Bethel Park Journal category, Page 15
Bethel Park High School teacher wrote, is directing fall play
Cortney Williams had more actors than parts. Instead of trimming the cast, she added characters. Williams, an English teacher at Bethel Park High School, wrote plays so everyone could be included. “I thought, if they are willing to come and put in the time, then there needs to be a...
Students from Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair, Mt. Lebanon team up for Violins of Hope concert
Bethel Park High School teachers Leigh Totty and Chelsea Casagranda incorporate the study of the Holocaust in their curriculums. “Learning about the Holocaust is an integral part of understanding humanity, understanding history and the challenges facing our world today,” said Totty. A part of that history will be heard as...
Bethel Park Council seats contested in 4 wards
Eight candidates are running for four open Bethel Park Council in the Nov. 7 election, with Democrats facing Republicans in the municipality’s four even-numbered wards. Candidates were asked to submit general biographical information and answer the question: What do you view as the most pertinent issue for Bethel Park, and...
Moon holds off Bethel Park’s 2nd-half surge for Allegheny 6 victory
The Moon Tigers looked poised to make a statement Friday night in their Class 5A Allegheny 6 Conference matchup against Bethel Park. Despite holding a four-touchdown lead at halftime, the Tigers were forced to withstand a furious Black Hawks rally before holding on to win 42-34. “Bethel Park is dynamic...
Bethel Park students earn National Merit Scholarship honors
Four Bethel Park High School seniors have been recognized for academic excellence by one of the country’s best-known and longest-running scholarship programs. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has designated Bryce Clancy, Henry Gaston, Lucas Hertzel and Lupe McElvenny as 2024 NMS commended students. Clancy and Gaston have also been named...
Friends group gives $10,000 to Bethel Park Public Library
Friends of the Bethel Park Park Library members made a $10,000 donation to the institution they support, fittingly enough during September, Love Your Library Month in Allegheny County. The money was raised through Friends of the library activities throughout the year, and the donation will go toward purchasing materials and...
‘Absolute worst in monster-movie mayhem’: Award-winning show nears 5-year mark on Bethel Park TV
Dressed in perhaps the campiest pirate costume imaginable and uttering nonsense like “avast, ye scurvy dogs,” a character called Capt. Calico Drake scowls at a video camera to address his audience. “Welcome once again aboard the Swashbuckler’s Haunt, the most disreputable ship of the Three Rivers and the Seven Seas,”...
Bethel Park paraprofessional receives award launched this year in honor of Fred Rogers
For more than half a century, youngsters have watched the filmed-in-Pittsburgh TV series “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” hearing a friendly, gentle voice guide them toward safe, fulfilling lives. Although Fred Rogers (1928-2003) ended the show’s production two years before his death, episodes still run in syndication and on streaming services, giving...
Bethel Park yard screams Halloween
Welcome to Kings School Cemetery, at least for the Halloween season. That’s what the sign says in the suitably decorated yard of Bethel Park resident Joe Villella.” “Every year, we have a different theme,” he said. “Last year, I had a carnival theme.” Whatever he and his family members choose...
School of Rock tops Battle of Bands in Bethel Park
The sound of the applause was so overwhelming, it required a second round of audience voting to distinguish which band would be the hailed victor for the first Battle of the Bands concert held in Bethel Park. “I know there were other people cheering, but we were so loud, I...
Bethel Park runs well in home victory over Upper St. Clair
Bethel Park’s David Dennison and Ryan Petras spearheaded a relentless rushing attack, leading the host Black Hawks past rival Upper St. Clair, 22-10, on Friday. The Black Hawks won the battle in the trenches and didn’t trail once in a pivotal conference matchup, making them 2-0 in the Class 5A...
Want to translate a German letter or document? Bethel Park Historical Society can help
Information contained in German hand-written letters and documents will be explored at “Unlock Your History: Germans to America,” an event that is part of the Bethel Park Historical Society’s Lecture Series. Held in collaboration with the Senator Heinz History Center in the Strip District, the event is on German American...
Bethel Park man accused of assaulting an usher during Aerosmith concert at PPG Paints Arena
A Bethel Park man was jailed on attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges after allegedly injuring an usher at PPG Paints Arena, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office reported late Thursday night. Derek Pritchard, 24, was arrested at his home and eventually taken to the Allegheny County Jail for arraignment. Pittsburgh...
