South Hills Record category, Page 26
New public works facility won’t be ready to help Pittsburgh’s South Hills neighborhoods this winter
Residents in Pittsburgh’s South Hills neighborhoods might not be wishing for a white Christmas this year. A Department of Public Works facility that was supposed to bring snow plows, salt and other supplies to the district won’t be built this winter, Councilman Anthony Coghill said. Coghill represents Pittsburgh City Council...
David R. Cashman, longtime jurist in Allegheny County, dies at 76
For many judges in Allegheny County’s criminal courts division, giving the opening instructions in a jury trial can be monotonous. The information — outside of the name of the defendant and charges they face — doesn’t change. It’s page after page of reading aloud to make sure jurors know how...
‘We just crossed $40,000’: Festivities in Carnegie celebrate nonprofit’s record year for fundraising
As with most aspects of life, battling a debilitating disease takes money, and quite a bit of it. Thanks to the generosity of more than 230 donors, Mark Christman was able to share some especially good financial news on behalf of the cause he supports. “This is a big shock...
Great Allegheny Passage in Baldwin Boro closed to fix persistent ponding
For the past eight years, Friends of the Riverfront have dealt with a persistent drainage problem along a segment of the Three Rivers Heritage and Great Allegheny Passage trails in Baldwin Borough. Starting on Halloween, the organization closed the trail on either side of the roughly 20-yard section where water...
Trib HSSN Football Team of the Week 2022: Week 9
Thomas Jefferson winning a big football game in late October is hardly breaking news after nearly 30 years of dominating success. Excuse a few folks though for raising some eyebrows when the final score of the Class 4A Big Seven Conference battle for first place was announced — Thomas Jefferson...
Thomas Jefferson ends regular season by beating McKeesport
Thomas Jefferson has been a completely different football team over the past few weeks, and it capped off that turnaround by traveling to McKeesport and handing it its first loss in a 20-10 Big 7 Conference matchup Friday night. “Since that loss at Laurel Highlands, we’ve totally regrouped and concentrated...
Latrobe girls continue to make history, advance to WPIAL soccer semifinals
Days after earning the program’s first inaugural playoff win, Latrobe secured its first trip to the WPIAL semifinals Thursday. The fifth-seeded Wildcats scored in each half and held things down with shutdown defense in a 3-0 victory over fourth-seeded Thomas Jefferson in the Class 3A quarterfinals. Latrobe (12-2-2) advances to...
South Hills 2022 Halloween events and trick or treat information
Baldwin Borough Trick or treat — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 Baldwin Township A Halloween party will take place 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29 at the township building. There will be a costume contest, crafts, candy, snacks and refreshments, balloon art, a photo booth and more. Trick or treat — 6-8 p.m....
In brief: Fall leaf collection, vendor show and more in the South Hills
Craft & vendor show The Brentwood Lions Club will hold a craft and vendor show at St. Sylvester’s Church Hall from noon-3 p.m. Nov. 6. Get a jump start on holiday shopping while supporting the Lions. Vendor spots are $25 and can be obtained by calling Julie at 412-370-6588. Leaf...
Thomas Jefferson cross country teams run to breakout season
The Thomas Jefferson girls cross country team claimed the Big South Conference championship this season in a close race with Ringgold. Sparked by senior Kiley Dorrian’s overall winning time of 21:29.9, the Jaguars captured the title with a clutch 40-42 decision. “Our girls team put in the work to be...
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams double up as section champs
Back-to-back. That’s been the theme of the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer season. The Jaguars won their second consecutive section championship with a near-perfect 13-1 record, fighting off a strong challenge from runner-up Bethel Park (11-3). “Up to this point, our team has been playing very well,” TJ coach Michael “Doc”...
Lippincott twins thrive on Thomas Jefferson volleyball court, football field
One competes in volleyball in the fall; the other plays football. But there’s a connection between the two whether in the gym or on the gridiron. Thomas Jefferson juniors Eliah and Elias Lippincott are twins who celebrated their 17th birthdays in late August. “Elias and I have always been close,”...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 23, 2022
Baldwin Borough Douglas Grant sold property at 3788 Gary Drive to Brandon Nicholas and Baylee Simmers for $224,900. Dawn Dellana sold property at 1543 Hollyrood Road to Carol Lee Trent and Terry Crawford for $180,000. Bedi Subedi sold property at 369 June Drive to Govinda and Chudamani Niraula for $275,000....
