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Archives for 2021

Historical Society to Host “Bridgeville World War II POWs” Presentation Tuesday Night

November 28, 2021 By Tim McNellie

At this month’s Bridgeville Area Historical Society presentation, Georgeanne Abood Henson will discuss the World War II experiences of Bridgeville-area servicemen who became prisoners of war. For Abood Henson, it’s a story with a personal connection: her grandfather, George Abood; his cousin, George Shady; and their boyhood friend and neighbor, Peter Calabro, all grew up… [Read More]

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Thanksgiving Gratitudes

November 25, 2021 By John Oyler

Thanksgiving has always been a unique holiday, with an unfortunate emphasis on eating. I confess to enjoying turkey and pumpkin pie, but for me the holiday has traditionally been important as a family gathering. When Joe and I were young, we went to my father’s home in Quincy and celebrated being with his family. When… [Read More]

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Do You Have Thoughts About Public Parking in Bridgeville? Here’s Your Chance to Do Something

November 21, 2021 By Tim McNellie

A sign displaying a white letter P on a blue field set against a clear blue sky at a parking lot in Bridgeville, PA.

The borough is looking for residents interested in filling a vacancy on the Bridgeville Parking Authority Board. This is a volunteer position with a five-year term. The parking authority oversees Bridgeville’s public parking infrastructure—lots, payment kiosks, parking permits, etc. Board members meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Earlier this year,… [Read More]

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Oyler: Hand Carts to Zion!

November 21, 2021 By John Oyler

Like most folks, my perception of the pioneers heading west in the mid-1800s is dominated by covered wagons pulled by oxen, certainly an uncomfortable way for a family to travel. Recently however I have come across an even more uncomfortable mode of transportation – walking and pulling a handcart. We have known for a long… [Read More]

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Oyler: The Campbell Survey

November 11, 2021 By John Oyler

On one of my recent visits to the Woodville Experience I came across the original survey for “The Mouth of Miller’s Run”, the property warranted to John Campbell in 1790, three hundred and seventy-four acres on the southwest shore of Chartiers Creek that includes, today, the I-79 Interchange.  It is not surprising that such a… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Borough Council: Nov. 8, 2021

November 10, 2021 By Tim McNellie

Full video, agenda, and reports to council.

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Oyler: The Three Rivers Canal

October 19, 2021 By John Oyler

It was my privilege recently to give a talk to a combined meeting of the Pennsylvania Canal Society, the Ohio Canal Society, and the Northern Ohio Chapter of the Society of Industrial Archaeology. The occasion was their annual Fall Tour, which was located in the Pittsburgh area this year. I chose for my subject the… [Read More]

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Bridgeville Borough Council: Oct 11, 2021

October 12, 2021 By Tim McNellie

Bridgeville Borough Council's October 2021 meeting

Full video, agenda, and reports to council.

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FBI obtains search warrant in South Fayette & South Strabane robbery cases (Observer-Reporter)

October 7, 2021 By Tim McNellie

Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with emergency lights activated

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Oyler: The Old Stone Tavern

October 7, 2021 By John Oyler

The Bridgeville Area Historical Society kicked off its twenty-first year with its first Fall program meeting last month. The speaker was Norene Beatty, President of The Pittsburgh Old Stone Tavern Friends Trust, a non-profit organization with the mission of preserving one of Pittsburgh’s oldest buildings. Located at the intersection of Greentree Road and Woodville Avenue in… [Read More]

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