Bethel Park Journal category, Page 29
Bethel Park man charged with homicide by vehicle in death of man in wheelchair
A Bethel Park man is charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence of a controlled substance in the July 15 death of a man seated in a motorized wheelchair in Homestead. Eric Walker, 50, also is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Anthony Donofrio, 72,...
Neighbor Spotlight: Bethel Park council and historical society president Moury lives to serve hometown
For Tim Moury, there is no better place in the world than Bethel Park. The lifelong resident has served as head of its elected leadership for 25 years come November, and coordinated with other volunteers to preserve its history since 2015. “Not many people have an opportunity to grow up...
In brief: Tailgate party, senior luncheon, more in Bethel Park
South Hills Church of the Nazarene • South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road, Bethel Park is hosting a Tailgate Party following the 10 a.m. Sunday Service on Sept. 12. Wear your favorite jersey. Barbeques and fun are provided, just bring your family and friends. • DivorceCare Support...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 29, 2021
Chad Revak sold property at 202 Berrington Ct to Gregory Domonkos and Michele Hershberger for $190,000. Housing & Urban Development sold property at 1415 Berryman Ave. to Anthony L Ameel Kovacs for $159,000. Robert Milliken Jr. sold property at 5570 Florida Ave. to Luann Munsky and Tori Giglio for $210,000....
Bethel Park QB Max Blanc plans for college career at Youngstown State
Max Blanc is a student of the game, particularly at the quarterback position. Blanc is a 6-foot-5, 210-pound strong-armed signal caller at Bethel Park who also plays linebacker. He studies, learns, then executes the Black Hawks’ game-plan to the best of his intellectual abilities. “His football IQ is better than...
Bethel Park boys soccer eyes WPIAL playoff berth
Small steps. The Bethel Park boys soccer team isn’t reaching for the sky this season. More on point, the Black Hawks would like to return to the WPIAL playoffs after sitting out the postseason the past four years. “Our goal is to make the playoffs,” said fourth-year coach Doug Fink,...
Mt. Lebanon delivers complete performance, shuts out Bethel Park
It didn’t take the Mt. Lebanon offense long to get on track in 2021. And the defense did its job, too, during a season-opening 28-0 win Friday night at Bethel Park in a nonconference game. After holding Bethel Park to a three and out on the opening first series, Mt....
Rostraver native finishes 6th in triathlon at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
A Rostraver native finished sixth Friday night in the triathlon competition in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Eric McElvenny, 38, of Bethel Park, representing the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, finished in 1 hour, 6 minutes, 58 seconds. That was just 6 minutes, 2 seconds off the winner from France in...
Section of Drake Road in Bethel Park closing 4 months for repairs
A section of Drake Road in Bethel Park will be closed for nearly four months starting on Monday for repairs, according to the Allegheny County Department of Public Works. Beginning at 9 a.m., Drake Road will be closed between South Park Road and Crestview Drive so crews can repair a...
Bethel Park students return to school
Students in Bethel Park School District returned to five days a week, in-person learning on Aug. 24. During a special meeting of the Bethel Park School Board on Aug. 23, the district’s health and safety plan was updated to require masking in all district buildings for the first semester....
3 brothers being sentenced for botched attempts to burglarize 2 gun stores
Three brothers are being sentenced this week in federal court in connection with botched attempts to burglarize two gun stores. Jerwahn Atkins, 24, of Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood, was sentenced Tuesday to 18 months in a federal prison and three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to a charge...
Bethel Park man, Rostraver native competes in Paralympic Triathlon in Tokyo this week
Eric McElvenny never shied away from a challenge. This week, the 38-year-old Bethel Park father of three will face a new one. The Rostraver native will take to an international stage as a member the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team in Tokyo. Like the Summer Olympic competitions that wrapped up there...
Bethel Park School Board requiring masks for 1st semesterVideo
Bethel Park School District officials voted on Aug. 23 to require masks for everyone through the first semester when classes began Aug. 24. The board voted 7-2 with Connie Ruhl and Russ Spicuzza dissenting. Spicuzza was the only one on stage not wearing a mask during the whole meeting. Ruhl...