Thomas Jefferson soccer beats Penn-Trafford in 1st round
After an evenly played first half, the No. 3 Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team tilted the play in the final 40 minutes to their attacking zone. But despite that offensive momentum, there still was no score. The young Jaguars squad didn’t get frustrated, however, and cashed in twice in the...
South Hills student news for the week of Oct. 19, 2022
Ten Thomas Jefferson High School students were recognized by the West Jefferson Hills School Board during the Sept. 28 meeting for a variety of recent achievements, service and dedication. Nine students were lauded for their efforts in successfully organizing, running and leading the Freshman Jaguar LEAP orientation program in August,...
‘I could create a rapport’: Stories help Bethel Park musician connect with audiences
A song with a name like “Drinkin’ Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee” has to have a story behind it. And Bethel Park resident Mark Shuttleworth tells it whenever he performs the 73-year-old precursor to what became rock ’n’ roll. Spo-dee-o-dee, you see, was the nickname for a concoction made of port and lemon...
FSHD Society Western Pa. chapter gets ready to ‘Drum & Roll’
Members of the FSHD Society Western Pennsylvania chapter are getting ready to rock ‘n roll for the second annual Drum & Roll to Cure FSHD event. Set for 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, the event will feature African...
In brief: Fall festivals, fundraisers and more in the South Hills
Fall Festival Baldwin Township’s Fall Festival will take place noon-3 p.m. Oct. 1 in Armstrong Park. There will be food, games, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch and other activities for kids. Castle Shannon Fire Department will be there for touch-a-truck and fire safety tips, and the Baldwin Township Police Department...
Mellon Foundation bolsters effort to address chronic absenteeism in region’s schools
Schools are back in session for in-person learning, but in some cases, students are simply not showing up. And these are not just kids ditching a class or two. Millions of students are now being classified by the U.S. Department of Education as chronically absent after missing 10% or more...
Loaded lineup keeps expectations high for Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball team
Thomas Jefferson girls volleyball coach Ron Kelly didn’t shy away from offering his expectations for this year’s team. “I am looking forward to having a great season,” he said. “We will develop daily with hard work and should be a contender by year’s end. “We have an experienced group of...
Thomas Jefferson soccer teams start season on right foot
Thomas Jefferson’s boys soccer team has been near unbeatable in 2022. The Jaguars racked up wins in eight of their first nine games and stood atop Section 3-3A with a sparkling 6-0 record, two games ahead of Trinity, Connellsville and Bethel Park. TJ outscored the opposition by a 26-5 overall...
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Thomas Jefferson soccer teams start season on right foot
Thomas Jefferson’s boys soccer team has been near unbeatable in 2022. The Jaguars racked up wins in eight of their first nine games and stood atop Section 3-3A with a sparkling 6-0 record, two games ahead of Trinity, Connellsville and Bethel Park. TJ outscored the opposition by a 26-5 overall...
Belle Vernon gains confidence with rivalry victory over Thomas Jefferson
Belle Vernon was opportunistic in a 21-7 victory over rival Thomas Jefferson on Friday night. Despite the two squads no longer being in the same conference, the hatred between the two was evident, and the Leopards (2-2, 0-0) came out on top. “It’s big because it’s TJ, but we needed...
Baldwin Township set to dedicate Russell ‘Huck’ Hamler Veterans Memorial
Russell “Huck” Hamler has never lost sight of the fact that he’s lucky to be alive. During World War II, Hamler, a 98-year-old Mt. Lebanon native and Baldwin Township resident was part of a top-secret elite Army unit known as “Merrill’s Marauders,” named after its commander, Brigadier General Frank Merrill,...
Plans for $1.3 million renovation of Overlook Park in Whitehall released
Whitehall officials have revealed plans for an estimated $1.3 million redevelopment project at Overlook Park. They include a new playground and swings, installation of an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant pathway to the playground, upgrades to the baseball field and improved access via rebuilt stairs from Spring Valley and Orchard...
