Tower St. 818 Wanner Ave. 109 Rodgers St. 1360 Wickerham Drive 9 Wood Aly 1216 Keenan Hill Road 102 Maple Ave.
$170,000. $230,000. $150,000. $5,000. $245,000. $179,000. $225,000. $220,000. $2,000. $365,000. $180,000.
CHARLEROI Wilmond Celiba Ralph Holt
Garry and Edeline Romain James Medlen and Alisha J Medlen Holt Jeremy Gibson Jaden Taylor and Halley Moore Linda Stuckwish D & F Construction & Remodeling LLC DB Rentals LLC Jean Marc Clerger Tyler Delestienne Ryan and Kimberly Redman Casey James Sherman and Chelsea Lynn Cole LKM Services LLC LKM Services LLC Anthony and Christine Rader Wiggue St. Aubin and Jean Ilande Cherubin Jean Nixon and Natalie Collin
605 Third St. $42,000. 711 Crest Ave. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $16,402). 803 Lincoln Ave. $122,900. 404 Meadow Ave. $120,000. 601 Meadow Ave. $50,000. 527 Washington Ave. $7,500. 538 Washington Ave. $1,500. 518 Third St. $25,000. 807 Fourth St. $41,500. 127 Fallowfield Ave. $72,000. 849 Lincoln Ave. $32,000. 604 Lookout Ave. $50,000. 214 Ninth St. $25,000. 319-321 Crest Ave. $132,900. 931 Crest Ave. $13,000. 606 Shady Ave. $127,000.
Brandon Havel Riverrock Solutions LLC
916 Jefferson Drive $60,990. 455 Reed St.$1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of
Shellee Anderson Nicole Clinger GMS Global Investments LLC VP United Properties LLC Rubicel Sanchez and Maria Martinez VP United Properties LLC PNC Bank NA WC Home Access Owner PA 3 LLC Jared Edwards Quwayla Simmons Christian Smith G. Tineo and Maria Brigette Sequoia Mgmt LLC WC Home Access Owner PA 3 LLC VMO & Nave LLC Patel Estates LLC HS Halperin LLC
601 Constitution Circle 1118 Gary Ave. 547 Independence Drive 6903 McKinley Ct 434 Mitchell Ave. 4004 Soltis Drive 302 Elm St. 428 Glenn St. 600 Grandview Ave. 175 Halcomb Ave. 3306 Miles Ave. 523 N Fourth St. 821 Worthington Ave. 215 N Fourth St. 821 VanKirk St. 819 Vankirk St.
Tammie Lippert Richard Flament Rowdy Rush Anthony Green Veronica Jurik Federal National Mtg. Assn. Darla Delestienne Selina Ford John Bury Jr. DB Rentals LLC DB Rentals LLC Thomas Speece Thomas Leach Kelli A Kelly Wozniak CLAIRTON Janet Davis Stuart Price $57,400). Kaylee Cavanah Jamie Frentz Britany Jones Mon Valley Prime LLC Mario Gonzalez Mon Valley Prime LLC Estate of Arnold Rondinelli WC Hm. Asc Own OH 1 LLC Melissa Esper Christopher Uziel Andrew Borriello LAM Capital LLC WC Hm. Asc Own OH 1 LLC Chet Fragassi Ebon Paul Davon Brown Estate of James Story
$120,000. $162,000. $115,000. $35,000. $40,000. $30,000. $13,480 by sheriff's deed. $40,000. $34,770. $124,000. $4,750. $3,600 by sheriff's deed. $20,000. $42,000. $31,000. $51,900.
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Address
DONORA Phoenix Homes LLC McDonough Mgmt LLC
Grant Kemmerer Jonas Nicolas and Rose Sorflie Joseph
1246 Marelda Ave. 540 McKean Ave.
$15,000. $5,000.
Robert Cupper Estate of Clara Bulko
Sylvester Kaunda US Bank Tr NA trustee
670 McKean Ave. 767 McKean Ave.
Dawn Hega Sherry Yaroscak AMH Realty L.P. William KoPanic Hope Rochelle Davis Rebuilt Offers LLC
Aveolemalamalama Tusieseina and Linda Biagini Brandon Hall RevGlory LLC Amber Lynn Brisbine Tony Vincent Glenn and Tiffany Jane Gomez Galvizo
630 St. Nicholas Drive 1140 McKean Ave. 1298 Meldon Ave. 722 Walnut St. 423 Second St. 446 McKean Ave.
$30,000. $50,000. by sheriff's deed. $50,000. $15,000. $485,000. $84,900. $50,000. $45,000.
ELIZABETH BOROUGH Estate of Maureen Wylie
Central Penn Capital Management LLC
922 Third Ave.
Neal Sibley USA By Sec Vets Aff
BKG Homes LLC Mastin Properties LLC
311 Third Ave. 914 Eighth Ave.
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Dennis Barry Estate of Edward Peterson Estate of Richard Tomco
Christopher Mozgawa and Mary Luketic Daniel and Judilynn Murphy Double Action Investments LLC
317 High St. 144 Mt. Vernon Drive 727 Scenery Drive
Virginia Murray
Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC
1112 Summerset Drive
Estate of Fritz Christ Edward Hogben Jr. Estate of Russell Pennington Samuel Kirschner Daechaud Ausbrooks Matthew Saccone Est. of Marlene Anne Cendar Nan Pasek Mario Marsinetti Richard Alberts Jr. HCF Properties LLC Blake Pavlik Adam Magyar Jamie Kanski Nathan Bell CAR MCP Inc. Estate of Adrasto Casoni Leo Yacomelli
Hemlock Home Bldg 5 LLC Nicholas Wardropper Jennifer Greenawald Laura Phu Mankowski Christopher Soltow II and Mary Donaldson Jose Estevez Michael Cole Dominic Giovannucci Nyles Falatek Felicia Nicole Jadus Jacob Waltonbaugh and Jessica McConaha Nolan and Ashley Larry Arctic Properties LLC Jamie Behanna and Rebecca Ann Orourke Jacob Burke Kutscher Michael Isbir Jr. and Stella Isbir Dylan Kenders Famiglia Bonita
147 Arrowhead Drive 511 Oxford Ave. 814 Pinecrest Drive 633 Scenery Drive 5808 Smithfield St. 380 Boston Hollow Road 148 Dorman Drive Duncan Station Road 2325 Greenock Buena Vista Road 650 Lutheran Ln 136 Similo Drive Cresswood Drive 910 Hayden Blvd. 703 Mine Drive 310 Scott St. Willow Drive 2280-2282 Douglas Run Road 514 Graham Ave.
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$91,000. by sheriff's deed. $60,000. $68,000. $200,000. $230,000. $39,023. by sheriff's deed. $65,000. by sheriff's deed. $110,000. $129,000. $75,000. $206,500. $128,000. $160,000. $185,000. $227,500. $90,000. $295,000. $180,000. $23,900. $78,595. $150,000. $140,000. $40,000. $70,000. $10,96. 5 by sheriff's deed. $71,000. by sheriff's deed.
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New Resources to Help You Save on Efficient Home Upgrades (NAPSI)—When you’re struggling to pay bills at home, upgrading to the latest efficient technology can feel out of reach—but it doesn’t have to be.
THE PROBLEM A typical American household spends around $1,900 a year on their energy bills, but for low-income households that’s about 8% of their annual income, versus only 3% for overall American households (ACEEE, 2024). High upfront costs are a major barrier to accessing efficient home upgrades.
SOME SOLUTIONS To help bridge this gap, a growing number of state and local incentives are becoming available for low- and moderate-income households. States and communities around the U.S. have led the way in implementing policies that support the transition to clean energy. At the same time, households around the country are switching from fossil fuels to efficient electric for the equipment in their homes. To ensure households with lower incomes don’t get left behind in this transition, local utilities provide special incomeeligible assistance to make these upgrades more affordable. In addition to local utility incentives, special government rebates are available through the Inflation Reduction (Continued on following page.)
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(Continued from previous page.) Act. These Home Energy Rebates offer thousands of dollars to low- and moderate-income households. Eligible upgrades include heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters, home envelope, electrical systems, and select appliances. For more information, visit energystar.gov/homesavings. This one-stop online tool lets you enter your ZIP code and find the incentives available to you. Use it to identify and learn about eligible products and develop a plan to maximize your savings.
