Wounded veteran gets mortgage-free Dormont house
By Jason CatoMany soldiers enjoy warm homecomings. Tyler Schell received the keys to his first home. “I’ve never been a homeowner. I’ve always lived in apartments,” Schell, …
Former Bethel Park PTO president charged in theft from organization
By Margaret HardingThe former president of a parent-teacher organization told Bethel Park police she took thousands of dollars from the group and spent it on “stupid stuff,” court records show. Heidi Schnupp, 42, of Bethel Park surrendered to police Friday on charges …
Whitehall couple sues Pittsburgh zoo over son’s mauling by painted dogs
By Adam SmeltzThe Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium “blatantly ignored” a worker’s early warning about a wild dog enclosure where 2-year-old Maddox Derkosh tumbled to his death …
Primary nets a few surprises in South Hills
By Stephanie HackeTuesday’s primary was full of surprises — and many ups and downs — for incumbents and newcomers alike across the South Hills region. Some incumbents in the area lost their party’s nomination to candidates who years ago held a position …
Volunteers help bring festive atmosphere to Baldwin Borough’s Spring-a-Rama
By Stephanie HackeThe sweet, fresh scent of the pastries sizzling in the fryer wafts through the air. The sound of the man on the loud speaker, enticing …
Depretis earns nomination in Baldwin Borough mayor’s race
By Stephanie HackeAn 11-year member of Baldwin Borough council has earned his party’s nomination to be the town’s next mayor. David Depretis, 55, bested four-year Baldwin Borough Council member Edward Moeller, 52, during Tuesday’s primary to receive the Democratic nomination for mayor, …
Volunteers plant trees in Whitehall Borough’s Snyder Park
By Stephanie HackeResidents gathered in orange vests, with shovels in hand, to plant miniature trees along the outskirts of Whitehall Borough’s Snyder Park. The nearly 35 volunteers from Whitehall and neighboring South Hills communities who came together May 4 for the tree …
Bethel Park board rejects fact-finding on transportation
By Christina Gallagher and Matthew SantoniThe Bethel Park School Board on Wednesday night rejected a state-appointed fact-finder’s report on the district’s negotiations with its bus drivers, mechanics and aides, leaving open the possibility that the district could privatize transportation services. The fact-finder reviewed proposals from …
Upgrades completed at Becks Run Pumping Station
By Stephanie HackeA large tan building stands at the base of East Carson Street, next to the nearly 100-year-old structure that now mainly is crumbled bricks. The …
Whitehall ordinance meant to keep animals from being a nuisance to residents
By Stephanie HackeWhitehall officials have put a ban on residents feeding feral felines, as they seek to control what they call “animal nuisances” in the town. A “nuisance-abatement” ordinance, passed unanimously by borough council last week, prohibits residents from creating “conditions that …
McKenry fields students’ questions, shares positive message
By Stephanie HackeThey wanted to know the juiciest details: What was his most embarrassing moment? Who is his favorite superhero? Is he used to being followed around …
A twirl, smile put dance benefit in motion
By Stephanie HackeChants of “Sara” echoed throughout the crowded gymnasium. As she spun around in her orange and yellow garb, tossing the baton in the air over …
New program in Baldwin Borough honors top cops
By Stephanie HackeSean Biagini will go to nearly any extreme to catch a criminal — even if it means hiding alongside Dumpsters or carefully reviewing the dirt …
Web extra: Q&A with Baldwin Borough council hopefuls
By Stephanie HackeThe South Hills Record asked the seven candidates, all Democrats, seeking nominations to run for Baldwin Borough Council their stance on the borough’s decision to eliminate nearly 30 percent of the municipality’s streetlights over the last year; what changes they …
Baldwin High School showered with Kelly nominations
By Stephanie HackeThe shiny lights, carefully crafted scenes, actor performances and harmonic melodies of this year’s Baldwin High School spring musical “Hairspray” earned the cast and crew …
Baldwin Township commissioners set property tax rate
By Stephanie HackeMost Baldwin Township residents should not see much of a change in their real estate taxes this year, despite officials approving an adjusted 2013 tax rate, the township manager said. Total assessed property values in the township increased in 2013 …
Gas company project a bump in the road in Baldwin Borough
By Stephanie HackeThe smooth black asphalt lined the once bumpy, pothole-ridden street. Baldwin residents for the first time in years saw an overhaul of Willett Road, thanks to the borough’s 2011 road improvement program that included the paving of the street in …
Candidates in South Hills communities seek party nominations
By Tribune-ReviewBaldwin Borough • Mayor: David Depretis (D) and Edward D. Moeller (D). • Tax collector: Gail M. Mikush (D). • Borough Council (four seats, four year term): Larry Brown (D), Robert T. Collet (D), John R. Conley (D), Michael R. …
Fired West Jefferson Hills superintendent continues challenge
By Stephanie HackeThe attorney representing fired West Jefferson Hills Superintendent Terry Kinavey said his client will continue to seek back pay and benefits from the district that removed her from her a leadership position more than three and a half years ago. …
Next West Jefferson Hills superintendent to be involved with the new high school construction project
By Stephanie HackeThe next West Jefferson Hills School District superintendent should help determine how to finance a new high school, board members said Tuesday. After several years of interim and acting superintendents in the district, board members plan to name a person …
Tax drop dependent on reassessment in Baldwin-Whitehall
By Matthew DefuscoSome Baldwin-Whitehall School District residents could pay less in property taxes for 2013-14 because of a planned millage rate reduction. How the proposed change will affect each property owner will depend on individual reassessment numbers, said Mark Cherpak the district’s …
Whitehall recognized as a ‘Banner Community’
By Stephanie HackeWhitehall officials discussed framing the certificate and hanging it in the lobby of the municipal building. They were proud of the recognition they received on …
Road construction planned throughout South Hills area
By Stephanie HackeThe final phase of realigning Brownsville Road with the Curry Hollow Road intersection began this week. New restrictions at the intersection of Brownsville, Broughton and Curry Hollow Roads — part of an $8.6 million intersection improvement project — began on …
