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Bethel Park’s Coverdale 100th anniversary celebration and Miner’s Memorial Park grand reopening set for Saturday
A celebration a century in the making is set for Saturday in Bethel Park. Coverdale’s 100th anniversary and Miner’s Memorial Park grand reopening is set for 10 a.m. Festivities start with a historical exhibit at Bethel Baptist Church reviewing Coverdale from its mining origins to present day. A formal program...
Bethel Park to get new security cameras in parks
Bethel Park officials plan to install new security cameras at all of its major parks within the next few years. They started that effort this month with the purchase of seven from Dagostinio Electronic Services of Pittsburgh. Council unanimously voted Monday night to add four cameras at Simmons Park and...
Pirates 2021 Round 10 bio in brief: RHP Justin Meis
Justin Meis 283rd overall, Round 10 Position: P Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 160 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right Schools: Bethel Park/Eastern Michigan Age/DOB: 21 (Nov. 23, 1999) Scouting report: Made 13 starts this season at Eastern Michigan, compiling a 4-6 record, 4.64 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. … Allowed 73 hits and 33 walks...
Bethel Park’s Mason Miller taken in 3rd round of MLB draft by Athletics
It can seem like a long road from Bethel Park to the majors. For Mason Miller, the path there has taken a circuitous route. But a big step in that direction came Monday when he was drafted in the third round by the Oakland Athletics. A 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, Miller...
In brief: Beginners mushroom walk, special needs triathlon, more in Bethel Park
Beginners mushroom walk New to the mushrooming hobby? Always wanted to attend a Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club walk but felt a little intimidated? Join Allegheny Land Trust senior director of education and curriculum and WPMC Identifier Julie 10 a.m.-noon July 16 at the Bethel Green Conservation Area for an introductory...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of July 11, 2021
Sherman Auto Bath & Shower L.P. sold property at 5999 Baptist Road to RLAD Car Wash Locations LLC for $576,000. Robert Raimondi sold property at 1256 Bethel Green Drive to Michael and Kristen Patcher for $453,000. Todd Thomas sold property at 34 Conestoga Drive to James Samuels and Robin Chiodi...
Speed, versatility help Abby Quickel play key role for Bethel Park softball
Yes, Bethel Park’s Abby Quickel, as her surname suggests, is quick. But as a junior outfielder on the Black Hawks’ WPIAL championship team, the versatile Quickel also displayed her altruism and selflessness. Quickel hit .380 during the WPIAL portion of her team’s schedule and ranked among the team leaders in...
Bethel Park notebook: Owen Peters named U.S. Lacrosse All-American
Owen Peters, a junior goalkeeper on the 2021 Bethel Park boys lacrosse team, was lauded as a U.S. Lacrosse All-American following the spring season. Peters also was voted all-WPIAL and all-section in Class 3A. He made 182 saves and averaged 6.8 goals allowed. “The goalie’s job is to be the general...
Academic achievements and college graduations for Bethel Park students
Academic achievements The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Bucknell University: Jess Abraham, Casey Mack • John Carrol University: Evan Welsh •...
Police: Man arrested after breaking in, showering at Bethel Park apartment then fighting with police
A Bethel Park woman woke early Wednesday morning to find a strange man in her shower, according to police. The man would later tell officers he was simply looking for a place to take a shower. The woman, who lives in an apartment complex on McMurray Road, told police she...
Roadwork to begin on Fort Couch Road
Motorists traveling along Fort Couch Road in Bethel Park between Bethel Church Road and Route 19 in Upper St. Clair may want to allow for some additional time. Periodic single‑lane closures began on July 9, according to a news release. The restrictions, which will occur between 6 a.m. and 9...
South Park woman arrested in connection with Bethel Park burglaries
Bethel Park police have arrested a South Park woman in connection with multiple burglaries in the borough. Stephanie Jean Britten Harper, 38, is charged with defiant trespasser, theft, driving with a suspended license and two counts of criminal trespass and burglary. Police said charges stem from recent overnight burglaries along...
