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Peters Twp. sues Washington Co. coroner over autopsy records By Mike Jones
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For many twins, having a built-in companion eased the transition into high school. “My favorite memory was the first day of freshman year together,” Lily Simons said. “We were starting something new and big together and were both nervous. I think that moment brought us closer. Stay by each other – having a twin will be the best gift.” Several twins have teamed up on the athletic field as well. Caden and Nolan Sarkett and Ella and John Unice represent the Panthers in track and cross country. “We became veterans of the sport and are both highly successful athletes,” Caden said. “Being the No. 1 and No. 2 runners for a while felt like twin power.” Others embraced their differences as a way to grow. “I balance being known as a twin pair while also being myself at school by having different classes and playing different sports,” said Ella Schlecker. “Having different interests and hobbies from my twin really helps me be my own person.” As they reflect on their shared journey, the twins offered advice for younger twins approaching the high school experience.
Peters Township officials are suing the Washington County coroner’s office over its refusal to turn over autopsy reports and other records to the municipality’s police department, which they claim is hampering the investigation into a baby’s death earlier this year. John Smith, who serves as Peters Township’s solicitor, filed the lawsuit Dec. 1 asking a judge for an injunction that would require Coroner Timothy Warco to readily provide autopsy and toxicology reports to the police department without charging a $700 fee that has been his practice in recent months. In the filing, the police department claims its investigators have been unable to review Warco’s findings after a baby died in the township in August, although it’s not known if the coroner has ruled on a cause or manner of death. Warco has previously stated that he needed police reports to help reach a conclusion. Law enforcement officials in the county have said that the coroner is not designated a criminal justice agency, and therefore has no right to review crime scene investigative materials from police departments through the Criminal History Records Information Act. “The District Attorney, not the Coroner, is charged and entrusted with applying legal principles to deaths in order to determine whether criminal charges should be filed,” the lawsuit states. The lawsuit stems from a similar attempt by Peters Township to intervene after Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh filed a motion in criminal court last month asking a judge to compel Warco’s office to hand over autopsy reports to his office and police departments investigating suspicious deaths. President Judge Valarie Costanzo denied those motions and told the parties that it was a civil matter, prompting Smith to file the lawsuit earlier this month. The district attorney’s detectives and police officers from Washington, Canonsburg and state police were granted search warrants Nov. 5 for Warco’s row office to seize autopsy and other records investigating five deaths in Washington County. Warco had refused to release them until a $700 payment was made or because he had not concluded a manner of death in some
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Upper St. Clair High School has 16 sets of twins in its senior class. Pictured are, top row, Finnegan and Noah Baird, Gianna and Nico D'Orazio, Lucy and Samuel Dowds, Holt and Mika Eberhardt, Mia and Nico Galardini; middle row, Anand and Devesh Jani, Jacob and Olivia Leggat, Ethan and Isaac Lin, Aina and Airi Nagata, James and John Paradise, and bottom row, Carson and Cooper Rackley, Adriana and Andrea Rodriguez, Caden and Nolan Sarkett, Ella and Hannah Schlecker, Eleanor and Lillian Simons and Ella and John Unice.
Upper St. Clair celebrates Twin Day with 16 pairs Celebrated each year on Dec. 18, National Twin Day recognizes the unique connection shared by twins. For 32 Upper St. Clair High School seniors, the date holds a special meaning. The Class of 2026 includes 16 sets of twins – making this year’s senior class truly one of a kind. The senior twins include Finnegan and Noah Baird, Gianna and Nico D'Orazio, Lucy and Samuel Dowds, Holt and Mika Eberhardt, Mia and Nico Galardin, Anand and Devesh Jani, Jacob and Olivia Leggat, Ethan and Isaac Lin, Aina and Airi Nagata, James and John Paradise, Carson and Cooper Rackley, Adriana and Andrea Rodriguez, Caden and Nolan Sarkett, Ella and Hannah Schlecker, Eleanor and Lillian Simons, and Ella and John Unice. “It’s pretty remarkable,” Brooke Tarcson, head of student activities, said. “You can walk through the halls and almost always spot at least one set of twins. It’s been a fun part of this class’ identity.” With 16 sets of twins among 299 seniors, roughly one in every 10 members of the Class of 2026 is a twin. “We’ve had years with multiple twins before,” Tarcson said. “But this might be a record.” Many of the twins shared how meaningful it has been to experience school side-by-side.
“Looking back on it, I am very grateful to have a sibling in school at the same time as me to share experiences, motivate each other, and someone always there to talk to,” Sam Dowds said. At the same time, the twins appreciate opportunities to develop their own identities. “We take part in different extracurriculars and have different interests that allow us to express ourselves separately,” Gianna D’Orazio said. “We support each other and get along very well. We do crossover in some activities and have a lot of the same friends, but those experiences have only made my high school experience more enjoyable.” One of Gianna’s favorite memories is spending Friday nights under the lights with her twin, Nico. “The way USC’s community and culture come together on Fridays is truly something special,” she said. “It was so cool to share the experience with Nico as he played football and I cheered him on as a member of the dance team.” This year’s homecoming made that connection even more meaningful: Gianna was crowned Homecoming Queen, and Nico recorded two interceptions to help lead the Panthers to a 50-14 victory over South Fayette.
Kecksburg UFO incident 60 years ago put Westmoreland County community on the map By Brad Hundt
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It was the time of year when children would look to the heavens to see if they could spot Rudolph’s red nose or their parents would sing about a star shining in the east beyond them far. But as the sun was disappearing over the horizon on Dec. 9, 1965, a Thursday, people across several states were getting a different kind of celestial light show, this one entirely out of the ordinary and most decidedly not Santa Claus taking the reindeer out for a practice run. Residents of the Detroit area and its Canadian neighbor, Windsor, Ont., described seeing a light streaking fast across the dusky firmament about 4:45 p.m. that day. People in the Cleveland area also saw something and a wooded area near suburban Elyria, Ohio, apparently caught fire as a result of the mysterious object. A sonic boom was heard in Pittsburgh and then residents of Kecksburg, an unincorporated community in Westmoreland County’s Mount Pleasant Township, said they
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The front page of the Washington Observer, the day after a fireball streaked across the sky in the region.
heard a thud. Kecksburg “became a hub of activity last night when a fireball reportedly struck that area,” the next day’s Uniontown Morning Herald reported on its front page. Whatever roared out of the sky was sufficient to headline the next morning’s Washington Observer, edging aside news from Vietnam, the Soviet Union and the American space program. “Brilliant Fireball Cause of Fires in Ohio, Pennsylvania” the headline at the top of the page read. Roadblocks went up in Kecksburg after the thump in the woods was heard, and firefighters, officers from the Pennsylvania State Police and members of the U.S. Army’s 662nd Radar Unit from Pittsburgh scoured a 15-square-mile area for seven hours. The result? “We found no fire and no marks,” according to Capt. Joseph Dussin of the Greensburg state police post. Geiger counters were used to measure potential radiation, but nothing was detected. SEE UFO PAGE A2
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USC school collects donations for veterans Streams Elementary School in the Upper St. Clair School District set a goal to receive enough donations to create at least 60 Warm Wishes Bags filled with goodies for local veterans served by Veterans Place. The school met and doubled its goal. The outreach effort was organized by fourth-grade teacher Amanda Royer with assistance from third-grade teacher Anne Conrad and several teacher volunteers. “The Streams family rallied behind this cause without hesitation,” Royer said. “Because of their generosity, we had thousands of individual items to pack. The most impressive part was seeing how each family made sure to buy items they enjoyed so that the vets could enjoy them, too.” From Dec. 1 to 12, students donated a wide variety of items, ranging from comfort supplies such as hand warmers, hats, and gloves to snack foods and toiletries. After donations were sorted, about 60 fourth-grade students in the After-School Action program served as personal shoppers for the veterans, selecting each item to fill their shopping bags. “We were so impressed by how thoughtfully the students packed their bags,” Royer said. “The directions were to ‘shop like you're packing a bag for a dear friend.’ As they looked through the tables,
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Streams Elementary School students assembled Warm Wishes Bags for local veterans served by Veterans Place. Pictured are Addie Schranz, Vivienne Simone, Josie Tencer and Jaxon Mares
they did their best to make this the best holiday gift their vet could receive.” Each bag was also decorated with a special ornament handcrafted by Streams fourth-graders. “For us, the personal touch was just as important as meeting the physical needs through donations,” Royer said. The After-School Action program, which launched in the fall, gives students opportunities to extend their learning through projects that demonstrate how small efforts can make a meaningful difference.
“The items are going to Veterans Place to support the 60 homeless veterans who currently call it home,” Royer said. “Anything in excess of 60 is going toward the needs of the 1,500 veterans served through the Veterans Resource Center, which works directly with Veterans Place.” The mission of Veterans Place is to empower veterans’ transitions from homeless to home, ending the cycle of homelessness, and to assist all at-risk veterans to become engaged, valuable citizens who contribute to their communities.
