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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 ...

Peters Township school directors consider charter school application

A charter school in the Bethel Park School District that was forced to close after two months in operation is seeking a new home in multiple school districts, including Peters Township. Beth Opat, founder of Dogwood Charter School, appeared before the board of school directors Monday evening for a public hearing. Elected officials did not render a decision, and continued the hearing to an unscheduled date in 2025. In 2023 the school was approved to operate in the Bethel Park School District this school year. Bethel Park oversaw the school as authorizer. They had been at an old church building on Madison Avenue, but Opat explained zoning issues led to an abrupt closure toward the end ...

Bethel Park police warn of scam

Bethel Park Police Department is warning residents of an unusual scam that involves unsolicited deliveries. According to a press release issued by the police, the “brushing scam” sees its potential victims receiving packages in the mail they did not order, with no sender information. The packages typically contain jewelry or small electronics, as well as a QR code. Police warn not to scan the code with their phones, as the scammer could access personal information. According to police, you may keep the item in the package if you wish, or you can mark it “return to sender.” Anyone with information can contact police at their tip line, 412-851-2773.

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BP preps for WPIAL team wrestling tournament

Bethel Park prepared for the WPIAL team wrestling tournament by finishing runner-up at the Allegheny County Championships and by beating Upper St. Clair to claim its second straight section championship. The Black Hawks placed second (231.5 points) in the team standings during the county ...

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Mt. Lebanon making strides on the mats

Mt. Lebanon’s seventh-place showing in the Allegheny County Championship was anything but so-so. It’s an indication of where the wrestling program is headed. The Blue Devils, who boast 10 sophomores on their varsity roster, put five grapplers on the podium. Three reached the finals and one ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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