Bethel Park Journal category, Page 4
Historic buildings vie for spot in Carnegie Science Center miniature village
Sometimes the smallest things can have a huge impact — just ask the people whose buildings were nominated for inclusion in the Carnegie Science Center’s Miniature Railroad and Village model. Voting is open once again as the science center looks to add another model to its collection of iconic Pittsburgh...
Marshall supervisors table overlay rezoning vote until July 28
Discussion and a possible vote on the repealing and adoption of changes to Marshall’s zoning ordinances that would create an overlay district along Route 910 was tabled until the next township supervisors meeting at 7 p.m. July 28. A public hearing was held June 2 for the proposed Route 910...
Bethel Park native thriving in U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 2nd Class Austin Orzechowski, a 2021 graduate of Bethel Park High School, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Tennessee, homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Orzechowski said the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Bethel Park. “I...
Former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, a Pittsburgh native, dies at 73
Former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter, a native of Pittsburgh, died Monday at age 73. Shooter died after battling esophageal cancer, according to several reports. A 1969 graduate of Bethel Park High School, Shooter plotted stories for DC Comics as a teenager, created dozens of characters for several companies and...
Bethel Park School District officials say farewell to the class of 2025
Bethel Park High School grad Ella Milliken believes there is much more to life than material things. That shared experiences are what matter most, not what someone is wearing at the time. “Think about the last time you had a conversation with a friend,” Milliken told her fellow classmates at...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of June 24, 2025
Anna Rush, a member of the Rhodes College class of 2025, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Award for the 2025-2026 academic year. She will serve as an English teaching assistant in Spain. Rush, a psychology and Spanish double major, is a member of the women’s tennis...
In brief: Summer Spectacular, Pinewood Derby and more in Bethel Park
Summer Spectacular The Municipality of Bethel will hold its annual Summer Spectacular fireworks display on June 28 at 9:40 p.m. “This is one of our most anticipated events each year,” said Bethel Park Manager Kristen Denne. “We welcome visitors from across Bethel Park and the entire Western Pa. region!” Suggested...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of June 22, 2025
Estate of James Williams sold property at 5381 California Ave. to Salvatore Domenick Desiano and Laura Elizabeth Davis for $218,000. Robert Abraham Jr. sold property at 1109 Charles Ct to John and Stephanie Harshman for $499,500. Mary Schran sold property at 6054 Dublin Road to Bernard and Emily Bacho for...
Bethel Park baseball shows resilience, collects playoff wins during successful season
The Bethel Park baseball squad won its final eight regular season games then went 3-1 in the district playoffs to take a 19-5 record into the PIAA Class 5A tournament. “I’m extremely proud of this group and how they have handled themselves this season,” coach Pat Zehnder said. “We’ve lost...
Championship coach helps Bethel Park baseball navigate tough section
Bethel Park’s Pat Zehnder is one of the more quotable baseball coaches in the area. Want some proof? After senior star Ryan Petras ran home from third on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning in the Black Hawks’ 5-4 win against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL...
Bethel Park notebook: Black Hawks baseball standouts named all-section
The Bethel Park baseball program lost 11 seniors to graduation from this year’s playoff team, including Ryan Petras (IF), Ryan Walsh (P/OF), Joey Levis (P/OF), Jack Bruckner (OF), Noah LeJeune (IF), Dylan Paul (P/IF), Dylan Schumacher (P), Ethan Stanhoff (C/IF) and Owen White (P/IF) and reserves Aaron Hofbauer (OF) and...
Bethel Park football ramps up preparation for next season with 7-on-7 competition
The Bethel Park football team will host a 7-on-7 football camp from 6-8 p.m. July 9 at Black Hawks Stadium. June was a busy time for the Bethel Park gridders as five 7-on-7 camps were on the summer schedule starting June 5 against Thomas Jefferson and wrapping up June 26...
Shaler’s other ace holds Bethel Park at bay in Class 5A quarterfinal showdown
Shaler senior Colby Weber is the perfect ace of a pitching staff. The East Carolina recruit stands 6-foot-7 with an electric arm, and he’s 9-0 with a 0.38 ERA. But the Titans have a dynamic duo atop their pitching chart, and if the Caped Crusader is awesome, the 5-10 Boy...
