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1-woman play embodies Therese Rocco, Pittsburgh’s 1st female assistant police chief
Do it, but do it with grace. That is the way Therese Rocco, a trailblazer with the Pittsburgh Police Department, has always lived her life. For more than four decades, Rocco overcame gender barriers and created a path for women. She was Pittsburgh’s — and the nation’s — first female...
Communities across Pittsburgh region participate in Drug Take Back Day
Residents across the Pittsburgh region will be able to rid themselves of unwanted medication Saturday as several communities participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Events are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locations include: • Oakmont: Rite Aid, 109 Allegheny River Blvd. • Aspinwall: Municipal office, 217...
In brief: Brentwood race volunteers needed, summer senior trips and more in the South Hills
Eileen Kline Community Walk Baldwin High School Stadium will be the site of the Eileen Kline Community Walk on May 21, which will raise funds for the American Heart Association. It will also honor the legacy of “Nurse” Kline. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the walk at 10. For...
Thomas Jefferson tennis player aces academic competition, wins Saint Vincent scholarship
Thomas Jefferson senior Anthony Sparta doesn’t necessarily cause a racket on the tennis court. He makes his most noise in the classroom with an impressive 5.0 GPA this year and a cumulative GPA of 4.65. Sparta was one of five students awarded a scholarship to Saint Vincent in Latrobe as...
St. Gabriel’s comes together to win Diocese of Pittsburgh girls hoops crown
St. Gabriel’s girls CYO basketball team peaked at the perfect time. The Gators advanced to the Diocese of Pittsburgh playoffs as the No. 1 seed then rolled to the league championship. St. Gabriel’s defeated St. Bede’s, 61-39, in the semifinal round before cruising past Our Lady of Hope, 60-27, in...
Latrobe softball wins big section showdown with Thomas Jefferson
Latrobe earned a section softball split with first-place Thomas Jefferson on the strength of three factors: 1. Sound pitching, 2. Crisp defense and 3. Power hitting. That trio can win a lot of games. Or, maybe it was three other things that powered the Wildcats. “I always say to be...
‘Most wanted’ man in Allegheny County arrested after window tint violation
A man listed on the Allegheny County Sheriff’s “most wanted” list has been arrested after police say they pulled him over for a traffic violation. On April 19, Jefferson Hills Police pulled over Cyon Taylor, 30, on Route 51 for a window tint violation. Taylor allegedly provided a false ID...
‘Eggs-tra Special Easter’: South Fayette celebrates with reverse parade
The Bunny Hop Trail went through Fairview Park in South Fayette three days before Easter. Chilly temperatures, wind and light rain couldn’t keep 450 cars with more than 1,000 children away from a holiday ride through the 190-acre park. The occupants were given toys, candy, pencils and hand-painted eggs, along...
‘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...
Driver pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed Jefferson Hills police officer
Dale T. Provins Jr. was more than just a police officer who died in the line of duty. His daughter, Mariah Provins, told a judge Monday that her father was a Desert Storm veteran, a dependable son, a fun uncle and, to her, the strongest man in the world. That’s...
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...
Longtime Pittsburgh television reporter Stu Emry dies
A story by Myron Cope about a Brentwood bar where Steelers players and reporters hung out stirred Stu Emry’s imagination. Emry was a corn syrup salesman living in Chicago, dreaming of working in radio or television. When he was transferred to Pittsburgh in 1965 to service his biggest client, Heinz,...
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...
Baldwin High grad uses art, video games as creative outlets, wins award at Steel City Con costume contest
Atlas Bayens needed to find a way out of a funk. The Whitehall teen, like many youths, was experiencing stress, anxiety and other emotions fairly strongly a few years ago. Things got even tougher during the pandemic. It was through video games that Atlas found a way out, and a...
Pa. Supreme Court hears argument in 2016 slaying of Jefferson Hills Motel owner
The defense attorney for a man found guilty of killing the Jefferson Hills Motel owner in 2016 believes his client was denied a fair trial because jurors watched a 17-minute, videotaped police interview of the man wearing a jail uniform. Derrick Gallaway, 65, was found guilty of first-degree murder in...
North Park, South Park golf courses open for the season
More proof that spring has finally arrived. Not only is Tuesday opening day for the Pirates at PNC Park, but it’s also a day that golfers can finally hit the links at two of Allegheny County’s most popular public courses. The county has declared both the North and South park...
Jefferson Hills council moves to permanently decertify Gill Hall VFC
Gill Hall Volunteer Fire Company will not return to service in Jefferson Hills as long as the current council majority is in power. That message was delivered April 11 as borough officials voted 5-2 against reinstating the idle fire department, restoring its run cards, having its vehicles back on borough...
Anthony Cherico named athletic director at Baldwin
After serving as Baldwin’s interim athletic director throughout the 2021-22 school year, Anthony Cherico has been named the school district’s athletic director. The Baldwin-Whitehall School District board of directors voted to appoint him late last month. “Mr. Cherico will bring leadership to the position,” board member Karen Brown said in...
Handyman who killed Whitehall woman missing for nearly a year gets 17 to 40 years
Since her death nearly three years ago, what would have been Elizabeth Wiesenfeld’s first grandson was born and her first granddaughter is set to arrive soon. But Betsy, as she was known to her family, never had the chance to meet them. Instead, she was killed and taken from her...
TV Talk: Former Pittsburgher directs ‘Better Nate Than Ever,’ based on his novel, for Disney+Video
Tim Federle grew up in the Pittsburgh suburbs as a theater kid, realized his dream of appearing on Broadway, became an author and now is a scriptwriter/showrunner/director with the movie “Ferdinand” and Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” among his credits. But his film directorial debut, an adaptation...
Carrick man accused of making bomb threat against St. Clair Hospital
A man from Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood was being held without bail after authorities said he threatened to bring a bomb to St. Clair Hospital on Tuesday, according to court papers. Christopher Moran, 43, is charged with making terroristic threats and bomb threats, both misdemeanors. He arrived at the Mt. Lebanon...
In brief: Pleasant Hills Lions Club spaghetti dinner, Baldwin Library author talk and more in the South Hills
Spaghetti dinner Pleasant Hills Lions Club will hold a Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Auction featuring the Easter Bunny from 1-5:30 p.m. April 10 at the Pleasant Hills Borough Building Community Room. Price is $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 or under and includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, a...
Altavilla leaves legacy in Baldwin girls basketball program
Athleticism is deeply rooted in her family. It’s in the genes. Senior hoopster Morgan Altavilla, 17, carried on the athletic tradition established in recent years at Baldwin by her older brothers, Doug and Nick. Baldwin’s second-year basketball coach Jamal Woodson labeled Altavilla as one of the top female players in...
With PIAA title, Thomas Jefferson’s Finnerty finishes 44-1
Thomas Jefferson’s wrestling team didn’t have a great season, but it was a good year for the Jaguars. TJ’s Brian Finnerty didn’t have a good senior season; it was great. In fact, Finnerty ended his brilliant career as the best of the best in the TJ wrestling program. A Kent...
Thomas Jefferson’s Lekse looks to past for inspiration
Joe Lekse, this year’s Breisinger Award winner, had his eye on the prize throughout his entire varsity career. He explained. “In my four years playing football at Thomas Jefferson, I aspired to be like each winner of the Breisinger Award,” said Leske, a senior quarterback/defensive back. “My freshman year, Gabe...
