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Staff at St. Clair Hospital’s Women & Children’s Services welcomed the New Year’s Day birth of William Scott, the first child born at the hospital in 2025.

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Family rings in new year with birth of son

By Karen Mansfield Staff writer

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Newborn baby William Scott couldn’t wait to ring in the new year with his family.

He was born just seconds past midnight on New Year’s Day at St. Clair Hospital to parents Eve and Frank Scott of South Strabane Township.

“He’s doing really great. We’re super excited that he’s here and he’s healthy. It’s been a super cool experience,” said Frank Scott.

William, the couple’s first child, weighed in at 6 pounds 9 ounces

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and was born 10 seconds after midnight.

His due date was Jan. 5, but his parents knew that there was a possibility that he would arrive on Jan. 1.

“The thought always was, oh, he could be here on New Year’s. It’s the best way to start the new year,” said Frank.

The hospital staff provided a basket of gifts, including a tuxedo, to ring in the new year in style.

“We were thrilled to help bring in the first local baby of the New Year into the world,” said Shawndel Laughner, Director of Women’s &

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SEE BABY PAGE A3 Mom Eve Scott with her newborn, William, on New Year’s Day.

‘Happy to be alive’ North Strabane man begins road to recovery after surviving deadly terror attack

Ohio woman identified as victim struck by car on Route 19 in Peters Twp.

By Mike Jones Staff writer

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By Karen Mansfield Staff writer

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Days after surviving the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Jeremi Sensky of North Strabane Township continues to recover in the intensive care unit of a COURTESY OF HEAVEN SENSKY-KIRSCH New Orleans hospital following surgery Jeremi Sensky of North Strabane Township, pictured with his daughter, to repair his badly broken legs.

Heaven Sensky-Kirsch, is recovering in a New Orleans hospital after surSEE RECOVERY PAGE A2 viving the New Year’s terrorist attack.

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An Ohio woman has been identified as the pedestrian struck and killed by a car while she was trying to cross Route 19 in Peters Township on Christmas Day. Barbara Micker, 79, of Dillonvale, died about 30 minutes after she was hit by the vehicle shortly after 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 25, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office in Pittsburgh.

Peters Township police previously said she and her 43-year-old daughter were crossing the road in the 2800 block Washington Road near Pizzaz Italian Restaurant and Simmons Farm Market

when Micker was struck. Her daughter was not hit by the vehicle and did not suffer any physical injuries, police said.

Micker was taken by ambulance to St. Clair Hospital in Mt. Lebanon, where she died from her injuries. The medical examiner’s office publicly released Micker’s identity Jan. 2, and said she died of blunt force trauma to her head, trunk and extremities following the crash. The manner of her death is listed as accidental, according to the medical examiner’s office.

The driver, who investigators have only identified as a 73-year-old man, stopped his vehicle at a nearby gas station and waited for police to arrive.

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Former Upper St. Clair resident indicted on terrorism charge The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair resident on charges he attempted to join terrorist organization Hezbollah and lied to authorities about his activities.

According to a press release from the DOJ, Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, was arrested in Chicago, Ill., last month.

Court records accuse Molloy of traveling to Lebanon in August in order to join Hezbollah, but he was told he needed to take other steps. He

traveled to Syria in October before returning to Upper St. Clair after encountering difficulties joining the organization.

According to the DOJ, Molloy previously served in the United States Army and holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and Ireland.

Molloy spoke to FBI agents Oct. 20 when he returned to Pennsylvania, and told them he had no plans to involve himself with Hezbollah and that he had no meetings or business in Syria.

According to the affidavit, Molloy communicated with

Hezbollah recruiters while overseas and after returning home. Through private messages with relatives, Molloy expressed that his ultimate goal in joining Hezbollah was to kill Jewish people, according to court documents.

Charging documents state that Molloy created an account on X (formerly Twitter) with an explicit anti-Semitic user name.

Investigators allege that Molloy had several anti-Semitic images on his phone, many depicting violence against Jewish people. Documents state that Molloy also

researched the incarceration location of Robert Bowers, who murdered 11 people in 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.

“The FBI’s No. 1 priority is to protect the American people from both domestic and international terrorist threats,” said Kevin Rojek, FBI Pittsburgh special agent in charge, in a press release.

“To achieve that end, the FBI will leverage the entirety of our resources, partnerships, and all applicable laws to bring to justice anyone who seeks to support or aid any foreign terror organizations,

especially groups as deadly as (Hezbollah).”

On Thursday the grand jury charged Molloy with attempting to provide material support to Hezbollah and two counts of making false statements. He was initially charged via criminal complaint on Dec. 6. He was transported by U.S. Marshals to Pittsburgh on Dec. 30.

For the terrorism charge, Molloy faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. He could face an additional eight years and an additional fine for each charge of Jack Molloy making false statements.

Recovery FROM PAGE A1 “I’m happy to be alive,” said Sensky from his hospital room in University Medical Center, where his wife, Crystal, and daughter, Heaven Sensky-Kirsch, have remained by his side.

Sensky, 51, had driven to New Orleans to ring in the new year with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and two family friends and was heading back to his hotel room when a Texas man driving a white pickup truck barrelled onto the sidewalk and plowed into the crowd before he was killed in a shootout with police.

Fourteen people died and 35 others – including Sensky, a quadriplegic who was thrown from his wheelchair after it was struck by the truck – were injured.

As he lay crumpled on the pavement trying to make sense of what happened, Sensky heard yelling and gunfire.

“He was reaching for his phone but couldn’t find it, and he started screaming for help,” said Sensky-Kirsch, who had returned to the hotel room earlier that morning with her mother while Sensky stayed behind for pizza. “Because he was on the ground, he was beneath the gunshots, which probably saved him.

We feared the worst for hours.

We didn’t know what happened to him. We didn’t think there was any way he could have survived any traumatic injury.”

A first responder told Sensky he knew he was hurt, but medical personnel had to treat other victims more severely injured, and assured him they would return for him.

“He kept telling us about a police officer named Patrick who ended up staying with him,” said Sensky-Kirsch.

She said her father realized he was seriously injured – his leg “was shattered in pieces,” he told news outlets – and Sensky isn’t sure how long he remained on the cold ground before first responders placed him on a stretcher and carried him to an ambulance, which transported him to University Medical Center.

In all, 30 patients were transferred to UMC, the only level one trauma center in the area.

“This was a complicated incident in that the patients we treated had a mix of blunt trauma as well as penetrating trauma, such as gunshot wounds,” said a hospital spokeswoman on Sunday. As of Jan. 5, seven patients, including Sensky, remained in the hospital’s ICU.

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Jeremi Senski suffered two broken legs after his wheelchair was struck by a driver who barreled onto a sidewalk and rammed into a crowd on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day. His wife, Crystal Kirsch, is shown near a wheelchair provided by Permobil Foundation in order to help Sensky navigate until his new wheelchair arrives.

On Jan. 1, Sensky underwent more than 10 hours of surgery on two broken femurs, including the compound fracture of his right leg.

Sensky and his family are trying to come to grips with the aftermath of the attack and to steel themselves for the long recovery ahead.

Sensky-Kirsch – who tried frantically to find her father on Bourbon Street before she and her mother tracked him down in the hospital’s emergency room – said her father “is a fighter who loves to live life.”

Sensky was paralyzed from the neck down in a car accident on Christmas Eve in 1999.

“Dad has a remarkable attitude. I don’t know anyone like him. He loves life. He’s horrified and traumatized at how many people didn’t make it; we’re all trying to process that.

But he’s ready to get out there and live his life because so many didn’t make it and he is still here,” said Sensky-Kirsch.

Sensky and his family know the road to recovery will be a challenge.

As a quadriplegic, even the surgery to repair Sensky’s legs was dangerous: the anesthesia posed risks for him because respiratory muscle weakness has impacted his lungs, and the damage to his legs was severe.

“It was a huge hurdle that they were able to get him off the ventilator. It was a relief,” said Sensky-Kirsch. “The road ahead is complicated and it’s going to be unpredictable.

Having these extensive injuries is a different hurdle for a quadriplegic. We’re feeling relief that he’s here with us, but we’re trying to wrap our heads around the road ahead and getting his wounds properly cared for and getting the physical therapy he will need.

The doctors are worried about the trauma of him getting back in a chair and how he will respond. There are a lot of things to manage.”

The family has started a GoFundMe campaign, https:// www.gofundme.com/f/support-jeremis-recovery-after-tragic-terror-attack, to help cover expenses for a new motorized wheelchair and other medical expenses they’re facing.

Chilling images of Sensky’s mangled wheelchair next to the pickup truck have circulated in media reports. “(Heaven) texted me and I saw his wheelchair on the news, and she told me his legs were shattered and I was shocked,” said Sensky’s longtime friend and neighbor, Milton Pankas of North Strabane Township. “When I talked to him on the phone the other

Jeremi Sensky visited Nashville, Tenn., with family and friends before heading to New Orleans to celebrate 2025.

day, he was way more worried about everyone that was hurt in the accident. He told me there were people hurt way more badly than him and to worry about them.”