MORE BENEFITS These efficient home upgrades are valuable beyond energy and money savings. • Heat Pump HVAC: Because heat pumps for HVAC don’t produce heat from combustion, your indoor air quality will improve because there are no direct emissions of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or nitrogen oxides. Heat pumps also use advanced compressors and refrigerants to keep your home at a comfortable temperature (Continued on following page)
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Buyer
Address
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP Leo Yacomelli
Famiglia Bonita
501 Oxford Ave.
Mill City Mtg. Ln. Trust 2019 1 Leslie Keddie Estate of Andrew Kochan J&E Real Estate LLC
Release Consulting LLC David and Amy Rankin Connor Hinchey Robert and Mary Ann Goldie
406 S Second Ave. 2409 St. David Drive 606 Shaffer Ave. 2305 Short Drive
FALLOWFIELD TOWNSHIP Antonio Ciotti Martin Bishop Sherry Hewitt Thomas Matesich trustee Gabriel Uribe Jonathan Robert Kapel Jr. Joseph Charles Ramsey Joseph Charles Ramsey and Elysia Marie Vaccari Thomas Radomile Russell Madden and Jocelyn Klett FORWARD TOWNSHIP New Homestead Develop Co. E3 Real Estate LLC Michael Grant Donald Cochenour Estate of Myrtle B. Fetterman JEFFERSON HILLS MSD Deer Hollow LLC Joseph Laffey Steven Drogowski NVR Inc. Letterman Moore Hdgs 5 L.P. Woodland Avenue 1 L.P. Deborah Ann Davies Matthew Zabielski Thomas Donohue
NVR Inc. Karwan Jabbar and Christina Laffey Abigail Coltz Paul Emery and Marion Eastman Goehring & Rozencwajg Royalties LLC Michael Gary and Diana Rae Springer Paul and Marilyn Ann Close Brandon and Katelyn Reagan Devin and Kelsey Valmores
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8 Daily Ave. 77 Pines Marginal Road 1486 Route 481 12 Moyer Ave. 2 Wesley St.
Price $25,585. by sheriff's deed. $49,000. $170,000. $67,000. $60,000. $237,000. $70,000. $94,500. $115,000. $225,500.
Paul and Cheryl Curley 207 Torrence Road $45,000. Norman David Ramage Jr. and Luke Llwewllyn Ramage 1100 Hayden Blvd. $95,000. Roxy Estates LLC 3284 Rainbow Run Road $27,000. Brian and Kathleen Cunfer 4425 Rostosky Ridge Road $500,000. B C and Jennifer Fourteen 9059 Roberts Hollow Road $. 1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $104,900).
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Unknown Address Coal Valley Road 364 New World Drive 143 Pleasant Grove Ct Ridge Road 2733 Ridge Road 1124 Route 885 725 Acorn Ln 204 Fawn Drive
$99,028. $7,600. $184,900. $511,175. $116,831. $200,000. $210,000. $675,000. $390,000.
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Estate of Anthony Pastore Marie McLaughlin Karen Midgley Estate of Clayton Cornell John Alan Delmastro NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Judith Romah Maronda Homes Inc. Robert Rick Selby trustee Estate of Jack Booth BARR Property Develop Inc. Estate of James Falcione Dave Michaliszyn Jeffrey Twigg NVR Inc. Deer MSD Hollow LLC Bal Acharya Timothy Antonelli Mill Stone Prop. Dev. LLC Kurt Olinger ScoobyX2 LLC Jeffrey Lowe
Matthew Robert Bowers Julie and Sheilah McLaughlin Nicholas and Danielle Cusolito Woodland Ave One L.P. Purna Bastola Bryan and Brianna Marie Corder Sha Tamang et al. and Sanjeeb Tamang Scott Smith Yinxing Li Vicki Marie Fazekas Jeet Pradhan and Ganga Maya Gurung Laura Duran Gomez Tyler and Jennifer Samstag Okorie and Georgina Uchendu Lochran Real Estate Invest Group LLC Harsh and Sapna Vachani NVR Inc. Marvin Adams Jr. and Helen Adams Christine Grice Horton DR Inc. NJ Matthew William Hull and Kaylee Ann Doane NVR Inc. Mina and Nila Dulal
339 High Road 311 Hunters Field Cir 1395 Peterson Drive 2733 Ridge Road 307 Stilley Road 125 Arnoni Drive 127 Arnoni Drive 127 Cassia Drive 125 Foxhound Drive 1636 Jefferson Ridge Drive 3020 Phillp Drive 313 Joan Of Arc Ct 118 Klein Road 102 Meadow Ln 1388 Walton Road 126 Arnoni Drive 130 Arnoni Drive 300 East Deer Park Drive 109 Jefferson Ridge Drive 106 Matthews Drive 1304 McKinley Drive 146 Pleasant Grove Ct 4027 Rustic Woods Drive
MONESSEN Michelle LaCarte trustee Power Playaz Inv. Group LLC Leslie Smith trustee Amy Wade Elizabeth Palmer Farmer Alan Roberts
Amy Lynn Bukowski Luke Anthony Farmer Maria Casasola Mitzi Hemstreet Josh Bohmier PNC Bank NA
20 Delrose Drive 820 Somerset St. 415 Delaware Ave. 516 Delaware St. 524 Forest St. 128 McKee Ave.
$195,000. $515,000. $266,000. $150,000. $250,000. $429,045. $394,380. $282,500. $525,365. $138,500. $490,000. $199,500. $480,000. $585,000. $40,000. $429,905. $99,028. $365,000. $125,000. $4,680,000. $330,000. $102,000. $517,000. $162,300. $35,000. $15,000. $55,000. $20,000. $8,735. by sheriff's deed.
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(Continued from previous page.) year-round. • Sealing and Insulation: Adding insulation to your home can reduce noise from outside, provide better humidity control, and minimize pollen, dust, insects, and other pests from entering your home. • Electric cooking appliances: Electric cooking products that are covered in the Inflation Reduction Act state rebates are better for indoor air quality compared to gas ranges because they avoid burning gas or propane. • Heat Pump Water Heaters: Like heat pumps for air heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters don’t burn fossil fuels and can improve your indoor air quality. Heat pump water heaters have extremely impressive energy and money savings—they use about one fourth of the energy of a standard model and can save a family of four about $550 a year on energy costs. The goal of financial assistance is to ensure everyone can benefit from a clean energy future—with a healthier environment and more efficient, comfortable homes.
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(BPT) - If your walls could talk, what would the paint color say about you? You're bold? Calm? Sophisticated? Whatever the answer would be, painting a wall multiple colors is an affordable, yet impactful, way to uniquely express your personality. A two-toned wall is an interior design technique that utilizes two paint colors on the same wall, allowing you to express your individual style and add dimension to a flat surface. No matter your comfort or skill level, follow these steps to achieve professionallevel results and showcase your creativity. * Prepare to paint: To get ready for painting, gather all necessary supplies, like a drop cloth, primer, a paintbrush, a roller and painter's tape. Remove as much furniture as possible, covering any large items with a tarp. Using a sponge, wipe the walls with warm soapy water, then repair any cracks or holes with putty and sand the surface smooth. If you're painting over a dark color, apply a primer as a base coat to ensure an even foundation. * Measure and mark: To create a dynamic color-blocking effect on your walls, start by determining where the (Continued on following page)
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
Buyer
Address
MONESSEN Power Playaz Inv. Group LLC Joseph Pleso Angela Sapone J & R Real Estate Hdg LLC Douglas Sepic Q & R Cons & Dev. LLC Randall Giannini Jason Keller
Wealth Capital Group LLC Megan Robinson and Edil Oscar Rodriguez Duane and Carole Pletcher Yunior Parra Mountaineer Tree Cutting LLC Eddie Doyle Maruti Development LLC Casmier Golembiewski
322 Delaware St. 920 Graham Ave. 1104 State Road 535 Ninth St. 406 Knox Ave. 1549 Boston Ave. 31 Donner Ave. 1405 Leeds Ave.
