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Plum shakes off nerves, shuts out Thomas Jefferson in WPIAL quarterfinals
Before a WPIAL Class 3A quarterfinal matchup against Thomas Jefferson started Wednesday night, Plum coach Rafal Kolankowski noticed his team was a bit stiff. Nerves were getting to the Mustangs, an expected reaction for a relatively young team playing in big game. Once the game started, though, the nerves weren’t...
Fire rips through Patete Kitchen & Bath’s Scott showroomVideo
A fire late Tuesday ripped through a South Hills-based kitchen and bathroom remodeling center that’s been serving Western Pennsylvania for more than half a century Owners of Patete Kitchen and Bath Design Center in Scott say the setback shouldn’t affect existing customers. The blaze and fast-paced effort to extinguish it...
Alle-Kiski Valley WPIAL soccer playoff capsules: Oct. 27, 2021
Boys Class 3A Quarterfinals 6-Kiski Area (16-3) at 3-Franklin Regional (14-3) 6:30 p.m. at Panther Stadium, Murrysville Winner plays: Winner of 7-Moon (16-2)/2-Hampton (16-1) on Monday (time, site TBD) Kiski Area overcame a slow start and put in four second-half goals to take care of No. 11 Gateway in the...
Former South Hills woman accused of dismembering husband’s body, collecting benefits
LAS VEGAS — A 69-year-old Las Vegas woman is accused of defrauding Social Security for years after she allegedly dismembered her dead husband’s body and threw his remains in the trash, according to a federal criminal complaint. Nancy Shedleski deposited $121,000 of her husband’s retirement benefits after his 2015 death,...
South Hills communities, school districts have multiple uncontested races
All three school districts in the South Hills monthly footprint have uncontested races for school board. There are four candidates on the ballot for Baldwin-Whitehall School Director and four open seats. Incumbents Karen Brown and Amanda Priano should retain their seats and be joined by newcomers Karen Brown and Greg...
Person killed when train hits truck in Jefferson Hills
One person was killed when a dump truck collided with a train in Jefferson Hills, according to Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV. The victim has not been identified. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. Monday. A Wheeling and Lake Erie train had been crossing Route 51 near Worthington Drive when...
Longtime Thomas Jefferson tennis coach savoring final season
There is a major news flash brewing in the Thomas Jefferson tennis program. After 42 years of coaching, Chuck Correll plans to retire next spring following the boys tennis season. “I decided several years ago that I would retire at age 70,” Correll said. “I plan to stay in shape...
Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin, Brentwood volleyball teams cap regular season
To say the players on the Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball team have clicked would be more than accurate. The TJ girls cruised to the Section 3-3A title with an 11-0 record with one match remaining on their 2021 schedule. “My early thoughts this season were that we were going to...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 24, 2021
Baldwin Borough Charles Koenig sold property at 547 Calvert Ave. to Christopher and Carrie Koenig for $124,600. Chastity Oppenheimer trustee sold property at 5106 Dolores Drive to CLL Acquisitions LLC for $193,000. Matthew Belsterling sold property at 5087 Elmwood Drive to Chhabi and Lila Bista for $225,000. James Bramer sold...
Central Catholic jumps on Baldwin quickly, cruises to 6A win
It took longer for Central Catholic to salute its 22 seniors before the game than it did for the Vikings to strike on their first three drives. The Vikings produced 21 first-quarter points on scoring drives of two, four and four plays as they cruised to a 49-21 victory over...
McKeesport knocks off TJ, sets up winner-take-all showdown with Belle Vernon next week
When it comes to the Big 8 Conference, most of the talk usually revolves around Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon. But there’s a new big cat on the block, and the McKeesport Tigers have entered the chat. McKeesport used a plethora of big plays and rode the hot wheels of...
South Hills pair charged with cheating federal housing program by flipping foreclosed homes
A pair of South Hills residents are accused of cheating the federal government by posing as the would-be owner-occupant of a foreclosed home, only to attempt to flip the property for profit. A federal grand jury accused J. Reed Pirain, 45, and Renee Vasilko, 48, both of Upper St. Clair,...
