South Hills Record category, Page 38
Baldwin-Whitehall extends free weekly meal packs
Baldwin-Whitehall School District is set to ensure no child in the district goes hungry this year. As an extension of the Seamless Summer Option, a weekly summer meal provider program, all children under age 18 will have access to free, weekly meal packs through BWSD during the 2021-2022 school year....
Police: Man treated for medical issue shoots at first responders, flees
A Clairton man is awaiting arraignment after police said he shot at them following treatment for a medical issue by paramedics. Michael S. Spence, 28, is facing numerous charges in two cases, including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment. Police and paramedics responded to Spence’s home on Wylie Avenue...
In brief: South Hills Chorale concert, legislative lunch, more in South Hills
Legislative Lunch The South Hills Chamber of Commerce will host Sen. Devlin Robinson, Rep. Natalie Mihalek, Rep. Dan Miller, District Judge Ron Arnoni and other local elected officials for an engaging and informative discussion and update on the status of upcoming legislation aimed at enhancing opportunities for businesses. The Legislative...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 8, 2021
Baldwin Borough Janine Lambert sold property at 926 Agnew Road to Alec Kopatich for $162,500. Estate of Jeffrey Chapel sold property at 606 Palace Ct to Treynor Properties LLC for $61,000. Estate of George Lauman sold property at 817 Steiner St. 4021 to Ly Thi Luong for $80,000. Brentwood Eco...
Neighbor Spotlight: Nicole Leckenby adds Pleasant Hills Community Day committee chair to her resume
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Kennywood, Idlewild and Sandcastle requiring masks indoors
Kennywood Park, along with Idlewild & Soak Zone, has brought back part of its mask policy now to fall in line with federal guidance now that Allegheny and Westmoreland counties are considered to have “substantial” spread of covid-19. Both parks and sister water park Sandcastle had dropped the mask requirement...
In brief: South Hills Chorale concert, vacation bible school and more in the South Hills
South Hills Chorale concert The South Hills Chorale will present a free concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 8, at the Black Ashes shelter (Farm Show Drive) in South Park. The concert is being held by the Chorale in celebration of their joyous return to rehearsals as they prepare for the...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 1, 2021
Baldwin Borough Madison Smith sold property at 1612 Elderslee Road to Malcom East for $149,900. Debra Suzanne Bellisario sold property at 3121 Vernon Ave. to Samuel Schneider and Nicole Eiben for $197,000. Dave Kaslewicz sold property at 169 Wildwood Ave. to Anthony Pletz for $123,500. Brentwood Estate of Gerald Stewart...
Officials identify Mt. Lebanon mother and son killed in suspected double murder-suicide
Officials have released the names for two of three people killed early Thursday near Mt. Lebanon in a suspected murder-suicide. Ana Tratras, 59, was shot to death inside the Gilkeson Road home she shared with her husband about 2:40 a.m., according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police have...
Pittsburgh residents can use vouchers at Dormont pool
Pittsburgh youth will be able to use Dormont pool for free and adults can gain admission for $5 using vouchers, the city announced Thursday. The move is part of an effort to provide better chance for people to use a pool in light of a staffing shortage that’s caused 10...
‘So unbelievable’: Police say Mt. Lebanon man killed parents, fatally shot himself
Neighbors heard at least a dozen gunshots early Thursday before police and SWAT officers swarmed a quiet stretch of Gilkeson Road in Mt. Lebanon, where police say a man killed his parents and then opened fire on police. “We were trying to go to sleep when we were awakened by,...
Pleasant Hills celebrates 27th annual National Night Out with paradeVideo
Pleasant Hills Police Sgt. James Lauso spend his 50th birthday much like any other night, driving around his hometown spreading good cheer and shaking hands with supportive residents. “This community and how they welcome you,” Lauso said while smiling Tuesday evening. “Usually when you’re seeing the police something bad happened....