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“The attendance has been going up for us in the last five years,” according to Ronnie Struble, the president and chairman of Kecksburg’s UFO festival. “It’s really been a great benefit.” The fireball – or visitor from another world – that touched down in Kecksburg was one of many sightings of UFOs that caused jitters in America over its history. As far back as 1835, a New York newspaper ginned up hysteria – and readership – with fabricated reports of a civilization on the moon populated by bat-like creatures. There was, of course, the infamous 1939 radio broadcast of Orson
Welles’ “War of the Worlds,” and in the decades after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan and the Cold War heated up, extraterrestrials took centerstage in popular fiction, movies and television. Some people believed they had encounters that were closer than watching “The Day the Earth Stood Still” or “Earth vs. Flying Saucers” in a movie theater or on television. In September 1952, folks in Flatwoods, W.Va., believed an alien was loose in the woods. First, there was bright light across the sky, followed by sightings of a 10-foot-tall being with
tiny, claw-like hands, a red face and a hood. It’s widely believed that it was actually a barn owl. The folklore surrounding the supposed visitor is now the basis for the Flatwoods Monster Museum in Sutton, W.Va. One year after the Kecksburg UFO incident, West Virginians in the southeast corner of the state believed an extraterrestrial “mothman” was terrorizing them. It later became the basis of the book and movie “The Mothman Prophecies.” It’s assumed now that the supposed “mothman” was a sandhill crane that had deviated from its migration route. Like Kecksburg, Point Pleasant, W.Va., hosts an annual Mothman Festival where attendees can “celebrate their favorite cryptid,” to use the words of the festival’s website. The festival has live music, guest speakers, vendors and more. On the night of the 60th anniversary, there was a commemoration in Kecksburg of the UFO incident, with a documentary shown on a big-screen television at the firehouse’s social hall. UFO burgers and fries were served and T-shirts were sold. Struble was living in Greensburg on Dec. 9, 1965, and saw the streak of light across the sky. He remains unconvinced by the expert pronouncements that it was nothing more than a random rock from outer space. “I don’t believe at this point it was a meteor,” he said.
guez said. “Having a twin is much easier than being alone, especially in the beginning.” The Rackley twins are preparing for different futures – Cooper plans to play lacrosse at Canisius University, while Carson hopes to pursue a career as a firefighter. “It’s rewarding to go through stages of life with a twin and celebrate each other’s accomplishments,” Carson said. “Stick together, navigate your battles as a duo, and cherish your laughs and hard times … because it flies
by fast.” Many agreed that even with normal sibling disagreements, their support for one another remains constant. “Me and my sister have our own interests and friend groups, but we still find time to interact and support each other,” Holt Eberhardt said. “It’s OK to lean on them for help – they can be the strongest part of your support system.” They also encourage balancing togetherness with independence.
“Make sure you find friends outside your twin,” Ellie Simons said, “but do not be afraid to keep including them because they are such an important person in your life.” The 16 sets of twins will graduate June 4. For many, it will mark the first time they head in different directions. “We haven’t spent more than a month apart,” Olivia and Jake Leggat said. “It will be something we will have to adjust to. It’s going to be weird not always having each other around.”
FROM PAGE A1 “We definitely believe it was a meteor,” Dussin said. This view was seconded by Dr. William Bidelman, an astronomer at the University of Michigan. He declared, “It was undoubtedly a fireball.” Still, all the confident proclamations that it was nothing more threatening than a hunk of space junk failed to silence whispers that what landed in the woods was from another world. Local legend had it that officials removed a spacecraft that was shaped like a bell or an acorn and had writing on the side that resembled Egyptian hieroglyphics. The tale gained a greater foothold in 1990 when NBC-TV’s “Unsolved Mysteries” ventured to Kecksburg for a look back on what happened a quarter-century before. A replica of the “spacecraft” that Kecksburgers allegedly saw was left behind by the “Unsolved Mysteries” crew, and that now sits on a platform across from Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Department. And the suggestion that little green men might have touched down near Kecksburg has since generated some green for the town of about 10,000 residents. Every year, there’s a UFO festival that raises funds for the fire department. It has a parade, craft vendors, a bed race, paranormal enthusiasts and more.
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FROM PAGE A1 “I would recommend taking similar classes while also trying out different things,” Caden Sarkett said. “That way you always have a study partner … but you’re also exposing yourself to unique experiences that contribute to personal development.” “Stay together and be each other's support throughout high school,” Adriana Rodri-
ABOVE: Emily LaSalle along with Annabelle Heddaeus and Sadie Chamino assemble the Warm Wishes Bags for veterans BELOW: Each gift bag was decorated with a special ornament handcrafted by Streams fourth-graders.Mrs.Anne Conrad (center) helps Sam McCool and Caleb Ljucovic with their decorations.
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The object that fell out of the sky on Dec. 9, 1965, has remained what Kecksburg, a community in Westmoreland County, is most known for.
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cases since the police reports were being withheld from him, which he claims has left him in the dark and unable to make rulings without details from the investigations. Warco’s office previously claimed the $700 was to help recoup costs of autopsies and other costly components that go into a death investigation. The filing from Peters Township takes exception with the $700 fee the coroner is trying to charge for autopsy and toxicology records, along with the assertion that the reports fall under the state’s Right To Know Law, which they do not since the state Coroner’s Act supersedes that. The Coroner’s Act states that a coroner’s office can charge non-governmental agencies the $700 fee to help recoup fees, but there is no language about charging government entities. “The Coroner purports to have the authority to charge the District Attorney and PTPD fees for the production of autopsy reports without a statutory basis. There is no statutory ability for the Coroner to charge fees for autopsy reports to governmental agencies, and in fact, such charges are expressly prohibited,” the lawsuit states. “The Coroner’s failure to release reports until fees are paid will and has resulted in an impasse frustrating all of law enforcements’ obligations to fulfill their respective duties.” Walsh and Warco have been at odds for the past two years, and there has been little cooperation between the two row offices that typically work in synergy with one another. But the lawsuit also appears to offer an olive branch to Warco to navigate a fine line between producing some information to aid the coroner with his findings while protecting investigative records. The lawsuit stated that Warco’s office requested “in good faith and with good intention” inves-
tigative materials, but the township is concerned about possibly violating the state’s Criminal History Records Information Act. “The Township and PTPD have always maintained a good working relationship with both the Coroner and the District Attorney, and have always found that the Coroner and District Attorney perform invaluable services, and are fully committed to the interest of justice and the protection of the citizens of Washington County,” the lawsuit states. “Additionally, PTPD wants to be a resource for the Coroner and to provide any and all information and reports to the extent authorized by CHRIA.” Smith added in a written statement Dec. 15 that the township is still willing to work with Warco to find a solution to the situation. “The township seeks to continue its longstanding and good working relationship with the Washington County district attorney and coroner, and by way of this lawsuit seeks to ensure that any and all investigations and fees assessed by the coroner are consistent with Pennsylvania statutory requirements,” he said. Timothy Uhrich, who is the coroner’s solicitor, said the office was served last week and he is still reviewing the matter while preparing to file preliminary objections before the deadline near the end of the month. Walsh said he expected that Peters Township would file the civil action after Costanzo denied their attempts to attach the motions to the criminal dockets during the Nov. 13 hearing. “Obviously, it is what it is,” Walsh said. “Everyone has been saying the same thing.” The lawsuit is asking for both preliminary and permanent injunctions requiring the coroner to turn over autopsy records and toxicology reports beginning immediately. No hearing date has been set and it’s unknown when a decision will be made or if other municipalities might join Peters Township’s effort.
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Building bridges USC robotics team helping youth with limited mobility By Paul Paterra ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
A group of Upper St. Clair High School students are not only building, designing and programming robots for competitions, they’re using their robotic knowledge and experience to help kids facing limited mobility. Team TeraBridges, in existence since 2020, is composed of 15 Upper St. Clair High School students. They are a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team involved in competitions in which they design, build and program robots for game challenges. FTC is a component of FIRST, the world’s leading robotics community. Students are also active in community outreach, hosting events and initiatives that inspire future innovators and expand access to STEM. Junior Josh Beitler is the captain of a team that has seen considerable success, earning a spot in the FIRST World Championships in April. Out of 8,800 FTC teams competing globally, only 256 qualified for the World Championships. TeraBridges placed eighth out of 64 teams in its division. “I really love robotics,” Beitler said recently at the team’s BotCave robotics facility in Lawrence. At a recent qualifying event at Manheim Township High School in Lancaster, the team received the Inspire Award and earned a spot in the state FTC competition in March 2026. The Inspire Award is the highest award in FTC competitions, honoring teams that demonstrate well-rounded achievement in engineering, teamwork and community engagement. Beitler’s parents, Sarah and Rick, are coaches. Sarah Beitler said the team members are receiving a foundation for the future with this experience. “The kids are learning engineering, programming and
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ABOVE: TeraBridges, Upper St. Clair’s Robotics team BELOW: TeraBridges team members, from left, Josh Beitler, Matt Beitler and Felix Chen, with a trophy and one of their projects
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Freshman Ritu Gupta shows off one of the team's assistive technologies at the Early Childhood Disability Inclusion Conference.
