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06/09/2024

The South Fayette and Bethel Park school districts are among the 530 school districts across the country that will be receiving millions of dollars from the federal government to replace diesel-fueled school buses with clean energy vehicles.

South Fayette will be receiving $1.4 million and ...

The South Fayette and Bethel Park school districts are among the 530 school districts across the country that will be receiving millions of dollars from the federal government to replace diesel-fueled school buses with clean energy vehicles. South Fayette will be receiving $1.4 million and Bethel Pa...

06/05/2024

Mt. Lebanon opened PIAA lacrosse competition with convincing wins on June 4 against McDowell in Erie. While the girls dispatched the Trojans, 18-2, the boys posted a 21-1 victory.

Ten different players scored for the Lady Blue Devils.

Lucy Pryor and Sarah Hudak had hat tricks. Hudak added ...

Mt. Lebanon opened PIAA lacrosse competition with convincing wins on June 4 against McDowell in Erie. While the girls dispatched the Trojans, 18-2, the boys posted a 21-1 victory. Ten different players scored for the Lady Blue Devils. Lucy Pryor and Sarah Hudak had hat tricks. Hudak added an assist....

06/05/2024

After a disheartening loss to North Allegheny, 1-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship baseball game, the Blue Devils suffered an even bigger disappointment. They lost, 1-0, to McDowell (14-8) in the first round of the PIAA playoffs and ended their season.

“We played hard, we played well, ...

After a disheartening loss to North Allegheny, 1-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship baseball game, the Blue Devils suffered an even bigger disappointment. They lost, 1-0, to McDowell (14-8) in the first round of the PIAA playoffs and ended their season. “We played hard, we played well, and we c...

06/05/2024

After a disappointing defeat in the WPIAL championship game, Bethel Park bounced back and blasted Mechanicsburg, 11-1, in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs.

BP manager Patrick Zehnder said that he was very pleased with the way his team responded after the 4-3 loss to Penn-Trafford ...

After a disappointing defeat in the WPIAL championship game, Bethel Park bounced back and blasted Mechanicsburg, 11-1, in the first round of the PIAA Class 5A playoffs. BP manager Patrick Zehnder said that he was very pleased with the way his team responded after the 4-3 loss to Penn-Trafford in the...

05/31/2024

Mt. Lebanon doesn’t dwell on its defeats.

“We move on,” said baseball manager Patt McCloskey.

So five days after a disheartening loss to North Allegheny, 1-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game, the Blue Devils embark on state playoff action. Lebo will face either the District 6 ...

Mt. Lebanon doesn’t dwell on its defeats. “We move on,” said baseball manager Patt McCloskey. So five days after a disheartening loss to North Allegheny, 1-0, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship game, the Blue Devils embark on state playoff action. Lebo will face either the District 6 from the ...

05/30/2024

The summer solstice will occur June 20, but many area residents aren’t waiting to beat the heat. They’re diving into their local watering holes to cool off from unseasonably warm weather.

Matt and Michele Owens kicked off the Sun-and-Fun season early by taking their two young sons, Blake ...

The summer solstice will occur June 20, but many area residents aren’t waiting to beat the heat. They’re diving into their local watering holes to cool off from unseasonably warm weather. Matt and Michele Owens kicked off the Sun-and-Fun season early by taking their two young sons, Blake and Hay...

05/30/2024

Oh, to be young again. That thought crossed the mind of Rachel Lucarelli as she watched her husband, Anthony, and daughter, Emilia, play in Bethel Park’s new Splash Park.

“We never had anything like this when I was growing up,” said Lucarelli. “It’s fabulous and will be nice for ...

Oh, to be young again. That thought crossed the mind of Rachel Lucarelli as she watched her husband, Anthony, and daughter, Emilia, play in Bethel Park’s new Splash Park. “We never had anything like this when I was growing up,” said Lucarelli. “It’s fabulous and will be nice for Emilia to ...

05/30/2024

While some South Hills communities canceled Memorial Day ceremonies because of troubling weather forecasts for May 27, the band played on, the commemorations commenced and the parade proceeded in Mt. Lebanon and throughout neighboring Dormont.