On Jan. 3, a motorized wheelchair was delivered to the hospital by the Permobil Foundation, which is lending Sensky the chair until he gets a new one.

Sensky, who has shared his story with national and international news media, said the past days have been “surreal.”

He and his family are grateful to the first responders and the medical team that treated him after he arrived at the hospital.

The family also is thankful for the support they have received from family and friends in Southwestern Pennsylvania and across the country since the attack.

“We feel such massive gratitude for all of the people who have reached out to help. My dad can’t believe the support system our country has, and there are tons of helpers in the world, people who want to help,” his daughter said.

“We’re so thankful for that.”

Ironically, just after midnight on New Year’s Day, Sensky recorded a video on his phone of his family and friends counting down the new year, accompanied with a text, “Yinz all be safe out there.”

And Sensky texted Pankas – who had spent time with Sensky on the night of his 1999 car accident – shortly before the terrorist attack.

“He’s a night owl, and he texted me at 2:20 (a.m.) and said, ‘Happy New Year, brother,’ I said, ‘Are you still up?’ and he said, ‘Yeah,’ which wasn’t a surprise. He’s lucky that he’s alive. He’s like a brother; he’s not only a neighbor but we’re really good friends. He’s a really tough guy,” said Pankas, who visited Sensky nearly every day during his hospital stay and rehab following the car accident. “He didn’t let that injury ruin his life. He’s a family man and a great guy. He’s an upbeat guy and a go-getter, and he’ll overcome this.”

Sensky-Kirsch said the family is trying to find the best in the situation as her father begins to heal. Sensky received several pints of blood at the hospital, and Sensky-Kirsch is encouraging people to donate blood at a blood drive or at a blood donation center.

Sensky-Kirsch, her husband, Casey Kirsch, and her mom plan to remain with Senksy until he is able to be transported for medical care to central Florida, where Sensky and his wife usually spend the winter months near family. Sensky-Kirsch said the trip to Florida will be “tricky,” and his family is concerned about

how his surgically repaired legs will do on the journey.

Sensky, however, is looking forward to the trip.

“As much as I want to get back to Pennsylvania, I’m waiting for the snow to be gone,” said Sensky. “I’ll be back in the spring.”

Despite his ordeal, Sensky, a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, was ready on Jan. 4 to watch the black-and-gold play the Cincinnati Bengals (the Steelers lost 19-17 to the Bengals in the final game of the season).

“One of the first things he asked when they took out the ventilator was, ‘Did the Steelers win?’” said Sensky-Kirsch. “We told him that it was the wrong day, they hadn’t played yet.”

Sensky has been interviewed by the FBI as they piece together the incident.

“He’s so lucky to be alive.

Many families here did not get the news we did. The road ahead is unpredictable, but we’re so grateful for everyone who has reached out in support. It’s been incredible,” said Sensky-Hirsch.

“We will pay all of the support that’s been given to us forward once we get back on our feet – or our wheels. My dad will soon be out on the streets of Sanford, Fla., dancing to music and enjoying his life. My dad wants everyone to ‘keep on keeping on’ and for them to enjoy and be grateful for their lives.”

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The administration of South Fayette Township School District (SFTSD) announces the appointment of Dr. Kellee Oliver as the new director of Student Support Services.

Her hire was approved by the South Fayette School Board. Her start date is anticipated to be in late February.

Oliver has been working in education for 14 years and spent the past two years as director of Student Services in the Beaver Area School District. Previously, she was Coordinator of Pupil Personnel Services in the Hopewell Area School District, where she also served as a certified school psychologist since 2010.

Oliver holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Gannon University and two master’s degrees in educational and

Children’s Services at St. Clair Health. “It’s a wonderful way to begin the year, and we are honored to be part of such a joyful occasion for this family. They all are doing great.”

Babies born in 2025 will kick off a new generation: Generation Beta. Members of Gen Beta will be born between the years 2025 and 2039, and will be the children of younger Millennials and older members of Gen Z. Gen Beta will experience artificial intelligence and automation in every aspect of life, according to social researcher Mark McCrindle. By 2035, Gen Beta is expected to make up 16% of the global population, and many memCOURTESY OF ST. CLAIR HOSPITAL bers of the new generation are expected to live into the 22nd Parents Frank and Eve Scott welcomed their son, William, century. on New Year’s Day.

Woman FROM PAGE A1 He was eventually released from the scene after investigators said he cooperated with them and showed no signs of impairment.

Peters Township police did not respond to a phone call from a reporter asking where the investigation stands or if the case has been closed.

Investigators did not name Micker’s daughter following the incident, but a Go Fund Me page set up by the family identified her as Sonya Micker. The online fundraiser, which had received nearly $2,000 in donations by Thursday afternoon, was set up to help pay for Micker’s funeral expenses.

“We are trying the best to prepare. This is devastating for our family. The family is very upset and under emotions,” the fundraiser post reads.

The online fundraiser can be found by going to www. gofundme.com and typing “Support Sonya’s Family After Tragic Loss” in the search bar.

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school psychology from Edinboro University. Her doctor of philosophy, instructional management and leadership degree was earned at Robert Morris University. She also has a certification in pupil personnel services supervision from Duquesne University.

Additionally, the district welcomed Dr. Arleen Wheat to help guide the Student Support Services department on an interim basis until Ol-

iver is able to transition to South Fayette.

A South Fayette resident and faculty member at Point Park University, Wheat will partner with Gretchen Tucci, the district’s current Assistant Director of Student Support Services and School Psychologist, as interim directors through February.

Wheat also has experience with the North Allegheny and Armstrong school districts, as well as with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

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Upper St. Clair students selected to district band Eight Upper St. Clair High School musicians were selected for the 2025 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 West Band Festival.

Led by band Director Nick Deutsch, the following students will represent Upper St. Clair: Kiki Smith, clarinet; Kaitlyn Burns, clarinet; Andy Scherer, alto saxophone; Abby Smith, tenor sax; Maria Khila, baritone sax; Jacob Higgs, horn; Carlee Santel, trumpet; and Thomas Mallison, euphonium The 2025 PMEA District 1 West Band Festival is set for Jan. 23 to 25 at Hampton High School.

Dr. Cheldon Williams, associate director of bands and the director of athletic bands at West Virginia University, will serve as guest conductor.

PMEA District 1 West includes 55 public and private high schools throughout Allegheny, Greene and Washington counties.

Visit www.pmea.net for more information about PMEA.

Ten perform In addition to the selection of the PMEA band, 10 USC choir students participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) Region I Contemporary A Cappella Showcase held at Peters Township High School.

Representing the high school were seniors Bryan Deep, Kriti Gupta, Sofia Jahn, Tyler McClintock-Comeaux, Eitan Schwartz and Ben Seewald, along with soph- Kiki Smith omores Milena Casiani, Sam Kerber, Trevor McClintock-Comeaux and Claire Reyes. Students receive musical instruction from Laura Surguine, USCHS choir director.

New this year, the PMEA A Cappella Showcase included an all-day workshop with sessions in vocal percussion, movement and style.

The workshops were led by Deke Sharon, considered a founder of contemporary a cappella. In total, more than 200 students from approximately 20 area schools parMaria Khila ticipated.

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ACS Daffodil Days cure wintertime blues Mother Nature might be saying it’s winter, but the American Cancer Society is thinking spring with the return of Daffodil Days.

This colorful first flower of spring represents a campaign that brings hope to cancer patients, their caregivers, and families, while providing much-needed funding to support the research, programs, and services of the American Cancer Society.

“Cancer touches us all in one way or another,” noted Dan Tobin, ACS Director of Regional Integrated Marketing. “By supporting the American Cancer Society through Daffodil Days, you are not only warming the hearts of others, but you are also helping the organization to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.”

For many years, individuals, small businesses, and large corporations have supported

ACS through the Daffodil Days campaign by making donations for flowers that have been used to brighten the spirits of loved ones or as a way to say thank you to employees, friends, and colleagues.

Based on donation amount, different options are available: $15 – Bunch of 10 regular daffodils, or 10 tulips $20 – Potted mini daffodils $25 – Gift of Hope (supports the donation and delivery of flowers to patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and other local facilities) Corporate donors wishing to secure large quantities for their entire office should call for options and pricing.

Orders are being taken now through Feb. 18. Flowers arrive the week of March 17.

Contact Shawn Kosior at shawn.kosior@cancer.org or call 330-617-8482 for information on ordering flowers.

