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Holiday debt can be one form of a Christmas hangover GARRETT NEESE
Deneen Rhodes, manager of RBG Coffee in Waynesburg, holds a cup of pennies used for change in the coffeehouse Thursday. Despite penny shortages reported nationally with the end of penny production, several local businesses said they had yet to experience any problems.
Businesses plan for change as penny pipeline shuts down By Garrett Neese gneese@greenecountymessenger.com
The familiar “take a penny, leave a penny” sign at counters relied on the coin being a part of everyday life. November’s halt to the minting of new pennies is leading to new signs in some retailers — ones warning the customers of a shortage. But, while local businesses are bracing for change, several said for now, they’re still getting the pennies they need. The last penny rolled off the line at the Philadelphia U.S. Mint on Nov. 12. The Department of the Treasury ordered the end of the 232-year-old coin in the fall. It’s been costing the government more to make the penny. Each Lincoln-stamped coin going into circulation in 2024 cost 3.69 cents to produce, according to the U.S. Mint, an expense being sunk into a coin seeing less and less use. As of 2024, only 14% of consumer payments used cash, the Federal Reserve said in a report this year. That figure is still 100% at Osso’s Orig-
inal Pizza, a cash-only business in Washington, said Mindy Osso, a family member who works at the restaurant. As the penny disappears, they’ll be adjusting prices to compensate — probably downward, she said. “They’re like, ‘I don’t want to pay extra, rounding up.’ They don’t mind it rounding down,” she said. Potter’s Bar & Grill in Uniontown, once cash-only, started accepting cards a decade ago, said manager Harison Lasky, part of the family that owns the restaurant. About 30% to 35% of customers still use cash in a given week. “It hasn't affected us yet, and we're just gonna cross that bridge when we get to it,” he said. “Not much we can do about it anyways, right?” He’s hoping the restaurant’s pointof-sale system is updated to take out the guesswork by rounding up or rounding down.
reserves. “I can't see the state going down to 5%,” he said. “Jumping up to 10% would be a big jump at once.” No bills proposing adjustments to the state sales tax have been introduced yet. Jeffrey Johnson, communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, said in the absence of guidance from the Trump administration, the department is working to develop additional advice for businesses seeking answers. “While vendors or retailers may choose to round up or down, the Department of Revenue would still expect the appropriate sales tax to be calculated based on the purchase price prior to any rounding,” he said in an emailed statement. At RBG Coffee in Waynesburg, they’re “just waiting until we can’t get them anymore” before they figure out how to address it, said manager Deneen Rhodes. About 30% of customers are still payLasky’s not against the change. He ing with cash, she said. They’ll probably thinks it would work best if paired with wind up rounding up or down, though a change in the state sales tax — at 6%, SEE PENNY PAGE A2 nearly guaranteed to draw down penny
By Brad Hundt
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“And so this is the day after Christmas And what have you done? Spent all of your paycheck And had too much fun.” This slight rewrite of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” can be the lament of a lot of people when Dec. 26 rolls around. Maybe Christmas revelers had one too many cups of eggnog or sidestepped their diet for a week or two and are skittish about setting foot on the bathroom scale again. A problem that can, however, last long after the tree is down and the gym membership is renewed is the debt hangover that Christmas generates for many consumers. In 2024, 36% of Americans took on additional debt during the holiday season, according to Lending Tree. The average amount of that debt was a little more than $1,100 per person, with most of that debt added to credit cards or taken on through installment loans. This year, Lending Tree reports the number of Americans accumulating debt is expected to go up 1% from last year and reach $1,200 per person. Matt Schulz, the chief consumer finance analyst for Lending Tree, told CNBC that inflation and tariffs “keep straining household budgets, and that strain becomes especially clear during the holidays. Even sticking to the same shopping list as last year can cost more now.” A discounted pair of jeans or a flat-screen TV that’s 50% off can seem like a wise purchase in the moment, especially amid the cheerful bustle of a store or during an online flash sale, but it can end up costing consumers more if they just add it onto a credit card that has a high interest rate, according to Joe Piszczor, a Washington-based financial advisor. Right now, the average credit card interest rate is about 24%. “You want to make Christmas special,” Piszczor said, but it shouldn’t mean sacrificing long-term financial health, he added. “It’s a more difficult environment.” Piszczor and other financial advisors said it’s important to set up a payoff schedule when it comes to holiday debt, or really any debt at any time of year. Having a cushion for emergencies like home or auto repairs is critical, he pointed out. SEE DEBT PAGE A2
Keep resolutions by setting realistic goals By Karen Mansfield
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With the new year - 2026! - just days away, many people are starting to think about what kinds of changes – big and small – they’d like to make in their lives. Some people don’t participate in New Year’s resolutions, but many feel the pressure to start off the new year with specific goals. On average, resolutions don’t last long, with many failing within the first month or two: the second Friday in January, often called “Quitter’s Day,” is a common time when hordes of people throw in the towel and revert to their old ways.
While nearly half of Americans make New Year's resolutions, only about 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days, according to Columbia University, and even fewer – less than 10% – accomplish their goals. Why do resolutions fail so often? They often fail because people get “overambitious with their goals,” said Dr. Alicia J. Kaplan, medical director of the Allegheny Health Network’s Center for Adult Anxiety. Setting resolutions can be a good idea, Kaplan said. “Emotionally, it gives us a sense of feeling like we have a fresh start, a concrete start,
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and our brains like that,” said Kaplan. “There are plusses toward it, but sometimes we tend to get overambitious with our goals and when they’re too big or too vague, they’re unachievable, and that can set us up for a lack of momentum.” Kaplan said that when it comes to setting goals and kicking habits, it’s best to start small. “It’s better to have small, achievable goals that give us the benefit of seeing small changes and not having unrealistic expectations that we might start off strong but start to wane when we don’t meet those goals,” said Kaplan. Bake habits into your
schedule. “Put it on the calendar, set the alarm,” said Kaplan. “Accountability is huge. Set a small attainable goal that is measured, like taking a 20-minute walk, and follow through with that realistic expectation.” Apps and habit trackers can be helpful, Kaplan said, because they can send reminders that cue your behavior. “We have different levels of motivation. Right before New Year's, we're all pumped up, but the reality is that different influences, like the post-holiday blues, can impact our motivation and we have to say, ‘OK, how do I get that motivation level up?’” said Kaplan.
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Rather than making lofty resolutions, set achievable goals that offer the benefit of seeing small changes.
Having a buddy to help keep each other on track is a good option. “Telling a spouse or a friend about your goal and having them help you out can help keep your motivation
up,” she said. And, said Kaplan, stay positive and don’t be hard on yourself. Prepare for setbacks. SEE GOALS PAGE A2
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Peters Township School District hires two assistant principals Peters Township’s board of school directors held a special meeting this week to hire assistant principals at two of the district’s elementary schools. The school board approved the hires of Kristen Johnson as the assistant principal at McMurray Elementary School and Alan Mathieu as the assistant principal at Bower Hill Elementary School at the
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FROM PAGE A1 “Getting yourself to a good point with cash reserves is an important thing to do,” he said. “How do I get to threeto-six-months of your household budget of savings in the bank?” Some consumers establish Christmas Club accounts that allow them to stash away money throughout the year to
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FROM PAGE A1 “It’s not going to be all or nothing. We can be our own worst critics, but we have to realize that it’s part of a process,” she said.
meeting Monday evening. Information regarding their salaries was not immediately available. According to a press release from the district, Johnson is a Peters Township resident who had been the assistant principal at South Fayette School District’s intermediate school since 2019. Johnson holds a bachelor’s
degree in elementary education from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in reading education from the University of Pittsburgh, and earned her principal’s certification from Point Park University. Mathieu has been working in the district since 2019 as the McMurray Elementary library media specialist and
pay for gift-giving at the holidays, and some take advantage of post-Christmas sales at the end of December and beginning of January, and squirrel the goods away so they can be wrapped and shared when Christmas rolls around again. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a number of recommendations on how Christmas shoppers can avoid excessive debt. They include setting a budget, sticking to it and avoiding impulse
buys; using cash when possible to resist the temptation to overspend; keeping an eye out for sales; tracking spending; and even considering giving gifts that are homemade. Also, spreading cheer through experiences rather than goods can be a way to hold expenses in check, Piszczor said. “I’ve seen people go for experiences rather than physical stuff, “ he said. “That’s more memorable.”