“We would not cancel a ceremony this ...

While some South Hills communities canceled Memorial Day ceremonies because of troubling weather forecasts for May 27, the band played on, the commemorations commenced and the parade proceeded in Mt. Lebanon and throughout neighboring Dormont. “We would not cancel a ceremony this important,” sai...

05/30/2024

Getting to the WPIAL baseball championship game isn’t difficult for Bethel Park. Winning a title though is.

By dropping a 4-3 decision to Penn-Trafford on May 28 at Wild Things Park in Washington, the Black Hawks lost their eighth consecutive title tilt. Three of those appearances have ...

Getting to the WPIAL baseball championship game isn’t difficult for Bethel Park. Winning a title though is. By dropping a 4-3 decision to Penn-Trafford on May 28 at Wild Things Park in Washington, the Black Hawks lost their eighth consecutive title tilt. Three of those appearances have come in the...

05/25/2024

Chartiers Valley captured its first WPIAL title in girls lacrosse two years ago by defeating Mars.

On May 23, the Planets exacted a bit of revenge by defeating the Lady Colts, 14-6, in the Class AA championship match played at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus. It was ...

Chartiers Valley captured its first WPIAL title in girls lacrosse two years ago by defeating Mars. On May 23, the Planets exacted a bit of revenge by defeating the Lady Colts, 14-6, in the Class AA championship match played at Joe Walton Stadium on the Robert Morris University campus. It was the sec...

05/25/2024

Mt. Lebanon continues its remarkable season in girls lacrosse when the Blue Devils embark on PIAA tournament play on June 4.

During the 2024 campaign, the Blue Devils captured a section banner with a perfect 8-0 record. On May 23, Lebo won a WPIAL title. After three consecutive runner-up ...

Mt. Lebanon continues its remarkable season in girls lacrosse when the Blue Devils embark on PIAA tournament play on June 4. During the 2024 campaign, the Blue Devils captured a section banner with a perfect 8-0 record. On May 23, Lebo won a WPIAL title. After three consecutive runner-up performance...

05/23/2024

GIANT OAKS

The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. June 6 at St. David's Episcopal Church, 905 McMurray Road. A workshop on making a live mug floral arrangement will begin at 1 p.m. Observers can watch, learn and have lunch. Register by calling Donna at 724-470-6170.

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GIANT OAKS The Giant Oaks Garden Club will meet at 11:15 a.m. June 6 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 905 McMurray Road. A workshop on making a live mug floral arrangement will begin at 1 p.m. Observers can watch, learn and have lunch. Register by calling Donna at 724-470-6170. PT REC The Peters T...

05/23/2024

They’re back. The Black Hawks from Bethel Park are in a district baseball championship again.

By virtue of a 7-6 win against West Allegheny in a Class 5A semifinal game played May 22 at Ross Memorial Park in Washington, the Black Hawks return to the WPIAL championships for the second year in ...

They’re back. The Black Hawks from Bethel Park are in a district baseball championship again. By virtue of a 7-6 win against West Allegheny in a Class 5A semifinal game played May 22 at Ross Memorial Park in Washington, the Black Hawks return to the WPIAL championships for the second year in a row...

05/23/2024

They weren’t exactly singing in the rain, but those attending the grand opening of the Fairview Park Splash Park in South Fayette Township on a soggy May 17 shrieked with delight as they raced from one water feature to another.

“It’s cool,” shouted Levi Bardo. ...

They weren’t exactly singing in the rain, but those attending the grand opening of the Fairview Park Splash Park in South Fayette Township on a soggy May 17 shrieked with delight as they raced from one water feature to another. “It’s cool,” shouted Levi Bardo. “Fun.” Bardo’s sister, Lu...

05/23/2024

For the third time this spring, Bethel Park defeated Trinity in baseball, but an 11-1 triumph on May 21 at Boyce Mayview Park was the biggest as it advanced the Hawks to the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals for the fourth year in a row.

The Hawks battled No. 1-seeded West Allegheny for the right to ...