MONONGAHELA Wyouka Moore Estate of James Webb Terrence Richardson Donald Grove Jr. Estate of Ann Jordan
JYG LLC Ardent Property LLC Andrew and Lisa Withum Commonwealth Charter Academy School Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB
1107 Chess St. 414 Grandview Ave. 310 Hodgson St. 1300 Lincoln St. 545 Park Ave.
Diane Joyce
Valley Property Partners LLC
1039 Fourth St.
$30,000. $108,000. $19,150. $20,000. $13,000. by sheriff's deed. $31,000.
NEW EAGLE Est. of Samuel Rbt. Bruno Jr. Est. of George Nic. Ban DDS
Darren Partzotozi and Crystal Montano Michael Pro
815 Maple Ave. First Drive
$185,500. $10,000.
NORTH BELLE VERNON David John Grago James Sidary
Luis Barcelo JRS 27 Holdings LLC
316 Broad Ave. 615 Broad Ave.
$6,000. $70,000.
NORTH CHARLEROI Justin Ross Sandra Ann Timko
Ross Martin Delattre BillieMae LLC
539 Isabella Ave. 619-623 Conrad Ave.
$154,900. $118,000.
11 E Hillcrest Road 323 Dana Drive 327 Dana Drive 328 Dana Drive 345 Dana Drive Unknown Address Valley View Road 324 Dana Drive
$240,000. $91,000. $91,000. $476,940. $494,215. $400,000. $39,900. $91,000.
NOTTINGHAM TOWNSHIP Ja Pung Sheu Herschel and Patricia Marie Kirker Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR Inc. Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Thomas Michael and Ruth Elaine Horgan NVR Inc. William and Suzanne Camp Thomas A Robinson Fam. L.P. Carmen Petraglia Jay McCoy Ryan Hunter Castlewood Fields L.P. NVR Inc. PETERS TOWNSHIP Gregory Norton Jason and Lauren Pape Paul Janda trustee Brian and Brittany Bahurinsky Estate of Beverly Dale Arthur Storrick A Jeffrey Graham and Diane Storrick Shannon Smerbeck Steven Frisch and Diane Day Josh Milburn Mark Kaspar and Georgette Gerben 339 Justabout Land Co. LLC Benjamin Marcus Homes LLC
Price $6,300. $39,500. $240,000. $3,000. $5,000. $225,000. $750,000. $169,000.
NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Estate of Mad. Moore Kosky James Jeffries Justin Bartlett Geraldine Velmer Evan Strock NVR Inc. Joseph Kiernan III Jonathan Conley Nicholas Moskos Cartus Financial Corp. Vincent Cassano James Matthew Lewandowski
Adam and Diana Marian Novak Matthew Norman and Crystal Gail Rockey Venetia Hills Development Assoc. L.P. Mary Ellen Purtell Clinton and Deborah Healey Langley Opal Pie LLC Charles and Alisha McGowan Wenhaur and Jiali Chen James and Olivia Zeiler Don and Barbara Mervis Cartus Financial Corp. Michael and Melissa Accardi Parnita and Roshan Sharma Michael and Kelsey Hull
300 Buckingham Drive $1,400,000. 205 Camelford Road $405,000. 400 Church Hill Road $500,000. 172 Highvue Drive $455,000. 282 Quail Run Road $177,401. Victor St. $1. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $225,597). 132 Westbury Drive $509,670. 200 Winthrop Drive $545,710. Bebout Road $185,000. 312 Maid Marion Ln $650,000. 132 Marble Drive $496,000. 104 Valley View Drive $57,500. 111 W Edgewood Drive $445,000. 110 Westbury Drive $551,560. 106 Park Ave. $771,106. 309 Country Brook Drive $770,000. 173 Gateshead Drive $490,000. 173 Gateshead Drive $490,000. 104 Lake Forest Drive $500,000. 346 Juniper Way $875,000.
PLEASANT HILLS LSF10 Master Part. Trust Kristen Weir Cooper
Stacy Killian Matthew Brister
238 Crestview Drive 136 Delano Drive
$236,797. $322,000.
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Address
Price
Scooby X2 LLC Scooby X2 LLC Daniel David William Schneider Scooby X2 LLC NVR Inc. Scooby X2 LLC NVR Inc. LSF9 Master Part. Trust David Lars Eliasen James Lamonaca Donna Topley Scooby X2 LLC Citizens Bank NA
NVR Inc. NVR Inc. Kyle and Melanie Braden Daniel Eugene and Jenna Christine Mocello NVR Inc. George and Patricia Wilson NVR Inc. Richard Todd and Patricia Fedak Nicholas and Noell Romeo Katherine Diane Hummel Patrick and Katherine McGraw William Fischer Jr. and Eileen Kuehn NVR Inc. Brenda Lerro
105 Pleasant Grove Ct 110 Pleasant Grove Ct 384 Cavan Drive 481 Nantucket Drive 102 Pleasant Grove Ct 115 Pleasant Grove Ct 116 Pleasant Grove Ct 139 Pleasant Grove Ct 143 Winifred Drive 230 Broadway Drive 110 Columbia Drive 524 Hi Tor Drive 134 Pleasant Grove Ct 316 Saratoga Drive
$102,000. $102,000. $375,000. $365,000. $102,000. $533,165. $102,000. $496,200. $180,500. $208,000. $312,370. $329,500. $102,000. $103,000.
ROSTRAVER T & 2K Investments LLC Eric Kinkead Joel Francis Rach Lindsay Jones Renuka Uprety M-109 LLC Melvin O'Bryon Jr. David Oblak Tina Dawn Coldren Jodie Winwood Maronda Homes LLC NHSLandAL LLC Maronda Homes LLC Margaret Cornett Michael Boyer Estate of Ethel Edna Echart Maronda Homes LLC Estate of R. Geraldine Drake Linda Gorsic Mary Ann Orlando Lana Bliner Adnilnod LLC Estate of John Gillie
Talan Properties LLC Timothy and Stefanie Schneider trustee Royal Property Services Co. LLC John Edward and Emily Ann Payerchin Mark and Alexis Plant John Gedekoh Roger Coldren Donald Cochenour Jason Gerald and Jassi Rasmussen Jessa Lyn Thompson and Jesse Ruperto Jason and Jodie Winwood Maronda Homes LLC Brian and April Colditz Knights Landing Inc. Michael Natter Ryan Marek Khem and Merina Pokhrel Ross Eisel CMH Homes Inc. Francis Henry and April Sue Waligur Brooke Katinsky Stargazer Land Conservancy LLC Chanze Spoonhoward
1118 Broad Ave. 308 German St. 104 Reed Ave. 1081 State Route 136 182 Valley View Drive 726 Fellsburg Road 421 Finley Road 108 Linden Ln 267 Stump Drive 4 Collingate Drive 718 Dahlia Drive Gardenia Drive 465 Gardenia Drive 215 Skurkay Ln W Main St. 538 Cedar Creek Road 715 Dahlia Drive 412 Kennedy Ave. 513 Shepard Ln 609 James Drive 433 Matty Drive Nazareth Drive 208 Walnut St.
