Bethel Park Journal category, Page 26
Senior-heavy Bethel Park boys lacrosse ready to make postseason run
Bethel Park’s boys lacrosse team placed third in Section 1-3A at 6-2 last season, behind only Mt. Lebanon (8-0) and Upper St. Clair (7-1). The Black Hawks edged Fox Chapel, 5-4, in the WPIAL first round before losing a 14-7 decision to North Allegheny to finish 10-6 overall. “I think...
Smiley faces: Bethel Park teen cancer survivor brings cheer dressed as Easter Bunny
Underneath the Easter bunny costume, Sean Rovers was smiling. As he did last year, Sean dressed as the character and visited sick children. He brought them baskets filled with toys, candy, books and stuffed animals — “all made with love,” his mother, Maria Rovers, said. “I do it because I...
‘I want to leave a legacy’: Scott musician joined by plenty of friends on latest release
The name that Scott musician Dave Molter chose for his latest album drew questions of concern from at least one of his friends. “It’s a title,” he told her. “Don’t worry about it.” Actually, the idea for what to call the nine-song release came from Molter’s co-producer, Al Snyder, who...
Celebrate South Hills with SHIM in Bethel Park
South Hills Interfaith Movement has hosted the annual fundraising event Celebrate the South Hills with SHIM, for 10 years, honoring individuals who share SHIM’s values of neighbors helping neighbors. While the event traditionally consisted of a dinner program and silent auction, it became a virtual event for two years through...
Brentwood painter provides ‘Unbroken’ support for Ukraine
Finishing a piece of her artwork less than 24 hours after she started is something out of the ordinary for Linda Barnicott. “Normally, I’m the type of person who sketches it out, then I do a pen-and-ink. Then I’ll maybe do a watercolor wash, and then I’ll paint it with...
At 103, Bethel Park tole artist continues to work with fellow painters
After leading art lessons for more than half a century, Jean Benson still tends to downplay her role. “I don’t really teach,” the Bethel Park resident said. “Everybody comes in and paints their own things. I just help ’em out.” Whatever she wants to call it, she’s back in action...
Man accused in regional bail scam to stand trial on conspiracy charges for Hempfield case
After a Hempfield woman handed over $5,000 to a man she was led to believe was a bail bondsman, she wasn’t able to get in touch with a person who claimed to be her daughter’s attorney. Darlene Johnston, 60, testified Tuesday that she got a phone call on Feb. 28...
Judge names outstanding citizens for Bethel Park, Upper St. Clair
Moving to Bethel Park must have awakened John Oakes’ sense of community spirit. “Once we got here and he started volunteering, I thought, who are you? He was just involved in everything,” his wife, Amanda, said. “He has a heart of gold, and he just really loves to help everybody....
Bethel Park music teacher receives state citation of excellence
Bethel Park School District’s Jeff Knell has received the 2022 Pennsylvania Music Educators’ Association District 1 Citation of Excellence in Teaching, an award that is offered biennially. He is a music teacher at Neil Armstrong Middle School, along with William Penn and Benjamin Franklin elementary schools. Colleague Rachel Skilone,who has...
‘We appreciate you guys’: Custodial staffers honor Bethel Park students
Some of the more conscientious students at Bethel Park’s William Penn Elementary School received some words of gratitude. “Thank you for the hard work you do,” they were told recently by George Reganick. “You might not think much of it, but I do.” Mr. George, as the youngsters know him,...
Bethel Park softball has reason for celebration, confidence
Bethel Park’s softball team reveled in a banner 2021 campaign, winning a WPIAL title and outright section crown for the first time in school history. Ohio State recruit Reagan Milliken led a talented eight-player senior class last spring. Milliken was named Class 6A Player of the Year by Trib HSSN...
Defending baseball champ Bethel Park looks formidable
Bethel Park won the big prize in Class 5A last season, defeating Red Land, 4-2, in the PIAA baseball championship game at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. “Words still cannot express the pride I feel for this special group of young men,” coach Pat Zehnder said afterward. “They...
