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Mt. Lebanon couple donates $1 million to UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Research Institute
Terri Bone remembered calling the neonatal intensive care unit from her hospital room to check on her newborn daughter. “The nurse told me, ‘she stopped breathing last night, but she is OK,’ ” said Bone. “ ‘Premature babies do that sometimes.’ ” After 10 days in the NICU at what...
Pair of North Allegheny, Central Catholic standouts earn Class 6A all-state honors
Talented football players filled the field at North Hills’ Martorelli Stadium for the WPIAL Class 6A championship game. Four of those players were honored Wednesday with selection to the Class 6A all-state team, selected by a panel of Pennsylvania football writers. WPIAL champion Central Catholic was represented by senior running...
Thomas Jefferson trio earns all-state honors in Class 4A
The Thomas Jefferson football team added to an already crowded trophy case this season by capturing WPIAL and PIAA championships. A trio of Jaguars who anchored the offensive attack were recognized for their efforts Wednesday. Seniors Jake Pugh, Ian Hansen and Preston Zandier guided the Jaguars all the way to...
4 Allegheny County restaurants defy orders to close for violating covid restrictions
Four Allegheny County restaurants were ordered to close Tuesday for violating Gov. Tom Wolf’s latest covid-19 pandemic restrictions. As of Wednesday morning, none of them had shut their doors. David’s Diner in Springdale Township, Al’s Café in Bethel Park, Gianna Via’s in Whitehall and Il Pizzaiolo in Mt. Lebanon were...
Jefferson Hills Police Chief Gene Roach retiring after nearly 40-year career
Jefferson Hills police Chief Gene Roach is calling it a career after nearly 40 years in law enforcement. “It doesn’t seem like that much time has elapsed,” Roach said Monday. “As I look back on it now, 39 years is a long time, more than half of my life. It...
Restaurant and bar owners decry Gov. Tom Wolf’s orders, encourage others to openVideo
“Just open.” The words, spoken by Joe Tambellini, resonated with dozens of restaurant and tavern owners who gathered in a parking lot outside of Al’s Cafe, a restaurant in Bethel Park, on Monday. They were there for a “Rights for Restaurants” rally organized by the restaurant’s owner, Rod Ambrogi, and...
In Brief: Covid changes at South Park rink, free Christmas dinner and more in the South Hills
Change made at South Park skating rink to slow covid spread The Allegheny County Parks Department has made several changes at the South Park skating rink that will be in effect through Jan. 3 to comply with the state’s efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. All buildings will...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 20
Baldwin Borough Estate of Marcella Marrtinelli sold property at 3813 Gary Drive to Susan Gault for $131,100. Kevin Mislan sold property at 130 Hollow Haven Drive to Rachel Berenson for $155,000. Igloo Series 3 REO LLC sold property at 5147 Janie Drive to Naradmuni Phuyal and Kamali Katel for $188,000....
Man claims false arrest in 1965 kept him from substitute teaching jobs at Deer Lakes, Northgate
A Baldwin man is suing Deer Lakes and Northgate school districts, alleging that both refused to hire him as a substitute teacher because of what he claimed was a bogus arrest over loud music in 1965. Anthony Gaglierd, who said in his lawsuit that he had a teaching career spanning...
Brentwood Borough High School closed after increase of covid cases
Brentwood Borough Middle/High School is closed through Tuesday after seven positive covid-19 cases were reported in the building. Superintendent Amy Burch alerted families through a letter on the district’s website that the virus was reported in six student cases and one staff member. “The year is going out very much...
WPIAL football players sign with Division I FBS, FCS programs
Division I FBS Senior football players from the WPIAL who signed with Division I programs: Name, high school, pos., college • Evan Azzara, Plum, OL, Miami (Ohio) • Derrick Davis, Gateway, S, LSU • Khalil Dinkins, North Allegheny, TE, Penn State • Elliot Donald, Central Catholic, DT, Pitt • Trevor...
Coronavirus cases in South Hills communities continue to rise
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the communities within the South Hills have varying numbers of both positive cases and deaths. As of Dec. 16, there have been 1,321 total cases of the novel coronavirus in Baldwin Borough since March, according to the...