teamwork skills to build robots, to solve the problems of the yearly game,” she said. “But there’s also lots of community aspects to it. Our team has really started to focus on that a lot more. We made it to the world championship in Houston. We’re really proud of that, but we’re also proud of the community aspect of it,” Among the community activities is helping and establishing a relationship with Jackson Beck, a fourth-grader with disabilities at Baker Elementary School in the Upper St. Clair School District. They watched a video of Beck when he was in third grade using a quad stick, a device guided by a person’s mouth to play video games. “We told him the high schoolers wanted to learn something from him, which he thought was cool,” Sarah Beitler said. “He taught us a lot. After meet-
ing with Jackson, we started to look more into assisted technologies.” Sophomore Ashwin Vasudevan, the team’s outreach leader, recalled playing video games with Beck and the impact it had on the team. “That’s what really spiraled into us having a new passion, all of these assisted technologies that we’re now pursuing,” he said. “It really all started from that video we all saw of Jackson and it snowballed into all of these different events. The main purpose of robotics is to help people and we as a team try to remember that. It’s really amazing the impact that we’re having.” Sophomore Felix Chen, the team’s CAD (Computer Aided Design) and build leader, was able to develop an adaptive plow for Beck’s wheelchair to enable him to play soccer. “It fits perfectly on his wheel-
chair and keeps it secure,” Chen said. “That was really cool because before that I was using all of these skills to create a robot. Now, I was able to affect somebody’s life in this way. That was really, really cool.” They also were involved with physical and occupational therapy students at Chatham University in the Go Baby Go program, which creates adaptive equipment, such as a ride-on car, for children with disabilities. “If we move the accelerator to a different part of the car, then it’s easier for them to move it forward,” said junior Rohan Inampudi, systems leader. “When we gave the cars to these chil-
dren and their families, one of the mothers broke down in tears …. The kids themselves were really excited. They couldn’t wait to get in the cars and start driving.” Team members have reached out to close to 20 industry professionals to learn more about robotics and receive guidance in proceeding with their mission in assistive technology. They also recently donated toys (bubble blowers) with adaptive switches to Child’s Way, and are spearheading an advocacy effort with state representatives to obtain grant fund to promote robotics in under-resourced school districts
and participated in the second annual Early Childhood Disability Inclusion Conference in November at Temple Emmanuel in Mt. Lebanon. “Having a FIRST Tech Challenge team is like a little business,” Sarah Beitler said. “All of these kids want to go into something robotics, but they’re also learning great skills like teamwork, communications and public speaking. Those are things that not all engineers are really great at, so I think all of these kids are going to be able to go into leadership within whatever profession they go into because of these additional skills they can manifest and show.”
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Hole in one South Fayette senior starts golf apparel business By Paul Paterra ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
At a very young age, Bradyn Roberts realized he had a knack for business. The South Fayette senior has dabbled in business opportunities such as ice cream, hydro-dipped items, phone cases and stickers. “I watched a lot of Shark Tank growing up,” Roberts said. “The older I got, the more intelligent that I got, and I had more time on my hands, I started my businesses from there. I fell in love with marketing, advertising, building websites and having fun with arts and crafts.” His latest venture is called Front9, which features original unisex golf clothing designed for public-course players seeking style without the country-club look. “I’m just an average golfer, like a lot of people,” Roberts explained. “I thought, ‘I like golf and I like to play golf, why don’t I make a brand for public golfers that's not really country-club wear?’ I (call it) Front9 because I believe I play better with the front nine holes then the back nine holes. “I always like to start businesses. I like to try new things like new industries. This year, it’s the clothing industry.” Front9’s products include polos, beanies, hats, hoodies and quarter zips. Using an online print-ondemand (POD) platform, Roberts is able to maintain a website for the products, which he designs. He handles all marketing and media and earns monthly payouts based on sales. The POD store handles production, shipping and returns. “I design the products with the help of AI, and my Print on Design service will make it at the warehouse,” Roberts said. Roberts, 18, started his first business when he was
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Bradyn Roberts, a senior at South Fayette High School, has dabbled in various businesses, with his latest being Front9, featuring golf apparel.
in middle school at the age of 12, and for the most part they have done well, turning a profit. Eventually, each would have to stop as he focused his attention on his athletic endeavors as a member of the South Fayette football and baseball teams. “This one is still going since I don’t have any sports until the summer,” Roberts said. “I think I can keep it going in the summer because I make all of my products beforehand. We’re up in profit right now in this business because with Print On Demand, it doesn’t cost me anything to make (products). This business is pretty solid. We’ve only been up for about a month and two weeks and we have about 20 to 23 orders already.” After graduation in June, Roberts plans to attend West Virginia University, where he intends to study business. “I’m still torn if I want to do marketing or just general business management,” he said. What he is certain of is that he will minor in communications. “I believe everyone who goes into business should take a communications class because communicating is the No. 1 thing in business in being a salesperson,” Roberts said.
Ray Detig, second from left, went into full cardiac arrest at the Millennium Park pickleball courts in September. Fellow players, from left, Karen Davies, Steve Yost and Rich Moss performed CPR on Detig until emergency responders arrived.
Bethel Park pickleball players save teammate’s life By Andrea Crouch Contributing writer
Wednesday, Sept. 17, started out as a normal day for Peters Township resident Ray Detig. He awoke in the home he shares with his wife, Jean, and did his typical morning routine. Since it was a sunny and beautiful autumn day, Detig decided to head over to Millennium Park to play pickleball with his friends – something he’s done a few times a month for years. Detig arrived at the court around 9 a.m., played a few games and was standing on the sidelines talking to another player while waiting to rotate in for his next game. The next thing Detig remembers is waking up in the emergency room at St. Clair Hospital. “It’s a funny thing to wake up in the hospital and see all these doctors, and wonder what the hell happened,” says Detig. What happened is that Detig went into full cardiac arrest, and his pickleball friends worked together, administering lifesaving CPR for nearly 10 minutes while waiting for an ambulance to arrive. ‘Pickleball angels’ Steve Yost of Bethel Park remembers every second of the time Detig lost at the courts. Yost, a retired teacher from the Bethel Park School District, came to Millennium Park that day to play pickleball for the very first time. He played a few games and just played a game partnered with Detig. The two lost and were talking about how a player on the opposing team, Rich Moss of South Park, had a killer serve. Yost, who was seated at a picnic table, said something to Detig, who was standing next to the table. “When he didn’t respond,
I looked up at him and I saw him fall over backwards and hit the ground.” The retired teacher immediately began praying as other players ran to Detig’s side and began trying to rouse him. Retired nurse Karen Davies of Jefferson Hills initially thought Detig may be having a seizure but then quickly realized it was a heart attack. She began administering CPR and checking for a pulse while asking for someone to call 911. Another player called 911, stayed on with the dispatcher relaying information on what was happening and waited by the main road to wave in the ambulance. Many players circled around Detig, talking to him and encouraging him to stay with them, while others found Detig’s bag and phone to give to first responders. The longtime group of friends were all gathered together praying Detig would wake up. Davies continued CPR and checking for a pulse, but Detig wasn’t responding. He wasn’t breathing on his own and his pulse was very weak. Davies asked Yost if he could take over the chest compressions, and, even though he hadn’t had CPR training in years, Yost stepped in. “I watched what Karen was doing and that gave me the confidence to do the CPR. It was surreal. I remember thinking, ‘You came here to play pickleball and now you’re trying to save someone’s life,’” says Yost. Another player mentioned CPR should be administered to the Bee Gee’s disco tune “Stayin’ Alive,” because the song has a tempo of 100 to 120 beats per minute, so Yost continued quick compressions for several minutes until Rich Moss – whose serve he and Detig were just talking about – took over the chest compressions. Still, Detig wasn’t
responding. Moss, a retired firefighter and EMT, continued chest compressions until first responders arrived. EMTs continued chest compressions, administered medicines, provided oxygen and used an AED (automated external defibrillator) they brought with them to shock Detig’s heart. It wasn’t until after the second shock that Detig began showing signs of a response and was loaded into a waiting ambulance. After the ambulance left, two of the Bethel Park police officers returned to the group of shaken-up players and asked who performed CPR. The officers shook the hands of Davies, Moss and Yost, and told them the CPR they performed saved Detig’s life. Jean Detig calls all of the players who worked so hard to save her husband’s life “pickleball angels.” The next few days were a blur for Detig. He was extremely sore from the CPR and confused about what happened. He had a second cardiac arrest in the hospital three days later and was again revived with an AED. Two days later, he underwent triple bypass surgery and was fitted with a pacemaker. The 76-year-old retired architect is now feeling great, working on his recovery, and is eager to get back to the courts. “They’re never going to let me live this down,” Detig quips. “Maybe they’ll let me win a few games.” On a mission Detig knows he’s lucky. Survival rates are below 10% for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests when only CPR is performed before professional help arrives – and nearly 40% if an AED is used before emergency help arrives. Because his friends began CPR almost immediately and did not stop
until help arrived, Detig not only beat the odds, he didn’t suffer any brain damage or other health impairments. He also knows not everyone has had the same fortune. Many players have shared stories of times they’ve played pickleball – or had friends playing pickleball – where a player went down with a cardiac arrest and did not survive. Moss says during his 17-year career in the city of Pittsburgh, he performed CPR an average of once a week and only brought back a few people. According to the Red Cross, sudden cardiac arrest is among the leading causes of death in the United States. More than 350,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest each year. Currently, the only way to restore a regular heart rhythm during cardiac arrest is with an AED. The average response time for first responders once 911 is called is eight to 12 minutes, according to redcross.org. For each minute defibrillation is delayed, the odds of survival are reduced by about 10%. Having access to an AED and knowing how to use it is critical. In addition to his recovery, Detig is now focused on getting AEDs installed at local pickleball courts so faster action can be taken in the case of future medical events. His Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Bethel-St. Clair, is offering to pay for an AED to be installed at Millennium Park, and other Rotary clubs may be willing to pick up the costs for AEDs for other parks. Detig is currently in talks with Bethel Park officials to make his vision a reality. “Every minute counts during a cardiac arrest. If having an AED at the pickleball courts can save one life, then it’s worth it,” Detig says.
