South Hills Record category, Page 63
South Park man in prison for stealing $1.2M from church now charged with tax fraud
A man already serving five to 10 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million from an Upper St. Clair church was indicted by the federal government this week on tax fraud charges. David Reiter, 51, formerly of South Park, faces 16 counts of failing to pay taxes and...
Baldwin couple wanted in connection with infant’s death turn themselves in to police
One month after a caseworker with Children, Youth and Families gave the all-clear on a Baldwin couple’s home, their 1-year-old infant was found dead from what police said Wednesday was a drug overdose. Thomas Humphreys was found dead in his parents’ Oakleaf Road home in Baldwin on Sept. 13. Investigators...
Thomas Jefferson homecoming parade brings community together
Thomas Jefferson High School kicked off homecoming week Sept. 20 when about 200 students — including members of the TJ homecoming court along with their escorts, senior fall athletes, TJ Jaguar Marching Band and cheerleaders – paraded down the back entrance of the high school, past the gymnasium and ended...
Photos: Back to school at Baldwin-Whitehall’s McAnnulty Elementary
Tribune-Review photographer Kristina Serafini took an inside look at how Baldwin-Whitehall’s McAnnulty Elementary School is incorporating social distancing to keep students safe....
WPISL teams gearing up for stretch run
With four weeks of action left in the regular season, the varsity teams in the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Softball League are preparing for the stretch run to the playoffs. Seneca Valley, Peters Township, Montour, North Allegheny and North Hills swept doubleheaders from their competition Sunday. North Allegheny (6-0) remains the...
Mt. Lebanon school director who used profanity during virtual meeting resigns
A Mt. Lebanon school director who uttered profanities during a virtual school board meeting broadcast to the public has resigned, the school board president announced Monday night. Michael Riemer, who was absent from Monday’s school board meeting, used the vulgarities prior to the official start of the Sept. 14 board...
Top-ranked girls volleyball teams keep positions in coaches rankings
WPIAL girls volleyball competition turns to Week 2, and section races are heating up in the four classifications. The top-ranked teams in each class from last week’s preseason Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association top-10 poll — North Allegheny (Class AAAA), Franklin Regional (Class AAA), North Catholic (Class AA) and Bishop...
In brief: Fish for fun, Log House Days and more around the South Hills
Joint meeting set for Brentwood Borough, school district Brentwood Borough and Brentwood Borough School District will hold a joint meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Borough Building. For details, visit bb-sd.com. 18th Fish for Fun Day planned at Peters Creek Jefferson Hills 18th annual Fish for Fun Day...
Trib HSSN High School Football Player of the Week for Week 2
Keystone Oaks coach Greg Perry has a reputation of being a “quarterback whisperer.” In his successful career as an assistant and head coach at Seton LaSalle and Keystone Oaks, he has coached standout scholastic quarterbacks such as Bruce Gradkowski, Bill Stull, Luke Brumbaugh, Tyler Perone and Alex Smith. All of...
Brentwood grad Ian Thomas lands in linebacker spot at John Carroll
Ian Thomas is a well-rounded athlete — a three-sport standout at Brentwood competing in football, basketball and track and field. But football is his favorite sport, and his best. As a result, he is continuing his football career at the next level at John Carroll. “Ultimately, what led to my...
Seniors energize Brentwood volleyball team
Two impact players on the Brentwood girls volleyball team are seniors Sidney Wuenschell and Calli Kammermeier. Coach Kayla Hubsch offered her appreciation for both talented athletes. “Sidney and Calli have stepped up in the hitting positions this year and should make a big impact with both their blocking and hitting,”...
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 20
Baldwin Borough Alexander Wuchevich trustee sold property at 118 Cedarcove St. to Purna Regmi and Dina Bhandari for $116,900. Estate of Patricia A Smith Kelly sold property at 1016 Ellen Drive to Janga Rana for $189,900. Brentwood Natascha Injeian sold property at 3923 Dalewood St. to Ernesto Ahumada for $162,500....
Trib HSSN’s Week 2 top performers for passing, rushing, receiving
Top performers for Week 2 high school football in Western Pennsylvania. Passing 267 - Cole Spencer, Pine-Richland (22 of 35) 242 - Nathan Harper, Avonworth (20 of 39) 240 - Carsen Engleka, Gateway (19 of 25) 239 - Jake Pugh, Thomas Jefferson (12 of 28) 238 - Ryan Hubner, Plum...