$50,000. $102,508. $450,000. $402,000. $355,000. $41,000. $195,000. $12,000. $404,000. $245,000. $351,100. $72,429. $541,125. $612,500. $28,000. $65,000. $430,000. $300,000. $60,000. $370,000. $320,000. $1,800,000. $65,000
SOUTH PARK Lucinda Gordon Horton DRW PA LLC Fred Squier Zachary May Gary Latkowski Leah Booth Donna Todd Stephanie Braznel Joseph Lawniczak Donna Jo McNabb Herbert Dodrill Sandra Carnaroli Ram Kumar Gurung Frank Lo Castro Fed. Home Loan Mtg. Corp. Elmer DePra Horton DRW PA LLC William Ehasz Hawthorne Partners 2 LLC PNC Bank NA Donna Mirenna Clayton Joyce Sean Kennedy Jeremy Stonecypher Estate of George Bellas Northwest Land LLC
Dennis Cassidy et al. and Ronald Nicholas Preso Steven Michael and Kelly Lynn Franceschi Nittfan Inc. EQT Production Co. Susan Atkins and Emelia Latkowski Tina Ferry Cara Neel EQT Production Co. EQT Production Co. Charles and Gretchen Lewis Nathan Chau Michael Joseph Punjack Deo and Merina Pradhan Vincent Scully and Mary Raimond Nikolai Budkov and Anna Budkova Brandon and Kara Michalski Pralad Siwakoti and Rupa Bhattarai Brent Feitl and Carly Cygrymus Mark and Saundra Veseleny Michael Pilardi Terence O'Leary Jay McKee Neil Fitzpatrick and Eliana Welch Nicholas and Kaitlyn Cooper Beyond Estates Invests LLC Joshua and Amanda Maleski
1548 Berryman Ave. 909 Bideford Drive 2700 Brownsville Road 1649 Cordwell Drive OG 1475 Greenbriar Ct 500 Hidden Ridge Ct Apt 203 350 Hidden Ridge Ct Unit 102 Unknown Address Unknown Address 1524 Annette Ave. 200 Hidden Ridge Ct Unit 303 1037 Ajay Drive 2981 Amy Drive 1811 Renee Drive 3133 Ridgeway Drive 1249 Snee Drive 868 Bideford Drive 4046 Crown Drive 4278 Hawthorn Drive 1816 Renee Drive 1810 Sangate Drive 3551 Snowden Road 1518 Annette Ave. 2979 Edgecliff Road 1913 Riggs Road Snowden Drive
$75,176. $549,990. $576,450. $200,000. $144,400. $225,000. $180,000. $13,261. $3,620. $411,108. $184,000. $284,900. $340,000. $250,000. $100,000. $390,000. $498,990. $345,000. $423,800. $140,000. $200,000. $195,000. $307,000. $240,100. $217,000. $125,000.
colors will meet and mark the spot with a pencil or chalk, using a straight edge for precision. Color blocking can be executed horizontally or vertically, or with additional creative options like diagonals or geometric patterns. A horizontal scheme splits the wall, making the room feel longer, while a vertical approach enhances the sense of height and openness, especially in open floor plans. * Apply painter's tape: Regardless of your chosen approach, using painter's tape, such as FrogTape® brand painter's tape, is essential for achieving clean lines. It's treated with exclusive PaintBlock® Technology to seal tape edges and prevent paint bleed critical in this type of project. Apply the tape along the marked line to create sharp edges where each color begins and ends. Use a firm plastic tool to eliminate gaps and seal edges. And, be sure to tape adjacent surfaces, including baseboards, ceilings and walls. * Paint the light color: To achieve full coverage, apply the light base color one coat at a time, starting by "cutting in" along the tape with a paintbrush and then using a roller to fill in the rest of the section. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next, using as many coats as needed for the desired look. * Paint the dark color: After completing the light color, repeat the painting process by cutting in along the tape with small brush strokes and using a roller to fill in the rest of the section. Keep adding coats until you achieve the finished product you have in mind. * Remove the painter's tape: For best results, remove the tape while the paint is still wet, pulling slowly at a 45-degree angle to reveal a room that pops with personality. Two-tone walls can transform a space to reflect your style with just a simple change. With the right supplies, techniques and color selections, you can create a look that you're proud of, regardless of your skill level. For more step-by-step project tutorials, tips and tricks and creative inspiration, visit FrogTape.com.
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UNION TOWNSHIP Beverly J Robinson Lawrence Keith Thompson and Michele Mueller Est. of Patricia A. Kalvesmaki Troy Zdrale and Gail Nakutis James Cibrone MidFirst Bank
Benjamin Reuter Estate of Nancy Breinig Margaret Farkas
$180,000. $220,000. $6,815. by sheriff's deed. Wealth Capital Group LLC 9 Short St. $9,600. (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $83,956) by sheriff's deed. William and Susan Hodgson 28 Banahasky Ln $270,000. Evan Kerr and Jaclyn Janocsko 44 Finley Ave. $182,000. James and Donna Wietrzykowski Vecchio 7119 Gayle Drive $232,000.
WEST ELIZABETH Jeffrey Reynolds Penn Pioneer Ent. LLC
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School News...School News Renovated EF Middle School Auditorium Opens with Holiday Concerts The Space Will Also be Used for District-Wide Events, Fulfilling a Need Since EFHS Fire In 2023
Audiences filled the new middle school auditorium for the holiday concerts
When music students at Elizabeth Forward Middle School took to the stage recently for their annual Holiday Concerts, the auditorium where they sang, and played their instruments felt like a brand-new home. In early December, work was completed on a 750-seat auditorium renovation project that started in July. The facility was packed for three straight days with band and choir concerts for students in grades 6-8. Dr. Trisha Martell, EFMS principal is thrilled with the finished product saying the space will “undoubtedly inspire creativity, foster community, and provide countless opportunities for our students and staff.” Dr. Martell credited Mr. Zak DiGorio, EFSD manager of buildings and grounds for his dedication and hard work in planning and preparing our new auditorium. “His attention to detail and commitment to excellence have not gone unnoticed,” Dr. Martell said. “Whether it was handling the finer aspects of the project or managing the unexpected challenges that arose, he has been an integral part of making this vision a reality. “Our new auditorium stands as a testament to everyone’s skill and teamwork, and we couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together. Thank you for going above and beyond for our students, staff, and community.” While the new auditorium was the site for middle school holiday concerts, there are several more events already planned, including this spring’s high school musical, Hadestown: Teen Edition, April 3-6, 2025. That will be a significant performance because it is the first time that the musical will be held on campus since 2002. A fire broke out at the high school on Feb. 12, 2023, roughly a month before that spring’s performance of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show went on at Thomas Jefferson High School, as did Big Fish this past spring. But the reno-
The EFMS 7th-grade Chorus performs
The EFMS Orchestra performs
vations will allow the district to hold its musical and theatre events in the new space. Next up in the auditorium will be the middle school talent show on Jan. 25, 2025. Additionally, the Middle School Musical will take place on Feb. 7-8, 2025. The Elementary Rotary Spelling Bee is slated for April 8, 2025, and the elementary music concert on April 10, 2025.
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Elizabeth Forward Middle School Redesignated as a PA Don Eichhorn Schools: School to Watch The Prestigious Redesignation is Based on a School’s Innovative Education Initiatives and the Ability to Show Continued Growth
Bruce Vosburgh, PA State STW Director talks with faculty and staff during October's evaluation
Bruce Vosburgh, PA State STW Director, receives a lesson in the school's Energy Lab.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School has earned and been re-designated for the fourth time, as a “Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn Schools: School to Watch” Pennsylvania Schools to Watch State leaders selected each school for its Academic Excellence, Developmental Responsiveness, Social Equity and Organizational Structures and Processes. In addition, each school has strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instruction, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement. The program was developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education (PAMLE), Kutztown University, and the Horace Mann Service Corporation, PA STW has been recognizing schools since 2006-07. “We congratulate these schools for being places that do great things for all their students. These schools demonstrate that high-performing middle grades schools are places that focus on academic growth and achievement,” said Bruce Vosburgh, PA State STW Director. “They are also places that recognize the importance of meeting the needs of all their students and ensure that every child has access to a challenging, high-quality education. “These schools have proven that it is possible to overcome barriers to achieve excellence, and any middle-level school in any state can truly learn from their examples.” Elizabeth Forward Middle School Principal Dr. Trisha Martell said the district is proud and honored to receive this distinguished award. “The fourth redesignation of Elizabeth Forward Middle School as a Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn School to Watch is a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and effective organizational structures,” said Martell. “This honor reflects the dedication of our educators and staff, students, parents, and community in fostering an environment where every student thrives,” she added. Martell has been an administrator at EFMS since 2009. The original designation as well as each redesignation occurred under Dr. Martell’s leadership. On Oct. 3, Vosburgh and five members of his team spent the day at EFMS observing and interviewing principals, teachers, students, staff, and parents. In its redesignation assessment, STW pointed to several programs that highlighted EFMS’ strengths. Some included: • Technology continues to be used seamlessly to support instruction, and the Student Tech Helpers are used by teachers to support their technology needs. • New technology, Prisms VR, are used to support math and science teachers
In its evaluation, STW gave special mention to the use of Prisms VR in the school's math and science classes
Dr. Trisha Martell (pictured at far left) with school ambassadors during the October STW Evaluation
and students. Prisms seeks to write a new chapter for education that harnesses the next generation of computing with monumental advancements in spatial computers, AI, and network infrastructure, all of which is enhanced by the Director of Digital Teaching and Learning in Elizabeth Forward. • The RIASEC framework is used by teachers and students in every classroom. Career connections and language are naturally becoming a part of daily learning. This practice will ensure that students consistently engage in career-connected learning as part of their academic experience. The Beable Life-Ready Literacy platform has expanded to all grade levels. • Co-teaching at Elizabeth Forward demonstrates effective inclusion practices and could be a model for other districts. Partners PE fosters inclusivity and social skills for regular and special education students. • Support services for the school community have been enhanced through the addition of a second full-time counselor, a full-time behavioral specialist from Adelphoi, and school-based therapists from Clarvida. Parents and students expressed feeling emotionally safe due to the relationships built with support services and staff. The Elizabeth Forward Middle School was designated a PA Don Eichhorn Schools: Schools to Watch in 2013. They earned redesignations in 2016, 2019, and 2022. “We’re excited to have our Middle School redesignated as a “Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn Schools: School to Watch,” said Dr. Mary Carole Perry, EFSD Assistant Superintendent. “This honor shows how hard our students, staff, and community have worked to make our middle school a great place to learn and grow. It’s a reminder that when we work together, amazing things can happen, and we’ll keep building on this momentum to help every student succeed.” This year, STW gave the designation to fourteen schools across the state. Three have been designated for the first time, four schools for the second time, four for the third, two for the fourth time and two for the sixth. These fourteen schools will be recognized at the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Educations State Conference on February 22, 23 & 24, 2025, at the Double Tree Pittsburgh-Greentree where Elizabeth Forward Middle School will give a presentation. Each of these schools will have a local celebration in either May or June of 2025 in their buildings. They will also be recognized nationally with all the other recognized STW schools across the country in Washington DC at the National Forum’s National Schools to Watch Conference on June 26-28, 2025.