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BETHEL PARK Gary and Paulette Alberts Darren and Erica Ristich David Dwornick and Lauren Zickar Maxanna Properties Inc.
Estate of Joan Carol Lang Robert Cook Jr. Clifford Brickett Joseph Spinnenweber
4792 Robert Drive 291 Rocky Ridge Road 5699 Villahaven Drive 5633 Willow Terrace Drive
$270,000 $510,000 $496,000 $100,000
CANONSBURG Ruggieri Real Estate LLC Jeremi and Crystal Sensky Grant and Whitney Warnock 317 Collective LLC Amy Shoemaker
Strategic Industrial Partners LLC Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. trustee Eugene Kulakowski Can O’Hare LLC Estate of Julia Yarnosky
301 Adams Ave. 146 E College St. 619 Giffin Ave. 540 Highland Ave. 545 Julia Drive
$140,676 $77,500 $285,000 $150,000 $260,000
CASTLE SHANNON AAAZ LLC
Diane Dojcak
1522 Blossom Hill Road
$86,000
CECIL 812 Contracting LLC Kathy Seewald Eric and Lisa Amber Brooks and Nichole Huse Judy Beachy
Laurie Bottles Hall TOA Cecil LLC TOA Cecil LLC Ryhan Hoffman Dante Gasbarrini
69 Beech St. 457 Independence Way 458 Independence Way 1004 King Edward Drive 194 Locust St.
$75,000 $800,201 $739,260 $385,000 $100,000
MT. LEBANON David Altman trustee Jeffrey Mead and Pamela Erin Kulas Keith and Linda Mason R.L. Terek II and Margo Dominicis David Platt and Karen Shaffer Miles Richardson
Frank Clements Suzann McGeary Marshall Mering Wecan Investments LLC Anthony Santangelo Robert Ramont
21 Midway Road 59 Ordale Blvd. 993 Osage Road 1229 Pinewood Drive 520 Washington Road 501 722 Wisteria Ave. Apt G1
$2,300,000 $847,500 $699,000 $530,000 $130,000 $142,111
NORTH STRABANE Dolores June DeFilippis Raggi Real Estate LLC Charles Striblin Jr. and Roxanne Striblin Eric Russell Obair Duais LLC Tawnia Michelle Anderson Skowron John Bently and Georganne Henson
Chum Hnin C. Richard Johnson Lawrence Kaczmarek Mark Aquilino Matthew Moss Kenneth Briggs Lawrence Mercurio
105 Mockingbird Drive 112 Partridge Way 154 Rifgon Drive 484 Ross Road 1049 Royal Drive 186 View Ave. 1033 Woodridge Drive
$282,000 $13,500 $440,000 $250,000 $240,000 $299,900 $465,000
PETERS Adam Madar and Haley Durkacz G.P. McDonough and S.J. Winschel Frank Pilarcik Jeffrey and Rebecca Uchic Weiping Lu and Xiaoxin Feng
Three Rivers Facilities Services LLC 507 Saddlewood Drive Brian Ritter 117 Scarborough Ln Robert Shone 149 Shoreline Drive Citizens Bank NA 810 Venetia Road Adam Madar 121 W Edgewood Drive
$800,000 $726,500 $540,000 $155,000 $503,000
SCOTT Elias Sofayov Joel and Olga Patterson Brenda Withers Joseph Sweigart and Madison Kelly
Robert King Roger Winger Estate of Paul Andrew Alexander Brian Desalle
1739 Norsen Drive 407 Pine Trees Drive 2107 Swallow Hill Road 1960 Worcester Drive
$155,000 $482,500 $249,900 $335,000
SOUTH FAYETTE Susan Palko and Kristin Thompson Manoj George and Manju Bastian 2 MYS 2 Property Management LLC
Matthew Webber Erich Brown Estate of James Edward McDade
551 Hickory Grade Road 1307 Village Lane 6 Wabash Ave.
$700,000 $330,000 $45,000
UPPER ST. CLAIR Jason Hamilton Scott David and Cynthiajoy Bowers Thomas and Suzanne Creehan Adam and Charles Boucek Katherine Slagle Jaimin Patel
Estate of Elizabeth Jawelak Estate of Richard Monning Douglas Pineo Boris Tafkov Sandra Gallo Estate of Thomas McGuire
2301 Berkshire Drive 2441 Broadlawn Drive 108 Marwood Drive 1315 Old Meadow Road 108 Oxford Pl 1216 Rolling Meadow Road
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Peters Township council narrowly Rotary BBQ raises over $81,000 approves budget, tax increase By Jon Andreassi
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Peters Township council almost did not approve next year’s budget as elected officials were divided on a hike in taxes. Initially, an ordinance raising property taxes in Peters from 1.7 mills to 1.95 mills failed in a 3-3 vote. Gary Stiegel Jr., Frank Kosir Jr., and Frank Arcuri voted against the increase. Council member Matt Rost was absent. At that point, Township Manager Paul Lauer advised council to not adopt the budget, as the spending plan was predicated on the tax increase. “If you do that, and if you leave it where it’s at, I would caution you against adopting
the budget. Because the budget makes a revenue assumption,” Lauer said. The tax increase and budget were ultimately approved when council decided to have Lauer call Rost to vote by phone. With Rost on speaker phone, both the tax increase and the $34,653,021 budget passed in 4-3 votes. For the average homeowner, the 0.25 millage increase will raise taxes by $87.75 annually. The budget assumes the township will receive $27,059,763 in revenue. The deficit would be made up with grants and the existing fund balance. The failure of the first vote led to spirited discussion among council and Lauer about how they arrived at the final meeting of the year
without a consensus on how to move forward. “I think it was pretty obvious that a tax increase wasn’t going to pass this year,” Stiegel said. Lauer responded that he was “taken back” by the divided vote. “In the budget discussions, I never heard that from you. I never heard that from council,” Lauer said. Arcuri expressed frustration about the township’s spending and hiring practices. “The problem is we never look at the costs, and how to keep them reasonable. That’s my concern. And then it results in this,” Arcuri said. Council member Allison Shanafelt said she did not want to “always be on the side of wanting to increase taxes,”
but that the 0.25 increase was necessary to address rising costs. “Unfortunately, we’re just at that stage in the economy where things cost more and we have to get with the program … You know, I don’t want it coming out of my pocketbook either, but at the same time I just think it’s the only realistic way to keep going as a community,” Shanafelt said prior to the second vote on the tax increase. Also at Monday’s meeting, council voted to set the fees for the township’s new aquatic center. A day pass will cost $3.50 for residents and $7 for nonresidents. A season pass for a family of four will cost $50 for residents and $100 for nonresidents.
St. Clair Hospital earns distinction The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized St. Clair Hospital for its expertise and commitment in treating patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). The hospital has earned Transcatheter Valve Certification following a comprehensive evaluation of its multidisciplinary team, formalized training processes, shared decision-making practices, and registry performance. St. Clair is the only hospital in Western Pennsylvania – and just the third in Pennsylvania – to achieve
this distinction. St. Clair launched its TAVR program in 2019 and has since performed more than 480 procedures. TAVR is a minimally invasive treatment for severe aortic stenosis in which a new heart valve is implanted within the diseased valve using a catheter. While the procedure can be performed through several approaches, the most common is transfemoral, requiring only a small incision in the leg. “This certification validates the strength of our TAVR program and the rigorous
standards our entire heart team upholds every day,” said Dr. Ryan Zuzek, Chief of Cardiology at St. Clair Health. “By working collaboratively and following evidence-based practices, we ensure that patients in our region receive advanced, safe, and effective valve therapies close to home. This recognition reflects the skill, dedication, and shared commitment of everyone involved in our valve program.” The certification is an external review and validation process that leverages best practices as measured by national clinical databases
to evaluate patient safety and real-world outcomes for transcatheter valve therapies. Hospitals pursuing this certification must participate in national registries such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry. “St. Clair Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing the Pittsburgh region with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award St. Clair with Transcatheter Valve Certification.”