Bethel Park parish proud to call new Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman their own
Bishop Mark Eckman, newly appointed as the 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, is known as a tech-savvy leader whose favorite meal is pea soup and salmon. Those close to him describe a man just as comfortable building a booth for a church festival as he is offering...
4 Bethel Park graduates going to military academies
Bethel Park High School’s class of 2025 will graduate on June 12. The ceremony is set for 7 p.m. at Bethel Park High School Stadium. Only guests with tickets may enter from 5:15-6:15 p.m. After that, the general public may enter. Approximately 313 students will march. Validictorian is Devin Collier...
In brief: Bethel Park Farmers Market, road work and more
Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50 and over who are four-year college graduates to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include spring/summer picnics, monthly dinners, a book group, Scrabble, meeting up at local outside concerts and wineries. Those interested can...
Walmart adds Bethel Park Shopping Center to sprawling real estate portfolio
Walmart has bought the Bethel Park Shopping Center for $39.6 million, reflecting its longstanding strategy of owning its stores and, often, surrounding properties. Allegheny County property records show the 22-acre lot changed hands May 5. The previous owner, Texas-based commercial real estate firm Tabani Group, bought the center in 2023...
Bethel Park area student news for the week of May 27, 2025
The Bethel Fife and Drum Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution honored four high school seniors at its May meeting with the DAR Good Citizen Award. Receiving certificates and honorariums were Sophiko Chumburidze of Mt. Lebanon High School, Tyler Wendt from South Park High School and John Rainone of Upper...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of May 25, 2025
David Ohler sold property at 227 Drake Road to AJAX Mtg Loan Trust et al. for $174,900. TKO Custom Building Inc. sold property at 701 Havengate Drive to Bryan and Dawn Garrity for $339,000. Linda Heckamn sold property at 3141 Hillcrest Road to Douglas Scott Heckamn for $80,000. Matthew Smelt...
Bethel Park notebook: Boys, girls lacrosse teams enjoy playoff seasons
Both lacrosse teams at Bethel Park advanced to the WPIAL playoffs this season. The boys squad, coached by Luke Lewis, landed the No. 7 seed in Class 2A and defeated No. 10 Quaker Valley, 12-10, in the first round before losing to No. 2 Mars, 18-0, in the quarterfinals. The...
Bethel Park’s Orie twins ready to take athletic talents to college level
Clancy Orie is a 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior athlete at Bethel Park. His twin sister — yes, his twin — Sadie stands 5-7 and weighs far less than her hulking sibling. Both are 19 years old. “We are very close since we grew up together,” Clancy said. “And we definitely love...
Strong finish helped Bethel Park baseball capture section title
The Bethel Park baseball team was ready for the postseason. The Black Hawks stormed into the WPIAL playoffs riding an eight-game winning streak, 16-4 record and No. 4 seeding in the Class 5A tournament. “I’m proud of the team and the way they’ve played this year,” coach Pat Zehnder said....
Bethel Park School District proposes 1.25-mill real estate tax increase
A 1.2515-mill real estate tax increase is included in Bethel Park School District’s 2025-26 proposed final general fund operating budget, as presented at the school board’s May 13 committee meeting. Such an increase would mean that the owner of a property with an assessed value of $155,000, the municipality’s median,...
Challenger defeats Bethel Park Council incumbent, school board member scores both parties’ nominations
An incumbent member of Bethel Park Council lost his seat in Ward 1, according to unofficial Allegheny County primary election results. Diane Ford’s May 20 vote total for the Democratic nomination bested that of current office holder Joseph A. Consolmagno, 296 to 145. No Republican candidate ran in the primary...
USCBP Rotary, Breakfast Club celebrates annual Night of Giving
The Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary, Breakfast Club topped its charitable donations by a whopping 18% at this years’ Night of Giving on April 23. Two communities, dozens of local businesses and volunteers came together at Bella Sera in Canonsburg to celebrate the Upper St. Clair-Bethel Park Rotary, Breakfast Clubs’...