In the end, setting New Year’s resolutions – losing weight, cutting out alcohol, or exercising, for example – can have positive results in the long run. “A lot of these things are very beneficial,” said Kaplan, who has made New Year’s resolutions for her-
self. “We’re prioritizing our self-care, which helps us and the people around us. There are resources we can turn to, from online clinical apps to in-person counseling. It’s about committing to change without judgment and working to achieve goals knowing that you're not alone.”
Upper St. Clair middle school students earn national math awards Four Upper St. Clair middle school students were recently named to the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) Fall 2025 National Honor Roll. Boyce Middle School students Richard Yi and Keerthan Inampudi along with Fort Couch Middle School students Mateo Lin and Brayden Wong finished in the top 10% of students nationwide. The NLMC is a leading national competition for elementary and middle school students in grades 2 through 8. Offered twice each year, the competition challenges students to think critically, explore the beauty of mathematics, and build a strong foundation for advanced STEM learning. The students were led by gifted/enrichment resource teachers Lydia Herman, at Boyce, and Emma McDonnell at Fort Couch. “We are proud of all of the students who took on this rigorous challenge and demonstrated perseverance, critical thinking, and a strong commitment to academic excellence,” Ms. Herman said. In addition to the National Honor Roll honorees, the highest-scoring student on each school-based team earned a Team Winner medal. Team Winners by level include: • Fifth-grade level: Aria Sharma • Sixth-grade level: Richard Yi, • Seventh-grade level: Keerthan Inampudi • Eighth-grade level: Ma-
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a gifted teacher. He previously worked as an elementary school teacher for a decade in Virginia and Pennsylvania. According to the release, Mathieu holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Robert Morris University, as well as a master’s degree and principal’s certification from Pennsylvania Western University.
Dr. Michael Fisher, Peters Township School District’s assistant superintendent, said in the release that the district is “excited to welcome Kristen and Alan to our administration. “Both of these impressive professionals rose to the top in a competitive interview process, and we know they will be an asset to our strong
leadership team in Peters Township,” Fisher said. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Murphy said in the release the two new hires “bring a deep commitment to student-centered learning and a strong understanding of our school community.” “Their experience, dedication and passion for education stood out through the
USC duo among semifinalists in National STEM Competition An Upper St. Clair High School team has been named one of just 100 semifinalists in the 16th annual Solve for Tomorrow competition, a national program sponsored by Samsung Electronics of America. Juniors Josh and Matt Beitler earned the distinction – and a $10,000 prize package – for their innovative, community-focused STEM project. The team is now in the running to be named one of 10 finalists, and, ultimately, one of three National Winners. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual initiative designed to close the tech-education gap by providing students in grades 6-12 with the tools, training, and mentorship needed to apply STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills to real-world challenges in their communities. For their project, Josh and Matt partnered with their neighbor, Jackson Beck, a fourth-grader who is quadriplegic, to identify a daily task he wanted to complete independently, but for which no affordable, widely available solution exists. “He shared a strong desire to read physical books on his own. Jackson recently got a library card, but without use of his arms, he cannot flip through the pages of the books he wants to enjoy,” Josh and Matt wrote. “This means he can only read when someone is available to turn pages for him, limiting his independence and access to learning.” Using their STEM expertise, the USCHS students are designing an innovative, child-friendly and affordable device that allows Jackson – and others with limited mobility – to read physical books
Josh Beitler independently. “Our design will combine mechanical engineering, electronics, and programming,” Josh and Matt wrote. “We will build a gentle page-turning mechanism made from custom 3D-printed or other low-cost components. A small motor with a soft roller or flexible ‘finger’ will lift and slide each page, while an accessible interface will allow control through widely used assistive switches, such as large buttons.” By focusing on affordability and accessibility, Josh and Matt hope their solution will help to expand independence and learning opportunities for children with mobility challenges. “Many families cannot afford specialized assistive technology due to high costs,” they wrote. “A cheaper solution that can be easily built or reproduced by schools, therapy centers, or families would expand opportunities for students who struggle with similar challenges.” As semifinalists, Josh and Matt must now bring their project vision to life by creating and submitting a three-minute video demonstration by Feb. 11. From the pool of 100 semifinalists, judges will select 10 national finalists to be announced in March. Finalists will par-
Matt Beitler ticipate in a live pitch event and present their projects to a panel of judges, with seven schools receiving $50,000 in Samsung technology and classroom supplies. From the National Finalists, one Community Choice Winner will be selected through online public voting to receive an additional $10,000 in prizes, and one Employee Choice Winner will be selected by Samsung employees to receive an additional $10,000. Judges will then name three National Winners, each earning a $100,000 prize package. In addition to Josh and Matt being named Semifinalists, another USCHS team earned national recognition by placing among the top 500 schools. Juniors Rohan Inampudi and Josh Mukherjee, along with senior Sidharth Nambiar, submitted a project focused on eye tracking technology. Their team was honored with the designation Promising STEM Innovation and awarded a $1,000 grant to further develop their idea. The 500 teams from across the country were selected from thousands of submissions spanning all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information on the competition, visit samsung.com/us/solvefortomorrow/.
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teo Lin and Brayden Wong Students who finished in the top 50 percent of participants at each grade level earned National Honorable Mention recognition. Honorees include: • Fifth-grade level: Aria Sharma, Lipi Kairi • Sixth-grade level: Austin Fang, Sam Chapagai, Cody Schroeck, Cooper Andreen, Andrew Yu, Barrett Dearolf, Matthew Blessing and Vian Mistry • Seventh-grade level:
Boyce Middle School – Charlie Galardini, Grace Li, Seetha Muthiah, Declan Wong, Alexander Li, Kiyaan Mendhi, Calum Gordon, Eli Karambelkar, Sahn-Barni Poczos, Simon Chapagai, Pragnya Chetlur and Wyatt Workman; Fort Couch Middle School – Inara Maria Joseph, Naisha Agarwal, Sailee Kumar and Viktor Misic • Eighth-grade level: Kenzie Petrick
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Rhodes isn’t sure what the cutoff point will be. Even when pennies vanish from countertops, it’ll be a long while before they disappear entirely. They stay in circulation for about 30 years, according to the U.S. Mint. Last year, it shipped about 3.2 billion of them. The end of the penny won’t bother Osso one way or another. “I can't buy anything for it anymore,” she said. “For years, I’ve just been throwing them in a jar.” When pennies become hard to come by, the business will adjust, Rhodes said. On a personal level, she’ll miss it. Partly it’s because she’s a creature of habit, and the one who does the drawer every day. Also, she likes being able to help people out. “It’s just like a little bit of
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Two of the last five pennies pressed at the U.S. Mint are presented during a news conference in Philadelphia Nov. 12.
the coffee culture, paying able to tell people anymore, forward, and ‘Here, I’ve got ‘I’m going to put my two your change,’ even if it is two cents,” she said. “I won’t be cents in.’”