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The Upper St. Clair– Bethel Park Rotary Breakfast Club celebrated another successful year of community giving with its 36th annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser held recently at Bethel Park High School The event has become the club’s signature fundraiser, drawing strong support from local businesses and residents alike. This year’s effort brought in nearly $81,000 through meal sales and sponsorship by 94 local businesses, adding to a cumulative total that surpassed $1 million last year since the event’s inception in 1989. The fundraiser featured the preparation and grilling of 2,500 chickens, thanks to the assistance of the high
school’s kitchen staff and numerous volunteers from community organizations. The club sold 2,200 meals, and the remaining 300 were donated to local charities such as City Mission, Meals on Wheels, and senior housing facilities, ensuring nothing went to waste. With the BBQ complete, the Rotary Club is reviewing grant applications to determine which charities will benefit. Distributions will take place during the club’s annual Night of Giving in April, followed by planning for the 2026 event. For more information, contact Jaco Jordaan at jacojordaan@yahoo.com or 412-852-4433 www.uscbprotary.org.
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2025 YEAR OF THE COMEBACK
By Eleanor Bailey ebailey@thealmanac.net
2025 marked the year of the comeback in scholastic sports as area South Hills clubs captured championships in the most thrilling manners. No deficit was too big to overcome. No underdog status was unsurmountable. Athletic teams from South Fayette and Peters Township were prime examples as they dismissed the long odds against them and prevailed. Listed below are the Top 10 sports stories covered by The Almanac during the year that is drawing to a close.
PHOTOS BY ELEANOR BAILEY
ABOVE: South Fayette team captains Quinn Miller, Mia Deramo and South Fayette wins first Caitlyn Thompson accept the PIAA trophy after beating Radnor, 3-1, state championship in in the Class 3A championship match while their teammates and the girls soccer Raptors in the background displaying different emotions regarding The Lady Lions were the epitome of the outcome. RIGHT: South Fayette players celebrate after winning comeback kids. They rebounded after their first state title in girls basketball. The Lady Lions defeated Archbishop Wood, 45-37, in the Class 5A final played on March 29 at the every setback. After tying neighboring Peters Giant Center in Hershey. Township, which won the 2024 WPIcaptured the first PIAA hoop title in top-seeded Pine-Richland, 20-19, in AL Class 4A title, in their opening program history when they defeated the Class 5A final played Nov. 22 at match of the 2025 campaign, the Lady Archbishop Wood, 45-37, in the Class Acrisure stadium. Peters Township Lions ran the table and captured the 5A final played on March 29 at the Gi- trailed the Rams, 19-0, at halftime beSection 3 banner with an undefeated ant Center in Hershey. fore rallying for the victory. slate of 10-0. They then reached the The triumph was an upset of sorts as Cole Neupaver ignited the Indians Class 3A final in the WPIAL tourthe Vikings had won 24 straight state as he rushed for all three touchdowns. nament but lost their bid for a third games and nine titles since 2010. They His runs measured 74, 22 and 1 yards. straight title when they dropped a were trying to be the first team to win James Spratt led the defensive atheartbreaker in double overtime to five straight state titles. The victory also tack, which shut out the Rams in the Fox Chapel. The Foxes scored the avenged a previous loss to Archbishop second half. He racked up 22 tackles, game-winning goal with 68 seconds Wood in the 2023 state final. recovered a fumble and shared in a left before the game could have ended In this year’s championship game, sack. Reston Lehman followed with in penalty kicks. Juliette Leroux led with 15 points and nine tackles, a forced fumble and a The resilient Lions bounced back seven rebounds while Ryan Oldaker sack. Nolan DiLucia, who completed in the PIAA tournament. They won finished with 10 tallies, two assists and two critical 32-yard passes to Lehman three straight state playoff games after two rebounds. Both earned All-State and Lucas Rost on offense, added eight falling behind by one goal or more. A honors. tackles on defense. Jeremy Poletti had pivotal comeback from a 3-0 deficit The South Fayette girls also took a key interception. in the quarterfinals paved the path to a similar path to the finals that their The WPIAL crown was Peters the state championship. South Faysoccer counterparts had. They too Township’s second in three years. In ette edged undefeated Cocalico, 4-3, had suffered a disappointing defeat in 2023, the Indians defeated the Rams, in that thrilling match. The Lions then the district finals as they attempted to 43-17. They lost to Pine-Richland, 20beat Dubois, 6-1, in the semifinals, exwin their fourth WPIAL title in a row. 9, in last year’s final. ploding for six unanswered goals after In the Class 5A championship clash A week later, Peters Township extrailing, 1-0. with Peters Township on March 1 at perienced the agony of defeat as the In the PIAA Class 3A match played the Petersen Events Center, the Lady season ended in a 31-28 loss to Bishop Nov. 15 at Northeastern High School’s Lions squandered a 28-17 third-quar- McDevitt in a PIAA semifinal game Bobcat Stadium in Manchester, the ter advantage and succumbed to the played Nov. 28 at Mansion Park StaLions again fell behind, 1-0, but recovIndians, 40-36. dium in Altoona. Again the Indians ered to beat Radnor, 3-1. The Raptors The Lions, however, avenged that overcame a deficit, 11 points at interhad ridden a seven-game postseason defeat when they dispatched Peters mission, but surged ahead, 25-21, on shutout streak into the state final. Township, 50-36, in a state semifinal a 70-yard scoring strike from DiLucia Silvi Rossi, whose father (Joe) game played March 22 at Canon-Mc- to PJ Luke. Lucas Rost also caught coached South Fayette to back-toMillan High School. Lailah Wright an 8-yard score and Reston Lehman back state football titles in 2013-14, and Oldaker fired in 14 and 13 tallies 2-point conversion. Anthony Maiello was the hero. The freshman scored respectively. kicked a 24-yard field goal to tie the the game winning goal. Abbey Spalla South Fayette finished the season game at 28 with 93 seconds to play. tied the match, 1-1, on a penalty shot with a 29-2 record. For the game, DiLucia passed for after Gabby Beinecke was tackled in 264 yards and two scores. He finished Peters Township wins the box. Harper Zapf, a sophomore, his scholastic career as the No. 2 passer supplied an insurance tally. second WPIAL football in the WPIAL. His 8,819 yards for 81 All-American goalkeeper Caitlin title in three seasons touchdowns trail only South Fayette’s Thompson proved the backbone of Brett Brumbaugh, who finished with The Indians pulled off the biggest the defense, which included Spalla 11,084 career passing yards. comeback in WPIAL football chamand Rylee Binion at center backs along For the season, the Indians were pionship history when they defeated with Zapf, Nora Davidocic and Marie 13-1 overall. They were conference Gabriel. Mia Deramo and Quinn Millchampions and sported one of the best er were key, serving as captains along defenses (9.5 points per game and five with Thompson for South Fayette, shutouts) in the WPIAL. which finished 22-2-1 overall. DiLucia was not the only record setSouth Fayette wins first ter in the region. His rival, Ethan Hellstate championship in mann, shattered the Upper St. Clair career passing record. Hellmann etched girls basketball his name in the Panthers record books The Lady Lions, like their soccer when he completed a 42-yard pass to mates, experienced an historic seaBryce Jones on Nov. 7 in a quarterson in basketball. South Fayette girls final playoff win against Woodland Hills, 36-26. Hellmann surpassed Mac McArdle’s mark of 5,334 passing yards and finished his scholastic career with 5,511 yards and 68 touchdowns after a semifinal playoff loss to Peters Township, 31-6, at Canonsburg Memorial Stadium.
Turning Pro
ABOVE: Sylvia Roy finished her career with six more gold medals and several records before heading off to the University of Virginia to swim for the Cavaliers. BELOW: Angela Zeng headlined the list of area runners to capture WPIAL titles.
ABOVE:Mt. Lebanon pulled off a double win when both the boys and girls won WPIAL titles in lacrosse. Max Prezioso celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal in the win against Shady Side Academy, 12-11. BELOW: Peters Township football players James Spratt, Nolan DiLucia and Reston Lehman celebrate after their comeback win against Pine-Richland, 20-19, in the WPIAL Class 5A championship game. The title was the second in three seasons for the Indians.