South Park’s Cameron Bramer shines at Stars and Stripes BMX nationals
It was a star-spangled weekend for Cameron Bramer at the Stars and Stripes USA BMX nationals at South Park BMX in Bethel Park. Bramer, a 19-year-old from South Park, won against a field of racers from all over the country in the expert class for the 17-20 age group Friday...
Beaver’s Payton List, Bethel Park’s Reagan Milliken win state player of year honors
One did it with her arm, the other with a heavy bat. A pair of WPIAL standouts led their teams to championships this season and both were lauded for their efforts Tuesday as they were declared two of the state’s best. Beaver junior pitcher Payton List was named the Class...
In brief: Special needs triathlon, dance intensive camp and more in Bethel Park
Special needs triathlon Registration is open for the Spencer Family YMCA’s My Turn to Tri Special Needs Triathlon, which will take place Aug. 15. For more information, email mlloyd@williamscoulson.com. Dance intensive day camp Forest Dancer Intensive will be held 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 20. Cost is $60 and it will...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of July 4, 2021
Mary Yeager sold property at 368 Allandale Drive to Andrew and Cebra Carrozza for $268,000. James Modrak sold property at 3340 Altherton Drive to Luke James Modrak for $150,000. Jason Miller sold property at 3115 Aniray Circle to Zachary Harris and Lauren Ackerman for $214,000. Carter Lehman sold property at...
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Softball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
Whether their school had students in the classroom or virtually this spring, there is a special seat up front reserved for these standout performers and coaches in the return to the softball diamonds. Trib HSSN salutes all of the players and coaches for their great work in the return of...
Trib HSSN Head of the Class: Baseball Player and Coach of the Year for each classification
Whether their school had students in the classroom or virtually this spring, there is a special seat up front reserved for these standout performers and coaches in the return to the baseball field. Trib HSSN salutes all players and coaches for their great work in the return of spring sports...
Large crop of Bethel Park baseball, softball players headed to college diamonds
The senior class on Bethel Park’s PIAA championship and WPIAL runner-up baseball team will be well represented on college diamonds next spring. They include pitcher Eric Chalus (Kent State), catcher/infielder Sawyer D’Andrea (Bethany), pitcher Jimmy Gasper (Saint Vincent), outfielder Shane Hamel (Penn State Wilkes-Barre), outfielder Larry Kusan (Davis and Elkins)...
State championship might be just the beginning for Bethel Park baseball
Eric Chalus, the winning pitcher in the 2021 PIAA Class 5A championship game, was one of three seniors in Bethel Park’s starting lineup along with center fielder Shane Hamel and first baseman Zack Sackett. Next season, the Black Hawks will have starters returning at almost every position, starting with pitcher...
2021 Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Year: Eric Chalus, Bethel Park
2021 HSSN Baseball Player of the Year Eric Chalus School: Bethel Park Class: Senior Bethel Park’s Eric Chalus is rather stoic on the mound, rarely showing emotion after a batter strikes out or walks. But after throwing the final pitch of his high school career, an inning-ending strike in the...
New Blawnox cafe to offer meal plans, grab-and-go options for health-conscious customers
A new cafe in Blawnox will offer health-conscious meals prepared for people with appetites for wings, nachos and burgers. Clean Eatz is a national franchise moving into a new retail plaza at 175 Freeport Road. “I was looking to start a business that also had the opportunity to make a...
South Park rider hopes to exploit home course advantage in local BMX races
Thousands of pro and amateur BMX racers from all over the world will converge at South Park BMX in Bethel Park this weekend for the Stars and Stripes Nationals. And one racer in particular might have a bit of an advantage over the rest of the field. Cameron Bramer, 19,...
Neighbor Spotlight: Evey True Value owner Andy Amrhein is dedicated to Bethel Park
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...
Bethel Park Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
Three Girl Scouts from Bethel Park were among the 56 who earned their Gold Awards in the past year. The girls were recognized June 19 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry. The Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Girl Scouting. According to a news release, while...