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‘Functional art’ Bethel Park man engages in meticulous work of watch repair By Brad Hundt
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A hard-to-miss digital clock ceaselessly ticks down the seconds, minutes and hours in the space where Carl Hauenstein works day after day after day, but sometimes he gets so caught up in his labors he entirely loses track of time. “Time just stands still,” he said one recent afternoon. “You don’t want to rush.” Amid the quiet of his Bethel Park home, Hauenstein carefully repairs and restores watches, a practice that would seem to require the manual dexterity and unflappable patience of a bomb defuser. With his primary tools being a loupe that he wears on his head and tweezers he holds in his hands, Hauenstein brings rare and high-end watches back to life for customers in the region and around the world. If the hands on a watch have stopped, Hauenstein can get them moving again. “You get to see (a watch) come to life,” he explained. “That’s the satisfaction you get when you put that last part in and you see it running.” The 46-year-old Hauenstein followed a circuitous route to his profession. A graduate of Mt. Lebanon High School, Hauenstein was a semi- professional skateboarder, but injuries put an end to that. After getting a degree in hotel and restaurant management from the Community College of Allegheny County, Hauenstein managed a pizza place in Mt. Lebanon. Once it closed as a result of flooding from the
Some of the tools Carl Hauenstein uses in his work
remnants of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, Hauenstein began working on vending machines that are used in bars and restaurants, like jukeboxes, pinball machines and pool tables. Once that work dried up because of COVID-19, Hauenstein pondered either becoming a helicopter pilot or jumping into watch repair, “and I chose the safer of the two options.” He added, “I’ve always been interested in watches. I’ve loved watches my whole life, even when I was little.” Hauenstein looked at some online videos on watch repair, and then received certification from the American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute. Now, after taking a three-mile walk in the morning, Hauenstein settles in to work in a small room at his house and can stay there until the sun goes down. “My independent job has been working out so well,” Hauenstein said. His business goes by the moniker G.S. Watch Repair and Sales, and “I feel like I’ve accomplished a lot. I have people from all over the country sending me work.” Hauenstein embarked on
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watch repair just as the num- ABOVE: Carl Hauenstein works on a watch in his Bethel Park home. BELOW: Carl ber of people wearing watch- Hauenstein talks about his work repairing and restoring watches. Hauenstein’s previes has fallen worldwide due ous jobs include managing a restaurant in Mt. Lebanon. to the proliferation of smartphones. After all, who needs a watch when you have a phone, a laptop, a television set and other kinds of gadgets that can tell you the time where you are or anywhere else on the planet. But while the sale of inexpensive, everyday watches has fallen, there remains a devoted cadre of fans of collectible and unique watches. “People all over the world have watches that I’ve worked on,” Hauenstein said. When it comes to watches, Hauenstein himself is a fan of those created in the 1970s because of their color and design. He also pointed out that one of the hardest parts of his job isn’t the meticulous labor but simply getting parts. The tariffs imposed by President Trump have made it tougher to get parts from Switzerland, Hauenstein said. “It’s really hurting the industry,” he explained. “I’ll do what I can, but sometimes it comes down to parts availability.” And Hauenstein maintains that his work repairing and “There’s artistry to it. Why tique car? It’s a reverence for wearing a piece of functional restoring watches is about more than just telling time. does someone drive an an- the past,” he said. “You’re art.”
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Boyce students deliver birthday cheer Boyce Middle School students are spreading birthday cheer far beyond the holiday season. As part of their annual holiday service project, students supported Beverly’s PGH, a local nonprofit that provides birthday gifts to children and families experiencing homelessness. Through the schoolwide effort, students assembled and delivered 571 filled gift bags, along with three large boxes of additional supplies, to Beverly’s PGH. The project was coordinated by school counselors Amy Antonio and Tonia Autieri, who began researching potential organizations in September. “The story behind Beverly’s immediately touched our hearts. We often remind our students that one person truly can make a difference, and the founding of Beverly’s is a powerful, real-life example of that belief in action,” Antonio said. “From the very beginning, we were excited to partner with Beverly’s and explore meaningful ways our students could contribute during the holiday season.” Beverly’s PGH spreads joy 365 days a year by hosting nearly 170 birthday parties annually. Each celebration includes a “cheer box” filled
with gifts such as toys, hygiene items, and snacks. In total, the organization distributes more than 6,000 cheer boxes each year to children throughout the region. “Our students were deeply moved by the work and were amazed by the number of children the organization supports each year,” Antonio said. “It resonated strongly with them to know they were helping other children, especially after learning that neighboring townships also benefit from Beverly’s far-reaching impact.” Each Boyce homeroom was assigned specific items to help fill the gift bags. “Our initial goal was to assemble 600 bags – 200 hygiene, 200 fun and 200 snack bags,” Antonio said. “While we came just 29 bags short, we were also able to donate three large boxes filled with additional supplies. Because of this, we truly feel that we exceeded our goal.” Students assembled and decorated the gift bags during guidance classes in early December. “The students were especially excited to decorate and fill the bags,” Antonio said. “While we recognize that not all families are able to donate, our priority is ensuring that every student feels proud
knowing they played a part in making another child’s birthday truly special.” Before the winter school break, a group of eight fifthand sixth-grader students accompanied Antonio and Autieri to deliver the donations to Beverly’s PGH. During the visit, the students received a tour of the facility from the organization’s founder, Megs Yunn. “Having previously watched a video of Ms. Megs’ appearance on Good Morning America during Guidance class, the students were understandably a bit starstruck,” Antonio said. “During the visit, Ms. Megs shared meaningful stories from birthday celebrations, including one about a teenager who listed bottled water on her birthday wish list. These stories deeply impacted our Boyce students and prompted thoughtful reflections on gratitude and how fortunate we are.” For more than 25 years, Boyce Middle School students have embraced the tradition of helping others through the school’s annual holiday service project. “We are so grateful to our Boyce families for once again making our holiday outreach project a success!” Antonio said.
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ABOVE: Boyce Middle School students pose in front of some of the cheer boxes they created for Beverly’s PGH. BELOW: Amy Antonio and Tonia Autieri pose for a photo with their students from Boyce Middle School who help collect items to create gift boxes for Beverly’s PGH.
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Nearly 1 in every 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Advances in radiation treatment and more targeted therapy have shortened the duration of treatment in recent years, and doctors have begun reducing radiation treatment for women at low risk of recurrence or spread.
Radiation may be unnecessary for many breast cancer patients By Kristin Emery Radiation has been a staple of breast cancer treatment for decades, but a new study is casting doubt on whether it is necessary or beneficial for some patients. The study published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine found that radiation of the chest wall led to no difference in survival rates among patients with early-stage breast cancer who had undergone lymph node surgery and mastectomy and taken anti-cancer drugs. The study had a very long follow-up period and looked at patients at intermediate risk (Stage II cancer) with affected lymph nodes or aggressive tumors with no affected lymph nodes. Out of the 1,600 women studied, only 29 had recurrent cancer in the chest area within 10 years even without undergoing radiation. "This is an important trial in the management of breast cancer patients," says Dr. Chirag Shah, Department Chair of Radiation Oncology at the Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute. "This will help define the standard of care for appropriately selected patients." He pointed out one major limitation of the study. "The majority of patients in the trial had axillary lymph node dissections, which may reduce the benefit of radiation and may not be applicable to modern care patterns," he said. "Based on other trials (AMAROS trial), we will often forgo an axillary dissection in lieu of radiation therapy." In this study, half the patients were assigned radiation after surgery while the other half were not. After 10 years, both groups showed a nearly identical surviv-
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al rate of 81%. While the results show survival rates, they did not show whether radiation treatment or lack of it prevented recurrence of the cancer or spread to other parts of patients' bodies. Radiation therapy treats cancerous tumors by directing high-energy beams or particles to damage the DNA of cancer cells. This causes them to stop growing and die. The drawback is that the radiation can also affect healthy, non-cancerous cells, but they can often recover from the treatment. Doctors have traditionally used chemotherapy and radiation to treat cancer based on studies that have shown their benefits. "For example, with regards to radiation following mastectomy, previous randomized trials showed not only a reduction in recurrence but improvement in survival," explains Shah. "Radiation therapy for breast cancer is localized to the breast/chest wall and/or lymph nodes based on the clinical scenario where in contrast chemotherapy tends to be considered systemic therapy, where treatment is given through an IV or orally and goes throughout the body." Radiation treatment can come with shortterm and long-term side effects
and risks. "Short-term side effects can include fatigue, redness/peeling of the skin most commonly," says Shah. "Long-term side effects can include skin changes, arm swelling (lymphedema), heart/ lung side effects, and in very rare cases a second cancer. Modern techniques have reduced the risk of side effects." It can also make breast reconstruction more difficult. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States behind skin cancer. Nearly 1 in every 8 women in the United States (or around 13%) will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Advances in radiation treatment and more targeted therapy have shortened the duration of treatment in recent years, and doctors have begun reducing radiation treatment for women at low risk of recurrence or spread. While this study shows that some women at intermediate risk can likely skip radiation, doctors say it is still vital for higher risk patients and Shah still urges caution. "My takeaway is that for patients matching the trial eligibility criteria of the trial, that patients should be informed that radiation therapy has been shown in this study to not improve survival, though there may be an increase in chest wall recurrences," says Shah. "Additionally, with many women not having lymph node dissection, those women would still be recommended for radiation therapy based on other clinical trials. The most important thing is shared decision making with the patient and their oncologist."