Jake Casey of Upper St. Clair and Donovan McMillan from Peters Township joined the ranks of local athletes already making a living in the professional sports world. On July 14, Jake Casey was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 15th round of the Major League Baseball draft. He was the 442nd player picked. A four-year standout at Kent State University, he earned All-MAC firstteam honors after batting .356 with 74 runs, 27 home runs and 55 RBIs in 56 games this spring. Casey solidified his appeal with the Blue Jays with an impressive showing at the MLB Draft Combine held at Chase Field in Phoe-
nix. During the event, Casey ranked seventh in the 30-year dash with a 3.58 time and in the Top 10 in Exit Velocity. In 23 games and 64 at bats at the Class A level this summer with the Dunedin Blue Jays, he maintained a .439 on-base percentage thanks to 10 walks, and a .531 slugging percentage thanks to three homers, three doubles and two triples. Meanwhile, on May 9, McMillon was signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns. After training camp, he made the 53-player active roster on Aug. 26 and has been one of the 48 competing on a daily basis in the defensive secondary and particularly on special teams. He had 12 tackles and one sack heading into Cleveland’s home game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. Dec. 28. McMillon enjoyed a homecoming when the Browns visited Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 12. McMillon played two seasons for the University of Pittsburgh where he led the Panthers in tackles with 115 in 2024 and became the first Pitt player to record consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons since 2008. Prior to Pitt, he played two seasons at Florida, compiling 30 tackles and one TFL in 25 games for the Gators. An All-State performer, he led Peters Township to a 20-3 record and consecutive WPIAL Class 5A championship appearances and back-to-back conference banners. McMillon also excelled in wrestling for the Indians. He was a WPIAL and PIAA state Class 3A runner-up at 182 pounds. Other former Almanac standout athletes enjoyed success in 2025. Chartiers Valley points record-setter TJ McConnell helped lead Indiana to the NBA finals where the Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling seven-game series, 4-3. McConnell’s sister, a Duquesne University standout, was signed by the Phoenix Mercury in June. In her debut, which coincided with Game 1 of the NBA finals, she suffered a tibial plateau fracture. After waived by the Mercury, she signed with the Bendigo Spirit of the Women’s National Basketball League in August. Mt. Lebanon product, Don Kelly, took over the reins as Pittsburgh Pirates manager following the firing of Derek Shelton on May 8. Kelly, who played nine seasons professionally with the Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins, was 59-65 at the helm as the Pirates finished fifth in the NL Central. On Sept. 29, Kelly agreed to a contract extension with the Pirates. In other baseball news, Mason Miller from Bethel Park was picked on Dec. 18 to pitch for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic to be held March 5 to 17 in Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico and Japan. A MLB allstar, Miller was traded to San Diego earlier this year and finished with 104 strikeouts and 22 saves for the Padres in 60 game appearances. He owned a 2.63 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP. Finally, Rob Mertz from Upper St. Clair helped the Pittsburgh Riverhounds capture their first USL Championship in club history. The Riverhounds defeated FC Tulsa on penalty kicks, 5-3, after playing to a 0-0 draw in the finals played Nov. 22 at ONEOK Field. Mertz was one of five players to convert their penalties for the Hounds, who had not conceded a single goal during the playoffs, ending the year on a streak of 632 minutes without a tally, dating back to the regular season. Mertz finished with five goals and two assists for the Riverhounds.
Roy rules the pool Sylvia Roy capped her WPIAL swimming career in record fashion. Not only did she claim her fourth straight individual titles in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard backstroke races to become the third female swimmer in Class 3A to complete the feat, she also smashed three district records. She won the 50 free in a record time of 22.57. She broke the 100-yard free record on the lead-off leg of the 400 free relay with a 49.13 split. Both records were held previously by Olivia Livingston, a Gateway and Louisville graduate. In her signature swim, the 100 back she shattered the record set by NA’s Jacquelyn Du (53.59) 52.53. At the PIAA championships held March 14-15 at Kinney Natatorium on Bucknell University campus in Lewisburg, Roy captured her third straight state title in the 100 back when she shattered her own record with a 52.47 time. She finished runner-up in the 50 free for the third time, clocking a 22.86, .42 off the winning place by Molly Workman, who also won the 100 free. Among other swimming highlights this past season were: Nazar Zoukovski of Upper St. Clair winning his second straight WPIAL tile in the 200 free in 45:38; Peters Township’s Ava Komoroski winning her first district gold in the 200 free in 51.68 and the USC boys finishing fifth as a team at states. In diving, Malcolm Thompson finished his career as the best diver in Mt. Lebanon history. He placed third in the WPIAL diving championship held Feb. 22 at North Allegheny High School and finished fourth in the PIAA state finals.
March Madness
The Upper St. Clair boys and girls along with the Peters Township girls and Chartiers Valley boys captured WPIAL championships in basketball. USC swept the Class 6A bracket while the Indians and Colts dominated the Class 5A division during the finals played on March 1 at the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Tyler Robbins had a double-double with 12 points and a dozen rebounds to go along with five blocked shots to pace the USC boys to a 65-43 win over New Castle. Rylee Kalocay scored a team-high 13 points and dished up five assists as the USC girls dispatched Norwin, 45-40, to claim its first WPIAL title in 17 years. Natalie Wetzel rallied PT to victory, 40-36, over South Fayette. The Indians overcame a 28-17 third-quarter deficit to win. Wetzel scored 13 points and dished up five assists, including the one that produced the go-ahead-for-good 3-point bucket by Brianna Morreale with 61 seconds to play. CV defeated Peters Township, 7366. Jayden Davis exploded for 28 points and finished with nine assists and three steals. Nick McCullough led the Indians with a team-high 17 points and four steals. . USC's best season in boys basketball history (26-3) ended in a loss, 59-46, to Roman Catholic in the state semifinals played at Chambersburg High School while the Lady Panthers advanced to the PIAA finals. The USC girls lost to Perkiomen Valley, 58-27 on March 28 at the Giant Center in Hershey and finished 23-7 overall. Meanwhile the CV boys finished 24-3 overall after they lost to HerSEE COMEBACK PAGE B2
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shey, 66-50, on March 21 in the PIAA semifinals played at Clearfield High School. Davis (14) and Julian Semplice (15) finished in double digits. CV finished 24-3 overall.
PT girl power
Peters Township didn’t just dominate on the gridiron. In addition to the girls basketball program, the Indians flexed their muscles in three other female sports. The volleyball and field hockey clubs as well as the golf team added hardware to the trophy case. The Indians did so historically and with relatively young squads. Peters Township won its first WPIAL title in girls volleyball when the Lady Indians swept Pine-Richland, 3-0, in the Class 4A championship match played Nov. 1 at AHN Arena in McMurray. Seniors Kali Holmes (libero) and Kenzie Langlois (setter) along with Maddie Carroll led the way to a section banner and a PIAA playoff appearance as well, all garnering all-district acclaim. Carroll and Alex Knox led the offensive attack against the Rams, picking up 14 kills each in the championship match. En route to the finals, the Lady Indians swept Seneca Valley and Greater Latrobe. They beat Manheim Township in the state playoffs before ending their successful season at 17-4 overall. On the links, the Lady Indians regrouped after heavy graduation losses to their back-to-back state championship clubs and, after sneaking into the playoffs, captured their fourth straight district banner to go along with a PIAA runner-up trophy. During the regular season, Peters Township dropped five matches. The Indians finished 11-5 overall and second in section. But during the WPIAL Class 3A team golf championships played Oct. 9 at Cedarbrook Golf Course, they edged Fox Chapel by one stroke, 344-345, for the title. Ellie Benson earned medalist honors with a 71 while sophomore Betty Glyptis (80), freshman Autumn Merck (95) and juniors Olivia Ondrejko and Fiona Valley (80 and 100) followed on the scoresheet. Benson also led with a 1-under-par 71 as the Indians finished runner-up to Conestoga, 228-232, in the PIAA championships played at Penn State. Glyptis shot an even par 72 and Ondrejko added an 89 to PT’s totals while Valley and Merck also participated in the finals. Individually, Benson shot back-toback 74 rounds to finish with a two-day
Upper St. Clair celebrated after winning a WPIAL title in basketball. Both the Panthers boys and girls along with the Chartiers Valley boys and Peters Township girls captured championships during the finals played at the Petersen Events Center. The Lady Panthers went on to finish second in the state.
total of 148 on Oct. 20-21 at Penn State. Seven strokes off the winning pace set by Mya Morgan from EF, who won her second PIAA title. Glyptis was runner-up to Morgan in the WPIAL championships while Benson placed third. Meanwhile, Peters Township finished runner-up in the WPIAL in field hockey. The young Indians lost, 2-0, to Fox Chapel on Oct. 29 at Newman Stadium on the North Allegheny campus. PT finished 13-3-2 overall and as section champions. Peters Township, which was the defending champion having beaten the Foxes in the 2024 final, edged Upper St. Clair, 1-0, in semifinals.
