Bethel Park Journal category, Page 34
Bethel Park teacher Jaclyn Barton receives AIU World of Gratitude Award
Bethel Park School District’s English as a Second Language teacher Jaclyn Barton received this year’s World of Gratitude Award from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Robert Scherrer, the AIU’s executive director, presented her the award at a special recognition ceremony on May 25. The award is designed to honor those who...
New housing development proposed in Bethel Park
A 65-unit townhouse development has been proposed in Bethel Park. Penn Cove Group Capital would like to develop the properties off of Hamilton and Baptist roads in what is proposed as The Enclave at Cool Springs. It is unclear how big the homes would be or how much they may...
Bethel Park weathers early storm, drops Pine-Richland in Class 6A softball semifinals
Through the first three batters of the game, it appeared as if unbeaten Bethel Park was in for a rare test. But that storm — like the literal one that hit midway through the third inning — came and went quickly. The top-seeded Black Hawks (17-0) combined a stellar pitching...
Bethel Park couple contends in lawsuit that physical therapist infected them with covid
A Bethel Park couple is suing Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy Association and a therapist there, alleging that she failed to properly wear a mask when she visited their home in the fall and infected them with covid-19. John Boyle and Cheryl McKinney became so ill, they were both hospitalized,...
In brief: Vacation Bible School, blood drive and more in Bethel Park
Vacation Bible School VBS is coming to South Hills Church of the Nazarene, 5601 Library Road in Bethel Park. This year’s Vacation Bible School is Rocky Railway. The program will run over five consecutive Wednesdays beginning June 30 and ending July 28 from 6:30-8 p.m. Children that have just completed...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of May 23, 2021
Bethel Park David Ursenbach sold property at 3345 Appel Road to John Rirchard and Danielle Nicole Nagurney for $275,000. Linda Ann Swazuk sold property at 6085 Baptist Road to George John Cobert IV and Heather Leann Cobert for $160,000. Ezell Lindsey sold property at 108 Sandstone Court to Ryan and...
Bethel Park girls lacrosse celebrates 1st section title since ’12
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair battled for first place in Section 1-AAA in girls lacrosse all season. So perhaps it was only fitting the three South Hills rivals ended up in a three-way tie atop the standings, all with 9-1 records. The Black Hawks clinched a share...
Mother-daughter duos coach Bethel Park softball to spectacular season
The Bethel Park coaching staff is unique in WPIAL softball. It is made up of a pair of mother-daughter tandems. Heather Semplice-Scott is head coach; her daughter, Geana Scott, is an assistant and statistician. Donna DeCarlo, the team scorekeeper, and Carly Schoenstein, Donna’s daughter, are assistants. “It’s exciting to have...
Sophomore’s clutch hit carries Bethel Park past Shaler into Class 5A baseball semifinals
Some might consider Bethel Park sophomore John Chalus the little brother of a Division I baseball recruit, but he certainly wasn’t overshadowed Friday. Chalus drove in the winning run with a walk-off single in the seventh as second-seeded Bethel Park capitalized on a fielding error to beat No. 7 Shaler,...
Bethel Park Memorial Day Program scheduled
Bethel Park’s Memorial Day Program will honor the fallen on May 31. The event is open to the public and will consist of a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial, parade and cemetery service. The ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in front of the Bethel Park Municipal Building will begin...
Bethel Park police collect thousands of pairs of socks for Pittsburgh area charity
Bethel Park police recently partnered with a Pittsburgh nonprofit to collect socks for the city’s homeless and raise awareness of the department’s K-9 unit. Officers were able to obtain 3,464 pairs of socks from three collection sites and two community events. They were donated to Socks with a Mission, a...
Bethel Park recreation plans include new splash pad, playground at Park Avenue
A new splash pad, playground and pavilions are among the plans for a park along Park Avenue in Bethel Park. Council president Tim Moury said everything is still in the design phase. Contract bids for project specifications will be sought in late fall and construction is planned for early next...