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SF takes spirit championship title South Fayette captured the Class 3A title during the WPIAL competitive spirit championships held at Hempfield Area High School. The Lions now advance to the PIAA championships to be held Jan. 30-31 at the Santander Arena in Reading. Previously, South Fayette won the Small Varsity division in 2014 at Class 2A and 2021 at Class 3A. The Lions are the 16th different WPIAL school to win their classification’s overall title since the league started crowning champions in the sport in 2013. Ambridge won the Class 2A title while additional plaques were awarded to North Allegheny in the Class 3A Large Varsity division, Neshannock in Class 2A Large Varsity and Butler for Co-Ed Varsity. Teams from Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park and Upper St. Clair also participated in the competition.

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Joining the Century Club PT’s McMillon is setting his own standards

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Michael Jackson’s signature song “Beat It” resonates with Darius McMillon.

As a two-sport athlete at Peters Township High School, he has followed in the footsteps of some outstanding performers, including his older brother, Donovan, and he has been determined to exceed those standards set ahead of him.

“Donovan’s probably been my biggest influence,” McMillon said. “I’ve always wanted to be like him.”

McMillon embarked on his athletic career by tagging along and watching Donovan practice, whether it was football or wrestling. Never once did the older brother tell McMillon to scram.

“There is sibling rivalry,” admitted McMillon, who also has two younger skillful brothers. Dane is a freshman and Davin is a sixth-grade middle school student. “We all like to think we will be the best but we are supportive of each other while being competitive against one another.

There’s a lot of motivation there.”

While McMillon is driven to duplicate Donovan’s efforts on the gridiron, he has already beaten him on the mats.

In winning the 152-pound weight class during the TRICADA Tournament held Jan. 3-4 at West Greene High School, McMillon improved to 102-22 in his career. That is one win better than Donovan, who was a WPIAL and PIAA runner-up at 182 before heading off to a successful Division I college football career.

McMillon entered the Century Club with his 100th career win two matches prior. In the quarterfinals, he pinned Jefferson-Morgan’s Dominic Sowden in 47 seconds for the milestone victory.

“I knew going into the match it would be my 100th win because my mom reminded me,” said the 18-year-old son of Shelley and Darrin McMillon. “So I was a little nervous but went into the match as confident as I could.

“Actually, it’s a great achievement, especially since my brother did it. So it will be great seeing my name on the banner in the gym at school but ahead of Donovan’s. So in that regard it’s been a double win. Now the goal is to see how many I end up with.”

McMillon is unlikely to eclipse the record of 133 career wins set by Tyler Buckiso in 2014 but he is aiming to finish higher. Buckiso’s best showing in the regionals and at states was third and sixth respectively.

“The school record is not in my reach but I would like to continue to

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Darius McMillon works on turning Dominic Sowden on his back during quarterfinal action in the TRICADA Tournament. McMillon scored a first-period fall to earn his 100th career victory in the bout. McMillon went on to win the 152-pound weight class after a pin in the semifinals and a 4-3 triumph in the finals against Frazier’s Jonah Erdely.

DARIUS MCMILLON Age: 18 Birthday: April 26 Parents: Darrin and Shelley Siblings: Donovan, Dane, Davin Sports: Football, wrestling GPA: 3.6 Career goals: Play football in college and major in communications.

Color: Green Food: Buffalo wings Restaurant: Outback Steakhouse Movie: Remember the Titans Song: Beat It Musical artist: Michael Jackson.

“My dad always listens to him. I can’t really dance like him but I try.”

Athlete: Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey Dream destination: Hawaii

People might be surprised to know this about you: My aunt (Joi McMillon) worked on editing the movie Mufasa: The Lion King. She works in LA and I’ve been out to visit her. What she does for a living appeals to me. So I’m thinking about going into the editing and media aspect of that profession.

Person with whom you would like to have dinner: My grandma. Gloria McMillon. She’s my dad’s mom.

I never met her because she died in 2003.

Lesson sports taught you: How to keep grinding and maintain a competitive edge. Don’t give up when you face difficulties. Those will keep you going in life.

rack up wins in the Century Club,” McMillon said. “My ultimate goal is to end up on the podium at states and win a WPIAL title, especially since we lost one in football.”

In the fall, Peters Township dropped a 20-9 decision to Pine-Richland during the WPIAL Class 5A championship contest played Nov. 23 at Acrisure Stadium.

The Indians finished 11-2 overall in 2024. They were 15-1 and WPIAL winners and PIAA state runners-up during McMillon’s junior year in 2023.

Going to states and winning the WPIAL in football, McMillon said, has been his career highlight in football. However, going to states and finishing as a WPIAL runner-up his

freshman year have been the landmark achievements during his wrestling tenure.

Currently, McMillon is ranked fourth in the WPIAL in his weight classification, which is dominated by Thomas Jefferson’s Maddox Shaw.

McMillon is No. 14 in the state at 152.

“I respect all the competition but I welcome wrestling anyone,” McMillon said.

McMillon is anxious to make up for lost time. He was “excited” to attain his second tournament win of the year because he was unable to ELEANOR BAILEY/THE ALMANAC participate in postseason events due Darius McMillon recently celebrated his entry into the Century Club. to an injury. During the Ultimate The Peters Township senior pinned Jefferson-Morgan’s Dominic Warrior Tournament in 2024, Mc- Sowden in 47 seconds for the milestone win. McMillon went on to win Millon tore his MCL and damaged the 152-pound weight class and stood at 102-22 for his career before SEE CENTURY PAGE B2 heading into a section match with Upper St. Clair on Jan. 8.

Higgins etches name in BP wrestling history

By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net

Dec. 27, 2024 was a defining date for Ethan Higgins. The Bethel Park senior had arrived as a wrestler. He had just entered the Century Club by recording his 100th career victory during first-round action in the prestigious Powerade Tournament.

Before reaching the milestone Higgins said, “I doubted if I ever would be that calibre or just mediocre. You have some doubts sometimes because Pennsylvania is such a tough place to wrestle, especially in the WPIAL. Getting 100 wins makes me feel good. Like I’m good,” he added.

Higgins indeed is more than a decent grappler. He is ranked No. 3 in the WPIAL at 145 behind Rhamil Islamov from Baldwin and Trinity’s Thomas Allison. Islamov is undefeated at 18-0 and 119-21 in his career while Allison has started the season at 10-1 and sat at 90 career wins heading into 2025.

Higgins started the new year at 19-5 overall. He’s been a two-time regional qualifier and a two-time sectional finalist. He is the defending sectional champion and a fifthplace regional finisher in 2024.

This winter, he helped Bethel Park win the Charters-Houston

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Ethan Higgins (center) recently celebrated his entry in the Century Club with his 100th career wrestling win.

Tournament by taking third in his weight class.

During the Powerade event, which showcased the premier talent from across the county, Higgins also scored victories against Julian Ruggieri from Connellsville, 5-0, and Max Firestine from Franklin Regional, 4-1, to raise his career record to 102-46. Higgins dropped

a 4-3 decision to Central Bucks West’s Patrick Kelly, preventing him from reaching the medal rounds of the tournament.

“Almost placing at Powerade, winning sections last year and 100 wins have been the highlights so far in my career,” Higgins noted.

Since he was 5, Higgins has wrestled. His father, Dan, nudged him to

try the sport he loved and excelled at, becoming a WPIAL champion and a PIAA fourth-place finisher while attending Charters-Houston High School. Dan Higgins later wrestled at Duquesne University.

“My dad has had the biggest influence on my career,” said the 17-year-old son of Karen Higgins.

“He pushed me to give wrestling a try. I liked it so I stuck with it.

“My dad always pushes me to do my hardest and keeps me on track. No slacking off and staying consistent,” Higgins added. “He is an inspiration to me. I try to live up to his accomplishments or do better.”

Higgins already has exceeded his father’s win total (87 in three varsity seasons from 1988-1991) and was overjoyed when his dad and uncle, Ryan (Chach) Higgins, unveiled a life-size poster for him after his milestone victory.

“I remember the match before and thinking what if I lose but reminded myself that if I wrestle like I know I can, then I will be fine,” Higgins said. “After I won the match, I didn’t really think it was real until I saw my dad and uncle holding up a sign with my face on it. It felt nice.

That was really cool.

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ETHAN HIGGINS Age: 17 Birthdate: Jan. 19 Who is he: Bethel Park High School senior that recently entered the Century Club with his 100th career victory in wrestling.

Parents: Dan and Karen Siblings: Emily, 16 GPA: 3.4 College: Undecided.

Major: Business Career: After I wrestle in college, I am going to trade school to prepare for a career as an electrician.

Color: Green and Purple.

Food: Teriyaki Chicken. “South Hills food court has the best.”

Restaurant: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Song: Jigsaw Falling Into Place Book: Berserk Manga Series Athlete: Mike Tyson Dream destination: Italy Person with whom you would like to have dinner: Abraham Lincoln. “He used to be a wrestler before he became president.”

Lessons wrestling has taught you: Sometimes I have to do things I don’t want to do. I think even though I don’t want to do it, it’s probably for the good in the end.

People might be surprised to know this about you: I play the guitar.

In 15 years, I will be: Married with a couple of kids.

