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Bethel Park Public Library joins America250PA initiative
As Pennsylvania takes a leading role in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding, Bethel Park Public Library is joining in through the America250PA initiative and the PA Forward Star Library Program. By incorporating the themes of the Semi quincentennial into its literacy-focused mission,...
In brief: Spring artist market, South Hills Chorale concert and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale Concert The South Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Dreamscapes: Songs of Hope and Adventure, on May 1 at 7 p.m. and May 2 at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. The program explores the universal themes of imagination, perseverance...
Bethel Park Baseball welcomes new scoreboards
Opening day for Bethel Park Baseball was cause for excitement beyond youngsters having the opportunity to pitch, hit, field and run. Festivities on the morning of April 11 at Simmons Park included welcoming a premium addition: three new electronic scoreboards, one for each of the park’s fields. “This was about...
4 new Eagle Scouts honored from Bethel Park’s Troop 4
Justin Patrick Mattes, Hendrix Cole Odham, John Atticus Zukowski and Gabriel Joseph Zych of Scout Troop 4, from Bethel Park/Upper St. Clair, were recognized for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in a Court of Honor ceremony held on March 14 at St. Louise Church. The four Eagle Scouts far...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of April 21, 2026
Phillip Markovitz earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for the fall 2025 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 4.0 academic average for the semester. ^ Thomas Baum was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Estate of John Brown sold property at 38 Alton Drive to Adam Gregory Sypolt and Eleni Zoie Romanias for $250,000. Jenki Gomez Diaz sold property at 4940 Gardenville Road to Ryan Vickless and Tori Foht for $265,000. Crystal Rogers sold property at 3527 Valley Drive to Douglas and Nicole Harrison...
Bethel Park still seeking consistency midway through baseball season
Bethel Park and South Fayette split decisions recently in their two-game series on the diamond. As a result, the teams were tied for first place in Section 2-5A. Bethel Park was 6-2 overall after starting out 5-0. “It does appear we are in a good place at the halfway point,...
Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club lives up to its mission
The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club has been living its mission statement. The philanthropic organization dedicated to doing charitable deeds and supporting the needs and efforts of the community, along with enriching the lives of members through social and educational opportunities, has been doing just that. This term of officers, led...
Bethel Park’s Will Sabatos commits to Miami (Ohio)
Will Sabatos will go from being a Black Hawk to a RedHawk. The Bethel Park junior made a verbal commitment to play football at Miami (Ohio) on Friday. The linebacker/safety chose the RedHawks over offers from Akron, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Eastern Michigan, UConn and Yale. Next 4: Oxford, Ohio #committed...
Bethel Park baseball celebrates ‘Buddies at the Ballfield’
Bethel Park baseball players had their “Buddies” with them when they defeated South Fayette, 4-1, in a Section 2-5A game Tuesday at Bob Purkey Jr. Memorial Field. The Black Hawks hosted their annual “Buddies at the Ballfield” game to recognize World Autism Day. Best Buddies is a national initiative that...
In football weather, Bethel Park freezes out South Fayette
First place in Section 2-5A baseball was at stake as Bethel Park hosted South Fayette on Tuesday on a day better fit for a battle between the two schools in a Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference football contest. With steady winds making it feel like the temperatures were in the...
Bethel Park scratches out comeback win to sweep section series with Upper St. Clair
Good high school baseball teams win games when they are playing their best ball. Great scholastic baseball programs can win games sometimes even when they are kicking the ball, throwing it away and running into outs. Bethel Park made a month full of mistakes in falling behind Upper St. Clair...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of March 24, 2026
Lauren Babbitt and Eva Blatz made the dean’s list at the University of Buffalo for the fall 2025 semester. The following students made the dean’s list at Point Park University for the fall 2025 semester: Heba Abdulkhaleiq, Ian Bowen, Alexander Coleman, Daniel Coleman, Colin Downing, LeAnn Dupree, Nina Grimm, Rachel...
