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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Bethel Park-based Ruthfred Aces Woman’s Club celebrates 75 years
You could say that the 75th anniversary for the Ruthfred Aces Woman’s Club came at the right time. Civic-minded Bethel Park residents founded the group in 1947, meaning this is the year to mark three-quarters of a century of helping to make for a better community. That also means the...
‘Back to normal’: Bethel Park farmers’ market returns on Tuesdays
Now, that’s more like what everyone wants to see. After a first-week mulligan of sorts thanks to Mother Nature, the Bethel Park Recreation Farmers’ Market experienced a proper opening in the sunny conditions that organizers hope to see on plenty a Tuesday afternoon this season. “We are back to normal...
‘We found a good recipe’: Bethel Park students serve hydroponically grown greens
A quick look at the luscious leafy greens sprouting from a series of pipes doesn’t quite tell the whole story. “It’s a lot of trial and error,” Bethel Park sixth-grader Sydney Kellander said. “It took us many tries before we got a batch of seedlings that was ready to grow...
South Hills Stars ready to shine at Bethel Park parade
The Stars will be on parade. During Bethel Park’s annual Memorial Day extravaganza, keep an eye out for a group of folks who are making their large-scale public debut after a couple of months of practice. Emily Columbus serves as instructor for the South Hills Stars Color Guard, a special-needs...
South Hills area robotics team offers varied learning experiences
Picture a 125-pound, nearly three-foot-tall mechanical creation climb unassisted onto a set of monkey bars, amid a throng of folks who are rooting for it to succeed. “It’s as exciting as a hockey game or a football game,” Upper St. Clair resident and Scott Township native Ellen Simon said. “When...
Bethel Park police officer struck by vehicle, 2nd such incident in 2 weeks
A Bethel Park police officer was injured Friday night when he was hit by a vehicle and the driver is in custody, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI. Bethel Park Chief Timothy O’Connor told WPXI that the officer was hit by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Broughton Road...
Bethel Park man accused of hitting officer with car had 14 prior DUI convictions
A South Hills man accused of hitting a Bethel Park police officer while driving under the influence of alcohol has 14 prior DUI convictions, court records show. Richard Caporal, 67, of Bethel Park, is charged with aggravated assault and driving under the influence in connection with the May 3 incident....
Bethel Park celebrates Arbor Day with help from young friends
Today’s kindergartners represent tomorrow’s Class of 2035. On Arbor Day that year, plans call for certain Bethel Park students who by then will be high school seniors to have their photograph taken with a particular tree. For Arbor Day 2022, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School kindergartners participated in a planting and...
Seniors for Safe Driving holds courses in Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair
Seniors for Safe Driving, a Pennsylvania-based organization with more than 25 years of public service, is offering senior citizen driver improvement courses. Locally, courses are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Upper St. Clair Community and Recreation Center, 1551 Mayview Road, and from 9 a.m. to 1...
Police say Bethel Park officer struck by motorist, driver arrested for suspicion of DUI
A Bethel Park police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a motorist Tuesday night, according to police. Officers charged a man with driving under the influence and multiple traffic violations in connection with the incident around 8:40 p.m. along South Park road near Pennsylvania Avenue, police Chief Tim O’Connor...
1 dead after tree falls onto car in Upper St. Clair during storm; power remains out for thousands
A Bethel Park man died Tuesday when strong winds toppled a tree onto the man’s vehicle in Upper St. Clair. Officials with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette identified the man as longtime employee Stephen A. Stasenko Jr. “Steve was a well known presence at the (Pittsburgh) Press and the Post-Gazette for almost...
Former Bethel Park, Duquesne offensive lineman eager to join Steelers on free-agent contract
After graduating from Bethel Park, Jake Dixon matriculated to Lewis (Ill.) University to play volleyball. One semester later, he was back home, attending classes and playing football at Duquesne. The move paid off Saturday when the 6-foot-5, 310-pound offensive tackle agreed to sign a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh...
