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Peters Township OKs ordinance amending zoning code

Peters Township council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that simplifies subdividing properties. Council held a public hearing on the ordinance at the start of its meeting Monday evening. Township Manager Paul Lauer said the ordinance amends the township zoning code to no longer require property owners to appear before the zoning board when combining adjacent pieces of property or subdividing a larger property. “You can now do that administratively. You don’t have to go through the entire procedure,” Lauer said. According to Lauer, the ordinance also included clarifying language for how the township grants extensions to developers, and what specific documentation is ...

Peters Township council takes action to curb ‘electric motorcycle’ use

Peters Township council enacted an ordinance Monday aimed at controlling the use of “electric motorcycles” by the local youth. Council passed the ordinance unanimously. Chairman Tom Pirosko was absent from Monday evening’s meeting. Peters Township police Cpt. Judd Emery was on hand and told council they have received daily reports of young people riding electric motorcycles in the municipality. Emery said the bikes have no pedals and can reach speeds in excess of 35 mph. The new rules require that electric bike operators be at least 16 years old, and anyone under the age of 21 is required to wear a helmet. Electric bikes are only permitted to be ridden on paved pathways, and ...

Bethel Park senior earns Gold Award

A Bethel Park senior earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Lyla Walsh earned her Gold Award by tackling the gender gap in engineering through her “A Girl’s Guide to Engineering Camp” this past summer. The four-day camp was designed to introduce young ...

Peters Township council approves construction of splash pads

Peters Township council voted Monday to approve a nearly $6 million contract for the construction of a splash pad at Rolling Hills Park. Council voted 6-1, with Gary Stiegel dissenting, to award the contract to Massaro Construction, based in O’Hara Township. In addition to the splash pad, the $5.995 million project will include shelters, parking and restrooms. According to township manager Paul Lauer, Peters will be able to fund at least half the project through grants. The township originally received the money for a more expansive aquatic center at Rolling Hills Park that would have included a pool and a lazy river. Council had budgeted $10 million for the aquatic center, but ...

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Deramo carries South Fayette to second straight WPIAL crown

Fittingly Mia Deramo gave Abbey Spalla a piggyback ride off the field at Highmark Stadium because she carried South Fayette to victory, 4-0, against Fox Chapel in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer championship match. A junior midfielder, Deramo scored twice in the contest. She tallied her ...

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Martin with another ‘golden goal’ as PT wins WPIAL title

PITTSBURGH — Peters Township girls soccer coach Pat Vereb doesn’t plan on moving Cailin Martin from her position at outside back, but if the sophomore keeps coming up with game-winning goals, the veteran coach may have to reconsider. Martin scored the decisive goal in penalty kicks as ...

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Peters Township wins second straight state crown

Nerves of steel and solid putting enabled Peters Township to repeat as state champions in girls golf. During the Class 3A team tournament played Oct. 23 on the White Course at Penn State University, the Lady Indians outlasted Manheim Township, clinching the crown only after a successful ...

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Deramo carries South Fayette to second straight WPIAL crown

Fittingly Mia Deramo gave Abbey Spalla a piggyback ride off the field at Highmark Stadium because she carried South Fayette to victory, 4-0, against Fox Chapel in the WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer championship match. A junior midfielder, Deramo scored twice in the contest. She tallied her ...

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What’s Happening – Week of Nov. 3

CRAFT SHOWS ‘Tis the season for craft shows and, as the calendar turns to November, many South Hills events are planned: • The Waters of McMurray located on Valley Brook Road will hold Christmas craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 16. Admission is free. • A Christmas decoration ...

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