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Century FROM PAGE B1 his PFL and meniscus.

With physical therapy, he rehabbed back into condition.

“It was frustrating,” McMillon admitted. “I was always trying to get 100 wins and expected to get it last year but the injury put me behind schedule. Being able to push through that injury has helped me mentally and my toughness.”

McMillon is a force on the mats because of football. As a safety, he helped the Indians become one of the stingiest defenses in the WPIAL, allowing only 10.7 points per game. He made 33 tackles, recorded 4 TFL and one sack while forcing one fumble and recovering another. He was credited with four pass break-ups.

In addition to earning all-conference, second team honors, McMillon managed two touchdowns on offense as well as 163 yards rushing on 22 carries.

“Football helps with speed and footwork for wrestling and wrestling compliments football a lot. In football, speed and elusiveness were my strengths although I’d like to get bigger. In wrestling, speed and strength are my strongpoints but I’d like to improve my ability to score more points in a match. I’m always looking to sharpen my tools.”

McMillon puts in the extra work to achieve that objective.

In addition to his regular wrestling workouts and lifting sessions, McMillon trains at Quest School of Wrestling in Canonsburg.

Owner Jim Akerly serves as his primary instructor. Akerly was a NCAA All-American at West Virginia and a former Division I head coach.

“I’m always pushing to improve. Coach Akerly has a saying ‘to get one percent better each day’ and I try to adhere to that. Sticking to it, doing the conditioning, running after practice and lifting, and getting the endurance up. That’s basically been my secret to success.

“Plus, I have had great coaches being hard on me, pushing me to get wins and records. And there’s always going to practice when you don’t want to and doing things you don’t want to.

That makes you successful.

You have to keep grinding and never give up no matter what difficulties you face out there.”

While he has been wrestling since he was 5, McMillon intends to play football, a sport he picked up once he tipped the scales at 80 pounds as a fourth grader, in college. He has scholarship offers from Wheeling, Ithaca, Grove City, Edinboro, Concord in Virginia among others.

“Growing up I always liked wrestling but once I entered high school I loved football more.”

Yet another instance where older brother has exerted his sway. After playing two seasons at Florida, Donovan excelled the past two years in the Pitt secondary, accumulating 220 tackles. He recently declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.

“I’m hoping to be seeing him on the big stage and I’m hoping to reach that goal myself and be like him some day,” McMillon said.

“I’ve learned so much from watching him, picked up a lot of his aggressiveness. My aspiration, a dream of mine, is to play in the NFL, too. It’s going to take working really hard. A grind every day,” he added.

“I just want to be the best I can be.”

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Rivalry renewed

USC, Lebo to tangle in basketball Upper St. Clair is ranked No. 1 in Class 6A boys basketball, suffering only one loss so far this season. The Panthers stand atop Section 2 with an undefeated record.

In racking up 13 wins so far this winter, USC has knocked off defending state champions in Central York and Imani Christian. The Panthers have also won three more contests against out-of-state competition during the Gil Reynolds Classic played in Burlington, N.C. over the holidays.

All that means nothing when the Panthers travel to Mt. Lebanon for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

“Lebo vs. USC in boys basketball is absolutely one of the best rivalries in Pennsylvania between two of the better, proven teams. That game is different and you can throw records and favorites out the window. None of that matters,” said USC floor boss Dan Holzer.

“Either way, the only thing you can expect is a great game played in a great environment. An intense emotional game played in front of a great crowd,” Holzer stressed.

“There are always surprises.

So we have to expect everything because anything is possible.”

The Blue Devils have demonstrated multiple ways of winning this winter.

Jacob Zaber led them to their first victory, 64-62 against Taylor Allderdice by pumping in 28 points. He also had the game-winning field goal. The freshman, who followed that effort with an 11-point performance, is a three-sport athlete, also competing in football and baseball, for the Blue Devils.

A point guard, Zaber pitched in a team-high 15 points in an overtime loss to Norwin, 51-49.

“Jacob is doing well. He’s put a lot on his plate to run this program,” said Lebo coach Joe David. “We haven’t had him too long because he played football but he is getting better and better. He wants to be the best he can be.”

In compiling a 7-4 overall record and a 3-2 start in section, Lebo competed in the North Hills Tournament, splitting decisions, and traveled to Hilton Head, S.C. to compete in the Seahawks

Higgins FROM PAGE B1 “So many people have enabled me to reach this goal.

The people who coached me, too, especially Coach (Tyler) Nauman. It’s happened by staying consistent and putting in a lot of hard work,” Higgins added.

Higgins wrestles year round. Usually during the summer, he attends practices twice a week at the Gladiators Club while working out also four times a week with his high school team. He lifts and participates in tournaments, including qualifiers for the national championships held annually in North Dakota. During the season, he adopts a similar work load.

Recent practices have focused on cutting weight from 152 to 145, which will be his competitive division for the remainder of the season. This means foregoing some of his favorite foods like pizza and Teriyaki chicken.

“They’re hard to give up,” Higgins admitted.

“Sometimes you have to do things you don’t want to do but they are probably for the good. Cutting weight in general is not too hard, maybe a little harder during the holidays or because I do like sweets, but I burn it off really fast. “(My weight) feels good to me,” he added. “I feel strong.

I have energy. I am not exhausted.”

BRIEFS Classic over the holidays. The Blue Devils beat Sumter, 5646, lost to Boyd Anderson from Florida, 41-32 but beat Butler College Prep from Chicago, 53-38, in the finale.

“It was a good trip and games against good teams,” David said. “It was a good experience for our guys to spend time together.

“I have been proud of our guys. They are working hard.”

The Blue Devils have been working through adversity, too.

Lebo lost starter Patrick Smith due to a nagging ankle injury he incurred during the football season. Smith will be out of the lineup until Jan. 20.

Additionally, Lebo had been without Liam Sheely.

He had broken his right hand during practice at the start of the season but returned to toss in 15 points in Lebo’s 77-42 triumph against Connellsville on Jan. 7.

Carter Gould led the way against the Falcons with 21 markers. A sharpshooter like Zaber, Gould scored 12 points all on 3-pointers earlier this season against the Dragons. He had 13 against the Knights.

In addition to Sheely and Gould, Sam Diebert and Zaber followed with 14 and 11 points respectively against Connellsville.

After traveling to CCAC-Allegheny to face Imani Christian, the Blue Devils return home to face arch rival Upper St. Clair at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14. David welcomes the challenge of hosting the Panthers, who are ranked No. 1 in the state.

“Obviously they are the favorite to win everything,” said David of the defending WPIAL 6A champions. “In a way it’s a luxury to have the best team to play twice in your section because it gives you the best preparation for the postseason.”

Tall order

Upper St. Clair is proving a tall order for opponents. They list eight players 6-3 or taller.

None are bigger than Tyler Robbins. The 6-10 Miami (OH) recruit dominated the action in a 74-32 win against Imani Christian, which won the past two PIAA Class 1A championships.

In the triumph, Robbins fired in 23 points and pulled down 20 rebounds. He blocked six shots and threw down three thunderous dunks.

Senior guard, who stands in at 6-1, also produced 23 points. He buried a career-high six 3s, converting 6 of 8 attempts from beyond the arc. He was fouled on the other two tries and converted 5 of 6 free throws.

While the Panthers are averaging over 63 points per game, they are also limiting the opposition to 37.6 an outing.

“We have been able to do a good job defensively with our assignments,” Dan Holzer said. “In order to beat opponents, we have to make it hard for them to score and handle their pressure.”

USC faced some solid competition when they traveled to North Carolina. The Panthers edged Prince George’s Christian from Maryland, 59-56, then dispatched Central Carolina, 76-58, and 69-39, in the round-robin Gil Reynolds Classic.

“We beat some good competition. Teams that featured some of the best players in the country,” Holzer said. “The trip was also an opportunity to cement the bond between our players, which is already pretty solid.”

In addition to playing basketball, the Panthers visited Duke, Wake Forest and North Carolina. They did drills at the Cameron Center and watched the Demon Deacons practice and then did a shoot around on their home floor.

“It was a great experience for the kids. Great to see practices and the facilities,” Holzer said.

PT third

Peters Township took third in the team standings during the TRICADA Tournament held Jan. 3-4 at West Greene High School. The Indians racked up 191.5 points and finished behind champion McGuffey (220.5) and Trinity (219.0).

Darius McMillon edged Frazier’s Jonah Erdely, 5-4, to claim the 152-pound weight class while Nicholas McGarrity pinned Burgettstown’s Darius Simmons

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Although heavily guarded by Ben Miller, Gavin Orosz maneuvers his way into scoring position. Orosz fired in 22 points but that was not enough as South Fayette dropped a 62-50 decision to Peters Township.

in 63 seconds to win the 114-pound title.

Parker Nave gained runner-up laurels at 172. He fell to Frazier’s Jackson Angelo in the 172-pound championship match.

