South Hills Record category, Page 64
Mt. Lebanon’s KingView is making mead, saving bees
When Scott Neeley talks about making customers happy with KingView meads and wines, he means a lot more than just a responsible buzz for the 21-and-over crowd. “I always wanted to start a business that hit three major marks: It had to be fun, had to be something I was...
Pleasant Hills National Night Out a bit different this year – but still a success
Pleasant Hills held its 26th annual National Night Out on July 28 – and the parade was a welcome event to those in the borough. The procession, featuring about 120 vehicles of first responders including police and fire trucks, as well as a large number of motorcycles, traveled through Pleasant...
Motorcyclist killed in early morning crash in Beechview
One person was killed Thursday in a motorcycle crash in Beechview, authorities said. Police responded at about 6:40 a.m. along Crane Avenue, near Brashear High School. No other vehicles were involved. Crane Avenue is shut down at Route 51. BREAKING: Motorcyclist killed in earlier crash on Crane Ave, near Brashear...
Unmarked abandoned mine discovery puts stability of Painters Run Road in Scott into question
An unmarked underground mine has put the stability of Painters Run Road in Scott and Upper St. Clair into question. A portion of the roadway was closed Wednesday after a Northeast Paving construction laborer performing drainage work near the road fell into the mine, Allegheny County Public Works spokesman Brent...
Free children’s admission at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village
August is a good time to take the children to the Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, in Avella, Washington County. Kids 17 and under will be admitted free courtesy of UPMC. The museum, which is part of the Senator John Heinz History Center’s family of museums, was designated a National...
Baldwin-Whitehall area youth baseball, softball organizations merge
For the first time in the nearly seven decades of youth baseball and softball in the communities that serve the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, players will compete under the umbrella of a single organization. The Baldwin Whitehall Athletic Association has agreed to merge into the Greater Baldwin Whitehall Athletic Association, effectively...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 26
Baldwin Borough Estate of Josephine Hensley sold property at 525 Agnew Road to Joshua Charles Foster for $130,000. Donald Moskiewski sold property at 5015 Frich Drive to Damber and Puspa Tiwari for $200,000. Michael Donald Labishak Jr. sold property at 3021 Hazelhurst Ave. to Jon and Megan Tyukodi for $95,000....
Pleasant Hills National Night Out, Baldwin Twp. zoning hearing and more
Baldwin Township zoning public hearing Baldwin Township’s Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing via Zoom at 1 p.m. July 28 to discuss variance requests for a property on Beltram Avenue. Information on how to access the meeting can be found here. Bethel Park Farmers Market The Bethel Park...
Searchers find body of 13-year-old girl who went missing in Monongahela River in West Mifflin
The body of a 13-year-old girl who went missing in the Monongahela River on Friday has been found, West Mifflin police said Saturday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified her as Kristina Rai. The search began at about 6 p.m. Friday when the girl was reported missing in the water...
Baldwin-Whitehall School District reopening plans released amid school transitions
Baldwin-Whitehall School District officials are planning around the covid-19 pandemic while transitioning former elementary school students to a repurposed middle school. The aging K-5 W.R. Paynter Elementary School closed in June. Those children will be moved to the J.E. Harrison Middle School, also referred to as Harrison Education Center. The...
PNC to close 52 branches, including 9 in Western Pa.
PNC Financial Services plans to permanently close 52 branch offices. In a filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the financial powerhouse said it intends to close nine branch offices in Western Pennsylvania, including offices in downtown Greensburg, Indiana, North Versailles, Elizabeth, Mt. Lebanon, West Mifflin, Bridgeville...
West Jefferson Hills School District reopening plans include most students returning to buildings
West Jefferson Hills School District officials are planning for most students to return to schools next month. That is based on survey results revealed Wednesday night during a virtual forum with Superintendent Michael Ghilani. More than 74% of 3,000-plus survey respondents said they want their children in in-person classes for...
