Bethel Park Journal category, Page 5
Bethel Park School District news for the week of April 22, 2025
Bethel Park High School senior Sophia Iorio has been awarded Gannon University’s prestigious Presidential Scholarship, a four-year full-tuition award valued at nearly $170,000. Iorio, who plans to enroll in Gannon’s five-year physician assistant program, was among 75 students who competed for the scholarship. Eligible candidates were required to apply and...
In brief: South Hills Choral concert, farmers market and more in Bethel Park
South Hills Chorale concert South Hills Chorale presents Singin’ in the Neighborhood: Celebrating Pittsburgh’s Musical Legacy for two performances at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park: 7 p.m. May 9 and 1 p.m. May 10. Tickets are $25 and available online or at the door. The group is also...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of April 20, 2025
Carillon Develop Co. Inc. sold property at 7200 Baptist Road to Parkline Apartments LLC for $4,825,000. Mitchell Weidner sold property at 2864 Cedar St. to Emma Minsinger for $161,000. Pamala Meyer sold property at 5641 Cross St. to Steel Rose Property Solutions LLC for $280,275. Estate of Thomas Dillon sold...
Bethel Park athletes hitting stride at early-season invitationals
Bethel Park’s track and field program has been riding the momentum displayed by team members during the winter indoor season. “We had a very successful indoor season where we had 11 student-athletes qualify for the Adidas Indoor Nationals,” Bethel Park coach Mark Jacobs said. “So we are hoping to keep...
Bethel Park notebook: Basketball stars set for Roundball Classic
The 21st Roundball Classic all-star weekend will be May 24-25 at North Allegheny. There will be seven all-senior games over two days — four boys and three girls — with players from the WPIAL, City League and District 10. Bethel Park’s Sadie Orie and Ella Sabatos were chosen to the...
Bethel Park junior creates smiles for ill children
Even after two brain surgeries, Sean Rovers never stopped smiling. Now, he’s making sure other kids facing medical challenges have a reason to smile, too. Sean, 17, a junior at Bethel Park High School, was diagnosed in 2017 with a rare form of brain cancer known as intracranial myxoid mesenchymal...
Whitehall’s improved Overlook Park ready for visitors
Once it was, to quote Whitehall’s Neighborhood Parks Master Plan, the “worst-looking park” in the borough. Following a facelift that saw Overlook Park closed for most of 2024, Borough Manager Courtney Wertz can provide this description: “It turned out beautifully.” With new playground equipment stationed atop the safety of a...
K9 for a Day: Bethel Park honors rescue dog seeking adoption
Perhaps the most popular member of a law-enforcement department is the resident police dog. In Bethel Park, an affable pooch named Leo had the opportunity to bask in esteem as an honorary K9 for a Day, complete with his own silver badge. Following his swearing-in at the municipal building by...
Bethel Park area student achievements for the week of March 25, 2025
Leo Devine and Micailla Metz made the dean’s list at Geneva College for the fall 2024 semester. Anna Rush was named to Rhodes College’s fall 2024 honor roll. Jon-David Urban has been named to the fall 2024 dean’s list at Radford University. Max Blanc and Calvin Ritchie made the dean’s...
In brief: Senior softball, Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club and more in Bethel Park
South Hills senior softball league The South Hills Senior Softball league, which has been organizing games for players 55 and up for more than 30 years, is seeking new players as it prepares for its 2025 season. Games are played on weekday evenings at various South Hills fields — in...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of March 23, 2025
William Young sold property at 2651 Bethel Crest Drive to William and Alyssa Fife for $369,000. Estate of Ralph Graeser sold property at 6000 Irishtown Road to Gregory and Carrie Gault for $290,000. Nathan Andrew Wright sold property at 134 Meadowbrook Drive to Nathan Brady and Mackenzie Neis for $285,000....
Bethel Park boys volleyball focuses on returning program to prominence
Adam Thomas had some specific early season wishes for the Bethel Park boys volleyball team. “Our early expectations are to get our players comfortable in their new positions and build on-court chemistry to help us compete early on,” Thomas said. “We are only returning three starting positions while having two...
Bethel Park softball looks to improve on .500 season
Surely, the Bethel Park softball team anticipates breaking the mold of last year’s performance. The Black Hawks proved to be the definition of a .500 team in 2024. They were 5-5 in section play and finished 10-10 overall. Bethel Park lost to Penn-Trafford, 3-2, in the first round of the...