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Recent Local Death Notices ASHWORTH, John A. (Jack) 85, of Whitehall, died December 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BAKA, Doris May, 80, of Charleroi, died December 13. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Charleroi. BARCLAY, Margaret Jean, 96, of Charleroi, formerly of Mt. Home, AR., died December 13. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. BARTOLOTTA, Frances Marie, 87, of Monongahela, died December 14. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. BATMAN (KELLER) LaVerne, 90, of Bethel Park, died December 19. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. BEHARY, George E., 95, formerly of Beechview, died December 5, in Bethel Park. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. BOCK (BROWN) Roberta B., 84, of Bridgeville, died November 30. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. BOZIC (DEGER) Teresa Marie, “Terri,” 67, of Bethel Park, died November 28. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. BURKETT (EBERMAN) Darlene, 72, of Jefferson Hills, died December 16. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. CEKALA (FINCHAM) Leila, 65, of Sutersville, died November 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. COHEN, Herman 90, of West Mifflin, lifelong resident of Pittsburgh, died December 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial
Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. COVELLI, Antoinette, 92, of Baldwin, formerly of Clairton, died November 30. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. D’ALESSANDRO, Marjorie Ann, 91, of South Park Twp., died December 20. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. D’ANGELO (KESSLER) Nancy Ellen, 85, of West Mifflin, died December 7. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. DUDZIK. John J. Jr., 78, of Monongahela (Carroll Twp.) died November 29. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. FERRARE, Deborah, 69, of Finleyville, died on November 29. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. FLAVIN, Margaret M. “Peggy,” 100, of Pleasant Hills, died November 29. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. FORCE, Garrett A., 78, of McMurray, died December 17. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. HANKLE, Beth Ann, 53, of Monongahela, died December 13. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. HEGERLE, Paul E., 82, of Hampton Twp., formerly of Bethel Park, died December 17. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. JESTER, Barry C., 85, of North Charleroi, died December 10. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Charleroi. JONES, Lorraine, 93, of Finleyville, died December 12. Arrangements by
Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. KACZOROWSKI (STABRYLA) Clare A., 94, of Crafton, died December 9. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KAROLCIK, Thomas “Tom” Jr, 68, of Finleyville, died December 19. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. KAUFMAN, Linda L., 80, of Bethel Park, died December 4 in Pittsburgh. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. KNIGHT, David L., 72, of Monongahela, died December 1. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. LORENZ (PRIDGEN) Jo Ann, 86, of Bethel Park, died December 4. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. LOVE, Maureen J. “Mo,” 86, of Bethel Park, died November 28. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. MERRITT, Doris Jean, 90, of McKeesport, died November 29. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. MCNEIL (BISOGNI) Norma, 88, of West Elizabeth, died December 13. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. MICHAUX, Gary W., “Moose,” 71, of Charleroi, died December 9. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. NEPAL, Januka, 95, of Bethel Park, died November 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. POZYCKI, Barbara A., 89, of South Park, died December 2. Arrangements by Paul L. Henney Memorial Chapel in Bethel Park. PYERITZ, Lois A., 95, of Overbrook, died December 8.
Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. QUINN, Keith “Cap” Eugene, 70, of Fallowfield Township, died December 19. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Charleroi. RATAY, Catherine Anna, 65, born in Whitaker, PA, and taught 40 years within the Diocese of Pittsburgh, died November 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SAUCE (ALTERICI) Marion, 88, of Monongahela, died December 9. Arrangements by Marshall Marra Funeral Home. SCARLATO, Joseph M., 77, of Clairton, died December 7. Arrangements by Stephen D. Slater Funeral Home, Jefferson Hills. SHIPLEY, John R., 47, of Wilmerding, formerly of Bethel Park, died on December 3. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills. SMITH, David M., 68, of Monongahela, died December 4. Arrangements by Carl J. Spallino Funeral Home in Charleroi. THOMAS (RAMSEY) Julia A., 85, of Library, died December 20. Arrangements by David J. Henney Funeral Home, Library. WILLIAMS, Dorothy Jean, 91, of Charleroi, died December 17. Arrangements by Hogan-Melenyzer Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Charleroi. YUNKUN, Gladys J., 96, of Finleyville, died December 2. Arrangements by Kegel Funeral Home in Finleyville. ZIMMERMAN, G. Richard, 94, born in McKeesport, died November 30. Arrangements by Jefferson Memorial Cemetery and Funeral Home in Pleasant Hills.