In brief: Bethel Park Art Guild to meet, crossing guards wanted and more
Bethel Park Art Guild to meet Bethel Park Art Guild will meet at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Bethel Park Community Center for refreshments, business meeting and guest speaker, artist Larry Branstetter. Unvaccinated attendees must wear masks. All artists are welcome. Crossing guards wanted Bethel Park police are hiring school...
Bethel Park football to feature deep group of receivers, linemen
A quick dose of Bethel Park football, by the numbers: • There are three quarterbacks listed on this year’s 70-player team roster — senior Max Blanc, a Youngstown State recruit, junior John Barr and freshman Jack Bruckner. “Max will be our leader on offense. We expect great things from him,”...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 22, 2021
Thomas Jensen sold property at 3335 Altherton Drive to Cassie Marie Lee and Genevieve Marie Wilson for $265,000. RMD LLC sold property at Bethel Crest Drive to Judy Vieceli for $65,000. Thomas Valancius sold property at 6046 Boxer Drive to Adam and Kelly Filburn for $344,900. Lucas Young sold property...
Masks optional at Bethel Park School District, for now
Masks are optional at Bethel Park School District for the time being. Several motions made at Tuesday night’s board meeting requiring masks for all individuals entering the buildings regardless of vaccination status failed with the closest chances for approval being a 4-4 vote. Board president Pamela Dobos, vice president Jim...
Construction project along Drake Road in Bethel Park to begin
Drake Road in Bethel Park will be closed between South Park Road and Crestview Drive for several months due to construction, Allegheny County public works officials announced. Pittsburgh-based Pugliano Construction crews are expected to make repairs to a culvert, replace two inlets, install scour protection and do paving from Aug....
Bethel Park Public Library’s Wise Walk program returns in September
A biannual outdoor exercise program designed to improve mental and physical health in older adults is about to start its fall session. Bethel Park Public Library’s Wise Walk returns Thursdays Sept. 9 through Nov. 10 in South Park. Participants meet at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot by the gazebo...
Bethel Park School District once again offering seniors free passes to most events
Bethel Park senior citizens have an opportunity to obtain a pass good for free admission to most school district events. The pass is available for residents ages 62 and older. Those interested can get one by stopping by the administration building at 301 Church St. during normal business hours and...
Bethel Park aims to rebound from rare winless season
Bethel Park has been a perennial WPIAL playoff contender on the gridiron. The 2020 season was an aberration. The Black Hawks, coming off 18 consecutive WPIAL playoff appearances and eight winning seasons in a row, did not win a game last fall and finished 0-7. They expect to turn things...
2021 HSSN football position-by-position breakdown: Scouting the quarterbacks
Starting today, TribLive HSSN will break down the top players at one position per day until Week Zero. Here’s a look at the top quarterbacks for the 2021 season. 1. Brad Birch Gateway Sophomore, 6-2, 190 Birch already holds a college offer from Pac-12 school Oregon after a title-winning freshman...
In brief: Sleepy Hollow Road bridge replacement, Children’s Drama and Music Club, more in Bethel Park
Sleepy Hollow Road bridge replacement Crews will begin replacing Sleepy Hollow Bridge No. 1, which carries Sleepy Hollow Road in South Park, at 9 a.m. Aug. 23. The project, which is expected to end in December, also includes bridge approach work and streambank stabilization. Before removing the existing bridge, crews...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 15, 2021
Estate of Pater Hayko sold property at 5012 Belmont Ave. to Keith and Jody Maceil for $205,000. John Kovac sold property at 1227 Braun Road to Toomey Hancock LLC for $38,900. Charles Barkey sold property at 1020 Brookfield Drive to Gregory and Sara Murtaugh for $382,000. Robert Kanotz sold property...
Police say missing Bethel Park girl has been found
Bethel Park police said they have located a girl who had been reported missing. Brandy Keyock, 12, was reported to be found at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, according to a post on the police’s Facebook page. She had been last seen Sunday afternoon. No other details were available....