For the third time this spring, Bethel Park defeated Trinity in baseball, but an 11-1 triumph on May 21 at Boyce Mayview Park was the biggest as it advanced the Hawks to the WPIAL Class 5A semifinals for the fourth year in a row. The Hawks battled No. 1-seeded West Allegheny for the right to […]

05/23/2024

When the heat is on, David Shields prefers a whirlpool bath over a sauna. The senior southpaw imagined the refreshing experience as he weathered 90-degree temperatures and hurled Mt. Lebanon to victory over Butler, 5-0, in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 6A baseball playoffs.

In recording the ...

When the heat is on, David Shields prefers a whirlpool bath over a sauna. The senior southpaw imagined the refreshing experience as he weathered 90-degree temperatures and hurled Mt. Lebanon to victory over Butler, 5-0, in the quarterfinals of the WPIAL Class 6A baseball playoffs. In recording the shutout,...

05/19/2024

A man and woman were arrested by Peters Township police Monday after being accused of attempting to cash an apparently fraudulent check.

Mark Malone Jr., 44, of Braddock, and Shona Marie Conley, 42, of Pittsburgh, each face felony charges of forgery and access device fraud.

According to the ...

A man and woman were arrested by Peters Township police Monday after being accused of attempting to cash an apparently fraudulent check. Mark Malone Jr., 44, of Braddock, and Shona Marie Conley, 42, of Pittsburgh, each face felony charges of forgery and access device fraud. According to the criminal...

05/18/2024

“Remember and honor” is the theme of this year’s Memorial Day celebration in Bethel Park.

Richard G. Jewell will be doing both as the longtime resident and keynote speaker on May 27.

Activities commence with the morning memorial ceremony at 7:55 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, ...

“Remember and honor” is the theme of this year’s Memorial Day celebration in Bethel Park. Richard G. Jewell will be doing both as the longtime resident and keynote speaker on May 27. Activities commence with the morning memorial ceremony at 7:55 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, located in ...

05/17/2024

Manners make up the demeanor of the girls on the Upper St. Clair lacrosse team. They may say “yes, please”, “no thank you” and “may I” just not on the playing field.

“Inside the lines, there is no reason to be polite,” said USC head coach Emily Zobian. “I tell my girls, ...

Manners make up the demeanor of the girls on the Upper St. Clair lacrosse team. They may say “yes, please”, “no thank you” and “may I” just not on the playing field. “Inside the lines, there is no reason to be polite,” said USC head coach Emily Zobian. “I tell my girls, ‘you be p...

05/12/2024

MT. LEBANON – Michael Pollan says that while we may often feel like we don’t have a lot of individual power, we wield tremendous power at mealtimes.

“In food, we have the ability to choose,” according to Pollan. “And this is important.”

And when it comes to food and how we consume ...

MT. LEBANON – Michael Pollan says that while we may often feel like we don’t have a lot of individual power, we wield tremendous power at mealtimes. “In food, we have the ability to choose,” according to Pollan. “And this is important.” And when it comes to food and how we consume it, Po...

05/10/2024

CECIL – For the second time in as many months, supervisors in Cecil Township heard from residents Wednesday who do not want oil and gas drilling near their homes and urged that additional restrictions be placed in the community’s oil and gas ordinance.

The pleas from residents come as ...

CECIL – For the second time in as many months, supervisors in Cecil Township heard from residents Wednesday who do not want oil and gas drilling near their homes and urged that additional restrictions be placed in the community’s oil and gas ordinance. The pleas from residents come as supervisor...

05/09/2024

The Knights of Columbus South Hills Council No. 3084 is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.

To mark the milestone, an anniversary dinner was held March 23 at St. Thomas More Church in Bethel Park.

A number of archives were available for perusal, including the minutes of the first ...

The Knights of Columbus South Hills Council No. 3084 is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. To mark the milestone, an anniversary dinner was held March 23 at St. Thomas More Church in Bethel Park. A number of archives were available for perusal, including the minutes of the first meeting of....

05/08/2024

The WPIAL baseball playoffs commence May 13 and Mt. Lebanon will be seeking its third Class 6A title in three years.

The task won’t be easy. Winning never is.