‘Dormont called’: Pittsburgh residents may be able to use Dormont’s pool soon
The sunny skies and 88-degree weather Tuesday made for a perfect day for swimming. But in Pittsburgh, 10 of the city’s 18 pools are closed this year because of staffing and maintenance issues. It’s something that’s dogged council members through the Dog Days of summer. During the final city council...
Bowser Automotive plans to open collision center on William Penn Highway in Murrysville
Bowser Automotive has been a recognized name in the Pittsburgh region since getting its start in the early 1980s. And after three decades of making their home in the Murrysville area, the Bowser family is bringing the business to their hometown. The company this month purchased a 2.5-acre property on...
In brief: Triumph of Holy Cross Summer festival, Special Needs triathlon and more in the South Hills
Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish summer festival Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off its summer festival on July 28 from 6-11 p.m. and runs through July 31. Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring a variety of live music, rides and entertainment, delicious...
Man, whose wife stole millions from Pittsburgh firm, gets 18 months for false tax returns
A man who lived a life of luxury off of nearly $13 million his wife embezzled from her Pittsburgh employer over more than a decade will spend 18 months in federal prison. Gary Mills, 61, was found guilty in 2019 of three counts of filing a false tax return following...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 25, 2021
Baldwin Borough Tiffany Leigh Marie Lazzari sold property at Unknown Address to Pamela and Christine Collins for $135,000. Zachary Seymore sold property at 638 Agnew Road to Donald Yoho and Hilary Nagy for $210,000. Gregory Utzig sold property at 1165 Camarta Drive to Jordon and Kaitlyn Weiland for $390,000. Cathy...
Ribbon cut on new Brentwood municipal buildingVideo
Brentwood officials, accompanied by state and Allegheny County leaders, cut the ribbon to their new borough building. A celebration of a near decade’s worth of planning took place July 22 as doors to the 10,000 square-foot building at 3735 Brownsville Road were ceremoniously opened to the public. “There were a...
Crack’d Egg loses appeal of closure order, plans to continue court fight
A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled in favor of the Allegheny County Health Department on Friday, finding that the forced closure of the Crack’d Egg restaurant in Brentwood was appropriate given its owner’s refusal to follow covid-19 mitigation measures. The decision has no practical effect because Gov. Tom Wolf lifted safety...
Man injured during fight Sunday at Baldwin tavern dies
A Pittsburgh man who got into a fight at a bar in Baldwin borough late Sunday night has died from the injuries he suffered, according to authorities. Mark Thompson, 51, was pronounced dead shortly after 4 p.m. on July 22 at Allegheny General Hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical...
Whitehall Pool to be demolished, replaced
Water, water everywhere, but not a drop of it in the Whitehall Borough Pool. This summer, the Whitehall Borough Pool will remain closed due to concerns over its structural integrity, and plans for its replacement on the same site are well underway, according to borough manager James Leventry. “This pool...
West Jefferson Hills School District looks forward to return to normalcy this fall
For West Jefferson Hills School District superintendent Michael Ghilani, the approaching start of the school year signifies one thing — the end to what he calls “smile deprivation.” After a year of virtual learning and fully masked instruction for the students of the district, Ghilani said he is thrilled to...
Brentwood Borough School District passes 1st version of back to school plan
Earlier this month, Brentwood Borough School Board of Directors passed the first version of its health and safety plan for the 2021-22 school year. Superintendent Amy Burch said the current plan is based entirely on CDC guidelines, but it will be tailored and amended according to parent and community feedback....
In brief: Jefferson Hills Night Markets, Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Festival and more in the South Hills
Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Festival Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish kicks off its summer festival on July 28 from 6-11 p.m. and runs through July 31. Triumph of the Holy Cross Summer Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring a variety of live music,...
South Hills notebook: Brentwood Firecracker 5K a success for 1st-time directors
Taylor Lee and Steve Evans were co-race directors of the 38th annual Brentwood Firecracker 5K Run. It was their first year at the helm. “Considering all the unknowns during the planning process and not having enough time to do the traditional big race and celebration, I’m so happy with the...