Thomas Jefferson High School cancels in-person commencement ceremony
Thomas Jefferson High School has canceled its Aug. 8 commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 based on the latest guidelines and mitigation efforts from the Allegheny County Health Department. “Our plan since April was to keep the wishes and best interests of the seniors at heart. We included a...
Car, Port Authority T car crash in Dormont; 1 hurt, spokesman says
A Port Authority of Allegheny County light rail train and a car collided Tuesday afternoon in Dormont, officials said. The car and the train crashed at about 1:45 p.m. at the Red Line crossing near the Hillsdale crossing in the 1500 block of Hillsdale Avenue in Dormont, according to Port...
WPIAL swimmers earn NISCA All-American laurels
Several WPIAL swimming standouts recently were honored as All-Americans by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for times recorded during the 2019-20 season. The lists are compiled based on individual and relay times recorded at sanctioned high school meets during the season and submitted by the programs during the application...
BLM protesters march through Brentwood, Baldwin, Whitehall for Jonny Gammage’s birthdayVideo
Monday marked what would have been Jonny Gammage’s 56th birthday and Camille Redman wanted to do something to commemorate it. Redman, 25, from Pittsburgh’s West End, was born the year Gammage died at the hands of the police and has no memory of the event. But Redman organized a protest...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 20
Baldwin Borough William Barry Weiner sold property at 3133 Churchview Ave. to First Churchview Trust No. 1031330 for $37,300. Carol Ann Kunzler sold property at 51 Hollow Haven Drive to Kely Lynn Spalaris for $174,900. Preston Garrett Siemsen sold property at 818 Irwin Drive to Wesley and Paula Sewell for...
Jefferson Hills man killed in tractor crash
A Jefferson Hills man was killed in a tractor accident along Walters Lane on Wednesday evening. Borough Police Chief Gene Roach identified the deceased as George Albert Walter, 67, of Walters Lane. Officers responded to the area around 6:45 p.m. for a report of an overturned tractor on top of...
Whitehall man accused of making homemade explosives facing federal charges
A Whitehall man accused of making online threats and homemade bombs now faces federal weapons charges after a grand jury returned a five-count indictment against him. Kurt Cofano, 32, originally was wanted by Whitehall police last week in connection with a mental health warrant, according to police. Cofano said online...
Brentwood High School graduates 91 students
Brentwood High School’s 87th Commencement took place in the school’s auditorium on July 10, recognizing the 91 members of the class of 2020. Brentwood Borough School District said that multiple adjustments were made to ensure social distancing and adhere to the restrictions that are in place. Multiple ceremonies were held,...
It’s National Mac and Cheese Day: Dig in to these free offers
Yesterday, we celebrated National French Fry Day — but if you prefer your carbs in the form of pasta, today is your lucky day. July 14 is National Mac and Cheese Day. Celebrate by taking advantage of one of these deals: • Stouffer’s brand of frozen prepared foods invites mac...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of July 12
Baldwin Borough Justin Dodd sold property at 5056 Frich Drive to Drew Miller for $283,000. Whitehall Anna Marie Schwager sold property at 4558 Doverdell Drive to Ruth Byers for $276,000. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Police: Man arrested in Mt. Lebanon had 30 improvised bombs, detonators in car
A man arrested Thursday night in Mt. Lebanon in connection with online threats had more than 30 improvised bombs in his Mercedes along with homemade detonators and chemicals used to make explosives, investigators said in a criminal complaint. Kurt James Cofano, 32, of Whitehall, faces felony charges related to weapons...
Jefferson Regional Foundation touts importance of completing census
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census has been extended to Oct. 31. Jefferson Regional Foundation and Jefferson Collaborative are taking advantage of the delay by continuing to promote participation. On Wednesday morning, the organizations distributed U.S. Census Bureau reminder materials in both English...
Police: Suspect apprehended in Mt. Lebanon with weapons, bomb components in car
Mt. Lebanon police on Thursday evening took into custody a suspect who allegedly made social media threats against state and federal buildings and was found with numerous weapons and bomb-making components in his car. Police apprehended the suspect without incident at a traffic stop near Washington Road and Woodhaven Drive...
