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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Republican Natalie Mihalek, Democrat Peter Kohnke vie for 40th state House seat
Voters in Pennsylvania’s 40th District, which includes parts of the South Hills in Allegheny and Washington counties, will choose between incumbent Republican Natalie Mihalek and Democrat Peter Kohnke for representation in Harrisburg. Mihalek was first elected in 2019. Kohnke won a write-in nomination for the Democrats. The district covers Bethel...
South Hills Interfaith Movement continues mission with renovated headquarters
The building may have a new look, especially on its South Park Road side. But the mission of South Hills Interfaith Movement — in its concise form, “neighbors helping neighbors” — remains the same. “You drive past here, and you don’t know who walks in the door. It could be...
Bethel Park hosts 20th annual 90-Plus Club Luncheon
In advance of Bethel Park’s 20th annual 90-Plus Club Luncheon, Mayor Jack Allen visited one of the municipality’s assisted-living facilities to let the folks there know about the program for local nonagenarians. The Sheridan at Bethel Park informed him about Joseph Falce, a 97-year-old resident who served in World War...
Bethel Park tops South Fayette for conference victory
After its first loss of the season in Week 7, Bethel Park needed a leader to take charge and get the Black Hawks back on their winning ways. That leader was Tanner Pfeuffer. The senior quarterback had an epic first half, completing his first 12 passes on way to completing...
Mt. Lebanon wins 15th WPIAL girls tennis team title, North Catholic earns 1st
For the second time in three years, the Class 3A WPIAL girls tennis team championship came down to the match involving Mt. Lebanon junior Michelle Yang. Just like 2022, Yang came through, although in different circumstances, to give the top-seeded Blue Devils a 3-2 win over defending champion and No....
Run-heavy Upper St. Clair takes to air for winning points in showdown with Bethel Park
The goldfish maybe isn’t the most intimidating of animals, but that’s the one Upper St. Clair’s Charlie Bywalski was thinking about Friday night. Not a shark. Not a whale. A goldfish. “It’s always about ‘Be a goldfish,’ ” said Bywalski, a senior wide receiver and defensive back. “Coach Junko says,...
High-scoring Bethel Park offense brings balance into Allegheny Six clash with Upper St. Clair
The WPIAL’s highest-scoring offense has gone all season without arguably its best player, but that’ll change Friday. Bethel Park wide receiver Ryan Petras has recovered from shoulder surgery and is expected to make his season debut against rival Upper St. Clair, yet the Black Hawks seem like they’ve hardly missed...
Bethel Park rides duo of Moore and Pfeuffer to wild victory over Moon
How good is the Bethel Park duo of running back Ja Vaughn Moore and quarterback Tanner Pfeuffer? Very. Moore, the WPIAL’s second-leading rusher flexed his running skills with 202 yards, and Pfeuffer, the WPIAL’s third-leading passer, scored the winning touchdown for Bethel Park with just 4 seconds left in the...
In brief: Bethel Park area happenings, week of Sept. 23, 2024
No-Cook Tuesdays start The season’s first No-Cook Tuesday is from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Bethel Park Community Center parking lot. Bethel Park recreation will continue the weekly event, featuring food trucks, through Nov. 19. Help shape plan for transportation Bethel Park has received a grant through...
Bethel Park area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 22, 2024
Bethel Park Adam Nero sold property at 2541 Applegate Ave. to Daniel Patrick and Jennifer Ann Branagan for $274,900. South Pine Wind LLC sold property at 5439 Brightwood Road to Sheila Horox for $269,900. ARC BKMST41001 LLC sold property at 5240 Library Road to Butterfli Holdings 052 LLC for $1,200,000....
Bethel Park notebook: Black Hawks football an early WPIAL leader in scoring
Notebook items from around the Bethel Park High School campus: One of the many strengths of the Bethel Park football team appears to be a formidable senior class. There are 18 seniors listed on the team’s varsity roster and most, if not all, will have a say in the fortunes...
New leaders emerge, hope to keep Bethel Park boys soccer on top of section
The Bethel Park boys soccer team racked up a 13-0-1 record in section play and ended up 15-3-1 overall in 2023. What can the Black Hawks do for an encore? “It will be very difficult to replace our strong senior core from last season,” coach Doug Fink said, “which included...
