# The Wallspring Dispatch · Vol. I, No. 1 · Saturday, October 10, 2026

## Front Page

### Fox Chapel, Gateway Athletes Win Section Cross Country

Runners from Fox Chapel and Gateway secured top honors at the recent section cross country meet. The event highlighted strong performances from both schools' athletic programs.

Source: [TribLIVE.com](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOc2Jlb1VBcnprX2NVRmthN0wxd1FpNERsVDVONWdhdHN4Y2xtcVZRWmFUWldxUW1OZC1RaFlac0JkMENxR1pZZDlvY01QSW1lbmtUSTM3YTNaaWxmYUZhUlNjM1RIYVFWQ21BYk5kMWNZVGIxeTFfYzBZbVF0cnVHOFpha3NWYlV4S05TV0tTV1hJY3JydWdkWS12cmF6dURLMDdn?oc=5), Oct 7

### PorchesFest Funds Aspinwall Soup Delivery

Proceeds from a daylong concert held on four private porches in Aspinwall will support a local soup delivery program. The community event successfully raised funds to aid the initiative.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/porchfest-proceeds-boost-soup-delivery-program-in-aspinwall), Oct 6

### Fox Chapel Homecoming Events Set for Oct. 16-17

Homecoming festivities include a Community Carnival on Friday and a football game against Indiana Area High School. The homecoming court will be crowned at halftime, with tickets available at the gate.

Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/homecoming-2026-festivities), Oct 5

### 228 FCAHS Students Named AP Scholars

The College Board recognized 228 current students and graduates of Fox Chapel Area High School as AP Scholars. The list includes individuals who achieved distinction based on their May 2026 examination scores.

Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/more-than-200-fcahs-students-named-ap-scholars), Oct 5

### FCAHS to Host 16th Annual Treble Choir Festival

Fox Chapel Area High School will host the festival on October 18, featuring approximately 300 voices from regional groups. The event includes the world premiere of a composition by Andrea Ramsey.

Source: [Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/fcahs-to-host-16th-annual-treble-choir-festival), Oct 5

### Fox Chapel Real Estate Transactions for Week of Oct. 4

New real estate transaction data for the Fox Chapel area has been released for the week of October 4, 2026. The report details property sales within the region.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-area-real-estate-transactions-for-the-week-of-oct-4-2026), Oct 4

### Fox Chapel Girls Golf Advances to WPIAL Final

The entire starting lineup of the Fox Chapel girls golf team advanced to the WPIAL Class 3A championship final. Clara Koteski led the team with a score of 80 at Hill Crest Country Club.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/sports/fox-chapel-girls-golf-team-sends-entire-starting-lineup-to-wpial-final-round), Oct 3

## Coming Up

- **Mon, Oct 12**: Columbus Day
- **Mon, Oct 12**: School Board Regular Business Mtg. ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Mon, Oct 12**: School Board Committee of the Whole Mtg. ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Wed, Oct 14**: ACT 80 Day ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Wed, Oct 14**: EARLY DISMISSAL - ALL SCHOOLS ([FCASD Calendar](https://www.fcasd.edu/calendar))
- **Thu, Oct 15**: Community Blood Drive Set for October 15 ([Fox Chapel Area School District](https://www.fcasd.edu/post-details/~board/fox-chapel-area-school-district/post/community-blood-drive-set-for-october-15))

## News

### Cooper-Siegel Library Director Jill McConnell Retires After 23 Years

Jill McConnell is retiring as executive director of the Cooper-Siegel Community Library after more than 23 years serving Fox Chapel area families.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/cooper-siegel-community-library-executive-director-retiring), Oct 2

## Sports

### Fox Chapel Faces Greater Latrobe in Varsity Football Matchup

Fox Chapel Area High School will play Greater Latrobe High School in a varsity football game. Highlights are available via the NFHS Network.

Source: [NFHS Network](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYkFVX3lxTE51TzRFMjhETnhfZXdNdFgwWmhMbmttaGhmdWk0ZEhCdlFpSThvQTVGZ1g2UGxwQ2pBTjliWkk0aWhuYmk4bV9vRERHSGNneHZSUVJNOHFQbHRqX0FxdmM5U1VB?oc=5), Oct 2

### Fox Chapel Boys Varsity Soccer Plays at Norwin

The Fox Chapel boys varsity soccer team is scheduled to play an away game against Norwin. Details are available on MaxPreps.

Source: [MaxPreps](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxNaWxSYkp5TERiOUR2YmpkSUYwWG51SktzZTUtUGpaalhLYWpyMnhOSzI3LWctUjNZejFVSF9WV1JZNnpELUl2WUdHSjRsNDkxN19XNFZtU0gzUFp2amhoMFJlbW14dkRIVG1QcU92V0otMDR6cWpORE9yZWJ3VDNxaDRYUmVreTExakxhNE5saFlwempnSC1ia0VCZ1BRWlNsUEQwdGZoSHJBTzE2X0dDSTNsb1czYVpQOHNickRQLXQ5NnMxeVF0RHFUQVNMbWJGRlc2T1Vn?oc=5), Oct 1

## Classifieds

### testing, 1, 2, 3

Testing. 1. 2. 3.

Received: Oct 10

## Tips

### Movies in the Park Event Announced

A 'Movies in the Park' event has been announced. Details regarding the schedule or location are not provided in the current report.

Received: Oct 10

## Down the Road

### Sharpsburg Woman Accused of Stealing Over $300k From Partner’s Estate

A Sharpsburg woman faces accusations of misappropriating more than $300,000 from the estate of her late domestic partner. The charges relate to financial misconduct involving the deceased's assets.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/sharpsburg-woman-accused-of-stealing-more-than-300k-from-late-domestic-partners-estate), Oct 9

### Congressman Deluzio Highlights Federal Funding for O’Hara Cancer Research

Congressman Chris Deluzio announced federal funds supporting next-generation cancer treatment research located in O’Hara Township. The investment aims to advance medical studies in the region.

Source: [Beaver County Radio](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7AFBVV95cUxQWEk5OTlqM0ZLSjdFWURRLTJLQklOZGxCWWozUEVrMXhaNnJtdjNNVk01a2JnUjNWMkNuVExqazR6eHVKd3NmRDlHLVQxeVl1czM5SC14Mk9wa2pLUVluWnNRR3pSWGQ3QURybWo2UHphZHphOFVwWFcwUWhKQkxKRGVzRW0zcmM4WWx2RWxDQnVEZGc2WjVKOU55Mk5aYzlLSktsUHIzVGswY0RlX2ZPR2wzX0FOX3ctajNYUlhvUVRjdFZVdkJMMHNiOG8tUDNEa0VhOXVmZ1FGbHc0cXREODY0cU5sVUlLekNVLQ?oc=5), Sep 28

### Fox Chapel Appoints New Junior Council Members

The Fox Chapel junior council program has welcomed new members to its ranks. This expansion adds fresh participants to the local youth civic engagement initiative.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/fox-chapel-adds-new-junior-council-members-new-police-introduced), Oct 2

### Second Harvest Thrift Store Utilizes Solar Array in Sharpsburg

The Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Sharpsburg has implemented a solar array to power its operations. The installation supports the long-standing local charity's sustainability efforts.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/second-harvest-solar-array-powering-good-in-sharpsburg), Oct 1

### Fox Chapel Signs New Four-Year Contract With Public Works

Fox Chapel officials have finalized a new four-year agreement with the public works department. The deal includes pay increases for crews over the coming years.

Source: [TribLive](https://triblive.com/local/fox-chapel/fox-chapel-officials-ink-new-4-year-deal-with-public-works-department), Sep 30