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HEALTH / MEDICAL /FITNESS ADULT MOBILITY SCOOTER - $500. 412-881-7392 PEMF – Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field is the natural healing and energizing of your body using the patented KLOUD Biotech at home system. Call Glenn Schreiber (412) 913-8954
--------- ITEMS FOR SALE----------2 TRAP SLIDING WINDOWS - New In Box, Brown on outside, white inside, with screens. Dimensions 70.5 X 45.75. Tempered Glass. $900 Or Best Offer. Call 412 913 0051. SNOW BLOWER – Toro Power Clear. 721 R.C. Commercial. 21” width. 212cc OHV, 4-cycle engine. Recoil start. $275. 412-491-2511 DESKTOP LAMP – Old, but in excellent cond. 14” fluorescent bulb, 12” high, 5” base, looks very good. Works great. $10. Munhall. 520-271-5869 “PORTRAITS IN STEEL” BOOK – An illustrated history of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. A complete history in pictures and text of J&L. Black & White and color. A premium book in mint condition. $40. Munhall. 520-271-5869 DOC HUDSON COLLECTION – The star of the 2006 Pixar movie ‘Cars.’ Includes DVD movie, tin sign of Doc, school work books, Motor Trend Magazine article on the real Doc Hudson, and three versions of Doc in Hot Wheels. $30 for all. Munhall. 520-271-5869 MCKEESPORT HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS – Two(2) vintage. Youghamon, 1930 and 1931. Hardbacks, complete and in excellent condition. $20 for Both. Munhall. 520-271-5869 TRAIN BOOK – “Heart of the Pennsylvania Railroad” – the Golden Years of Railroading – the 1950s. Steam and Diesel in black & white. $10. Munhall. 520-271-5869 GAS SNOWBLOWER – 8HP, 5 forwards, 2 reverses. 24” path clearance. Electric start or pull start. Exc. Condition. $600 OBO. 724-314-8389 or 814-569-8557 WWII VCR TAPES – ‘Victory at Sea’ – Six(6) tapes of WWII using allied and axis archival film. Tested, exc. Cond. $20 for all. BUICK SERVICE MANUALS – 1958 all models, and 1961 Special. Exc. Cond. $25 each or $40 both. Munhall. 520-271-5869 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS – 1958 all models, and 1961 Special. Exc. Cond. $25 each or $40 both. Munhall. 520-271-5869 LIONEL TRAINS – Greenberg’s Repair and Operating Manual for Lionel Trains, 1945 – 1969. Contains wiring diagrams, exploded views, operating information and more. 736 pages. $20. Munhall. 520-271-5869
BULLETS – 3 boxes of Missouri Bullet Company, .45 Cal. lead bullets. 500 bullets per box. $50 per box. 724-684-5169 ANTIQUE VICTROLA – Floor model. 50 inch. $50 OBO. 724-887-6163 VINTAGE RADIO – 1936 – No. 4585, 180 Silverton, floor model. Needs plug. $50 OBO. 724-887-6163 ALUMINUM TOOL BOX – Fits full size 8-foot bed. Great shape. $100. 412-260-4231 LADDER RACK – Fits full size, pickup, 8 foot bed. $100. 412-260-4231 OLD SINGER – Pedal base stand. $12. 412-425-0342 BATTERY CABLE – 22 feet, black, 6 gauge. $15. 412-425-0342 WELDING BLANKET – New. $12. 412-425-0342 TAPCO ALUMINUM BRAKE – 10 feet, 6 inches, with 1 roll stock 24 inches. $800. 412-257-3207 U.S. PROOF SETS – 2007 for $15. 2008 for $25. 724-938-8482 CORDLESS DRILL – Sears, Craftsman, 3/8” rechargeable. $10. 412-751-5688 BLUETOOTH CORDLESS PHONE – New, Vtech 112-4 DET 6.0 Bluetooth 4 Handset cordless phone with answering system. $60. 724-938-8482 IBANEZ TALMAN GUITAR – Acoustic / Electric. $90 OBO. 412-498-0707 CHANGING TABLE – Dark wood, (infant). $25. 412-498-0707 KEROSENE HEATING OIL – Red, reasonable. Also, two(2) separate Kerosene heaters. $130 OBO. 412498-0707 LARGE MICROWAVE – G.E. Sensor. $150. 412498-0707 BOOK – ‘Historic Towns of Washington County.’ Beallsville, Burgettstown, California, Charleroi, Finleyville and more. $12. Munhall. 520-271-5869 TROLLEY BOOK – PCC Cars of North America. Examples of PCC Streamline Trolleys from every city in north America. Over 120 pictures, lots of data. C. 1962. $12. Munhall. 520-271-5869 REAL DEAL BBQ SPITS – Rods are 1-inch stainless, cook whole lamb or pig. Adapter to cook 36 chickens at a time! Dayton Gear motor. All stainless skewers. Have two(2) complete units. One for $1,200, or both for $2,000. 724-239-5311 STEELERS LOUIS LIPPS POSTER – 22” x 44” great shape. Only $3. 724-929-8259 CHRISTMAS ITEMS – Huge group of ornaments, light sets, Hallmark, Lennox, etc. Must See. $20. 724-929-8259 LAMPS – Two(2) heavy duty brown lamps. Very nice. Cream colored shades. Matching 30” high. $5 pair. 724-929-8259 HEAVY DUTY TABLE – 50” circular. Folding legs, exc. shape. $10. 724-929-8259 MINT POSTAL SHEETS – Seven(7), 5 foreign countries, all with certified tabs featuring actor James Dean. One of a kind. $25. 724-929-8259 DIECAST CAR – 1998 Monte Carlo #1, Coca-Cola, red, size 124. Opening hood and trunk. $10. 724929-8259
HUGE 4X4 PICTURES – (Women) – purchased from Cardello Electric. Paid $500. Selling for $100. 724366-9524 BATTERY OPERATED GARBAGE CAN – Stainless steel. Purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $100. Selling for $35. 724-366-9524 FOOT MASSAGER – Purchased from Sharper Image. Paid $450. Selling for $75. 724-366-9524 WINE GLASSES W/GOLD TRIM - Bohemia GENEVE Fine Lead Crystal - Czechoslovakia (2) boxes of 6. $15/box. 724-809-5746 HOHNER CHROMATICA HARMONICA - over 100 years old, produced in 1921. $60. 724-809-5746 PRINCE CHARLES / LADY DIANA - Royal Family Wedding collector tin, St Pauls Cathedral. $20. 724-809-5746 JOLLY GREEN GIANT COIN BANK - Working vintage 1985 Jolly Green Giant Little Green Sprout musical coin bank. $25. 724-809-5746 JIMMY BUFFETT GOLF BALL AND TEES Margaritaville "ParrotHead Golf Team" Golf Ball and Tees set – unopened. $12. 724-809-5746 HOLLY HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS CHINA - Brand new never used in original box, must see. A condiment set (creamer, salt, pepper butter dish, sugar bowl, gravy boat). 12 piece tea set (tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, 4 tea cups, 4 tea saucers). Kauffmann's Christmas pattern. 412-253-5267 PICKLEBALL SET - Nettie Double Pack. New in box. Never used $20. Call 724-684-4695 CHRISTMAS TREE STAND - Heavy Metal on Wooden Base. Will support any size tree. $10. Call 724-684-5531 CEMETERY CONCRETE VAULT - And Granite Foundation for maker. Mt. Lebanon Cemetery and Transferable to many other cemeteries. Half price, asking $1,800. 412-251-1266 VINTAGE WEDDING GOWN - 1971 with Veil and Train. $50 OBO. 412-419-7080 LSU ITEMS - Banner, Throw, T-Shirt 3X, Dog Bandana $25. 412-419-7080 GAS CANS (2) - 5 gal. metal, Eagle brand. $14 for both. 724-945-5282 BOOK - “Prehistory of the upper Ohio Valley" Rare, vg cond. $70. 724-945-5282 ADULT POTTY CHAIR - New, unused. $15. 724945-5282 CHAIN HOIST-1 TON - USA made, good cond. $25. 724-945-5282 JOHN DEERE BOOK - “John Deere, The Tractor" $10. 724-945-5282 SAFE - Sentry. Model 3100. 45. 412-445-2701 VINTAGE CHINESE WOODEN BOX CHEST - Hand Carved Wood,Wooden Box Chest, Brass Closure circa 1940's. $55. 724-809-5746 VINTAGE CHINESE SILK PILLOW COVER - and scarf from World War II era. $50 each, both for $90. 724-809-5746 TORO SNOW BLOWER - 2 stage, 3 speed forward, 1 reverse. $50. 412-384-6245 GAS DRYER - Kenmore gas dryer. $125. 412-3846245