Fast and furious
When it came to fleet feet, South Fayette as well as Upper St. Clair had them. Angela Zeng came on fast and furious in just her second season of cross country. The sophomore won the WPIAL Class 3A title this fall at White Oak Park. Her time of 17:49.79 was 17 seconds ahead of runner-up Piper Munyon from Gateway. Zeng helped the Lady Lions to a third-place finish in the team standings behind North Allegheny and Fox Chapel. Madeline Stock, Nina DiMartini, Brenna Schmitz and Abby Poe contributed to the Lions team’s score. Zeng, who finished sixth in the state cross country championship, helped the 3,200-meter team Emily Sinton, Nina DiMartini, Siya Joshi and Angela Zeng to a gold medal during the district championships held May 14 at Slippery Rock University. Delaney Schumaker from South Fayette and Sadie Tomczyk of Upper St. Clair were double winners at the track and field finals. Schumaker won the 100 high hurdles in 14.45 and the 300 race in 43:13 while Tomczyk won the 100 meter dash in 12.25 and the 200 sprint in 25.13, edging Plum’s Gabrielle Layne in that
race by a scant 0.10 second. Other area WPIAL track and field champions included: USC’s Anna Engleman in the triple jump (37 feet, 11.75); Domi Crowley becoming the first-ever pole vault champion from Chartiers Valley with a school record mark of 14 feet, 9 inches; and Mt. Lebanon’s foursome of Lily Cramer, Lauren Krebs, Lucy Tang and Selma Bajgoric in the mile relay (3:56.26). At the PIAA state championships held May 23-24 at Shippensburg University, Tomczyk finished fifth in the 100 and fourth in the 200 while Schumaker placed fifth and seventh in the 100 and 300 hurdles. Lebo’s and SF’s relays both garnered fifth-place state medals.
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While Seton LaSalle experienced a historic season in lacrosse with Lizzie Dorley setting four team records, Megan Kelley moving into position as second all-time scorer and posting a 15-1 season with an undefeated section banner, Mt. Lebanon continued its dominance in the sport, winning both boys and girls championships. During the Class 3A finals played May 22 at Upper St. Clair stadium, Max Prezioso scored the game-winning goal with 32 seconds to play as the Lebo boys edged Shady Side Academy, 12-11, for their third title in a row and seventh overall. The Blue Devils scored twice in the final 76 seconds of the game and Prezioso finished with four goals. Meanwhile the Lebo ladies, which started six sophomores and four juniors and featured just two seniors on the roster, edged Pine-Richland, 15-14, for their second consecutive crown and seventh also in program history. Grace Manning scored five goals, including the game winner. Quinn Murdoch and Lauren Tinnemeyer finished with hat tricks. Ireland McFarland scored a goal and Green
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finished with two tallies. The Lebo boys lost to Radnor, 11-2, in the quarterfinals of the PIAA state tournament and finished the season at 17-5 overall while the girls lost to Bishop Shannahan, 14-5, and finished 16-4 overall. In Class 2A, Mars swept the division, beating the Chartiers Valley girls, 15-6, for a third straight banner and the South Fayette boys, 7-5, for a ninth district crown. It was the second straight loss to the Planets for the Lions, who were seeded first in the tournament. Drew Welhorsky had a hat trick for the Lions, who also suffered their loss of the season in the contest. In the PIAA Class 2A playoffs, the Lady Colts lost to Wysomissing, 16-3, and finished 16-5 overall while the SF boys lost to Camp Hill Trinity, 14-8, on June 7 at Penn State’s Panzer Stadium and finished 20-2 overall. 10. On par with the big boys South Fayette scored a significant achievement on the links when the Lions captured the boys team golf title during the WPIAL championships held Oct. 9 at Cedarbrook Country Club. The Lions scored 385 on the Gold Course to slip past Fox Chapel and North Allegheny by four strokes. The Foxes and Tigers tied with 389 scores but Fox Chapel garnered the runner-up trophy after winning a one-hole playoff for second place. While the Lions had won four team titles in a row from 2002 through 2005, they were in the Class 2A division. The 2025 championship is the first in the highest classification since the school jumped up to Class 3A in 2016. Also, the Lions were runners-up in 2024. Sam Bishop produced the second-best score of the match with a 2-over-73, four strokes off pace set by medalist Carson Kittsley from Fox Chapel, who went on to win the state individual title for the second time in a row. Other top finishers for the Lions in the team tournament included: Noah Nicholas, Hudson Vennum and Jackson Stephens with 76, 78 and 74 scores. Brady Newman and Hayden Downs finished with 84s. After a 2-2 start in the season, South Fayette won 10 straight matches to win the section banner. The Lions finished fourth overall as a team on the Penn State Course, with a 296 score. Bishop led with a 3-under 69. Newman and Stephens followed with 73 and 74. Nickolas added an 80.
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While not making the Top 10 cut for the biggest sports stories in 2025 in the Almanac readership area, there were several significant achievements by in-
dividuals and teams that were worth noting. Among them were: In wrestling: Nicholas McGarrity placed third during the PIAA Class 3A wrestling championships held March 6-8 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Recovered from loss in the semifinals then won two consolation matches to earn the bronze medal. McGarrity was 87-9 heading into his senior season. Ethan Higgins of Bethel Park finished his scholastic career with a 127-52 record that featured third-place showings in the regional and district tournaments. Joining Higgins in the Century Club (100 career wrestling wins) were his teammate Darius McMillon, Talan Mizenko from South Fayette and Ben Lloyd from Mt. Lebanon. On Dec. 13, Cole Gibbons joined the group after he defeated Derry’s Ewan Olson, 7-5, during the Moon Duals. A senior, he is committed to New York University. Grace Nasman from Upper St. Clair and Paige Jox of Mt. Lebanon grabbed silver medals during the second annual WPIAL girls wrestling championships. In tennis: Michelle Yang and Jackie Tang of Mt. Lebanon combined for their second WPIAL doubles tennis title when they defeated Brooke Henderson and Alexandra Merkel, 7-6 (2), 6-2, in the Class 3A championship match played Oct. 2 at North Allegheny High School. It was the second year in a row they dispatched the sophomores from Shady Side Academy in the finals. Yang and Tang went on to finish third in the PIAA state championships. Also from Mt. Lebanon, Luca Ritrivoi and Mark Summers, both singles players, combined for a section title and finished runner-up in the WPIAL doubles tournament. The tandem lost to Gateway’s Zidaan Hassan and Logan Memije, 6-4, 6-1, in the Class 3A finals played April 23 at Bethel Park High School. It was the third doubles title for Hassan, who combined with Memijie’s older brother, Adam, for the win in 2023. For the second year in a row, Bethel Park finished runner-up during the WPIAL team tournament. The Lady Hawks lost to Shady Side Academy, 4-1, in the Class 3A championship match played Oct. 15 at the Janet Swanson Tennis Center on the Washington and Jefferson College campus. Kiera Ross and Cassie Sierra won at No. 1 doubles for the lone BP victory. Cami Fisher, Hadley Murello and Mackenzie Smock competed at singles while Julia Ross and Mia Hogue played No. 2 doubles for the Lady Hawks, who were undefeated section champions with a 14-0 record.
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“Clue,” based on the beloved board game and 1985 movie, will be at the Benedum Center starting Tuesday.
‘Clue’ comes to the Benedum Center “Clue,” the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the movie, comes to Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center starting Tuesday. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Col. Mustard in the library with the wrench? The “Clue” franchise began in 1949 with the creation of the “Cluedo” board game. Currently owned and published by Hasbro, the game has since sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. A murder-mystery comedy film by Paramount Pictures based on the board game was released in 1985. “Clue” will be at the Benedum Center through Sunday, Jan. 4. For tickets and information, go online to Was Col. Mustard the culprit or Mrs. Peacock? The clues will be found in “Clue,” which will be at the TrustArts.org, or call 412- Benedum Center starting Tuesday. 456-4800.
First Night, Pittsburgh’s New Year’s Eve celebration, returns to the Cultural District on Wednesday, featuring live performances, a variety of family-friendly activities, and a countdown to midnight. Visitors will find a mix of attractions that invite attendees to chart their own course through the Cultural District based on interest – live music, magic, ice carving, a holiday market, film, hands-on activities, and more. All events are free and open to everyone except for two indoor ticketed performances. New Year’s “Early Eve” celebration A local student chosen by special guest judge Justin Wirick, a cast member of the “Wicked” national tour, will kick-start the New Year’s Eve festivities on the main stage. A family dance party starting at 7:15 p.m. will keep the youngest revelers and their families on their feet. A children’s fireworks celebration is planned for 8 p.m.
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The Dollar Bank Battle of the Bands will be on the Highmark Stage from 10 p.m. to midnight. Black Benatar’s Community Lip Sync Spectacular at the Trust Arts Education Center starting at 7:30 p.m, will blend playful performance and audience participation. At the Greer Cabaret Theater, the New Years Eve Cabaret Soirée with FireWALL Dance Theater will start at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. The comedy magic duo the Harmon Brothers will be at Liberty Magic at 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Pittsburgh Samba Group and Timbeleza will perform on the Highmark Stage at 8:15 p.m. Two of Pittsburgh’s premier Brazilian performance groups – Pittsburgh Samba Group and Timbeleza – bring the rhythm and spirit of Brazil to Pittsburgh. The Ping Pong Game Show with O’Ryan the O’Mazing will be at the Trust Arts Education Center at 9:30 p.m., and is a high-energy, immersive gameshow hosted by a despotic clown. There will also be ice sculpting, a holiday market, cartoons show at the Harris Theater, tarot card readings and more. All events are subject to change. Explore the full lineup of events at TrustArts.org/FirstNightPGH.
what’s happening PT REC Registration for session programs and one-day events, offered by the Peters Township recreation department, are being accepted for the new year online. The following are being offered: ■ Youth card making class will be offered Mondays beginning Jan. 5 for ages 12 to 17 at the Peters Township recreation center. Each four-week session is held from 5 to 6 p.m. The first session highlights gems, jewels, crystals and bows while the second session, which starts Feb. 2, features unicorns, llamas and rainbows. Fee is $25 ($38 nonmembers). There is a $45 material fee each session paid to the instructor on the first day of class. Students learn techniques such as stamping, layering, cold embossing and embellishing. ■ Tiny Tots gym time, for ages 5 and under, is held from 1 to 3 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month. Children socialize and burn off steam during unstructured playtime with a variety of toys, ball and soft play features. Parents must
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partment is closed through Jan. 1 as is the racket center.
