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Days after surviving the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Jeremi Sensky o...
01/07/2025

Days after surviving the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Jeremi Sensky of North Strabane Township continues to recover in the intensive care unit of a New Orleans hospital following surgery to repair his badly broken legs.

“I’m happy to ...

Days after surviving the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Jeremi Sensky of North Strabane Township continues to recover in the intensive care unit of a New Orleans hospital following surgery to repair his badly broken legs. “I’m happy to be alive,...

The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair ...
01/05/2025

The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair resident on charges he attempted to join terrorist organization Hezbollah and lied to authorities about his activities.

According to a press release from the DOJ, Jack ...

The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair resident on charges he attempted to join terrorist organization Hezbollah and lied to authorities about his activities. According to a press release from the DOJ, Jack Danaher Moll...

Some unlikely items add up to a calorie-burning, cadence-keeping good time at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Recreati...
01/03/2025

Some unlikely items add up to a calorie-burning, cadence-keeping good time at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Recreation and Outreach center (WROC).

Cardio drumming was introduced last year at the WROC. Class members use an exercise ball placed on a stand (often a circular laundry basket) ...

Some unlikely items add up to a calorie-burning, cadence-keeping good time at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Recreation and Outreach center (WROC). Cardio drumming was introduced last year at the WROC. Class members use an exercise ball placed on a stand (often a circular laundry basket) and .....

The holidays were for reminiscing but at Upper St. Clair they will be recalling the glory days throughout 2025 as the Pa...
12/31/2024

The holidays were for reminiscing but at Upper St. Clair they will be recalling the glory days throughout 2025 as the Panthers continue to celebrate 60 years of wrestling.

The first season started during the 1964-65 school year under head coach Ed Rusciolelli.

In 60 years, the Panthers ...

The holidays were for reminiscing but at Upper St. Clair they will be recalling the glory days throughout 2025 as the Panthers continue to celebrate 60 years of wrestling. The first season started during the 1964-65 school year under head coach Ed Rusciolelli. In 60 years, the Panthers have produced...

Six standout football players from the South Hills area garnered All-State accolades from the Pennsylvania Football Writ...
12/31/2024

Six standout football players from the South Hills area garnered All-State accolades from the Pennsylvania Football Writers Association. All gained recognition on the Class 5A all-state football team.

Peters Township led the list with three honorees while two Bethel Park players earned the ...

Six standout football players from the South Hills area garnered All-State accolades from the Pennsylvania Football Writers Association. All gained recognition on the Class 5A all-state football team. Peters Township led the list with three honorees while two Bethel Park players earned the distincti...

2024 marked a significant time period in sports throughout the South Hills region where personal achievements trumped te...
12/31/2024

2024 marked a significant time period in sports throughout the South Hills region where personal achievements trumped team accomplishments. From the professional through the amateur ranks, individuals impacted the athletic landscape, not to mention contributed to the eventual outcome of the ...

2024 marked a significant time period in sports throughout the South Hills region where personal achievements trumped team accomplishments. From the professional through the amateur ranks, individuals impacted the athletic landscape, not to mention contributed to the eventual outcome of the specific...

Ethan Higgins of Bethel Park and Payton Collins of Mt. Lebanon recently reached significant milestones in their athletic...
12/31/2024

Ethan Higgins of Bethel Park and Payton Collins of Mt. Lebanon recently reached significant milestones in their athletic careers.

A senior, Higgins entered the Century Club by winning his 100th career wrestling match during the Powerade Tournament held Dec. 27-28 at Canon-McMillan High ...

Ethan Higgins of Bethel Park and Payton Collins of Mt. Lebanon recently reached significant milestones in their athletic careers. A senior, Higgins entered the Century Club by winning his 100th career wrestling match during the Powerade Tournament held Dec. 27-28 at Canon-McMillan High School. Higgi...

’Tis the season for gift giving. While kids typically ask Santa for the latest toy or gadget, parents (and grandparents)...
12/22/2024

’Tis the season for gift giving. While kids typically ask Santa for the latest toy or gadget, parents (and grandparents) searching for other options might consider giving an experience they can enjoy alongside their child.

While nontraditional gifts might be hard to wrap up and place under ...

’Tis the season for gift giving. While kids typically ask Santa for the latest toy or gadget, parents (and grandparents) searching for other options might consider giving an experience they can enjoy alongside their child. While nontraditional gifts might be hard to wrap up and place under the Chr...

Versatility ruled the gridiron in the South Hills this fall as players excelled at multiple positions. In fact, some of ...
12/21/2024

Versatility ruled the gridiron in the South Hills this fall as players excelled at multiple positions. In fact, some of the standouts were such forces on both sides of the ball that they garnered all-conference acclaim in dual capacities. The trait also runs rampant among this year’s list of ...

Versatility ruled the gridiron in the South Hills this fall as players excelled at multiple positions. In fact, some of the standouts were such forces on both sides of the ball that they garnered all-conference acclaim in dual capacities. The trait also runs rampant among this year’s list of Alman...

Nate Stohl harbors a mean streak. The Upper St. Clair High School senior exhibits the trait but only on the gridiron.“Of...
12/21/2024

Nate Stohl harbors a mean streak. The Upper St. Clair High School senior exhibits the trait but only on the gridiron.