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GAS STOVE - Tappen gas 30" stove. $75. 412384-6245 COAL-WOOD STOVE - free standing. Old Mill. $150. 412-384-6245 KEROSENE HEATER – 36,000 BTU. $30. 724348-4730 DISNEY TAPES - $10 each. 724-348-4730 BOWLING BALLS – 14lb, and bags. $10 each. 724-348-4730 FULL SIZE MATTRESS – Brand new! Never used. Still in plastic. Asking $500. 724-503-8345 HOLIDAY ITEMS MISC. – Griswold skillets, Porcelain dolls, albums, records, Hallmark items, Christmas, Halloween, etc. 412-464-0913 METAL LATHE - $170. 412-889-5637 KIRBY VACUUM – Generation III. Attachments and bags, very clean, exc. Cond. Video and papers. $300. 412-884-6815 DEISEL MUFFLER – New. $20. 412-425-0342 BAND CLAMPS – Two, 2.25”. $10. 412-4250342 KIMBER – Semi-auto, 45 ACP, custom target II, like new in box. With Leopold red dot. $800. 724-6845169 HALLMARK “LIONEL” ORNAMENTS – 1998 – 2003, 6 pieces, excellent, orig boxes. $10 each. 412-653-1606 PORTA-POWER – Ram Blackhawk, 1-inch dia, 5 3/8” closed. $20. 412-653-1606 COVERALLS – Large, black and orange. Like new. $55 firm. 412-831-8998 ARCHERY ARROWS – Carbon Express, five(5), 28inch length. Never used. $10 each firm. 412-8318998. CHAIN WITH HOOKS – 3/8 inch x 20 feet. $40. 724-483-3072 BLOWER AND VACUUM – Echo, gas powered. Needs bag. $25. 724-483-3072
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200 AMP BREAKER BOX – No main breaker. $20. 724-483-3072 AVON – “Cape Cod” red glass collection. All in original boxes, (27 pcs.) Great for Christmas display. $200 OBO. 412-384-4374 HUNTING BOOTS – “Kamik”, Black, Men’s Waterproof, size 11. New in box. $50. 412-384-4374 AIR MATTRESS – With pump. Coleman, Double Hi Queen. $30. 412-384-4374 DINNERWARE SETS – Homer Laughlin ‘Fiesta’ – 4pc sets. New in box. 10 colors. $35 each. 412384-4374 GUNS FOR SALE – Chinese SK’s with ammo, $350. Winchester model 70, 30.06 with scope and ammo, $450. Ruger 22 cal. Pistol, bull barrel with ammo, $200. Shotgun, 1, 870 12-gauge, $200. Shotgun, 12-gauge single shot with 2 barrels, $150. Call 412-477-0992 LOG SPLITTER - Yard Machine 25 ton ram, 2 new tires, vertical or horizontal, garage kept, never saw rain or snow, excellent shape. $600 Firm. 412-9971802 or 724-348-0503 COAT – mens, Woolrich vintage red & black wool coat, size 38. $30. 724-945-5282 SHOTSHELLS - 2 boxes,410. #6 shot. $48. 724945-5282 SHOTGUN - H&R model 48 Topper 20 ga. 1940s, vg cond. $150. 724-945-5282 GOLF PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN - 21 in. x 9 ft. $10. 724-684-5531 KROMEX LAZY SUSAN - 1950 Vintage - $25. 724-938-8390 COCA COLA - COKE CLASSIC - NASCAR Family Bottles, 1999 unopened set of 6 - $25. 724-938-8390 VINTAGE GLASS - Sugar & Cream Set - $20. 724938-8390 EXECUTIVE DESK - with custom glass top 5 ½’ wide. Hutch/Credenza 5 ½’ wide 6’ tall. Good Condition. $450. 724-880-5349 GRANDFATHER'S WINE PRESS - Oak and cast iron, all parts included. Best offer. (724) 379-4567 HUNTING TREE STAND - 20' ladder stand --$50. 15' ladder stand---$20. A loggy bayou climbing stand - $50. All are in good shape. Call 412-9971802 or 724-348-0503 ALLEGHENY ARMS GIFT CERTIFICATE - Worth $557 - Selling for $450 cash. Call Jim @ 412-4180961 FILING CABINET - 18d x28h x15w. good cond. $15. 724-945-5282 STEELERS - yearbooks and media guides 19872010 various yrs. $15. 724-945-5282 ROCKING CHAIR - modern, all wood x- cond. $35. 724-945-5282 STORAGE CABINET - white double doors good cond. 724-945-5282 410. SHOTSHELLS - 2 boxes, $48. 724-945-5282 WINEMAKERS ALERT - 2 - six gallon carboys and 1 - five gallon carboy $40 each plus free misc. (valves, stoppers, brushes, tubing, stirring wand). Phone 724-632-6596
CLASSIFIEDS LEATHER JACKET – Men’s Tannery West Black -zip out lining - Med - heavy winter - New - $50. 724684-8243 LEATHER JACKETS -(2) Mens size med. like new, $40. Each. 724-684-8243 BEDROOM OUTFIT - 4pieces all new never used dark oak from Levins with I comfort mattress never used. $800. 878-247-3115 WOODEN ARMOIRE - From Levins with wooden top -2 doors open with base to put on good for storing bedding comforts and blankets or clothing $100. 878-247-3115 PATIO TABLE - And chairs 4 chairs and new red cushions. $50. 878-247-3115 FIREPLACE SCREEN - beautiful colors for fall red, blue and gold from J.C. Penney. $50. 878-2473115 ROADMASTER - chrome blue, like new, hardly ever used and gone over from bicycle shop. $50. 878247-3115 SOFA SECTIONAL - tan with side piece with bed built in very sturdy good condition. no spots cleaned. $100. 878-247-3115 LARGE SECTIONAL SOFA - From Levin. Lamb skin-tan 3 pieces like new good condition. no spots, all cleaned. $200. 878-247-3115 HUNTING ARROWS - 10, Traditional broadheads, 36 inch. $40. 724-344-0599 LAWN TRACTOR MOTOR - 10 h.p. Briggs & Stratton. $60. 724-344-0599 TODDLERS ROCKING CHAIR - (Brown Wood) asking $30. 724-348-5017 WINE GLASSES W/GOLD TRIM - Bohemia GENEVE Fine Lead Crystal - Czechoslovakia (2) boxes of 6, $20/box. 724-809-5746 SNAP-ON/CRAFTSMAN VINTAGE TOOLBOX with newer tools. Older mechanics' diesel tool box on cart. Complete with regular and metric tools. Must see to appreciate. $700. 412 655-7641 PITTSBURGH STEELERS - 45-Yard line framed 39"x14" photo. Titled "A Panoramic View in Pittsburgh, PA". Photographer: Rob Arra. $75. 412655-7641 PITTSBURGH STEELERS - "Steel Curtain" wooden framed poster 43"x24". $45. 412 655-7641 PITTSBURGH STEELERS - Heinz Field framed 31" x 25" photo taken 8/25/2001. Photographer: Mike Smith. $40. 412 655-7641 PITTSBURGH STEELERS TOOL BELT - with accessories including Steeler hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, small level, and pencil. Steeler hard hat and Terrible Towel included. $75. 412 655-7641 STEELER BEDDING – Bead spread and 2 sheets (Twin Size), white Background with Gold & Black football players. $40. 724-348-5017 STEELERS NFL LICENSED BLANKET/THROW The Northwest Co. made in the USA. 50" x 60" NEW in package. $21. 724-684-4695 MARX ‘O’ GAUGE ELECTRIC TRAIN ACCESSORY - no 436, Searchlight Tower. NOS, original box with instructions. $15. Munhall, PA. 520-271-5869