Sewickley’s Tull Family Theater part of Film Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Film Festival
In the film “My Fiona,” Jane finds herself overwhelmed by the loss by suicide of her best friend, Fiona. The movie is one of 32 films that are part of Film Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Film Festival Nov. 10-17 being shown at various theaters across the city. According to Film Pittsburgh,...
Pleasant Hills council race sees 4 incumbents and 1 newcomer
There are four open seats on Pleasant Hills and five candidates — although six will actually appear on the ballot. Justin Horvat, one of the Democratic primary winners, has moved out of the area and missed the deadline to withdraw. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate...
Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation raises money for Emmaus through fashion show
Being a Realtor is more than helping someone find a house. It’s about creating an opportunity for them to have a place to feel at home. That’s the mission of the Fashion for a Cause runway show. Hosted by the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation, the event benefited the...
Brentwood council race has 8 hopefuls running for 4 seats
Eight candidates appear on the ballot for Brentwood council, vying for four open seats. According to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list, incumbents AJ Doyle and Robert Pasquantonio will square off against newcomers Melissa Lenigan, Karen L. McWilliams, Stephen J. Thomas, Nicole M. Novak, Chris Fargotstein and...
Baldwin Whitehall welcomes 2 new principals
Baldwin Whitehall School District has two new faces in leadership roles. Whitehall Elementary School welcomed a new principal to the helm this fall. Rebecca Gill brings a robust experience in education, having served as both a teacher and principal in the region. “Ms. Gill brings has demonstrated her commitment to...
Jefferson Hills Mayor Cmar challenged by McCaffrey in November election
Jefferson Hills residents will choose between a Democrat incumbent and a Republican challenger as their next mayor in the November election, according to the Allegheny County Office of Elections’ unofficial candidate list. Here are the nominees and their responses to the election questions posed by South Hills Record. Jan Cmar...
5 candidates running for 4 seats on Whitehall council
In the Whitehall council race, incumbents Linda Book, Kathy DePuy and William Veith face newcomers Stone Sobieralksi and John Paravati. They are vying for four, four-year terms on council. Here are the candidates and their responses to questions posed by South Hills monthly. Linda Book Age: 65 Political...
Jefferson Hills council race has 8 candidates seeking 4 seats
Jefferson Hills council will have at least one new member on council after the November election as incumbent Francis Sockman declined to seek reelection. There are four candidates for both the Democrat and Republican parties seeking four 4-year seats on the Nov. 2 ballot, according to the Allegheny County Office...
Incumbent Troy, newcomer Carnevale square off in Brentwood mayoral race
Brentwood’s incumbent Mayor Dennis Troy will square off against councilman Pat Carnevale in November’s mayoral race. Troy, a Republican, has served as Brentwood’s mayor for the last seven years. Carnevale, a Democrat, has been on council for nearly 12 years. The winner will serve a four-year term. Here’s a look...
6 candidates running for 4 Baldwin council seats
Six hopefuls are running for four, four-year seats on Baldwin council. Incumbents Marianne Conley and John Egger are facing newcomers Erin Brown, Raymond “Butch” Dee, Rebecca Conley and Michael Stelmasczyk. Here are the candidates and the answers to the questions posed by South Hills monthly. Erin Brown Age:...
St. Clair Health now using Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator for breast cancer
Having additional knowledge can never be a bad thing, especially when it comes to detecting breast cancer. St. Clair Health announced it is providing the Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator, a tool utilized to gather information on a patient from personal history to breast density and mammogram images. The information is...
Couple that died in West Mifflin house fire identified
An elderly West Mifflin couple who died in a fire early Thursday has been identified. The victims are Carl and Victoria Bajus, both 78, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Fire tore through their West Mifflin home forcing fire crews to retreat for their own safety as the...
Baldwin topples Hempfield in coach’s return to Westmoreland County
Baldwin football coach Tim Sweeney has spent a lot of time in Westmoreland County winning games while at Derry, his alma mater. He took the Trojans to four consecutive WPIAL playoff appearances in six seasons. “Yeah, I’ve been following Derry,” he said. “I mean, I’m a Derry grad, so the...