Ryder Baker took the bronze at 139, scoring a fall (4:51) against Aidan Finnigan from Canon-McMillan in his consolation bout.

PT’s A.J. McGarrity and Zack Stromock finished fourth at 145 and 285 respectively. Carson Kiger finished fifth and John Radnor added sixth at 215 and 139 respectively.

South Fayette finished ninth in the team standings.

Brock Dennison and Brock Evans earned runner-up honors at 121 and 145 respectively.

Luke Dunlap won by tech fall over Washington’s Caleb Patton to take third place at 152.

1000 Point Club

Payton Collins of Mt. Lebanon surpassed the 1,000-point plateau on Dec. 27 during a 44-40 victory against Seneca Valley in the Peter Sauer Memorial Tournament played at Shady Side Academy. The senior guard converted a free throw in the fourth quarter to top the mark.

Collins finished with 17 points in the triumph On Dec. 19, Collins also knocked down her 200th 3-point field goal in her playing career during a 42-40 win against Hempfield.

A senior, Collins is committed to continuing her career at Bowdoin College.

After starting 2025 with games against Canon-McMillan, Norwin and Connells-

ville, the Blue Devils will host arch-rival Upper St. Clair at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 13.

The Blue Devils were 6-4 overall and 1-1 in section after their loss to the Lady Macs, 54-51. In that game, Collins finished with 13 tallies. Cali Green led Lebo with 17 markers and Riley Collins also supplied 13 points.

The Lady Panthers were 2-0 in section and 7-2 overall after beating Norwin, 63-53.

Meredith Huzjak buried five 3-pointers and finished with 16 tallies while Olivia Terlecki fired in four 3-pointers for 12 markers. Rylee Kalocay picked up 11 points for USC, which converted 14 shots from beyond the arc and was 22 of 43 from the floor in the win.

Logjam

Peters Township toppled South Fayette, 62-50, one game after the Lions upended Baldwin, 37-32, to create a logjam in Class 5A boys basketball. Each club had one loss in Section 3.

Nick McCullough led the Indians against the Lions, firing in 17 points. Mickey Vaccarello followed with eight markers while Dylan Donovan and Lucas Rost both finished with seven tallies.

Previously, PT beat Trinity, 59-52. Donovan (14), Jake Wetzel (11) and McCullough (10) scored in double digits for the Indians.

In South Fayette’s win against the Highlanders, Stefano Vezio and Tyson Wright fired in 12 and 10 tallies respectively. In the loss to the Indians, Gavin Orosz exploded for 22 points while Dylan Head pitched in 12 tallies and Tyson Wright finished with nine markers.

REACTION POSITIVE TO HIGGINS ACHIEVEMENT Ethan Higgins entered the Century Club by winning his 100th career wrestling match during the Powerade Tournament held Dec. 27-28 at Canon-McMillan High School. The Bethel Park senior opened with a 7-1 decision over Altoona’s Gavin Ciampoli for the distinctive victory.

Bethel Park wrestling coach Tyler Nauman weighed in on the achievement.

“Reaching 100 wins is a great milestone and we are beyond proud of Ethan for doing this,” he said. “(Ethan) joined a club with some talented wrestlers.”

During the Powerade event, which showcased the premier talent from across the county, Higgins also scored victories against Julian Ruggieri from Connellsville, 5-0, and Max Firestine from Franklin Regional, 4-1, to raise his career record to 102-46.

Higgins dropped a 4-3 decision to Central Bucks West’s Patrick Kelly, preventing

The upcoming weeks could be taxing on Higgins and his Blackhawks.

After a showdown with Baldwin on Jan. 15, Bethel Park will participate in the Allegheny County Championships to be held Jan. 17-18 at Fox Chapel. The Blackhawks then embark on WPIAL team tournament action after visiting Upper St. Clair on Jan. 22.

First-round action begins Jan. 27 with the Class 3A semifinal and championship matches set for Feb. 1 at AHN Arena on the Peters Township High School campus. The top three teams qualify for the PIAA team tournament to be held Feb. 6-8 at Altoona High School.

Last year, Bethel Park finished fourth in the WPI-

him from reaching the medal-rounds of the tournament.

“Ethan wrestled well at Powerade,” Nauman said. “He would have loved to pull out his round of 12 match and have gotten on the stand but that one didn’t end his way.”

Higgins wrestled at 145 during the Powerade Tournament, a drop from his previous 152.

“I think this weight fits Ethan a bit better,” Nauman said.

Being the first time down a weight and first two day weigh-in losing a little bit of weight sometimes affects how a wrestler feels, says Nauman.

“But Ethan handled it well and performed at a high level,” he said. “Ethan is off to a great start.”

Heading into 2025, Higgins held a 19-5 record. He is prepared to repeat as a section champion and improve upon his

AL team tournament. The Blackhawks lost to Trinity, 27-26, in the semifinals and to Franklin Regional, 28-27, in the third-place consolation bout.

As a team captain, Higgins feels a responsibility to help the Hawks reverse those results.

“Whenever someone is falling behind, getting tired or losing motivation, I try to help them keep with it,” he said. “I feel those two losses last year hurt everybody, especially with how close they were and how we could have won either of those matches. Even with the losses of our seniors to graduation, I definitely feel like we can get to states this year. That’s the goal. Winning my matches

fifth-place showing at regionals as well as help the Black Hawks advance in the team tournaments. Last winter, Bethel Park reached the WPIAL semifinals and fell one match short of advancing to the state tournament in the team competition.

“We look for Ethan to continue to lead the team as captain and for him to continue to improve individually and win when it counts. Pick up wins, place high at sectionals, WPIALs, regionals and look for a medal at states,” Nauman said.

Bethel Park started the new year at 7-0 overall. After non-league matches last week against Derry on Jan. 6 and away against University in West Virginia on Jan. 10, the Black Hawks return to section action on Jan. 15 when they host Baldwin at 7 p.m. The Allegheny County Championships follow Jan. 17-18 at Fox Chapel.

and motivating my teammates is my role as a captain.”

After his team responsibilities, Higgins will focus on the individual championships.

Action commences with sectionals on Feb. 15 at South Fayette.

The WPIAL 3A individual championships will be held Feb. 21-22 at Canon-McMillan High School. The Southwest Regionals follow Feb. 28-March 1, also at Canon-McMillan. The PIAA championships are set for March 6-8 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Higgins hopes to reverse his individual showing from last season. After winning the section, he finished fifth in the regional and failed to

qualify for the PIAA championships.

“I expected to make it to states last year but I screwed up,” he admitted. “Something caused me to wrestle too conservatively. I worried more about getting my hand raised rather than wrestling. I lost close matches because I did not score as many points as I could.”

This year, Higgins “hopes” to place at states and he is adopting a new philosophy.

Before each match, he reflects on an inspirational quote.

“Hesitation is defeat,” he said. “I have to be ready to go.

If I just continue to work hard, keep my mind in the right place in matches and keep wrestling, I feel I can achieve my goals.”

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‘Queen of Kids’ Music’ Berkner comes to the Roxian in McKees Rocks

By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger For the Observer-Reporter

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If you have children, chances are they are familiar with Laurie Berkner. Recognized as “the Queen of Kids’ Music” by People magazine, Berkner is a songwriter, performer, author and singer, whose total streams have exceeded 1 billion.

Just watch one of her videos on YouTube to witness the exuberance of the children who attend her shows. Kids, giddy with excitement, sing, jump and dance in the aisles.

Berkner will be bringing that energy to McKees Rocks on Jan. 19 for a “Greatest Hits Solo Tour” to be held at 11 a.m. at the Roxian Theatre.

From Teacher to Kids’ Rockstar

Necessity is the mother of invention and Berkner proved that when, as a day care music teacher, she asked kids what they wanted to sing about to keep them engaged.

That simple question started the ball rolling with a ditty called “We Are the Dinosaurs.” Children began singing the songs at home and curious parents wanted more. This led Berkner to record her first album.

“Soon they began asking me to perform at birthday parties, and from there it snowballed,” said Berkner.

Berkner then began making albums and going door to door to stores in New York introducing her music to business owners. A turning point was when a producer of the “Today Show” — whose child loved music — invited her on the program.

Just like that she began selling CDs across the country.

“Distributors were suddenly calling me,” she said.

Soon the Noggin Channel, owned

by Nickelodeon, came knockin’.

“The vice president of Nickelodeon had a niece who heard my music, and soon we were making a bunch of videos that aired on the channel,” said Berkner.

Today Berkner writes and performs songs that range from educational to simply fun.

“I think about songs that I would have wanted to hear as a child,” she said.

Her goal is to create music that brings joy, inspires movement and does good in the world.

“If a child is moving along with music, it becomes a physical memo-

PHOTO BY JAYNE THORNTON

Laurie Berkner (second from left) will perform at the Roxian in McKees Rocks on Jan. 19.

ry, helping the song come alive. Even Moon,” a comforting song that elicits the youngest children are moving a child’s sense of wonder.