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Katherine Mansfield reads an excerpt from her novel, “Original Works by Katharine Hughes,” during a launch party and book signing at Woollybear Books and Gifts in Carnegie on Oct. 25.
Former O-R reporter pulls from personal struggles to create fictional character By Jennifer Garofalo jgarofalo@heraldstandard.com
Many people think writing a book is driven by lightning bolts of inspiration that propel an author forward. Katherine Mansfield isn’t one of them. “There are definitely points when something comes out of the ether and rests on your brain … but I think true creativity is just getting up and doing it every single day,” she said. That’s how she wrote her first novel. With enough money set aside to pay for a writing coach for two months, she got up in the morning and wrote, spent her day writing as a reporter for the Observer-Reporter, and then wrote more when she got home. She wrote on weekends, too. The result was “Original Works by Katharine Hughes,” a fictional novel that explores the pandemic’s toll on those in addiction recovery through the struggles of its title character. Writing the book was a rigorous process, Mansfield said. To get it finished in two months, she had to write 2,500 words a day for 60 straight days. “The first 10 or 15 chapters were hard because while I was writing the novel, I was also learning how to write a novel,” she said, laughing. “There’s a lot that goes into it.” There were also rigors associated with the subject matter. Katharine “Kate” Hughes, the book’s main character, struggles with substance addiction; Mansfield has struggled with alcohol abuse. Sober for seven years, she stopped drinking when her now-husband, Josh, told her he’d break up with her if she
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Author Katherine Mansfield provides context before reading an excerpt from “Original Works by Katharine Hughes,” her first novel.
didn’t. The book pulls loosely from some of her experiences while abusing alcohol. Some of the darker parts were triggering. “I was like, ‘I can’t write this. I need a drink to write this,’” Mansfield said. Instead, she lit up, chain smoking when she penned the most emotionally and mentally draining chapters. She had never smoked before, and said she quit as soon as she was done with the book. “I needed to feel gritty and needed to take the edge off,” she said. “It was like method writing instead of method acting.” There are uplifting parts to the book, Mansfield is quick to say. (“I don’t want people to think they’re going to have to go to therapy,” she joked.) She’s also hopeful the story will help people realize they aren’t alone in their grief and experiences. When the Carnegie woman finished the last keystroke of Kate’s journey, Mansfield said she was “dumbfounded.” She shopped the book to major publishing houses without success, so a friend suggest-
ed she self-publish the novel. Mansfield used the crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise the money for that as well as the book’s design and copyright. She reached her funding goal in one month. That led to another hurdle. “If learning how to write a novel while you’re writing it wasn’t enough, I had to learn how to publish it as I was publishing it. With a 1 ½-year-old. While pregnant,” she said. The experience has made Mansfield more confident in her writing. She’s already 25plus pages into a second novel. It is nothing like this one, she said, keeping its subject matter a secret. “There was definitely a very therapeutic quality with this book, and exorcising of demons,” she said. “Now, as a mother, I’m so far removed from the person Kate is. I don’t really want to deal with her again.” “Original Works by Katharine Hughes” can be purchased on bykatherinemansfield.com.
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Local neurologist leads study on non-drug migraine treatment By Kristin Emery
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Two new treatments for debilitating migraine headaches have received approval from the U.S. government and are giving hope to migraine sufferers. One of the treatments doesn’t even involve taking medication, and research and trials on it were led by a neurologist here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Nearly 39 million Americans live with migraines, which can lead to severe throbbing head pain, nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Yet new treatments are bringing relief to many patients. “It is an exciting time in migraine care,” says Dr. Andrea Synowiec, a neurologist at Allegheny Health Network (AHN). “In the past, we have been somewhat limited in treatment options. Currently there are a variety of safe, migraine-specific treatments designed to either prevent migraine attacks, treat the symptoms when they occur, or all of the above.” She recommends anyone who suffers from migraine symptoms and had a bad experience with treatment should consider getting another evaluation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new medication called Symbravo to treat migraines. Symbravo is a combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan and has been shown to relieve migraine pain within two to three hours with results lasting up to 48 hours. “The approval was based on data from three major clinical trials involving more than 21,000 migraine attacks,” explains Synowiec. “Symbravo is a combination of two other medications – rizatriptan, which is a migraine-specific acute medication targeting serotonin receptors, and meloxicam, a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that has been used to treat other kinds
of pain but has never been available for migraine treatment in the past.” She says combining the two medications makes a lot of sense because they work at different parts of the migraine attack. “One treats symptoms early on, and the other maintains symptom control so that the migraine doesn’t come back.” An exciting new area of medical research is in wearable technology that treats medical conditions without the need for medication. One of these newly approved devices is called Nerivio, and it treats migraines with a hightech armband that users link to their smartphone and wear for a 45-minute treatment involving neuromodulation. Synowiec led a recent study on Nerivio at AHN in Pittsburgh which found that 74% of users reported consistent pain relief within two hours of treatment and experienced minimal side effects. “Nerivio is a game-changer for many people with migraine,” says Synowiec. “We
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Mt. Lebanon to name football field after Art Walker Sr. By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
2026 promises to be a milestone year for Art Walker Sr. With any luck, and he possesses plenty of that having been born on St. Patrick’s Day, Walker will turn 90 on March 17. Later in the year, the municipality and school district will officially name the high school football field in his honor. Art Walker Field at Mt. Lebanon High School stadium will be dedicated in the fall when the Blue Devils host North Allegheny. The Tigers are coached by Walker’s son, Art Jr. According to Dale Cable, who is spokesperson for the Art Walker Field Naming Committee, the distinction is deserving. "Mr. Walker was the quintessential face of Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil football for several decades, a respected teacher and championship coach who positively impacted students and student athletes alike,” he said. “He made Mt. Lebanon a better community." Walker was an educator, coach and administrator at Mt. Lebanon. In addition to coaching the football team for 21 seasons, he taught history from 1959-1987 and served as athletic director from 1987 to 1993. During his coaching tenure, which spanned from 1967 to 1987 at Lebo, he compiled a 170-56-6 record that included 10 conference championships, three WPIAL runner-up trophies and five WPIAL titles in 1970, 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1984. Inducted into the WPIAL Hall of Fame in 2010, he is one of only four coaches in the league’s history to win six football championships. In 1998, he added the sixth trophy when he led Shady Side Academy to its first and only WPIAL crown. He retired with a career record of 207-73-6. Hundreds of his proteges received scholarships or financial assistance to continue pursuing their playing careers at the collegiate level. As a history teacher, Walker taught thousands of students. According to many of his players, who serve on the naming committee, Walker was always available to provide extra help, support and reference letters for colleges and universities throughout the country. Kelly Bird is an example. A tackle at St. Bernard Elementary School, Walker converted him to quarterback as a ninth grade student at Jefferson Middle School. When Walker was inducted into Mt. Lebanon’s Athletic Hall of Fame
as one of the first Distinguished Blue Devils in 2018, Bird noted Walker’s influence. He mentioned how he was the sixth of 12 children and the first to graduate from college, ironically Walker’s alma mater, Waynesburg. Bird cited sports and coaching as the reasons why.” “I owe a lot to sports and incredible coaches like Art Walker,” he said. Dr. Robert Schilken echoed those sentiments. He played football on Lebo’s 1980 and 1981 WPIAL championships team before excelling at the University of Pittsburgh. He went on to become a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, employed currently in the AHN system. “Coach Walker helped formulate me and shape my life,” Dr. Schilken said at the Hall of Fame event. “Two of his most outstanding qualities were his patience and his dedication.” Now the community and school district are dedicating a piece of property and cementing Walker’s legacy with the field naming event. “We wanted to honor his achievements and contributions to both Mt. Lebanon football and the community in general,” said Cable. Through the efforts of the committee, which includes Cable, Bird, Chip Dalesandro, Mike Valdiserri, Jim Kmec, Bob Lohman, Pat King , Frank Tinnemeyer, approval was received from the school board and municipality officials. Cable said the committee has been working on the project since last February. In October, the school board greenlighted the project of renaming the playing surface Art Walker Field provided $100,000 be donated to the district for use by the athletic department for the benefit of all sports teams. Mt. Lebanon athletic director John Grogan enthusiastically endorsed the endeavor of naming rights for the football field. “This is such a tremendous and certainly deserving honor for Coach Walker who made a lasting impact
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ABOVE:Art Walker is hoisted up by his players during a victory celebration after guiding the 1967 team to a conference championship. Mt. Lebanon lost to New Castle, 20-14, in the WPIAL championship game. BELOW: Art Walker is seated with players from his Mt. Lebanon football team that captured back-to-back WPIAL championships in 1979 and 1980. Pictured in front with Walker is Mark Hart. From left to right in back are: Chris Jelic, Paul Ranalli, Bob Schilken, Tommy Welsh and Rich Bonnelli.