‘Motivated young lady’: Engineering project helps Bethel Park resident earn Gold Award
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania has awarded Bethel Park resident and Lyla Walsh the Gold Award, which is the highest award a Girl Scout can receive. By earning the honor, Walsh positions herself as a community leader by advocating for others and using leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart...
Hiding behind the badge: Police often shield officers’ names, details in fatal encounters
Christopher Shepherd was the first to die. SWAT officers fatally shot him in January, a mentally ill man in crisis in the affluent suburb of Upper St. Clair. Austyn Cousins was next, shot dead later that month by Pittsburgh police as he reached into his trunk, which held guns. In...
Bethel Park students cheer on Paralympian dad
The first day of each school year always represents a special event. Students at Bethel Park’s Abraham Lincon Elementary School experienced something special on the second day, too. The school’s PTO organized a salute to Eric McElvenny, who was in Paris as a competitor in the 2024 Paralympic Games. Youngsters...
Rev ’Em Up: Bethel Park event draws eclectic variety of vehicles
Big cars ruled America in the 1950s. In Europe, not so much. A variety of Post-World War II limitations prompted overseas auto manufacturers to produce plenty of low-powered, diminutive vehicles such as the long-forgotten Heinkel Kabin, Zündapp Janus and Messerschmitt KR-175. At least one of the era’s microcars, though, has...
Bethel Park celebrates Community Day
With the end of summer still two weeks, members of Bethel Park High School’s hockey team probably figured they’d be fine volunteering to sit on the hot seat in a dunk tank. Then came a sudden dip in temperature. Still, the players were willing to take turns being plunged into...
Nonprofit’s fundraiser in Bethel Park provides for people in poverty
The annual AGAPE fundraiser brought Sudanese culture to Bethel Park with a day full of music, food and community. The event took place Aug. 17 under a pavilion on Hamilton Road, in hopes of creating awareness of the nonprofit’s mission. AGAPE Heart International Organization is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan humanitarian organization...
Safety urged for Montour Trail in Bethel Park
It is predicted that there will be 17 million electric bike sales annually by 2030, according to sustainability and green-living site TheRoundup. With the number of e-bikes on the rise, the Montour Trail Council has seen some issues with their use on the Bethel Park spur. “For the most part,...
Trib HSSN football team of the week for Sept. 1, 2024 
Trib HSSN football team of the week – Bethel Park Black Hawks Coach – Phil Peckich (second season) Result – Bethel Park 49, Mars 13 Record – 2-0 #Earned – Bethel Park is proving to be the road warriors of the WPIAL early this season. In the first two weeks,...
Bethel Park area happenings, week of Aug. 26, 2024
Rev ’Em Up for Kids The 13th annual Pasta Too Rev ’Em Up for Kids mega car cruise event is scheduled for Sept. 1 at the South Park VIP and ice-skating rink paved lots off Corrigan Drive in Bethel Park. In case of inclement weather, the flex day is Sept....
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Aug. 25, 2024
Bethel Park Alyssa Stouden sold property at 1307 Buckskin Trl to Eric Large for $210,000. Debra Haid sold property at 5474 California Ave. to Sanjip Basnet and Tek Kumari Mahatara for $281,000. Estate of Joseph Lavrich sold property at 5557 California Ave. to Marc Fawcett for $190,000. Chris Matthews sold...
Bethel Park opens season with breezy win vs. Seneca Valley
One pick-6 in a quarter is a momentum shifter, but two? That is typically a game changer. And that was the case for Bethel Park on Friday night. Jack Bruckner and William Sabatos each intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown in the first quarter to set the...
Housing Authority police chief to lead statewide association, tackle issues of recruitment, pay, regionalization and more
Mike Vogel prides himself on learning from others. Now Vogel, Allegheny County Housing Authority police chief since 1998, will be doing that on a statewide scale. Vogel, 57, of Bethel Park, was installed as president of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association in July. His tenure begins during a time...
Gene the Werewolf to celebrate release of ‘best of’ vinyl record 
Pittsburgh rockers with a throwback sound have taken to a throwback way to listen to their best work so far. Gene the Werewolf is ready to launch its “best of” vinyl album Friday via concert at the South Park Amphitheater. Admission is free to the all-ages show, which is part...


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