Esch said that children’s joy is their bodies before they’re speaking contagious. words,” she explained.

“Watching the kids emulate me Working with Berkner and sing the songs is a really special Michelle Esch has been working experience both as a parent and perwith Berkner for a dozen years now. former,” she said.

“I started out as a part-time assistant while dancing professionally A Parent’s Perspective Rich Kingly, a father of five, shares and didn’t realize Berkner’s impact until mentioning it to my sister-in- how Berkner’s music has become law, who was a children’s librarian. popular in his household.

“It’s not just about the catchy She freaked out,” said Esch, with a tunes, but the way her music creates chuckle.

In the summer of 2023 when moments of joy and togetherness for Berkner broke her foot, Esch ended the entire family,” he said.

Kingly said his kids love her viup onstage. “Laurie didn’t want to cancel and told me that I could bring brant energy and that every song movement to the stage. The feedback feels like a mini-adventure, mentionwas positive and now I travel with ing the easy-to-follow lyrics that often turn his living room into a dance her,” she said.

Berkner’s music resonates with chil- party. Kingly also appreciates the dren aged 0-7, with 4-year-olds being positive messages about friendship, the “sweet spot,” according to Esch. kindness and self-expression.

“She also has a huge following in “It’s the kind of content that makes the special needs community,” add- them feel good, while also teaching ed Esch. valuable life lessons,” he said.

Among the most popular songs Kingly also praises Berkner’s conare “We are the Dinosaurs,” a playful certs. tune that encourages kids to march “There’s something magical about and stomp, “The Goldfish (Let’s Go seeing my little ones light up when Swimming),” a song that incorpo- they get to hear their favorite songs rates silliness to appeal to a child’s live, sing along and even meet her in sense of humor, and “Moon, Moon, person,” Kingly said.

PHOTO BY JAYNE THORNTON

Dubbed the Queen of Kids’ Music, Laurie Berkner will bring her tunes to the Roxian in McKees Rocks on Jan. 19.

Berkner said that the meet-andgreets are her favorite part of performing.

Her upcoming show will be a Tonie Palooza show. The Toniebox is a screen-free audio listening device for children ages 3 and up that combines audio and entertainment and is easy for children to use.

“Kids can put a figurine on top that plays songs related to the character,” said Berkner, adding that the Tonie people will be in attendance and will bring activities, toys and games for children to enjoy in the lobby.

Berkner promises attendees a night of family friendly entertainment at the Roxian.

“I was singing one time and saw a little 4-year-old girl shut her eyes and start swaying to the music and thought to myself, that’s the reason I got into music. It keeps me wanting to do more,” she said.

PHOTO BY TODD OWYOUNG

Songs about dinosaurs, gold fish, pigs and moons are part of the repertoire for Laurie Berkner.

what’s happening ICE SKATING The Mt. Lebanon indoor recreation center offers public ice skating sessions.

Weekday hours are: Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as well as Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Weekend hours are 7:40 to 10 p.m. Friday; 2:10 to 4 p.m. and 7:10 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 2:10 to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday evening skate is on the studio rink and limited to the first 30 skaters.

Fees are $6 for two hours or less or $8 for over two hours.

Visit www.mt.lebanon.org or call 412-561-4363 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. for more details.

VENDORS NEEDED Vendors are being sought for the Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival to be held this summer.

Deadline for class proposals and vendors is Feb. 15.

Visit /www.pghknitandcrochet.com or email pghfiberfestival@gmail.com with further questions.

The annual festival will be held Aug. 22-24 at the Double Tree Hotel in Green Tree.

SENIOR LUNCH Peters Township holds luncheons for senior citizens from noon to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the community

recreation center. The free events include either a feature speaker or interactive activity.

Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to share. RSVP is necessary by the Monday before each event.

The next luncheon is set for Feb. 12 and will feature a performance by Room 100.

Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.

BP LIBRARY The Bethel Park library is offering the following programs this month: ■ Winter Reading Carnival from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31.

All ages eligible. There will be games, face painting, balloon art and popcorn.

■ New movie releases are every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.

Additionally there will be a Hollywood VIP Tour at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15; Silent Movies and The Art of Film Preservation at noon on Jan. 18 as well as Adult Movies for the Mind at 10:30 a.m. the first Monday of the Month.

■ Merrymakers Jazz Duo is at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. The event features a jazz performance with commentary and explanation about tunes and styles.

■ Winter Sowing Workshop is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 25. Participants learn how to sow native plants and

seeds that attract pollinators and butterflies.

Visit bethelpark.librarycalendar.com to register for events. Call 412-835-2207 for more details.

PT SIGN-UPS Registration for Peters Township parks and recreation programs for January and February has begun. Visit peterstownship.com to sign up for one-day programs and special events. For more details, call 724-942-5000.

PT REC The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following activities: ■ Blueberry’s Kitchen Kids.

This six-week cooking class for ages 6 to 12 meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays beginning Jan. 12. Students learn hands-on skills while creating delicious, healthy dishes.

Fee is $145 ($218 nonmembers). A $40 materials fee is due the first day of class.

■ Pickleball – Classes for ages 18 and over have begun. Times are 9 to 10 .m. or 10 to 11 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays and continue through Feb. 11. Fee is $120 ($180 nonmembers).

■ Winter Wonderland. This Mad Science event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 17. Fee is $42 ($63 nonmembers).

make crafts and enjoy snacks.

The event is chaperoned. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

■ Stuck in a Snowglobe – Ages 6 to 10 will create a oneof-kind snowglobe with themselves pictured inside from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers).

■ Dance Explorations – Ages 3 meet from 6 to 6:40 p.m.

Wednesdays beginning Jan. 15 while ages 4 to 6 meet from 6:50 to 7:30 p.m. Fee is $40 for the four classes ($60 nonmembers). The course offers an introduction to dance and combines ballet, jazz and tumbling to develop self-confidence, musicality and body awareness. Participants should wear leotards, tights and ballet shoes.

■ Zumba – Classes are held from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.

Tuesdays; 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays as well as Fridays either for an hour or 90 minutes beginning at 9:15 a.m. Fees range from $50 to $113 depending on length and membership.

Visit www.peterstownship. com or call 724-942-5000 to register or for more details or questions regarding any of the events.

CHABAD

A Day in the Heights for Women trip will be held Tuesday, Feb. 4. Departure is at 8 a.m. from Pittsburgh airport and re■ Tween Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Ages 9 to turn from JFK Airport at 8 p.m.

12 can socialize, play games, The inspiring trip to the Reb-

be’s Ohel and Crown Heights will include: pray at the Ohel, a visit to Chabad’s headquarters, exploration of Crown Heights, a visit to a Chassidic art gallery and Judaica shops, lunch and dinner. Cost is $125 plus airfare and dinner.

Register at chabadsh.com/ heights. Email batya@ chabadsh.com for more information.

COIN CLUB The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Bethel Park Municipal Building, located at 5100 West Library Ave. The program is the annual showand-tell event. A 50/50 raffle will be held and children’s prizes will be awarded. The general public can attend.

Applications are available for membership. Call 724-9846611 for details.

The club will also celebrate its 65th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh South, located at 164 Fort Couch Road. More than 40 dealers will be present. Parking and admission are free. Call 724-984-6611 for details.

NURSES CLUB The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at Salvatore’s, located at 5001 Curry Road. Lynne Ireland-Knight, CEOLS, will speak. Her topic is “End of

Life Doula.” All registered nurses can attend.

Visit www.swparnclub.weebly.com for more details.

Additionally, the club offers scholarships to students entering their final year of studies in the following programs: RN diploma, ASN or ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD or comparable program.

Residents from 10 counties, including Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington, can apply by visiting www. pittsburghfoundation.org or by mailing to: The Pittsburgh Foundation, Five PPG place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA ,15222-5414, ATT: Scholarship Department.

Deadline for completed application is the end of March of the year prior to the final year or term.

Sign up at swpafreetaxes.org.

AUP MEET The Association of University People (AUP) invites singles 50 and over who are fouryear college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, 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 412353-9088 or email Aupsingles@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 8am - 4pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 9am - 3pm Contents Include: Oriental Style Rugs, Trunk, Snack Tables, Asian Etagere, Dolls, Small Marble Top Tables, Fireplace Tools, Andirons, Art Work, Pictures, Oil Paintings, Lamps, Sterling Eagle Figurine, Florence Guiseppe Armani Statues, Magazine Rack, Brass Magazine Rack, Crystal Stemware, Lots of Kitchen, Vintage Desk Lamp, Tons of Christmas, Trex, Lots of Baskets, Coffee & End Tables, Asian Décor, Floor Lamps, Ottomans, Horse & Dog Figurines, Glassware, Mirrors, Lacquered Chest, Collector Plates, Asian Lamp, Corner Curio, Shadow Box, Figurines, Parlor Table, Gorgeous Full/Queen Canopy Bed, Glass Front Cabinet, Jewelry, Women’s Shoes, Clothing, Wallets, Purses, Linens, Entertainment Center, Sony TV, Alarm Clock, Radio, Hamper, Cat Beds, Candles, Lamp Shades, Punchbowl Set, Guardian, Microwave, Books, Queen Bed, Pictures, Stuffed Animals, Electric Typewriter, Albums, Clock, Humidifier, Barbie Vintage Townhouse, Bird Houses, Vintage Ottomans, Folding Chairs, Shelving, Spreader, Weed Wacker, Galvanized Bucket, Tools, Garden Pots, Lawn Chairs, Lawn Tools, Blower, Spreader, Shelving, 20 Ft. Deck Boards, PLUS HUNDREDS MORE BOXES TO UNPACK!! DON’T MISS IT!!