Bethel Park municipal, school board primary election results
Two of Bethel Park’s largest races were seemingly the easiest. Bethel Park District Judge Ron Arnoni will be keeping his seat, as he ran unopposed in the primary on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. Incumbent Republican Mayor Jack Allen ran uncontested in the primary. In November, he will face...
Bethel Park residents vote to amend home rule charter
In Bethel Park, primary voters said yes to a referendum on the ballot to amend the municipality’s home rule charter to forgo the residency requirement for the municipal planner. The current home rule charter requires the municipal planner to move into Bethel Park within one year of being hired. While...
In brief: Clothing drive, hockey tryouts, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
Clothing drive Clean out your closets and help a worthy cause. The Rotary Club of Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park (Breakfast) is sponsoring a Clothing Drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22 at the Bethel Park Community Center. It will benefit the City Mission in Washington. Along with clothing, they’re also accepting...
Bethel Park pole vaulter Nirella continues to raise the bar
Isaac Nirella, a junior at Bethel Park, has made great strides in just his second year of pole vaulting competition. “It’s really his first (outdoor season) since he lost last year,” coach Mark Jacobs said. “Isaac has improved so much from last year — over 3 feet so far —...
Bethel Park’s Malecki, Underwood vaulting to personal best marks
It takes a unique type of high school athlete to compete in the pole vault event. “It does,” said Mark Jacobs, Bethel Park’s pole vaulting coach. “You need that combination of speed, strength and determination that every great athlete needs, but at the same time you need grit and to...
North Allegheny, UPMC hosting covid vaccine clinic at high school staff, families, students
North Allegheny School District staff, families and students 16 and older have until noon Saturday to sign up for a covid-19 vaccination at the high school early next week. The district is partnering with UPMC to host the voluntary vaccination clinic in the cafeteria of the senior high school starting...
Bethel Park plumbers rescue resident from Piney Fork Creek
A group of Bethel Park plumbers started their workday on April 29 by rescuing a resident who fell into Piney Fork Creek. “I was reading blueprints for a job we were going on,” said John Oakes, owner of All Pro Plumbing. “Everyone meets in the shop in the morning around...
Bethel Park baseball tunes up for playoffs with shutout of Thomas JeffersonVideo
Bethel Park finished off a perfect section season with a 15-0 whitewash of playoff-bound Thomas Jefferson on Wednesday. The TJ loss kept Albert Gallatin’s playoff hopes alive for another hour before the Colonials were eliminated by Connellsville. The win was the 15th for the Black Hawks, including 10 straight as...
Storytime in the park, World Bee Day and more at Bethel Park Public Library
Bethel Park Public Library, located at 5100 W. Library Ave., is open to the public. Masks are required, high-touch areas including countertops and tables are disinfected daily and hand sanitizer is available throughout the library. Public computers are limited to one hour of use per day. All materials are quarantined...
Student partners with SHIM for food drive, Food Truck Fridays at George Washington Elementary
Aubrey Kuhn saw news reports in the early stages of the pandemic last May and how many families were going hungry as a result. “It made me really sad, so I wanted to do a food drive for my eighth birthday,” said the Bethel Park elementary student. “It made me...
Bethel Park officials honor police, EMS
Bethel Park first responders were recognized for their services and in observance of National EMS and Police weeks. National Police Week runs May 9-15, with Friday being National Peace Officers Memorial Day. National EMS Week is May 16-22. Municipal Manager Laurence Christian read proclamations for both the police department and...
2 Bethel Park homes burglarized, police say
Bethel Park police are investigating overnight burglaries at two homes in the municipality. Chief Timothy O’Connor said residences along Old Ox and Cambridge roads were burglarized sometime between 3 a.m and 5 a.m. Friday. Several items were stolen from at least one of them. The chief said people were home...
In brief: Sen. Robinson opens local office, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
Sen. Robinson opens Bethel Park office State Senator Devlin Robinson has opened an office at 700 N. Highland Road, Suite 307 in Bethel Park. He will hold a grand opening celebration 10 a.m.-noon May 20 to provide an opportunity for residents of the 37th Senate District to learn about ways...