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P.T. foursome earn All-State acclaim By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
Accolades continue to be showered upon the Peters Township High School football team as four players have been named to the Pennsylvania Class 5A All-State Team. Nolan DiLucia, Lucas Shanafelt, Reston Lehman and James Spratt headlined the squad, selected by the Pennsylvania Football Writ-
Sherpa has Mt. Lebanon swimming off to fast start
ers. The foursome led the Indians to their second WPIAL championship in three years and to the state semifinals in the PIAA tournament. The Indians finished 13-1 overall. They fueled an offense that averaged 33 points per game and powered a defense that allowed just 9.5 points per game and recorded five shutouts. DiLucia gained All-State distinction for the third year
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James Spratt recovers a fumble during Peters Township’s 20-19 win against Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game at Acrisure Stadium. Spratt joined Nolan DiLucia, Reston Lehman and Lucas Shanafelt on the Pennsylvania All-State football team.
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Nolan DiLucia (center) along with Reston Lehman (left) and Lucas Shanafelt (right) were a triple threat for the Peters Township football team this fall. All three, along with James Spratt, were recently named to the Pennsylvania All-State football team in the 5A classification. DiLucia is a three-time selection while Lehman has been recognized twice.
in a row. A four-year starter, he finished his career as the No. 2 all-time passing leader in the WPIAL. His 8,819 career passing yards trailed only South Fayette’s Brett Brumbaugh’s 11,084 total. For his career, DiLucia also accumulated 1,379 rushing yards and 17 TDs to add to his total of 81 passing strikes. Defensively, DiLucia had 211 career tackles and four interceptions in four years as a safety. In the fall of 2025, DiLucia
completed 177 of 286 passes for 2,782 yards and 22 touchdowns while throwing only six interceptions. Additionally, the Villanova recruit rushed for 272 yards and three touchdowns. Shanafelt, Lehman and Spratt spearheaded the Peters Township defense as linebackers. However, Shanafelt garnered all-state acclaim as a tight end and Lehman was SEE P.T. PAGE B2
Mt. Lebanon is off to a fast start this swimming season and Rinzen Sherpa is leading the way. “Rinzen has been putting the work in for months,” said Lebo coach Tom Donati. “He and the other guys are locked in. They want to win the section and have a great championship season.” Sherpa shattered the Mt. Lebanon High School pool record in the 200-yard individual medley on Dec. 18 during a dual meet with North Allegheny. The junior posted a time of 1:52 in winning the event by more than two seconds over NA’s Danny Lesinski, who finished in 1:54.24. Lesinki, however, would recover from the loss with vengeance. He shattered the pool record in winning the 100 backstroke in 49.76. NA’s 200 free relay team of Odin His, Zachary Totin, Alex Harebaugh and Mason Shantz also took down another Lebo pool record as the Tigers went on to sweep the meet, winning 109-71 against
Ryan Sherpa
the boys and 105-70 against the girls. Sherpa continued his winning ways as the Lebo boys dominated the competition at the Jim Stacy Memorial Winter Championships held over the holidays at the Spire Institute Academy’s aquatic center in Geneva, Ohio. The Blue Devils won the boys team title, rolling up 522 points. Peters Township and Bethel Park followed in second and third place with respective 369 and 294 scores. Sherpa won the 100 breaststroke in 56.48, a split SEE SHERPA PAGE B2
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Camilla Hathaway stood atop the podium after pinning her way to the 155-pound championship in the Powerade Girls Wrestling Tournament.
Hathaway wins Powerade championship Camilla Hathaway captured first place and guided Mt. Lebanon girls wrestling to a third-place showing in the team standings in the prestigious Powerade Tournament held Dec. 27-30 at Canon-McMillan High School. The 155-pound freshman pinned her way to the gold medal. After winning her first three bouts by falls, Hathaway pinned Sawyer Ward from Science Hill, N.J., in 2:33 for the title. Hathaway, who improved to 18-2 overall this season, is ranked first in the WPIAL at 155 and second in the state. The Blue Devils finished third overall in the Powerade Tournament with a 111.5-point team score. Canon-McMillan won its third title in a row with 171.5
points. Cleveland, Tenn., placed second with a 139 score. Other Lebo female to follow Hathaway to the podium included senior Paige Jox, freshman Carly Jox and sophomore Julianna Van Slyke. Paige Jox grabbed the bronze medal at 148 while Carly Jox finished fourth at 100 pounds. Van Slyke placed fifth at 136. Earlier this season, the Lebo women finished fourth out of 190 teams at the Beast of the East Tournament. The Blue Devils return to their home mat to host Pine-Richland at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7. They will host the Blue Devils Girls Winter Classic on Jan. 10. Action begins at 9 a.m. Twelve teams are entered including: Avella, Browns-
ville, Butler, Connellsville, Erie, Fort Cherry, Nazareth, Ringgold, Seneca Valley, Southmoreland and Trinity. Mt. Lebanon will visit Upper St. Clair at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 and Fox Chapel on Feb. 4 before competing in the Southwest PA Girls Invitational set for 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Washington and Jefferson College. The WPIAL Championships are scheduled for Feb. 21 at Mt. Lebanon followed by the West Regionals on Feb. 28. The PIAA Championships will be contested March 5-7 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Editor’s Note: Boys results from the Powerade Tournament were unavailable at presstime. Competition continued through Dec. 30.
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Art Walker is pictured with his son, Art, in 1987 when he played at Baldwin High School.
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FROM PAGE B1 on the school district, athletic programs and most importantly the hundreds of young men that he mentored, motivated and inspired,” Grogan said. “This will serve as a symbol of excellence, recognizing the coach's contribution to building a strong program, shaping athletes lives and his dedication to both the program and community,” he added. The committee “estimates” an additional $50,000 will be needed to cover construction cost for the Art Walker Wall, signage, and liability insurance, all of which are required by the district. “We have set a goal of $150,000,” Cable said.