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Directions: Route 88 Past Trax Farm, Past DQ, Turn Right on Keystone to 6501 Keystone Drive.

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VOLVO XC60 2021 48,000 miles, $29,900 412-217-6666

Antiques/Classics MERCURY 1978 COUGAR XR-7 COUPE - Rare Bill Blass edition.

Factory buckets and consol shifter.

Big block. Total project, not drivable. $2,500. Just off I-70.

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Springhouse Eatery & Creamery Country Store 1531 Rt. 136 Wash., PA 724-228-3339 springhousemarket.com Let us share a little of our farm with you!

SHOW BOOTHS 10x20 foot, and 10x10 all included, in-cludes rolling carrying cases, lighting, bridge, front pillar, side display tables with lockable doors, $15,000 new. Must sell. $3,000 412-310-0210 SHOWCASES $100 each or best offer.

724-228-3278 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR - Jazzy, includes charger. Needs new batteries. Originally $3,200.

Used. Sell for $700.

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FILE CABINET - 2 drawer $30 724-809-3998 Fisher Price picnic table child’s set plastic chairs never used, bench $50 724-825-8395 Furnace boiler 70 BTU Weil McLain Golostar 5 years old $125 724-941-1199 Guitar like new, carrying case, lesson manual $115 724-941-1199 GUN DOG MAGAZINES - 7-years of original magazines, in original folders. $500. 724-239-3506 Heater 30,000 BTU ventless radiant wall heater, new in box $175 724-366-8164 Helen of Troy quiet dryer with attachments new in box $20 412-33-2197 JACKET - Denim, with faux fur trim and lining. Ladies medium. $60. 724-941-4912 Jacket Womans Never worn Size 2X Teal $50 724-941-8281 Impact wrench electric 1/2 inch Milwaukee, with socket set used once $125 724-632-6810 NECKLACE - Sterling silver Riccio V necklace with matching pierced earrings. $65. 724-941-4912 Knife Collection - “Large” All Brands $5 to $250 724-941-1199 LazyBoy rocker reclinder brown good condition $20 724-413-9932 LOADING RAMPS - Aluminum.

New. $125. 724-583-2713 Luggage Samsonite Regalia 2 pieces, black zip close, wheels $40 used once 724-825-8395 Mirrors white frames 32 x 66 and 30 x 42 both $40 724-809-3998 MOBILITY POWER CHAIR Zoomer brand. Never used.

Paid $3,000. Sell for $2,000.

412-853-3000 Mr. Coffee 4 shot espresso, capecino maker, new in box $25 412-335-2197 Phrobis - Navy Seal Combat knife - Mod. cuk $250 or best offer 724-941-1199 PISTOL - Springfield 911 380 caliber, 3 clips, holster, case, ramp, polished. Like new. $475.

724-583-2713 All firearm sales must comply with all state & federal regulations.

PLUMBING TOOLS - Apollo 5 valve backflow test gauge or Hot Shot 320 thaw machine with extra cables. $500 each. 412-951-5734 REMOTE CONTROL TRUCKS (2) 1 Duratrax Warhead EVO Nitro and 1 Traxxas Revo Nitro, plus lots of parts. $600 for both.

412-849-6903 (no texts) RIFLE - Calico 22 LR, 2 - 100 round magazines, folding collapsible stock. $670 724-583-2713

SNEAKERS - Skechers After Burn Memory Fit. Men’s 12M. Worn once. $45. 724-941-4912 SPOTTING SCOPE - Tourist-6, with case, adjustabale tripod 20x-30x/50 head. $130. 724-583-2713 STOVE - Samsung electric, Model NE59N6630S. Never used. $200.

724-501-2141, ask for J.D. Studio Nova winter rose 14” Crystal platter, new in box $15 412-335-2197 TALL SHOWCASES $75 each or best offer.

724-228-3278 TREADMILL - Sole F63 incline.

Brand new. Used only 4 times. $900. 724-350-2232 TROMBONE - CD Conn Elkhart valve trombone, with case. $700. 724-239-3506 TRUCK GRILL For 2014 Toyota Tacoma. New. $50 724-228-3278 Upright piano Julius Bauer & Co. L61” W 29” H 54” $10 or best offer 724-825-8395 Wolverine Work Boots 8” High Steel toed, never worn size 10-D $100 724-986-5196 Womens Sheepskin Coat Soft with real fox collar removeable Size M paid $750 sell $50 724-562-5065

724-222-2200 Fax:

724-222-3982 Email:

orclass@observer-reporter. com

Mail:

Observer Publishing Co. 122 South Main St. Washington, PA 15301 Attn: Classified Dept.

DEADLINE: THURS. 10 A.M. SELLERS CABINET - Flour sifter, roll top. $850. 724-583-2713

Wanted to Buy AAA ANTIQUES WANTED - Old store, gas station, bar advertising signs & items, Wringer washers, WW2 German, Japenese, US military souvenirs, toys, crocks, cupboards, guns, knives, ammo, coins, furniture, glass.

Cash. 412-848-6428

* * WANTED * * Old Sports Cards & Watches

Stereo Radio, Records, Turntables, Amplifiers

412-715-3210

Tractors/Mowers FARMALL-FORD FARM TRACTOR SELL DOWN 1939-54. $1,000 and up.

Just off I-70. 724-810-6638

Miscellaneous All Around Fence Co. Pressure Treated Yellow Pine Posts 7896 National Pike Uniontown 724-439-0331 allaround@allaroundfence.com

Autos BUICK 2002 CENTURY LIMITED Like NEW, 60,000 miles. $9,800 724-929-5439 CADILLAC LIMO 1989 new carburetor, needs gas tank, runs good $1,000 724-579-6743 Leave message

KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $7,400 724-222-6767

Boats/Access.

BOAT - 12-foot aluminum, 2 oars, new 3.6hp gas motor, new Minn Kota 5-speed electric motor, new life vests (2) and boat cusions (2).

Wheels on boat, anchors, rod holders, etc. $700. 724-583-2713 PONTOON BOAT - 18 foot, trailer, 20hp Mercury fuel injected motor power trim. Never used. Add a battery ACR system. Live well, fish finder, spotlight, new deep cycle and start battery, 54lb thrust motor guide on flip-up mount, 2 electric anchor winches, anchors, life jackets, boat cushions, fire extinquishers, ropes, dock bumpers, folding top.

Selling due to illness. $9,000. 724-583-2713

Parts & Accessories

Miscellaneous Jim Murray Auto Service, Inc. Full auto repair, inspections and more.

122 E. Railroad St. 15301 724-222-1350

Coal/Gas/Oil/Wood

CORDWOOD

Vehicles Wanted

Mostly Cherry and Mixed hard woods, top quality, seasoned 1 year, true quantities, split, 4’x8’x16”, $150. Delivery available. Serving the South Hills for over 45 years.

DALE BUYS CARS ISO: BARN FINDS, CLASSICS, OR CLUNKERS Cash for any vehicle

412-653-0666 or 412-510-7087

Classics, Clunkers or Dirty Old Barn Finds 724-877-8713

Sporting Goods ELLIPTICAL - Like new. $150.

724-225-1889, leave message with phone number.

Ruger #1 stainless steel laminated stock 26” medium barrel 30 - 06 cal. 3 x 9 leupold scope Harris bipod Like New $2,000 724-583-2713 TREADMILL - Older. $75.

724-225-1889, leave message with phone number.

Medical Equipment STAIR LIFTS (1) BRUNO and (1) HARMAR Both cover 7 steps, rails are 8’ 10”, includes 2 remote controls each, used for 6 months. $1,000 each 412-477-7218

CHEVROLET 1993 CAMARO Z28 Meticulously kept, 6-speed manual transmission, 383 LT1 stroker crate motor. MSD ignition professionally done. Many extras. Original engine goes with it, too. $20,500. 724-579-3786.

TOYOTA 2024 CAMRY LE SEDAN - 1 owner, white, 6,500 miles. $27,500.