With roster full of returning starters, Bethel Park baseball sets expectations high
Prior to the start of the pressurized WPIAL season, the Bethel Park baseball team took a trip to the beach. It wasn’t a vacation, per se, but a spring training trip Myrtle Beach, S.C., to compete against the likes of Sussex Tech (scrimmage), Putnam Science Academy, Boys Latin School, Patrick...
Lenten fish fries in Bethel Park
The following Bethel Park churches and organizations are hosting Lenten fish fries: Bethel Park American Legion 2409 Fort Couch Road Every Friday during Lent from 4-7 p.m., menu offerings include fish and chips, butterfly shrimp, pierogies, lobster bisque, macaroni and cheese and more. Take out only. To order, call 412-835-9690....
Bethel Park man honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh is honoring Bethel Park resident Vince Russo as one of its Bigs and Littles of the Year for 2025. The mentoring relationship between Russo and his Little, Damion, showcases the profound impact that mentorship can have, inspiring growth, resilience and the pursuit of...
Dormont musician to celebrate new record and the label that released it with VFW show
On March 15, Josh Oswald is set to take the stage, Roland-style drum machine and his trusty black-and-white Fender Jazzmaster guitar in tow, to make some noise at Dormont’s Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge. The live set will celebrate the area musician’s latest adventure under the nom de guerre Spacebastard,...
Jefferson Hills resident prepares for intense swim-bike-run competition
When she has the will, Ebtehal Badawi makes her way. As an artist with a strong desire to promote acceptance and understanding, the Jefferson Hills resident launched an initiative called Pittsburgh Builds Bridges, based around her painting of an arched span adorned with clenched hands of various colors and religious...
Dads, daughters enjoy Ties and Tiaras in Bethel Park
As Bethel Park’s assistant recreation director, Lindsey Sibert spends quite a bit of time planning and organizing community activities. Ties and Tiaras is among her favorites. “It’s one of those events where everybody has a good time,” she said. “These little girls are just so excited to be here, and...
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Feb. 25, 2025
Hem Baskota made the dean’s list at the University of Maryland Global Campus for the fall 2024 semester. Katie Clark, Nate Paul and Patrick Pinchinat made the president’s list with a 4.0 GPA at the University of Alabama for the fall 2024 semester. Stepan Engelman, Vatsal Kalra, and Ammar Kethavath...
In brief: South Hills Women’s Club, Lent events and more in Bethel Park
AUP/Association of University People The Association of University People invites singles 50+, who are four-year college graduates, to join them for activities and to meet new people. Activities include monthly dinners, social gatherings, concerts, meeting up at local wineries, day trips and Scrabble. Those interested can attend three activities as...
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 23, 2025
David Fullerton sold property at 3219 Elderwood Drive to Cory James Clark and Brooke Nicole Postler for $211,500. Jamal Webb sold property at 5416 Elm St. to John Wilson for $40,000. Estate of Hary Wilson Jr. sold property at 5299 Gardenville Road to Dustin Singer trustee for $90,000. Jason Bowden...
Balanced Bethel Park lineup filled with 20-win wrestlers
Eight athletes assumed leading roles in the Bethel Park wrestling program this season. Seniors Ethan Higgins, Aden Stout, Michael Gibson, Seth Miller and Hunter Goelz and sophomores Pierce Reinhart, Ian Bucheli and Colton Fisher all attained 20 or more victories by mid-February. “Each of these wrestlers have had great seasons...
100th win highlights season for Bethel Park wrestler Ethan Higgins
Career win No. 100 arrived as expected for Bethel Park’s talented senior wrestler Ethan Higgins. “It’s an incredible feeling. Honestly, I’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and when it finally happened, I felt a huge sense of accomplishment,” Higgins said. “It’s a testament to all the hours...
Hard-working Bethel Park girls rewarded with playoff success
Bethel Park’s girls basketball team prepped for a possible playoff run in 2024-25 by playing an onerous regular-season schedule. To that end, the Black Hawks recovered from a midseason malaise to finish 11-11 with a spot in the first round of the WPIAL Class 5A tournament against Franklin Regional. “An...