Sherpa
FROM PAGE B1 .27 seconds ahead of his teammate Michale Zhu. Sherpa also finished first in the 200 IM in 1:51.09. The Blue Devils also captured first places in the 400 free and 200 medley relays. On the girls’ side, Mt. Lebanon finished in fifth place with a 260 score. Franklin Regional edged Hudson, 361-360, for first while Brunswick and Mentor tied for third with 292 scores. “We had an outstanding weekend of swimming at Spire Academy,” said Donati. “Records fell and there were so many fast swims. Plus, our WPIAL team grew.” The Blue Devils have qualified boys and girls teams in
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FROM PAGE B1 named as a defensive lineman. Both were considered the best rush ends in the district. A 6-4, 230-pound senior, Lehman earned recognition for the second time after making it as a linebacker in 2024. A four-year starter, Lehman finished his career with
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Art Walker with his wife, Beverly, during his induction into the Mt. Lebanon Athletic Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Blue Devil. In addition to their son, Art, Jr., the couple had three daughters: Jeannine, Coleen, and Carrie.
As a result, the committee has embarked on a fundraising campaign. They are accepting tax-deductible contributions to support the naming rights with the school district,
and all other associated costs. Donations can be made online. Visit: bluedevilclub.givingfuel.com/art-walker-fieldand-memorial-fund
the 200 medley, 200 free and 400 free relays for the WPIAL championships set for Feb. 26-27 at Trees Pool on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus. In addition to Sherpa and Zhu, several other swimmers have qualified individually for specific races in the championships. Among the other males so far to meet the qualifying times are: Thomas Vilardaga, Noah Loboda, Lee Campbell, William Thomas, Anton Skorski, Matthew Burton, William Coleman, Rafael Labriola, Benjamin Watterson, and Peter Goslin. Among the individual Lebo females are: Sarah Albu, Lillyan Evan, Gwyn Davis, Clara Shellenberger and Leah Werzyn. The Blue Devils, who swept Thomas Jefferson in a
dual meet and split decisions against Franklin Regional with a boys victory, 100-85, and a girls loss, 94-84, are back in action this week visiting Fox Chapel on Jan. 5 and entertaining Montour on Jan. 8. South Hills rivalry meets are set at Upper St. Clair on Jan. 29 and Peters Township on Feb. 12, but the Blue Devils host Bethel Park on Jan. 22. The Black Hawks feature Jackson Edwards, who won the 100 freestyle (45.44) and backstroke (49.60) races at the Jim Stacy Winter Championships while the Indians boast Wyatt Stetor and Isaac Lee, who are coming off respective wins in the 500 free (4:39.67) and butterfly (51.82) during that meet. Peters Township also won the 200 free relay (1:27.97) in the Jim Stacy championships.
149 tackles (44 for loss), 21 sacks, nine forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and six interceptions. Although hampered by injuries this fall, he managed nine sacks to go along with 39 tackles, 11 for loss. He forced five fumbles, recovered one and intercepted two passes. Lehman averaged 37 yards a punt and caught 23 passes for 422 yards and five scores
from the tight end slot on offense. While Lehman is enrolling at the University of Pittsburgh this month in preparation for his career as a Panther, Shanafelt is bound for Stanford University. A 6-4, 235-pound senior, Shanafelt played opposite Lehman on defense. He recorded seven sacks and intercepted three passes, two for a Pick-6 to go along with 65plus tackles. As a tight end on offense, he pulled in 29 passes for 500 yards. In between Lehman and Shanafelt was James Spratt. A two-year starter, Spratt was “a tackling machine” particularly during the postseason. In four playoff games, he registered 66 tackles, including 14 for loss. He recovered two fumbles and recorded six sacks. During the WPIAL championship come-from-behind win against Pine-Richland, 20-19, Spratt, who maintains a 4.6 GPA, had 21 tackles, five for loss and one sack. Spratt, who has scholarship offers but is uncommitted currently, was an all-conference performer as were DiLucia, Lehman and Shanafelt. All four were recently named to the Almanac All-Star team, with DiLucia gaining Most Valuable Player accolades.
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History Center to rename Sports Museum in Honor of Franco Harris On Dec. 23, the 53rd anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the Senator John Heinz History Center announced that the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum will be renamed as the Franco Harris Sports Museum in honor of the late Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back. A longtime supporter of the History Center, Harris’ leadership played a pivotal role in the development of the Sports Museum, which opened in 2004. Harris died in 2022, two days before the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. His family remains in leadership roles at the History Center, with wife Dana on its board of trustees and as a member of the Sports Museum’s Champions Committee, and son Dok is the co-chair of the History Uncorked event committee. The Sports Museum renaming celebrates Harris’ enduring legacy and impact, both on and off the field. “Franco touched and inspired so many of us, not only with his achievements on the gridiron, but with his kindness, generosity, and leadership,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. “His influence has gone well beyond Western Pennsylvania and will continue to inspire future generations. It is altogether fitting that the Sports Museum should bear Franco’s name.” “Franco exemplified many of the characteristics associated with this region: hard work, integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to his team and the community – all attributes that the Sports Museum amplifies in its exhibitions and programs,” said Sports Museum Director Anne Madarasz. “Franco’s actions always spoke louder than his words. A true man of the people, his generous spirit, his approachability, and his unfailing humility made him
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Franco Harris eludes a tackle as he runs 42 yards for a touchdown after catching the Immaculate Reception on Dec. 23, 1972, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.
one of the city’s most beloved and admired citizens.” One of the NFL’s most iconic players, Franco is best known for the Immaculate Reception, often considered the greatest play in American football history. On Dec. 23, 1972, he helped change the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Steelers by making the legendary catch and touchdown run to defeat the Oakland Raiders, which secured the Steelers’ first-ever playoff victory and led to four Super Bowl championships during the 1970s. Off the field, he started a business based on healthy foods and championed children’s health, education, and athletics, using his platform to advocate for social justice and equality. He dedicated himself to this community, earning a nickname that captured his spirit perhaps more than any accolade. As teammate Joe Greene put it, Franco was simply “Mr. Pittsburgh.” “Franco represented decency, charity, kindness, love, and humility. His goal
was to make the world a better place for us all,” said PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER Dana Harris. “Our family is honored that the Heinz His- ABOVE: The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum is going to be named after Pittsburgh tory Center will continue to Steelers legend Franco Harris. BELOW: A rendering of what the Western Pennsylvania share his legacy with future Sports Museum will look like when it is renamed the Franco Harris Sports Museum. generations.” The Sports Museum is the “home of the Immaculate Reception,” featuring a lifelike figure of Harris making the catch, his cleats from the play, the Three Rivers Stadium field turf where it happened, and other 1970s Steelers artifacts. The Sports Museum’s “Super Steelers” exhibition features a special section dedicated to Harris’ life and career including his championship rings from Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV, his 1976 Man of the Year Award (now named for Walter Payton), and his “Franco’s Italian Army” helmet. The Sports Museum renaming will be implemented in 2026. More information on the Heinz History Center and the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum is available at heinzhistorycenter. org.
what’s happening BP MARKET Winter market hours and dates have been released for the Bethel Park Community Center, located at 5151 Park Ave. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning Jan. 20. Other dates are Feb. 3 and 17 as well as March 3, 17 and 31. No-Cook Tuesdays will begin March 3 and run through April 28. The first day of the summer farmers market will be May 5. The Bethel Park Farmers’ Market turns 20 this summer. Hours at 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and held at the Corrigan Drive parking lot in South Park.
South Hills located at 1701 McFarland Rd. In Mt. Lebanon. In addition to lunch, tips will be offered for maintaining good posture as one ages. Suggested donation is $5. The event is wheelchair accessible. Call 412-278-2658 to RSVP or for more information.
CHABAD CAMP Registration is being accepted for Camp Gan Izzy of the South Hills. Early bird pricing is available until March 15.
In celebration of the market’s 20th birthday, a contest is being held to design a commemorative tote bag. The deadline for entries is Jan. 9.