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: Southmoreland edges South Allegheny in Interstate Conference
Zach Cernuto threw for 129 yards and a touchdown as Southmoreland scored a 28-21 victory over South Allegheny (0-2, 0-2) in Class 3A Interstate Conference play Friday night. Isaac Trout ran for a score and caught a TD pass for the Scotties, who improved to 1-1 overall and in conference...
Pennies for the Trail fundraisers taking place on Montour Trail
Hosted by the Peters Township Friends and the South Hills Friends of the Montour Trail, Pennies for the Trail is an effort to raise needed funds to support trail improvements and ongoing maintenance along the 18 miles of the trail between Peters Township and Clairton. A group of active volunteers...
Brentwood restaurant defies order to close for covid-19 violations, faces court action
A Brentwood restaurant that continues to violate the state’s covid-19 mitigation orders — and whose owner spoke at a Harrisburg rally bragging about it — is facing action in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court as the health department attempts to prohibit it from operating. The Crack’d Egg, at 4131 Brownsville...
Baldwin defensive lineman Dorien Ford picks Pitt
Pitt landed its fourth 2021 recruit from a WPIAL school Thursday night when Baldwin defensive lineman Dorien Ford tweeted his intention to enroll next year. Tim Sweeney, the first-year coach at Baldwin, didn’t meet Ford face-to-face until two months ago, but he knows a talented player when he sees one....
2 cases of covid-19 reported at Mt. Lebanon elementary school in as many days, building closed for 5 days
Teachers, staff and the handful of students attending in-person classes at Mt. Lebanon’s Howe Elementary School won’t be allowed back in the building for at least five days after a second person tested positive for covid-19 in as many days, according to a district spokeswoman. Principal Michelle Murray notified families...
Baldwin cancels 2 football games after coach tests positive for covid-19
Baldwin shut down all football activities for at least 14 days after a member of the coaching staff tested positive for covid-19, the school announced Thursday. As a result, the Highlanders must cancel their next two games. They were scheduled to visit North Allegheny on Friday and host Canon-McMillan in...
Officials: 2 people in Baldwin-Whitehall School District test positive for covid-19
Baldwin-Whitehall School District officials said Wednesday that two people have tested positive for covid-19. The cases involve second grade at Whitehall Elementary and the high school girls soccer team, according to a district message about the situation. District communications consultant Carrie Butler could not confirm that evening if they were...
West Jefferson Hills School District welcomes new director of security
Kenneth Ranalli, a former Pennsylvania State Police sergeant, was retired for nine days last month before he jumped back into law enforcement. This time around, his post is Thomas Jefferson High School. Ranalli joins the West Jefferson Hills School District’s police force as its director of security. He was hired...
Bethel Park woman named National Aviary’s Volunteer of the Year
A Bethel Park resident has been named the National Aviary’s top volunteer in 2019. Elaine Steffenauer said being voted as the aviary’s Volunteer of the Year is “truly an honor.” She said she began volunteering at the aviary on Saturdays there nine years ago before she retired from a career...
Mt. Lebanon to censure school director for using profanity during board’s Zoom meeting
A Mt. Lebanon school director may have learned a valuable lesson on Monday night: If you’re participating in a Zoom meeting that’s open to the public, it’s a good idea to mute your microphone before unleashing a string of profanities. Prior to the start of the Sept. 14 school board...
Thomas Jefferson High School’s 2020 Homecoming Court
Thomas Jefferson High School’s 2020 Homecoming Court was photographed while following CDC guidelines. District director of public relations Carrie Lekse said that the shots took less than two minutes to capture outdoors, and the girls quickly dispersed to 10 feet of social distancing. A homecoming parade featuring the court, fall...
Volleyball coaches association reveals WPIAL Week 1 rankings
The Western Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday released its first rankings for the 2020 season. North Allegheny (Class AAAA), Franklin Regional (Class AAA), North Catholic (Class AA) and Bishop Canevin (Class A) have been established as the teams to beat as they are at the top of their respective...