“Off the field, Nate is one of the most genuine, kind people you could possibly know,” said USC football coach Mike Junko. “A great teammate and leader.”

A high ...

Nate Stohl harbors a mean streak. The Upper St. Clair High School senior exhibits the trait but only on the gridiron. “Off the field, Nate is one of the most genuine, kind people you could possibly know,” said USC football coach Mike Junko. “A great teammate and leader.” A high honors studen...

Bethel Park Police Department is warning residents of an unusual scam that involves unsolicited deliveries.According to ...
12/18/2024

Bethel Park Police Department is warning residents of an unusual scam that involves unsolicited deliveries.

According to a press release issued by the police, the “brushing scam” sees its potential victims receiving packages in the mail they did not order, with no sender information.

The ...

Bethel Park Police Department is warning residents of an unusual scam that involves unsolicited deliveries. According to a press release issued by the police, the “brushing scam” sees its potential victims receiving packages in the mail they did not order, with no sender information. The package...

A charter school in the Bethel Park School District that was forced to close after two months in operation is seeking a ...
12/18/2024

A charter school in the Bethel Park School District that was forced to close after two months in operation is seeking a new home in multiple school districts, including Peters Township.

Beth Opat, founder of Dogwood Charter School, appeared before the board of school directors Monday evening ...

A charter school in the Bethel Park School District that was forced to close after two months in operation is seeking a new home in multiple school districts, including Peters Township. Beth Opat, founder of Dogwood Charter School, appeared before the board of school directors Monday evening for a p...

Peters Township council adopted next year’s budget, which will maintain the current tax rate.The $43.7 million budget wi...
12/18/2024

Peters Township council adopted next year’s budget, which will maintain the current tax rate.

The $43.7 million budget will keep taxes at 1.7 mills, which is assessed at $1.70 on each $1,000 of a property’s value.

The 2025 budget forecasts that Peters will bring in about $29.4 million in ...

Peters Township council adopted next year’s budget, which will maintain the current tax rate. The $43.7 million budget will keep taxes at 1.7 mills, which is assessed at $1.70 on each $1,000 of a property’s value. The 2025 budget forecasts that Peters will bring in about $29.4 million in revenue...

Bethel Park High School’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony fittingly occurs in December because the celebration is remini...
12/18/2024

Bethel Park High School’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony fittingly occurs in December because the celebration is reminiscent of Christmas. The occasion, held Dec. 13, was an emotional reunion filled with memories of days past with lifelong friends and family.

Clarke White, the youngest of ...

Bethel Park High School’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony fittingly occurs in December because the celebration is reminiscent of Christmas. The occasion, held Dec. 13, was an emotional reunion filled with memories of days past with lifelong friends and family. Clarke White, the youngest of five si...

With festive names and twinkling decorations, these season venues are popping up all over.Stepping into a holiday pop-up...
12/15/2024

With festive names and twinkling decorations, these season venues are popping up all over.

Stepping into a holiday pop-up bar is like, well, stepping into Christmas. Strings of lights, tinsel and garland deck the walls, and themed holiday cocktails and mocktails with clever names are served ...

With festive names and twinkling decorations, these season venues are popping up all over. Stepping into a holiday pop-up bar is like, well, stepping into Christmas. Strings of lights, tinsel and garland deck the walls, and themed holiday cocktails and mocktails with clever names are served up to to...

Santa Claus was the main attraction at the annual Bethel Park Tree Lighting ceremony. Even the Grinch agreed.“Santa is t...
12/11/2024

Santa Claus was the main attraction at the annual Bethel Park Tree Lighting ceremony. Even the Grinch agreed.

“Santa is the classic,” said the beloved Dr. Seuss character through the handler that interpreted his mimed answers.

Augie Marraccini concurred. The 6-year-old Bethel Park ...

Santa Claus was the main attraction at the annual Bethel Park Tree Lighting ceremony. Even the Grinch agreed. “Santa is the classic,” said the beloved Dr. Seuss character through the handler that interpreted his mimed answers. Augie Marraccini concurred. The 6-year-old Bethel Park resident said ...

Danny Holzer claims to have no sideline interests, but he has spent half of his life coaching the Upper St. Clair High S...
12/11/2024

Danny Holzer claims to have no sideline interests, but he has spent half of his life coaching the Upper St. Clair High School boys’ basketball team. Even after registering his 500th career victory recently, he doesn’t intend on doing much of anything else.

“I’m sticking around,” he ...

Danny Holzer claims to have no sideline interests, but he has spent half of his life coaching the Upper St. Clair High School boys’ basketball team. Even after registering his 500th career victory recently, he doesn’t intend on doing much of anything else. “I’m sticking around,” he assured...

Pennsylvania Masons South Hills Lodge No. 761 recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and plans to continue carrying on...
12/08/2024

Pennsylvania Masons South Hills Lodge No. 761 recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and plans to continue carrying on its mission into the future.

The lodge based in Bethel Park commemorated its anniversary with an event at Al’s Cafe in Bethel Park.

“It was a very nice ...

Pennsylvania Masons South Hills Lodge No. 761 recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and plans to continue carrying on its mission into the future. The lodge based in Bethel Park commemorated its anniversary with an event at Al’s Cafe in Bethel Park. “It was a very nice get-together,” said W...

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