The summer Jewish camp experience of fun is offered from July 6 through 17 for ages 5 to 11. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Visit bethelparkpa.gov/20th-anniversary-design-contest for guidelines, how to enter as well as other details and requirements.
The camp features Jewish themes, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, baking, and crafts administered by an experienced staff.
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Registration at chabadsh.com/cgi
The Peters Township recreation department is hosting a Snow Much Fun event from 10 to 11 a.m. Jan. 6. Ages 3 to 5 will participate in snowy games, crafts and wintertime activities. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 per child ($8 for nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com to register.
CHABAD LUNCH A seniors luncheon will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Chabad of the
For more details email: hindy@ chabadsh.com or call 412-3442424.
COIN CLUB The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Bethel Park municipal building located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. The program will be on early copper coins. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes awarded.
Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.
ranked players will supervise play and share tips and tricks throughout the season.
COIN SHOW
Interested players, ages 21 and older, should text 412-298-4152.
The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 66th annual coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites-Pittsburgh South located at 164 Fort Couch Rd. Admission is free as is the parking. Free admission and free parking. Call 412-854-4022 or email: dale827@verizon.net for further details.
GLOW NIGHT Registration for Glow Night is being accepted at www.peterstownship. com and due by Jan. 29.
FITNESS Fitness classes at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair begin the week of Jan. 5. Offered are: Barre Sculpt, Cardio Drumming, Cardio Strength Fusion, Gentle and Flow Yoga, Parkinson’s Fitness, Tai Chi, Zumba AM/PM – Drop In and Stronger Bones/Better Balance Visit wroc.westminster-church.org for registration details or call 412835-6630 for further information.
SHWC CLUB
Designed for mothers and sons, the evening features glowing lights, energetic games and interactive activities for ages 12 and under. Pizza and snacks will be provided.
The South Hills Women's Club will not meet in January and February due to the unpredictability
The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the community recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr.
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Fees are $20 per couple with $10 for each additional child. Nonmember fees are $30 per couple and $15 for each additional child.
TABLE HOCKEY The Saloon of Mt. Lebanon will be hosting a table hockey league at 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 13 and continuing through Feb. 27. The league is free to enter. Some
of the weather. Meetings resume March 9, 2026. Registration for session programs and one-day events, offered by the Peters Township recreation department, are being accepted for the new year online. The following are being offered: ■ Youth card making class will be offered Mondays beginning Jan. 5 for ages 12 to 17 at the Peters Township recreation center. Each four-week session is held from 5 to 6 p.m. The first session highlights gems, jewels, crystals and bows while the second session, which
starts Feb. 2, features unicorns, llamas and rainbows. Fee is $25 ($38 nonmembers). There is a $45 material fee each session paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Students learn techniques such as stamping, layering, cold embossing and embellishing. ■ Tiny Tots gym time, for ages 5 and under, is held from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month. Children socialize and burn off steam during unstructured playtime with a variety of toys, ball and soft play features. Parents must remain on-site and supervise their children at all times. ■ Speed and Agility. This eightweek course for ages 8 to 15 is held Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. Dion Wiegand instructs and offers techniques to improve speed, agility and mechanics to help athletes in all sports. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers.) Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or for details on all the programs offered. Call 724-942-5000 for further questions.
TRYPO NIGHT The Three Rivers Youth Peoples Organization will hold a Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Carlisle Social Room of the Green Tree Borough Building located at 10 West Manilla Ave. In addition to trivia there will be pizza and prizes. Visit trypo.org or call 412-391-0526 for more information.
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Very nice, gently upward sloping 1/3ac corner lot is close to Route 40. Build a home, build a garage, use it for parking?
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This three story brick building sits on three city lots! About 5,000 sq/ ft retail space currently is leased as thrift store. Full basement for storage. Newer furnace and AC. The second and third floors are laid out for six 2 bedroom apartments!
Once a diner, this storefront could be used for anything. Retail, offices, Doctor, Daycare. Kitchen area, walk-in cooler, 2 restrooms on first floor. 2 apartments upstairs. Kitchen/Living room combos with 1 bedroom and 1 bath each. Front unit is rented.
Armand Ferrara 412-977-9701 Jamie Beckinger 724-503-5520
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Agrobrite fluorescent grow light $50 or best offer 724-350-9148 Bella Electric Skillet 12 x 12 NEW multi-functional unit Never used $25 724-267-3080 Blood Pressure Monitor, LCD Display, Adjustable Wrist Cuff Brand New Never Used $20 724-809-5746 Book “ Centre to Center” centennial edition of Centerville Borough History $50 724-945-5282 Bowflex TC 3000 treadclimber, very good condition $300 724-350-9148
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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
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BUSINESS 13 PHONE SYSTEM Includes greeting module, all office intercom, multi-lines, and 13 phones. $2,500 412-310-0210 Cages Pet med, large metal dog folds $40 all 630-220-9155 Camera accessory shoulder-type bag/strap, padded / many compartments $10 724-986-3548 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Boot Cover Top Light Taupe. used on both 2003 and 2004, garage kept $100 724-267-3080 Dinnerware - Stoneware 60 pieces all accessories $200 724-413-7168 DOOR - Steel 79” x 32” right rxterior white used, good condition $85 630-220-9155 EXERCISE BIKE - Recumbent. Used very little. $125. 724-632-6810 Fellows PS 30 Electric Paper Shredder $15 724-267-3080 Foot Rest Rocking 15 inches high, floral with tan background like new $20 724-222-5098
Shredder by Dirt Devil titanium cutter $24 or best offer 724-350-91418 Skill 4-5 Belt 6 Sander incles package of 5 never used sand paper 3x21 inches $48 412-221-1294 Snowblower 2 stage White 5HP 24 inch runs well $125 724-746-5805 Sole f63 treadmill 4 speed, 15 incline good condition, $300 724-350-9148 Tablet Pillow holds tablet, phone, book etc while you work, Dual angle, memory foam dark gray NEW $10 724-222-5098 TIRES 4 Cooper Discoverer 275/65R/18 RTX2 $145 412-491-5489 TIRES Firestone Destination LE2 P245/75/R16 5/32 tread four for $30 724-746-5805 Tires Winter Bridgestone Blizzak P255/35 R18 WS90 9/32 tread two for $225 412-535-3744 Tires Winter Bridgestone Blizzak P225/40 R18 WS90 9/32 tread two for $160 412-535-3744 Twelve classic 70’s comics on cd/case Prinze, Newhart, Smothers, Winters, Tomlin, Brooks $27 or best offer 412-431-6028 Vintage Recurve Archery Bows (2) 35 - 45 lbs. $55 each 724-945-5282 WEIGHT SET - Olympic, 150 lbs., dumbbells, benches, stanchions, racks. $300. 724-942-4389 Wizard of Oz movie photos, unframed 8 x 10 B & W $10 724-809-5746 Wizard of Oz movie photos, wood frames with glass 9.5 x 11.5 $20 724-809-5746 Work Boots 6” Steel toe, size 8.5 - 9 USA made, NEW in box $35 724-945-5282
Gold gym recumbent bike good condition $300 724-350-9148 Hutschenreuther Baroness all white 48 oz. porcelain tureen with lid $35 304-282-3870 Jeans Girl’s Junior 2 size 12 4 size 1 2 size 14 1 size 0 $10 each or best offer 724-222-5612 Jeans Girls Size 7 1 Brown 1 Black 2 Blue $10 or best offer 724-222-5612 Kilt - men’s XXL, Purple Tartan with accessories. All $68 Kilt $55 412-431-6028 Scott Large dog cage for large dog $10 724-745-6110 Large oil art with T. Jefferson with excellent oak frame. Frame alone worth $99 asking $60 412-431-6028 Lexus Floor Mats Black Carpet Part #PT206-53148-29 NIB $80 412-535-3744 Lionel Train Set No. 1615 locomotive, 5 cars, 33 piece track and more $130 724-225-6186 Lladro Armani “Just married” porcelain, 14” tall, made in Italy Vintage, $500 orig now $50 724-986-3548 Log Splitter Used 2 days $900 724-328-1825
