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Peters Township police preparing to hire social worker

By Jon Andreassi

Peters Township police are planning to add a social worker to its ranks this year – pending a couple of actions from council members. The position itself is accounted for in this year’s budget, but council tabled two motions at its meeting Monday that would amend the Peters Township employee handbook and the police department’s policies to include the job description and duties. Police Chief Joseph Glover explained this was due to some technical issues with the language in those policies. “There are a couple hiccups that we need to work out. That’s why they backed off last night,” Glover said, adding that the resolutions will likely be passed at council’s Feb. 10 ...

WPIAL announces latest Hall of Fame class

Two former coaches, one former administrator and one state championship basketball team are among the local honorees comprising the Class of 2025 to be inducted into the Western Pennsylvania Athletic League’s Hall of Fame. The 18th WPIAL HOF class was publicly announced during a press ...

McMillon setting his own standards

Michael Jackson’s signature song “Beat It” resonates with Darius McMillon. As a two-sport athlete at Peters Township High School, he has followed in the footsteps of some outstanding performers, including his older brother, Donovan, and he has been determined to exceed those standards ...

Former Upper St. Clair resident indicted on terrorism charge

The Department of Justice announced this week that a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted a former Upper St. Clair resident on charges he attempted to join terrorist organization Hezbollah and lied to authorities about his activities. According to a press release from the DOJ, Jack ...

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Team dreams lost

Franklin Regional upended Connellsville, 32-25, to capture the WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling title and Norwin grabbed the third PIAA playoff spot by defeating Thomas Jefferson, 36-30, in the consolation match contested Feb. 1 at the AHN Arena on the Peters Township High School campus. For the ...

USC anticipates top seed in Class 6A

When the WPIAL announces playoff pairings in boys’ basketball on Feb. 10, expect Upper St. Clair to draw the No. 1 seed in Class 6A. The Panthers are the defending district champions. Additionally, they have been ranked first throughout the 2024-25 regular season. “They are the best team ...

South Fayette targeting another WPIAL title

South Fayette girls basketball coach Bryan Bennett has one simple task as the Lady Lions embark on their quest for a fourth straight WPIAL championship. “We are fortunate to have talented kids,” Bennett emphasized. “My job is to not mess it up.” So far, Bennett has upheld his ...

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South Fayette targeting another WPIAL title

South Fayette girls basketball coach Bryan Bennett has one simple task as the Lady Lions embark on their quest for a fourth straight WPIAL championship. “We are fortunate to have talented kids,” Bennett emphasized. “My job is to not mess it up.” So far, Bennett has upheld his ...

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Bethel Park native named executive director of State Library of Ohio

Mandy Knapp, 42, a native of Bethel Park, was recently appointed to lead the State Library of Ohio as its executive director. A resident of Westerville, Ohio, Knapp has more than 20 years of experience in both public and academic libraries. In her new role, Knapp will supervise a staff of ...

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