Like father, like daughter: Bethel Park substitute teaching makes for family connection
Two teachers arrive at school at 7 a.m. They check their schedules. Then compare to see if they have the same free period at lunch. If they do, you will find them dining together. It’s a father-daughter date. “Almost every other day we meet for lunch,” said Ava King. “It...
Member of Bethel Park troop among 1st female Eagle Scouts in region
Visitors to South Fayette’s Fairview Park can enjoy a game of chess or tic-tac-toe on one of four newly crafted, hand-painted picnic tables, thanks to the leadership efforts of a 16-year-old girl. On March 5, Vidhisha Chahande, a sophomore at South Fayette Township High School, became the first female from...
Shamrock Shuffle welcomes spring to Mt. Lebanon despite wintry weather
For a day of emerging from hibernation, it was a cold one. The first day of spring marked the second annual running of the Shamrock Shuffle to benefit Ave Maria Academy. And Leslie Krueger, principal at the school’s Mt. Lebanon campus, drew the comparison of the event to the practices...
No-Cook Tuesdays food truck event back in Bethel Park
Although it wasn’t all that late in the afternoon, a line of customers stretched across the Bethel Park Community Center playground parking lot, ready to order their dinners. “I had heard that when you bring Cousins Maine Lobster, you are going to have a crowd,” community center director Cathy Muscato...
Bethel Park High School presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’
Bethel Park High School students hope to perform this year’s musical to a capacity crowd. Seating restrictions have been modified for the upcoming presentation of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” District officials have decided to make nearly 1,200 seats available in the auditorium. Attendees will still need to abide by the...
Recycle glass at Village Square Mall in Bethel Park
Residents of Allegheny County can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs at permanent recycling dumpsters thanks to a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Blue recycling dumpsters have been installed permanently at Village Square Mall, 5000 Oxford Drive, Bethel Park, where dropoff is available seven days...
Bethel Park native shares mushing experience ahead of Iditarod
Beware of Bullwinkle, apparently. According to a Bethel Park native who makes his home in America’s Last Frontier, the friendly fellow featured in Jay Ward cartoons is the opposite of the genuine article. “You guys probably think the most dangerous things in Alaska are wolves or bears,” Scott Brucker said....
Mt. Lebanon girls top Bethel Park to set up showdown with Upper St. Clair
During the regular season, Mt. Lebanon handled Bethel Park twice. The top-seeded Blue Devils (22-1) didn’t take those results for granted, though, as they met their neighbors again in Saturday’s WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball semifinals, but ended with near the same result. Mt. Lebanon defeated the Black Hawks, 52-33,...
Bethel Park girls stage 2nd-half rally to get past Norwin in Class 6A quarterfinals
Flat and frustrated at halftime, Bethel Park reminded itself there were still 16 minutes of basketball to play. That the outcome was far from decided and it still had plenty to offer this game. Fourth-seeded Norwin had a nine-point lead and looked to have the No. 5 Black Hawks, who...
Seeing double: 2-22-22 is not your ordinary Tuesday
Some dates just stick out. Today is one of those. It’s Feb. 22, 2022, or 2-22-22. People are calling it “Twosday” and it falls on a Tuesday, which makes it even more of an anomaly. Known as a palindrome, which means it reads the same backward and forward, people take...
Missing Jefferson Hills woman found near Baltimore
A woman reported to be missing since Monday has been located. Jefferson Hills Borough Police reported Tuesday that Joan Brady, 78, of Jefferson Hills was found just outside of Baltimore. Police had been asking for help in locating her, saying earlier Tuesday morning that Brady had left her home around...
Bethel Park student news for the week of Feb. 22, 2022
Sasha Henderson has been named to the Dean’s List at St. Lawrence University for the fall 2021 semester. Henderson is a member of the class of 2024 majoring in psychology and history. Christian Frazier has been accepted into Palmer College of Chiropractic for the winter 2022 semester at the Port...
In brief: BPTV wins award, class reunion and more around Bethel Park
BPTV wins award “Dead and Buried Treasures,” a show on The Municipality of Bethel Park’s cable station, BPTV, recently won a national award – the “2021 Golden Turkey Award” from THE VORTEXX Network, proclaiming it the Best Horror Host TV Show in the country. According to BPTV director Dave Cable,...