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CHIPPER - 2008 Bandit Model 200xp Chipper Kubota, 4 cylinder diesel with electric brakes. Good condition. $17,500. 724-663-4307
*BEFORE 1995* FIGURES,VEHICLES, CLOTHING,ACCESSORIES. $CASH PAID$ ANY CONDITION. CALL: (315)-920-2292 OR EMAIL: Wantedoldtoys@yahoo.com Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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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. $20,100. 724-579-3786. FORD 1987 MUSTANG 5.0, 5-speed. Needs work. $4,950. Call Jim, 412-720-4012
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CHEVROLET
305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA
249 Roy E. Furman Hwy. Waynesburg, PA 15370
www.washhyundai.com
BORTZ CHEVROLET 724-627-6171
WASHINGTON HYUNDAI 724-222-2216
LEXUS 2018 RX 350L SUV White, AWD, 4-door, 3rd-row seating, V6 Engine, Navigation, Sunroof, Backup Camera, Heated and Ventilated Leather Seats, Bluetooth, Keyless Entry, Power Liftgate, 70,000 miles, Brand new Michelin tires ($1,100) installed 3 months ago. $26,000 or Best Offer. Phone 412-736-5864
Vans
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017
888-269-6183
412-564-9829
www.rotolomotors.com
www.colussy.com
SOLOMON CHEVROLET
1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
SOLOMON JEEP
724-602-4678
www.solmonchevy.com
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com
SUN CHEVROLET
SOLOMON JEEP
Route 19, McMurray, PA
Rt. 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA
724-941-5160
724-785-8000
www.sunchevy.com
WASHINGTON CHEVROLET
SOUTH HILLS JEEP
www.washingtonchevy.com
www.southhillsauto.com
724-222-2800
CHRYSLER
FORD 2010 E-350 XLT - Silver, passenger, finished grey interior without rear seats, 5.4 auto, 184,600 miles. Some rust. $48 per year PA registration. $5,500. 724-747-5341 (Washington) MAZDA 5 MINI VAN 2012 Black, 110,000 miles, current inspection, good tires, no rust, new bakes and rotors. $4,000 724-328-1436
4-Wheel Drives
724-941-4300
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
724-785-8000
www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON CHRYSLER
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
724-966-2600
www.solomonauto.com
3644 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-942-3000
www.southhillsauto.com
JEEP 2017 WRANGLER Never off road, family owned, many extras, 149,000 miles. $14,900. 412-217-6666
LINCOLN
Antiques/Classics
SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN
SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER
724-941-1600
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
www.southhillslincoln.net
724-941-4300
www.southhillsauto.com
MAZDA
DODGE
83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
BUDD BAER MAZDA
ROTOLO’S DODGE
724-993-4430
888-269-6183
MERCEDES-BENZ
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
www.buddbaermazda.com
www.rotolomotors.com
JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ
SOLOMON DODGE
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
724-966-2600
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,
724-206-6000
www.johnsissonmercedes.com
www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON DODGE
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
724-785-8000
www.solomonauto.com
724-941-4300
www.johnssissonnissan.com
ROTOLO’S RAM
SOUTH HILLS FIAT
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-4300
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
888-269-6183
www.southhillsauto.com
Miscellaneous Jim Murray Auto Service, Inc. Full auto repair, inspections and more. 122 E. Railroad St. 15301 724-222-1350
BUICK 1980 RIVIERA COUPE FWD, Automatic, 5.7L V8 350 engine, 79,000 original miles; Updated air shocks; Tires have less than 1,000 miles; New battery; AC works well; Car was inspected in July 2024 then garage kept with minimal drive time. Car is in very good condition - starts, runs and drives very nice! Thirteen digit VIN number is legitimate, but unable to be searched on car sites. Car cover is included. $7,600 or best offer. Interested buyers please email jmizia@aecgroup.com, or call or text 412-951-0006 with questions.
FOX FORD
743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA
724-627-3151
www.foxfordwaynesburg.com
Motorcycles
Air Conditioning / Heating 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
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STAR LAKE FORD
SOUTH HILLS RAM
724-947-3381
724-941-4300
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com
507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA
SUBARU
www.washingtonford.com
71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
GMC
www.buddbaersubaru.com
BUDD BAER SUBARU 724-222-0700
BUDD BAER GMC 724-249-6047
TOYOTA
SOLOMON GMC
2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317
SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA
1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
724-602-4678
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HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON
724-743-1144
www.southhillstoyota.com
VOLKSWAGEN
THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN
1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA
3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA
www.steelcitymotorcycles.com
www.3riversvw.com
724-225-7020
724-941-6100
Pre-owned dealers OLIVERIO AUTO
THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES
724-926-2155
724-338-2923
1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057 www.oliverioauto.com
30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 www.3riversvw.com
PREMIERE AUTO SALES
TREGEMBO MOTORS
724-223-0600
724-239-2200
667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA www.premiereautosales.com
We Link Buyers & Sellers The Almanac Classifieds
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2022 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE - Have title. Garage kept, original owner, 3,300 miles, Steel City Harley serviced. $16,500. 724-809-6772
It’s easy to place your ad. Email: orclass@observer-reporter.com
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Mail or drop off to: Observer Reporter 122 South Main St., Washington, PA 15301 Attn: Classified Deptartment
724-785-8000
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Sell Your General Merchandise items priced $300 or less. Minimum item price cannot be less than $10. Will appear in The Almanac for 2 weeks. 3 line maximum (4 words per line) One item per ad and total price of item must appear in ad. 5 ads maximum per household.
www.solomonauto.com Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa
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724-966-2600
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2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
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SOLOMON RAM
SOLOMON FORD
1212 S. in front of Main St
724-746-8733 (TREE)
Call 724-222-2200 724-949-1193
HANDICAP WHEELCHAIR VAN wanted. Call 412-818-7711.
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FORD
Fully Insured Free Estimates
www.thealmanac.net
724-223-8600
RAM
FIAT
KEN’S TREE SERVICE
JOHN SISSON NISSAN
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA
www.southhillsauto.com
• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting
NISSAN
SOUTH HILLS DODGE
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
PAINTING & CARPENTRY
Tree Services
Vehicles Wanted
Route 19, McMurray, PA
Painting
PA#023168
SUBARU 2012 IMPREZZA For parts only. $500. 412-403-3182
SOUTH HILLS KIA
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
412-897-6709
Parts & Accessories
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
KIA
SOLOMON CHRYSLER
HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2001 30 feet, 5th wheel trailer, all season. $3,000 724-747-6037 or724-986-3017
2020 KZ SPORTSMAN CLASSIC 170MB - With Murphy bed/sofa. Used very lightly. No time, plans have changed. Must go. $11,900. 724-986-2802
www.solomonauto.com
Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA
2022 CF MOTO Z800 TRAIL Well maintained, 500 easy miles, never abused, senior owned, lots extras. Was $8,500. Now $8,000. Trailer available. Jay, 724-673-3993
RV’s for Sale
ROTOLO’S JEEP
COLUSSY CHEVROLET
I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA www.tregembomotors.com
RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES
WARNE MOTORS INC.
724-225-5308
724-746-5956
www.18autosales.com
Rollier’s Hardware
JEEP
www.bortzchevy.com
940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA
84 AGWAY Stop by and see us! Not just a feed store anymore. 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600
724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek
Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301
724-249-6047
Miscellaneous
C. HARPER HONDA
107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA
www.johnwarnemotors.com
KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $7,000 724-222-6767 KAWASAKI Vulcan 2006 original owner, 8,500 miles. Weekend cruiser, well maintained, excellent condition, Blue, Extras windsheild, saddle bags, sissy bar, driver’s backrest. $4,700 412-885-0482
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