In brief: Art exhibits, fish fry and more in Bethel Park area, week of Sept. 25, 2023
BP artist exhibits work Bethel Park fine artist Joe Winkler will show more than 20 original works, including many new oil paintings to be displayed for the first time, in a solo exhibit scheduled from Oct. 1-31 in the main gallery at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd....
Bethel Park real estate transactions, week of Sept. 24, 2023
Bethel Park Kenneth Ranalli sold property at 611 Arkwood Drive to James Jaques and Anna Billetdeaux for $179,000. Earl Rorer III sold property at 5439 Brightwood Road to South Pine Wind LLC for $165,000. Estate of Frederick W Koenig sold property at 630 Broughton Road to Keith and Cara Surmick...
Bethel Park volleyball ‘young but competitive’ so far this season
Bethel Park was a veteran girls volleyball squad in 2022 with eight seniors and three juniors. The Black Hawks finished 10-6 overall and 6-4 in Section 2-4A as Peters Township and Canon-McMillan tied for first at 9-1. “This year’s team is young but competitive,” coach Brooke Muraco said. “We are...
Strong start fuels Bethel Park boys soccer toward postseason run
If the first month of the season was any indication, the Bethel Park boys soccer team was looking at a fantastic finish in 2023. As of Sept. 17, Bethel Park was undefeated at 6-0 and in first place in Section 3-3A, one game ahead of Thomas Jefferson (5-1) and Ringgold...
Bethel Park garage sale featured 40 vendors
The second annual Bethel Park Industrial Park Garage Sale was held Sept. 16 in the Industrial Park on Industrial Blvd. between Progressive Blvd. and Enterprise Blvd. More than 500 people and 40 vendors attended. Items for sale included everything from clothing and shoes to home items to toys and books....
Car cruise in Bethel Park benefits St. Jude hospital
A car cruise to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at Highpoint Fitness, 1000 Higbee Drive, Bethel Park. The cruise is open to classic, exotic and super cars, plus trucks. Donation is $5 per participating show vehicle, and admission for spectators...
Strong support continues for Joey Fabus fundraiser in Bethel Park
Expressing gratitude can be a bit overwhelming, especially when there’s a great deal of it to go around. “We have a lot of people to thank. I can’t really list them all at this point,” Cindy Fabus announced to the crowd gathered Sept. 17 at Bethel Park High School. The...
From big metal things to little metal things: JAB Jewelry Works moving to former Bethel Park factory
Machinery manufacturer Hallmor Inc. began operating at 531 McMurray Road so long ago that it predated the 1966 adoption of Bethel Park’s zoning ordinance. When the factory closed and the property changed hands, new owners Joe and Karen Bonasso faced what could have been a setback for their business aspirations....
Bethel Park celebrates Community Day
Whatever folks enjoy doing on a Saturday, they were likely to find it at Bethel Park Community Day. The Sept. 9 event featured numerous games, activities, giveaways and the opportunity to visit with friends, neighbors and representatives of a wide variety of organizations and businesses. Beginning with a parade that...
Mt. Lebanon tops rival Bethel Park in overtime, avenging last year’s OT loss
Mt. Lebanon thought they’d won and then were sure they’d lost, so the surprised smile junior Noah Schaerli showed afterward summed up Friday’s win perfectly. “It was unbelievable,” said Schaerli, who caught an 8-yard touchdown pass in overtime to secure Mt. Lebanon’s 19-16 win over host Bethel Park in a...
Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon ignore talk of ‘down year’ after coaching change, graduations
New head coaches. Rosters hurt by graduation. Bethel Park and Mt. Lebanon came into this football season with similar situations. “I think there’s a lot of people who thought we maybe would be a little bit down this year from where we were last year because of graduation,” said first-year...
In brief: Bethel Park Community Day, other events, week of Aug. 28, 2023
Community Day set for Sept. 9 Bethel Park Community Day is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 9 in the parking lot at Bethel Park High School. The event features more than 60 vendor booths, providing a variety of games, fundraisers, refreshments and more. The Community Day parade...