724-722-1237

Trucks

Chevrolet Colorado LT 2015, very clean, 156,000 miles all highway, no rust, white, extend cab, 6.5 foot bed, $12,900 412-715-6778

1179 Burgettstown Rd., Hickory

Kauffmann Family Market Rt. 18 Atlasburg, PA 724-947-9682 www.kauffmanmarketplace.com

Search for cars, jobs, homes, merchandise and more at: www.thealmanac.net

BEDILLION HONEY FARM 724-356-7713 bedillionhoneyfarm.com

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS COMPLETE HOME REMODELING

Game rooms * Entrance Ways * Backsplashes * Countertops * Drywall * Wood Flooring Specializing in Ceramic Tile & Marble

No Job Too Small * Insured * Free Estimates * Reasonable www.gilbert-tile.com PA010192

Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955

Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling 412-21-248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com

Shearer Heating-Cooling Sales & Service “BIG On Service” 724-222-1830 or 724-745-3361 Shearerhvac.com

General Services SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING

Your All-in-One Expert Solution!

Consulting, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical and More. Fully Insured.

Award-Winning Service PA076865 Call Brian 412-216-1098

General Services L.A.S.

HANDYMAN SERVICES • Painting • Repairs • Odd Jobs • More Reasonable Rates

INSURED - FREE ESTIMATES References Available

Call or Text 724-328-1120 PA# 135568

Masonry JMA MASONRY All phases of masonry Brick, block, stone, and restoration 724-231-5511

www.the almanac.net

SELL YOUR CAR, VAN, RV, TRUCK OR MOTORCYCLE With A Pre-Paid

“RUN ‘TIL You can run a 4 line ad SOLD” AD (Average 4 words per line, each additional line is $1.00)

CHEVROLET Silverado LT 2008, reg cab, V-8 4.8 motor, 6.5 foot bed, 4WD, new oem headlights, new tires $6,500 724-344-5199 FORD 2006 F-150 EXTENDED CAB 4X4 - Automatic, air. $5,500 or best offer.

724-350-2430

Specialty Stores

Builders/Remodelers

RUN ‘TIL SOLD

Appliances

Sprowls City Appliance 996 W. Chestnut St., Wash., PA 724-225-5760 www.sprowlscity.com

Builders/Remodelers

Air Conditioning / Heating

WANTED - Motor (head) for 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4.

Call 724-470-7326.

Carpet Tile Hardwoods Vinyl 620 Franklin Farms Road, Wash.

724-229-5330

Answers to 1-5-25 Puzzle

Thompson Fisherman 240 boat,1991, 305 mercruiser engine $4,000 or best offer 724-350-6369

Carpet Sales

RUN TILL SOLD!

Sell Your Merchandise $301 & up for just $19.99* (*for 3 lines) It’s easy to place your ad.

Call:

4275 Washington Rd., McMurray 3400 S. Park Rd., Bethel Park www.millersace.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2009 DYNA SUPERGLIDE - 17,000 miles, detachable windshield and bags, new tires, new battery, supertuner, python pipes. Many extras.

Excellent. $7,100. 412-217-8800

in the Observer-Reporter Observer-Reporter,, The Almanac and Online

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ADD A PHOTO** For Just $500

For as long as it takes to sell it!

Place your ad in person at one of our offices, by phone at 724-222-2200 or email to orclass@observer-reporter.com or classifieds@TheAlmanac.net *Private party only - no dealers. ** Must supply photo.

Ads must be pre-paid. Vehicle Price must appear in ad.

Ads are scheduled for 60 days. Client must call before ad expires to continue run dates without additional charge.

Vehicle Price must be reduced by at least $100 each time renewed.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

Plumbing

AUDI

HONDA

453 Racetrack Road,Washington, PA

106 Harper Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012

AUDI WASHINGTON

866-414-9744

www.audiwashington.com

BUICK

BUDD BAER BUICK

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-249-6047

BORTZ CHEVROLET

249 Roy E. Furman Hwy. Waynesburg, PA 15370

724-627-6171 www.bortzchevy.com

COLUSSY CHEVROLET 3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017 412-564-9829 www.colussy.com

HYUNDAI

WASHINGTON HYUNDAI

305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA

SUN CHEVROLET

Route 19, McMurray, PA

724-941-5160

www.washhyundai.com

JEEP

ROTOLO’S JEEP

www.rotolomotors.com

SOLOMON JEEP

Routes 21 & 88, Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON JEEP

Routes 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.sunchevy.com

WASHINGTON CHEVROLET

www.solomonauto.com

724-222-2800

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA www.washingtonchevy.com

CHRYSLER

724-785-8000

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

SOUTH HILLS KIA

www.solomonauto.com

724-942-3000

www.southhillsauto.com

LINCOLN

www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN

SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER

724-941-1600

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

ROTOLO’S DODGE

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA

724-966-2600

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON DODGE

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS DODGE

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

FIAT

SOUTH HILLS FIAT

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.southhillsauto.com

FORD

MAZDA

83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-993-4430

www.buddbaermazda.com

MERCEDES-BENZ

JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ 470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,

724-206-6000

www.johnsissonmercedes.com

NISSAN

JOHN SISSON NISSAN

470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA

724-223-8600

www.johnssissonnissan.com

RAM

ROTOLO’S RAM

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

888-269-6183

www.rotolomotors.com

SOLOMON RAM

724-627-3151

724-966-2600

743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA

Routes 21 & 88 Carmichaels, PA

www.foxfordwaynesburg.com

www.solomonauto.com

SOLOMON FORD

SOLOMON RAM

724-785-5500

724-785-8000

www.solomonauto.com

STAR LAKE FORD

Main St., Burgettstown, PA

724-947-3381

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA www.solomonauto.com

SOUTH HILLS RAM

Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-4300

www.starlakeford.com

WASHINGTON FORD

507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA

888-706-6128

www.washingtonford.com

GMC

www.southhillsauto.com

SUBARU

BUDD BAER SUBARU 71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA

724-222-0700

BUDD BAER GMC

83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa

www.buddbaersubaru.com

724-249-6047

TOYOTA

SOLOMON GMC

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317

solomonautogroup.com

www.southhillstoyota.com

HARLEY DAVIDSON

THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN

SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA

www.buddbaergm.com

724-602-4678

STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON

1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA

724-225-7020

www.steelcitymotorcycles.com

724-743-1144

VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA

724-941-6100 www.3riversvw.com

Pre-owned dealers #1 COCHRAN PREOWNED MARKETPLACE

THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES

412-349-1794

724-338-2923

150 Racetrack Road Washington, PA www.cochran.com

PREMIERE AUTO SALES

30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 www.3riversvw.com

TREGEMBO MOTORS

667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA

I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA

www.premiereautosales.com

www.tregembomotors.com

724-223-0600

RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES

724-239-2200

WARNE MOTORS INC.

940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA

107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA

www.18autosales.com

www.johnwarnemotors.com

724-225-5308

Painting J.C. COWDEN CONTRACTING SERVICES Painting, Metal Roof Painting, Drywall and Roofing

412-736-0667

Free Estimates, Licensed and Fully Insured

412-897-6709

PA#023168

The Classifieds Have Something for everyone!

The Almanac Classified Dept.

Call 724-222-2200 724-949-1193 or online at www.thealmanac.net

Looking for a cost-effective way to reach more prospects?

Try an AD in The Almanac It’s the best way to get more bang for your buck

Call our Classified Dept.

Call 724-222-2200 724-949-1193

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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE IN

www.southhillslincoln.net

FOX FORD

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

We carry everything you nedd: Electric, Plumbing, Paint, Housewares, Lawn & Garden, Pets, Lumber.

Convenience Store & Seasonal 600 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 412-561-0922

• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting

Deadline For The Almanac Classified Display and Line Ads is Thursday 10AM

Route 19, McMurray, PA

BUDD BAER MAZDA

DODGE

Rollier’s Hardware

PAINTING & CARPENTRY

www.southhillsauto.com

KIA

724-966-2600

84 AGWAY Stop by and see us!

Not just a feed store anymore.

1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600

724-746-8733 (TREE)

724-941-4300

Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA

Routes 21 7 88 Carmichaels, PA

Painting

SOUTH HILLS JEEP

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

SOLOMON CHRYSLER

Miscellaneous

724-222-2216

888-269-6183

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA 724-602-4678 www.solmonchevy.com

Fully Insured Free Estimates

724-222-2213

58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022

SOLOMON CHEVROLET

KEN’S TREE SERVICE

WASHINGTON HONDA

www.washhonda.com

CHEVROLET

www.professionaltreeman.com w Rick Kaposy 724-531-5577 Insured PA143226

www.charperhonda.com

SOLOMON BUICK

solomonautogroup.com

Hazardous Tree Removal and Stump Grinding.

724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek

www.buddbaergm.com

724-602-4678

Tree Services

C. HARPER HONDA

Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301

1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA

Plumbing

724-746-5956

CLASSIFIEDS CALL US TODAY

724-222-2200 Ext. 2487