In brief: South Hills Chorale performances, spring artist market and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale Concert The South Hills Chorale will present its spring concert, Dreamscapes: Songs of Hope and Adventure, on May 1 at 7 p.m. and May 2 at 1 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Road, Bethel Park. The program explores the universal themes of imagination, perseverance...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of March 22, 2026
Richard Grainer sold property at 497 Bassett Drive to Robert and Joanna Ashman for $369,900. Megan Crighton trustee sold property at 5543 Clarene Drive to Nicholas and Samantha Lynn Long for $280,000. John Chamberlin sold property at 1015 Highfield Road to Adam Robert and Leia Goodell for $298,000. Kristy Loeffert...
Led by double gold from Jackson Edwards, Bethel Park boys shine at WPIAL swim meet
Jackson Edwards is a powerhouse in the pool. Edwards, a junior, won both the 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke at the WPIAL Class 3A swimming championships Feb. 26-27 at Pitt’s Trees Pool. Edwards posted 48.97 and 48.88 times in winning the two events. “My goals prior to this season were...
New wave of players out to uphold Bethel Park baseball tradition
Bethel Park baseball teams have compiled a 97-28-1 record since 2021, finishing as WPIAL runner-up in 2021, 2023 and 2024 and in third place in the district in 2022 and 2025. The Black Hawks won the state championship in 2021 and 2022 and advanced to the PIAA final eight the...
Bethel Park girls ‘swam their hearts out’ at successful WPIAL meet
The Bethel Park girls team dove headfirst into the 2025-26 swim season. “I am very proud of the girls team,” coach Kathy Strock said. “We had a small team, but they showed up at every dual meet. Starting off with diving, we had 10 girl divers this season, and eight...
Provincial Bethel Park goes Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
Green was the color of choice during Shamrocks and Shenanigans, the March 16 St. Patrick’s Day event at Provincial Bethel Park. Residents of the senior-living community joined visitors in celebrating Lá Fhéile Pádraig by enjoying festive beverages and chef-prepared favorites for the occasion such as Guinness stew, shepherd’s pie and...
YMCA, St. Clair Health team up for Healthy Kids Day in Bethel Park
For this year’s YMCA Healthy Kids Day in Bethel Park, everyone is invited. For the first time, the Y’s Spencer Family branch on Church Road is teaming up with St. Clair Health to expand the scope of the free event, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 18. “It...
Bethel Park man dies in crash in South Park
A man was killed in a crash early Monday morning in South Park, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Timothy George Pagliei, 55, of Bethel Park was in a vehicle that crashed on Brownsville Road at 12:35 a.m. The wreck happened near the intersection with Wallace Road. Traffic on...
Bethel Park teacher continues deep delve into Holocaust education
Photographs posted in Leigh Ann Totty’s Bethel Park High School classroom portray some of her travel destinations in Europe. Among them is Terezín, a small Czech Republic town about 50 miles north of the capital city, Prague, and once was home to the Theresienstadt Ghetto, a Nazi transit hub for...
Bethel Park rallies to support women, girls in sports
National Girls and Women in Sports Day for 2026 was observed Feb. 4, promoting the accomplishments of female athletes and advocating for gender equality in sports. The observance took place a day earlier at Bethel Park High School, as the Bethel Park Girls Basketball Boosters held a grandiose event at...
Bethel Park notebook: Hall of Fame welcomes 5 new members
Five individuals were inducted recently into the Bethel Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame, representing the Class of 2025. Five sports were represented by the inductees: Tracy Pfister ’83 (swimming), Anthony Caruso ’08 (soccer), Nick Kwiatkoski ’11 (football), Levi Metheny ’16 (football/basketball) and Nino Bonaccorsi ’17 (wrestling). Former coaches...
Balanced offense carries Bethel Park hockey into PIHL playoffs
The Bethel Park hockey team is a PIHL playoff qualifier. “In the playoffs, the expectation is simple,” coach Mike Schall said. “Compete every shift and give ourselves a chance to win every night. Playoff hockey comes down to details, discipline and mindset. “If we stay true to our identity, manage...