MARX ELECTRIC TRAIN TRANSFORMERS Three(3). One 45 watt, two, 50 watt. All three tested good. All three for $15. Munhall, PA. 520-2715869 IRWIN 75TH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM - 1939. History of its banks, churches, social clubs, businesses, coal mines, sports, prominent people and more. 164/pages' excellent condition' $20. Munhall, PA. 520-271-5869 COMPLETE STEREO SYSTEM - Little use, sounds great. Yamaha 5630 receiver(70 watts)-Carver 3200 cd player- Polk S20 speakers-Sennheiser 450 headphones-owners manuals and 2 remotes. $400 or best offer. 412-653-0329 12 GAUGE - pump mosseberg 500 combo w/ rifle & shot gun barrels like new. comes w/ sling, and 4 boxes of sabot rounds. $325. OBO call412 980 4895 METAL 6 DRAWER STEEL DESK - Heavy. Good condition. 34"deep X 60"long X 31" high. $30. 412584-5490. USED TIRE - Prin Hicity HH2 all season P215/55R17 $10. 412-584-5490. BABY CRIB - Walnut color $15. 412-584-5490 WINTER TIRES - Two(2) 205/55R/16. Good tread. $50, 412-384-6245 6 FOOT ROUND TABLE - 15 available. $15 each. Heavy Duty table with metal legs. Would be perfect for dining halls or banquet centers. Must Pick up in Stahlstown 15687. Please call Pat at 724-238-2630 42X42 INCH SQUARE TABLE - 2 available. $15 each -Heavy Duty table with metal legs. Perfect for restaurant or coffee shop. Must Pick up in Stahlstown 15687. Please call Pat at 724-238-2630 CONVERTIBLE TABLE -10 available. $15 each. 42x42 inch square table -or put sides up for 58x58 inch round table - Heavy Duty table with metal legs. Perfect for restaurant or coffee shop. Must Pick up in Stahlstown 15687. Please call Pat at 724-238-2630 RIFLE - savage model 99, 1949. $1,100. 724 292 9080 SANYO TV - 32” High Definition TV. $60. 724945-6622 32” TV – Element. $30. 724-945-6622 KARAOKE MACHINE SCREEN – with microphone. 8 CD’s included. $65. 724-945-6622 WOODEN DUMP CART – 3 ft x 5 ft. Good Condition. $400. 724-812-2078 OAK FINISH – Boot bench and hall tree. Good Condition. $125. 724-812-2078 ROCKING CHAIR – Antique, Oak and leather. Good condition. $100. 724-812-2078 BLOW MOLD SET – 4-pc. Thanksgiving set. Indian, Pilgrims (lady and man), and turkey. Good condition. $600. 724-812-2078 FURNITURE – Two(2) glass end tables. Glass coffee table. $35 each. 724-872-6182 RECLINER – reddish-brown, cloth. $40. 724-872-6182 FURNITURE – Early 1930’s dresser with mirror. $150. 724-872-6182 FURNITURE – Old wooden office chair. $75. 724872-6182
January 2025 FURNITURE – Leather, hi-back office chair. $100. 724-872-6182 LARGE DOG HOUSE – Good Condition. 24” x 24” x 30”. $75 OBO. Call before 6PM. 412-595-7225 GRASS AND LEAF CATCHER – for Craftsman tractor. Good condition. $100 OBO. Call before 6PM. 412-595-7225 GRASS BAG – for Craftsman Lawnmower. 22”, Model 917. $10. Call before 6PM. 412-595-7225 STEREO TAPE RECORDER – AKAI X-1800SD. 724-938-8240 ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTOR – Motorguide. 724938-8240 SCRUB TOPS – Three(3) holiday themed. Size 3X. Hand made, never worn. $10 for all. 724-810-4863 TV TABLE – glass and metal. $35. 412-956-0666 TREADMILL – hardly used. $200. 412-956-0666 COMPUTER HUTCH - $40. 412-956-0666 GARDEN HOSE – 50 feet. ¾ inch. $20. 724-9388482 ELVIS PRESLEY – Commemorative issue, ‘The Number One Hits’ record album. 1987. Factory sealed. $8. 724-258-3480. ELVIS PRESLEY – ‘Essential Elvis’ – the first movies record album. 1988, factory sealed. $15. 724-2583480. 12-GAUGE – Mosseberg pump combo 500 with 2 barrels rifle w/ scope and shotgun. Like new. Sling and 4 boxes sabot rounds for deer hunting included. $325 OBO. 412-980-4895 LAWN VAC – Craftsman, 5 H.P., with good bag. $125 OBO. 412-980-4895 GARAGE UTILITY VAC – Hoover, with mounting bracket and 5 attachments. $50. 724-938-8482 METAL CONTAINER – Small, with Dragon figure on top. $10. 412-833-1463 FRANK SINATRA – Music figure. Singing Merry Christmas song. $15. 412-833-1463 JUDY GARLAND – Music figure. Singing ‘Over the Rainbow’ song. $15. 412-833-1463 WOODEN TABLE – Round tray top, tripod legs. 16”w x 26”h. Exc. Cond. $50. 724-945-6359 RECORD ALBUMS – Country western, Polkas, religious, and Christmas. $1 each. 724-945-6359 HANGING WOODEN WALL SHELF – Exc. Condition. 3 shelves, 2 drawers. 30”w x 31”h. $50. 724-945-6359 WOODEN PLANT STAND – Exc. Condition. Tripod legs. 12”w x 36”h. $50. 724-945-6359 SLOT MACHINE – Super Planet. 724-938-8240 CIRCULAR SAW – and blades. $20. 412-7515688 COMBINATION SOCKET SET – ¼” and 3/8” drive, SAE and metric. 40 pcs. $75. 412-751-5688 LONDON FOG – Zip lining, rain coat. Size 42 reg. $10. 412-751-5688 MEN’S 3/4 LENGTH COAT – Tan size 46 reg. $10. 412-751-5688 LARGE DRILL - $10. 412-751-5688 NAVY TOP COAT – Size 42. Gloves and scarf included. $20. 412-751-5688
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January 2025 MOONSHINERS DVD’S – Seasons 1 and 2. Includes a movie on the art of beer making. $25. 724-810-4863 CHERISHED TEDDIES – 1995 porcelain collectible figurine – “Holly – A cup of homemade love”, perfect gift for a little girl. $25. 724-810-4863 UNIQUE ENGRAVED STONE – 9 inches in length, 3 inches high “All the treasures of the earth cannot bring back one lost moment.” $50. 724-810-4863 CRAFTSMAN – 75th Anniversary racket, 3/8 drive. $20. 412-425-0342 BASEBALL CARDS – 910, mostly 1990’s. Very good shape, in 2 albums. $15. 724-929-8259 ELIPTICAL WORKOUT MACHINE – Heavy duty, like new condition. $20. 724-929-8259 WINE GOBLETS – Eight(8), long-stemmed, all perfect. $3. 724-929-8259 FOLDING TABLE – Opens to approx. 60” x 30”, wood finish look. $10. 724-929-8259 CRUCIFIX PICTURE – 22” x 22” raised in the center. $4. 724-929-8259 NASCAR RACE CARS – 13 numbered, small with driver picture and signature on platforms. All for only $15. 724-929-8259 PARKLANE 8 PLACE SETTING – 38 pcs dishware, all numbered, reduced to only $3. 724-929-8259. SEARS THERMOSTAT – for Kerosene electric blower, universal any model. $30. 724-366-9524 TEA CUP AND TEA POT COLLECTION - 25 year collection. $30. 724-366-9524 CHRISTMAS OUTSIDE DEER DISPLAY – Buck and doe with lights. $50. 724-366-9524 WOODEN LADDER – 16 feet. Kept in bard. Exc. Cond. $25. 724-366-9524 WHEELCHAIR – New. $50. 724-366-9524 THREE GLASS BLOCK WINDOWS – No vent. 32x24. $100. Lou Fameli. 412-881-0642 SHOTGUN – Remington Magnum 820 Wingmaster. Vent Rib. 30” barrell. $475. 724-938-9466 OCEAN REEL – Penn Senator 9/0 with braided line. $200. 724-938-9466 VINYL RECORDS – 33 LP’s, country, and American classics. 1950s thru 80s. 724-348-4730 ZIPPO LIGHTERS – Four(4) lighters. Italian Carcano bayonet. 12 ga. Winchester pump turkey shotgun. TRADE for as issued Japanese rifle. 724-330-5041 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT – Commodore 64C. Apple Powerbook 150. Panasonic KX-F160 Printer. 724-938-8240 HOME AIR SANITIZER – New, Remington Airetrex 365. 724-938-8240 ROTARY MOWER – 5-foot, 3 point hitch. $500. 724-258-6431 HAND DOLLEY – Rubber tires. $15. 412-4250342 PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY – Christmas ornament. $10. 724-810-4863 CAMPBELL’S SOUP – Christmas Ornament, 1999 Collectors Edition. $10. 724-810-4863 DVD – Dark Shadows “The Vampire Curse” – part of the Barnabas Collins collection. $10. 724-810-4863
FORSYTHIA - $4 each or 3 for $10. 724-941-7604 BENCH – Wood, homemade, outdoor, 2 person. $10 each or 3 for $25. 724-941-7604 CANOE – Coleman 14-foot. Sells for $1,100 new. Selling for $300. 724-941-7604 TREADMILL – Like new. Seldom used. $125. 724-941-7604 CRYSTAL STEMWARE – 29 pcs., 4 different sizes, $85 for all or $4 each. 412-653-1606 BARBER CHAIR FOOTREST – Antique, Theo A Kochs, Chicago. $50. 412-653-1606 WALKER – Aluminum. Ideal for someone 6 ft and under. $20. Call or text 724-366-4900 BIBLES – Two(2), Catholic, Christian, beautiful condition. $10. Call or text 724-366-4900 GUN LOCKS – Ten(10) Great for semi-automatic handguns and revolvers. $30. Call or text 724-3664900
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