MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2026
IN TODAY'S ISSUE
01 Route 22 signal problems, and the plan to fix them
02 Gearhard Farms keeps its family legacy going after 250 years
03 Franklin Regional High School ranked No. 8 in the area by Niche
04 Export officials and Peoples Natural Gas on the Italy Road gas line
05 🔥 History: The Haymaker gas well of 1878
06 📅 Events: Oct 20 to Nov 8 across Murrysville, Export, Delmont, Monroeville and Greensburg
07 🏅 Franklin Regional sports: scores and this week's games
WEATHER
Monday, October 19 in Murrysville
Frost early, then sunny with a high near 65 and light wind. Clear Monday night with patchy fog and a low around 34. Highs stay between 61 and 66 through Saturday with plenty of sun. Forecast from the National Weather Service.
LOCAL NEWS
Murrysville Still Working on Route 22 Signal Problems
TribLive reports that Murrysville officials are still wrestling with traffic signal trouble along Route 22, where the aging signal coordination system has been failing for years. Contractors recently found a failed processor at one intersection that is covered by warranty and can be replaced, along with transformer and radio problems. Murrysville has secured a $626,000 state grant toward replacing the system at 11 intersections, though the full project is expected to cost more than $1 million.
Gearhard Farms Keeps Its Family Legacy Going After 250 Years
TribLive takes a look at Gearhard Farms in Murrysville, which was established in 1769 and is described as the oldest operating farm in Westmoreland County. Mike and Cassie Gearhard are the ninth generation to run it. The corn maze, pumpkin patch and hayrides continue until the farm closes for the season on Nov. 1.
Franklin Regional High School Ranked No. 8 in Pittsburgh Area by Niche
CBS Pittsburgh reports that the latest Niche rankings place Franklin Regional Senior High School 8th among public high schools in the Pittsburgh area. Quaker Valley is listed 7th and Pine-Richland 9th on the same list. Niche is an outside ranking site, so the ranking is Niche's own and not a state or district measure.
Italy Road Rebuild Raises Gas Line Questions in Export
TribLive reports that Export is rebuilding Italy Road through PennDOT's Turnback program, where PennDOT handles the rebuild and the borough takes over future maintenance. Borough officials are asking Peoples Natural Gas to replace an aging, corroded gas line under the road before the project is finished. Peoples says it responded to two reported leaks in 2026 and that the line is not on its current replacement list.
MURRYSVILLE HISTORY
The Haymaker Gas Well, 1878
On Nov. 3, 1878, a well drilled by the Haymaker brothers near what is now Murrysville blew in, bringing up natural gas instead of the oil they were after. The well was about 1,400 feet deep, and it caught fire and burned for about 18 months. The glow could be seen from far away. The gas was piped into Pittsburgh in 1884, and the old derrick still appears on Murrysville's welcome sign.
EVENTS
Upcoming Murrysville Area Events
October 20 through November 8
MURRYSVILLE AND FRANKLIN REGIONAL
TUE, OCT 20
7:00 PM: Murrysville Council Meeting
Municipal Building, 4100 Sardis Rd
WED, OCT 21
6:30 PM: Franklin Regional Faculty Music Recital
FR Middle School Little Theater. Free
FRI, OCT 23
Oct 23 to 24: Murrysville Woman's Club Annual Art Show
Redstone Highlands, Murrysville. Awards at 3 PM on Saturday, Oct 24
SAT, OCT 24
3:00 to 5:00 PM: Trick or Treat on the Trail
Murrysville Community Park, 4056 Wiestertown Rd, Export. Ages 10 and under, free
5:00 PM to dusk: Murrysville Fireworks
Murrysville Community Park. Rescheduled fireworks with food trucks, about 7:00 PM
SAT, OCT 31
9:00 AM: Trick or Trot 5K and Kids Tot Trot
Westmoreland Heritage Trail, start at Murrysville Community Center, 3091 Carson Ave. Kids Tot Trot at 10:15 AM
WED, NOV 4
7:00 PM: Franklin Regional Middle School Veterans Day Performance
Evening performance. Veterans daytime performances are Thu, Nov 5, veterans RSVP by Oct 30
THU, NOV 5
Nov 5 to 8: Franklin Regional Thespians Present CLUE: High School Edition
FR Senior High Auditorium. 7:30 PM Nov 5, 6 and 7, 2:00 PM Nov 8. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, at the door only
EXPORT, DELMONT AND MONROEVILLE
THU, OCT 22
Oct 22 to 24: PAN Fall Coin Show
Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd. Thu noon to 6 PM, Fri 10 AM to 6 PM, Sat 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday KidZone starts at 10 AM
7:00 to 9:00 PM: AllSource Live with Scott Blasey of The Clarks
AllSource, 1401 Pontiac Ct, Export. Outdoor concert, $10 per ticket, doors at 5 PM, food and drinks
SAT, OCT 24
4:00 to 6:00 PM: Monroeville Halloween Trail of Treats
Community Park West, 2399 Tilbrook Rd, Monroeville. Free
THU, OCT 29
6:00 to 8:00 PM: Storybook Trunk or Treat
Delmont Public Library, 75 School Rd. Rain or shine
SAT, OCT 31
6:00 to 8:00 PM: Delmont Trick or Treating
Delmont
7:00 PM: Helltown Brewing Halloween Party
Helltown Brewing, 5578 Old William Penn Hwy, Export. Music 7 to 10 PM, costume contest
GREENSBURG: THE PALACE THEATRE
MON, OCT 26
7:00 PM: Daughtry: 20 Years Unplugged Tour
The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St, Greensburg. Acoustic show
FRI, NOV 6
7:00 PM: The Clarks Benefit Concert
The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St, Greensburg. Annual benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
FRANKLIN REGIONAL SPORTS
Franklin Regional Sports
Varsity scores from last week and games coming up.
RECENT SCORES
Tue, Oct 13: Girls volleyball vs. Kiski Area, L 0-3, home
Wed, Oct 14: Girls soccer at Indiana, W 8-1
Thu, Oct 15: Girls soccer vs. Hempfield, W 4-0, home
Thu, Oct 15: Boys soccer at Greensburg Salem, W 12-0
Thu, Oct 15: Girls volleyball at Connellsville, W 3-2
Fri, Oct 16: Football vs. Woodland Hills, L 7-49, Senior Night at home
UPCOMING GAMES
Mon, Oct 19, 7:30 PM: Girls soccer vs. Plum, home, Panther Stadium
Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 PM: Boys soccer vs. Penn-Trafford, home, Panther Stadium
Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 PM: Girls volleyball at Albert Gallatin
Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM: Girls soccer at Allderdice, Cupples Stadium
Thu, Oct 22, 7:30 PM: Girls volleyball vs. Penn-Trafford, home, High School Main Gym (JV at 6:00 PM)
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM: Football at Connellsville, Connellsville Stadium
Thu, Oct 29, 1:00 PM: Cross country, WPIAL Championship, White Oak Park
Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM: Football at Hampton, Hampton Stadium
Winter sports registration for grades 6 to 12 closes Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 10 PM.
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