Bethel Park teachers agree to 3-year contract
Bethel Park School Board and the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers have agreed to a new three-year contract that will run from July 1 through June 30, 2025. The federation includes approximately 330 certified personnel, consisting of teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech therapists, information technology specialists and librarians. “We are...
Happenings for April 25, 2022: Elks dinner, tree planting in Bethel Park
Elks dinner benefits shipping items to Ukraine The Pittsburgh South Hills Elks Lodge is hosting a fundraising dinner from noon to 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a pasta dinner and dessert. Proceeds from the dinner will offset the cost of shipping donated items to Ukraine. Purchase tickets from...
Bethel Park girls lacrosse aims to defend section championship
More of the same. Bethel Park’s girls lacrosse team last year won its first section championship since 2012. And it was a junior-driven squad. The Black Hawks, with nine seniors on this year’s team, aim to make another strong push for a section title in 2022, followed by a deep...
Senior-heavy Bethel Park boys lacrosse ready to make postseason run
Bethel Park’s boys lacrosse team placed third in Section 1-3A at 6-2 last season, behind only Mt. Lebanon (8-0) and Upper St. Clair (7-1). The Black Hawks edged Fox Chapel, 5-4, in the WPIAL first round before losing a 14-7 decision to North Allegheny to finish 10-6 overall. “I think...
Smiley faces: Bethel Park teen cancer survivor brings cheer dressed as Easter Bunny
Underneath the Easter bunny costume, Sean Rovers was smiling. As he did last year, Sean dressed as the character and visited sick children. He brought them baskets filled with toys, candy, books and stuffed animals — “all made with love,” his mother, Maria Rovers, said. “I do it because I...
‘I want to leave a legacy’: Scott musician joined by plenty of friends on latest release
The name that Scott musician Dave Molter chose for his latest album drew questions of concern from at least one of his friends. “It’s a title,” he told her. “Don’t worry about it.” Actually, the idea for what to call the nine-song release came from Molter’s co-producer, Al Snyder, who...
Celebrate South Hills with SHIM in Bethel Park
South Hills Interfaith Movement has hosted the annual fundraising event Celebrate the South Hills with SHIM, for 10 years, honoring individuals who share SHIM’s values of neighbors helping neighbors. While the event traditionally consisted of a dinner program and silent auction, it became a virtual event for two years through...
Brentwood painter provides ‘Unbroken’ support for Ukraine
Finishing a piece of her artwork less than 24 hours after she started is something out of the ordinary for Linda Barnicott. “Normally, I’m the type of person who sketches it out, then I do a pen-and-ink. Then I’ll maybe do a watercolor wash, and then I’ll paint it with...
At 103, Bethel Park tole artist continues to work with fellow painters
After leading art lessons for more than half a century, Jean Benson still tends to downplay her role. “I don’t really teach,” the Bethel Park resident said. “Everybody comes in and paints their own things. I just help ’em out.” Whatever she wants to call it, she’s back in action...
Man accused in regional bail scam to stand trial on conspiracy charges for Hempfield case
After a Hempfield woman handed over $5,000 to a man she was led to believe was a bail bondsman, she wasn’t able to get in touch with a person who claimed to be her daughter’s attorney. Darlene Johnston, 60, testified Tuesday that she got a phone call on Feb. 28...
Judge names outstanding citizens for Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair
Moving to Bethel Park must have awakened John Oakes’ sense of community spirit. “Once we got here and he started volunteering, I thought, who are you? He was just involved in everything,” his wife, Amanda, said. “He has a heart of gold, and he just really loves to help everybody....
Bethel Park music teacher receives state citation of excellence
Bethel Park School District’s Jeff Knell has received the 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 1 Citation of Excellence in Teaching, an award that is offered biennially. He is a music teacher at Neil Armstrong Middle School, along with William Penn and Benjamin Franklin elementary schools. Colleague Rachel Skilone,who has...
‘We appreciate you guys’: Custodial staffers honor Bethel Park students
Some of the more conscientious students at Bethel Park’s William Penn Elementary School received some words of gratitude. “Thank you for the hard work you do,” they were told recently by George Reganick. “You might not think much of it, but I do.” Mr. George, as the youngsters know him,...


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