“Winning is relentless. It demands everything from you all the time,” said Lebo manager Patt McCloskey. “The minute you are ...

The WPIAL baseball playoffs commence May 13 and Mt. Lebanon will be seeking its third Class 6A title in three years. The task won’t be easy. Winning never is. “Winning is relentless. It demands everything from you all the time,” said Lebo manager Patt McCloskey. “The minute you are not willi...

05/08/2024

When Mt. Lebanon defeated Upper St. Clair, 14-9, on May 1, Mike Ermer recorded his 200th career victory as Blue Devils head coach. The triumph, however, is not the significant win he’s after.

“Two hundred is cool,” Ermer said. “It’s still nice but it’s really not a big deal. It ...

When Mt. Lebanon defeated Upper St. Clair, 14-9, on May 1, Mike Ermer recorded his 200th career victory as Blue Devils head coach. The triumph, however, is not the significant win he’s after. “Two hundred is cool,” Ermer said. “It’s still nice but it’s really not a big deal. It was like ...

05/08/2024

Consistency is the key to Bethel Park’s success in the upcoming baseball playoffs.

Despite some up-and-down play throughout the spring, the Black Hawks won the Section 2 title with a 7-3 record. They sported an 11-6-1 overall record after edging Ringgold, 1-0, in preparation for their ...

Consistency is the key to Bethel Park’s success in the upcoming baseball playoffs. Despite some up-and-down play throughout the spring, the Black Hawks won the Section 2 title with a 7-3 record. They sported an 11-6-1 overall record after edging Ringgold, 1-0, in preparation for their playoff run....

05/08/2024

Since 2009, the WPIAL has crowned champions in boys lacrosse but none have been from Upper St. Clair. The Panthers hope to etch their name on the 2024 trophy.

“We want to win a WPIAL championship. That is the goal,” said Matt Trella, who shares coaching duties with Ryan Shorts. “We have ...

Since 2009, the WPIAL has crowned champions in boys lacrosse but none have been from Upper St. Clair. The Panthers hope to etch their name on the 2024 trophy. “We want to win a WPIAL championship. That is the goal,” said Matt Trella, who shares coaching duties with Ryan Shorts. “We have a team...

05/05/2024

Bethel Park School District has delayed making a change to the start of the school day.

Administrators considered pushing back school times, much like the Upper St. Clair School District did in 2023.

Daily classes at the high school and Independence Middle School start at 7:25 a.m. Neil ...

Bethel Park School District has delayed making a change to the start of the school day. Administrators considered pushing back school times, much like the Upper St. Clair School District did in 2023. Daily classes at the high school and Independence Middle School start at 7:25 a.m. Neil Armstrong Mi...

05/05/2024

SOUTH FAYETTE – Bass Pro Shops has announced plans to build a new store in the Pittsburgh region.

It is set to be located in South Fayette Township’s Newbury Market, according to a news release from the retailer. Located just off Interstate 79 near Bridgeville, it would be the third ...

SOUTH FAYETTE – Bass Pro Shops has announced plans to build a new store in the Pittsburgh region. It is set to be located in South Fayette Township’s Newbury Market, according to a news release from the retailer. Located just off Interstate 79 near Bridgeville, it would be the third Bass Pro Sho...

05/02/2024

Lauren Martin has been appointed the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1.

Martin replaces Michelle Peduto, who announced her retirement in January after five years as superintendent and 21 years of service in Catholic education.

Martin ...

Lauren Martin has been appointed the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective July 1. Martin replaces Michelle Peduto, who announced her retirement in January after five years as superintendent and 21 years of service in Catholic education. Martin currently ser...

05/02/2024

When life threw him a curve, Tyler Schepis leaned on baseball to conquer childhood cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma, the South Fayette infielder is in his first year of remission from the disease.

“In baseball you need perseverance, mental toughness and a lot of resilience to ...

When life threw him a curve, Tyler Schepis leaned on baseball to conquer childhood cancer. Diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma, the South Fayette infielder is in his first year of remission from the disease. “In baseball you need perseverance, mental toughness and a lot of resilience to be suc...