Baldwin’s Dorien Ford becomes first of 20 recruits to sign letters of intent with Pitt
Baldwin defensive tackle Dorien Ford became the first of 20 Pitt prospects to sign and deliver letters of intent on national signing day Wednesday morning. #1 is in! The Hometown Hero @DorienFord_21 is ready to roll!! #H2P #PITT2L1TT pic.twitter.com/ZbG7NNbxzl— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) December 16, 2020 Coach Pat Narduzzi tweeted the...
Brentwood sells its sanitary sewer system for $19.2 million to PA American Water
Brentwood Borough officials wrapped up a yearlong deal Dec. 7 when they sold its sanitary sewer system for $19.2 million to a separate utility company. Brentwood’s roughly 4,500 customers will now be served by Pennsylvania America Water. The sewer authority, which only owns the pipes that carry the sewage to...
Assault, DUIs, drug charges among those handled recently by South Park, Brentwood judges
District court judges South Park and Brentwood handled these criminal cases recently. Defendants will have court dates set in district court or Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Judge Michael W. Thatcher, South Park • Eric Lee Bowles, 35, of Buena Vista on charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment...
Gill Hall VFC remains idle as Jefferson Hills officials again postpone recertification
A volunteer fire company in Jefferson Hills has not responded to emergency calls for nearly two years. It may be another year or so until it does as council once again failed to recertify Gill Hall nor did it formally recognize Gill Hall and Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue as the...
Jefferson Hills officials adopt 2021 budget, no tax hike
Jefferson Hills property owners will not have to worry about their real estate taxes going up as a result of the borough’s 2021 budget. Council unanimously voted Monday night to approve next year’s spending plan and maintain the current tax rate of 5.66 mills. Council vice president Dave Montgomery said...
Crack’d Egg flouts shutdown as deputies quarantined for dining, taking photos with owner
Two Allegheny County sheriff’s deputies who ate and posed for a picture at a Brentwood diner defying state shutdown orders by remaining open have been reassigned and placed on quarantine. The Crack’d Egg, on Brownsville Road, has continuously flouted the orders from Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Dr. Rachel...
In brief: Journalism scholarship, free Christmas Day dinner and more in the South Hills
Trib offering journalism scholarships Trib Total Media is now accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship. The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism,...
West Jefferson Hills School District to go virtual through Wednesday because of covid cases
West Jefferson Hills School District officials announced all students will learn online the next few days as a result of six positive cases reported Saturday. Classes will be virtual through at least Wednesday. A letter sent to parents over the weekend says the cases spread over four buildings and puts...
Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin, Brentwood girls basketball teams have playoff ambitions
Here’s a look at the high school girls basketball teams for the South Hills Record coverage area: Thomas Jefferson The Thomas Jefferson girls won’t soon forget the wild ride that was the 2019-20 season. The Jaguars started out 7-1, won three and lost three midseason games, and wrapped it up...
Brentwood, Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin boys basketball teams look to develop chemistry
Here’s a look at boys basketball teams in the South Hills Record coverage area: Brentwood Graduation losses hit the Brentwood boys basketball program hard. The Spartans were stacked with seven seniors in 2019-20, led by four-year starter C.J. Ziegler, a flashy 5-foot-11 guard and 1,000-point career scorer who is a...
South Fayette to honor veterans with military banners next year
South Fayette officials plan to honor veterans from the township by hanging military banners next year. Community development coordinator Andrea Iglar discussed the idea during this month’s commissioners meeting. The presentation is available on the township’s website. “We look forward to being able to recognize the men and women who...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 13
Baldwin Borough Eric Michael sold property at 644 Brinwood Ave. to Travis Kehler for $127,000. Alexis Fadick sold property at 561 Calvert Ave. to Mary Jean Condrey for $117,000. Jeffrey Hirsh sold property at 3756 Churchview Avenue Ext. to Amanda Faggioli for $184,000. William Eibeck sold property at 1702 Elderslee...
South Hills Interfaith Movement hosts 3rd drive-through food distribution
South Hills Interfaith Movement, in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, hosted its third drive-through food distribution event at Bethel Park High School on Saturday. The distribution, which ran from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was open to anyone, had enough food to feed 1,000 families. For...