■ Speed and Agility. This eightweek course for ages 8 to 15 is held Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. Dion Wiegand instructs and offers techniques to improve speed, agility and mechanics to help athletes in all sports. Fee is $100 ($150 nonmembers.)
The golf course will be open Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, weather permitting.
Visit www.peterstownship.com to register or for details on all the programs offered. Call 724-942-5000 for further questions.
TRYPO NIGHT The Three Rivers Youth Peoples Organization will hold a Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Carlisle Social Room of the Green Tree Borough Building located at 10 West Manilla Ave. In addition to trivia there will be pizza and prizes. Visit trypo.org or call 412-391-0526 for more information.
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SHWC CLUB The South Hills Women's Club will not meet in January and February due to the unpredictability
The ice skating rink will close at 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve and be open from noon to 3 p.m. New Year’s Day.
of the weather. Meetings resume March 9, 2026.
The second session of winter dance classes begin Jan. 8. My Mini and Me is for ages 1-3 while creative movement is for ages 3-4. Dance is available for ages 4 to 12.
The South Hills Coin Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Bethel Park municipal building, located at 5100 West Library Ave. All members and the general public can attend. The program will be on early copper coins. A 50/50 will be offered and children's prizes awarded.
Karate will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 5 for ages 7 through adult, beginner through all belts. The recreation department also offers an array of exercise and fitness classes that will operate from January through February. Among the classes are: pilates, both morning and evening sessions available; yoga, morning and evening sessions; Zumba, chair yoga and Tai Chi. Visit mtlebanon.org/parks-recreation to register, fee details or further information.
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Applications are being accepted for membership. Call 724-984-6611 for details.
COIN SHOW The South Hills Coin Club will hold its 66th annual coin show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Suites-Pittsburgh South located at 164 Fort Couch Road. Admission is free as is the park-
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FITNESS Fitness classes at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Upper St. Clair begin the week of Jan. 5. Offered are: Barre Sculpt, Cardio Drumming, Cardio Strength Fusion, Gentle and Flow Yoga, Parkinson’s Fitness, Tai Chi, Zumba AM/PM – Drop In and Stronger Bones/Better Balance Visit wroc.westminster-church.org for registration details or call 412835-6630 for further information. TABLE HOCKEY The Saloon of Mt. Lebanon will be hosting a table hockey league at 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 13 and continuing through Feb. 27. The league is free to enter. Some ranked players will supervise play and share tips and tricks throughout the season. Interested players, ages 21 and older, should text 412-298-4152.
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KAWASAKI 2007 VULCAN 2000 Classic LT, excellent condition, 8,900 miles $7,000 724-222-6767 KAWASAKI Vulcan 2006 original owner, 8,500 miles. Weekend cruiser, well maintained, excellent condition, Blue, Extras windsheild, saddle bags, sissy bar, driver’s backrest. $4,700 412-885-0482
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BUICK 1980 RIVIERA COUPE FWD, Automatic, 5.7L V8 350 engine, 79,000 original miles; Updated air shocks; Tires have less than 1,000 miles; New battery; AC works well; Car was inspected in July 2024 then garage kept with minimal drive time. Car is in very good condition - starts, runs and drives very nice! Thirteen digit VIN number is legitimate, but unable to be searched on car sites. Car cover is included. $7,600 or best offer. Interested buyers please email jmizia@aecgroup.com, or call or text 412-951-0006 with questions.
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4-Wheel Drives
SUV’s
LEXUS 2018 RX 350L SUV White, AWD, 4-door, 3rd-row seating, V6 Engine, Navigation, Sunroof, Backup Camera, Heated and Ventilated Leather Seats, Bluetooth, Keyless Entry, Power Liftgate, 70,000 miles, Brand new Michelin tires ($1,100) installed 3 months ago. $26,000 or Best Offer. Phone 412-736-5864
724-222-2200
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FORD 2010 E-350 XLT - Silver, passenger, finished grey interior without rear seats, 5.4 auto, 184,600 miles. Some rust. $48 per year PA registration. $5,500. 724-747-5341 (Washington) MAZDA 5 MINI VAN 2012 Black, 110,000 miles, current inspection, good tires, no rust, new bakes and rotors. $4,000 724-328-1436
Ford F150 XLT 2011 166,000 miles $5,500 724-503-0475
1179 Burgettstown Rd., Hickory
Oriental Rug 9’6” x 6’ paid $3,100 asking $500 or best offer 724-554-8770 text please PREWAY free standing fireplace, Never used, like new, call for more details, Must sell ASAP $500 724-255-3033 REMOTE CONTROL TRUCKS (2)
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Builders/Remodelers
Builders/Remodelers
Concrete
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
CONCRETE WORK
COMPLETE HOME REMODELING
AUDI
HONDA
453 Racetrack Road,Washington, PA
866-414-9744
106 Harper Drive Belle Vernon, PA 15012
BUICK
www.charperhonda.com
AUDI WASHINGTON
www.audiwashington.com
BUDD BAER BUICK
83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
412-341-3000 PA.019223
Gilbert Tile (412) 341-5955
Plumbing
General Services
Plumbing
SPICE IT UP HANDYMAN AND CONSULTING
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WASHINGTON HONDA
www.buddbaergm.com
Rt. 19, Strabane Square Washington, PA 15301
SOLOMON BUICK
www.washhonda.com
724-249-6047
jdpeckconcrete.com
No Job Too Small * Insured * Free Estimates * Reasonable www.gilbert-tile.com PA010192
C. HARPER HONDA
724-929-8000 Ext. 227 Chuck Calcek
Anything Concrete / Walls Free Estimates
Game rooms * Entrance Ways * Backsplashes * Countertops * Drywall * Wood Flooring Specializing in Ceramic Tile & Marble
724-222-2213
Lawn Care
solomonautogroup.com
HYUNDAI
snow removal, dog waste removal, weekly mowing and fall clean ups 412-651-4836
CHEVROLET
305 WashingtonRd. Rt. 19 at Strabane Square Washington, PA
Miscellaneous
249 Roy E. Furman Hwy. Waynesburg, PA 15370
www.washhyundai.com
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
724-966-2600
BORTZ CHEVROLET 724-627-6171
WASHINGTON HYUNDAI 724-222-2216
JEEP
www.bortzchevy.com
ROTOLO’S JEEP
COLUSSY CHEVROLET
DWR SERVICE
Parts & Accessories
ATV’s
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
3073 Washington Pk. Bridgeville, PA 15017
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888-269-6183
412-564-9829
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www.colussy.com
SOLOMON CHEVROLET
1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
724-602-4678
www.solmonchevy.com
SUN CHEVROLET
SOLOMON JEEP
Route 19, McMurray, PA
Miscellaneous
SOLOMON JEEP
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA724-966-2600 www.solomonauto.com
Jim Murray Auto Service, Inc. Full auto repair, inspections and more. 122 E. Railroad St. 15301 724-222-1350
WASHINGTON CHEVROLET
www.solomonauto.com
Intersection of Rt. 19, I-79 & I-70, Exit 19A Washington, PA
SOUTH HILLS JEEP
www.washingtonchevy.com
www.southhillsauto.com
724-222-2800
CHRYSLER
724-941-4300
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
724-785-8000
SOUTH HILLS KIA
3644 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-942-3000
www.solomonauto.com
www.southhillsauto.com
SOLOMON CHRYSLER
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
724-966-2600
www.solomonauto.com
LINCOLN
SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN Route 19, McMurray, PA
SOUTH HILLS CHRYSLER
724-941-1600
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
www.southhillslincoln.net
724-941-4300
www.southhillsauto.com
MAZDA
DODGE
83 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
724-993-4430
888-269-6183
MERCEDES-BENZ
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022
www.buddbaermazda.com
www.rotolomotors.com
JOHN SISSON MERCEDES-BENZ
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s,
www.solomonauto.com
www.johnsissonmercedes.com
SOLOMON DODGE 724-966-2600
SOLOMON DODGE
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
724-785-8000
www.solomonauto.com
724-206-6000
724-941-4300
www.johnssissonnissan.com
HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2001 30 feet, 5th wheel trailer, all season. $3,000 724-747-6037 or724-986-3017
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
724-941-4300
FORD
SOLOMON RAM
FOX FORD
743 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA
724-627-3151
www.foxfordwaynesburg.com
724-785-5500
724-785-8000
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
www.solomonauto.com
www.solomonauto.com
STAR LAKE FORD
SOUTH HILLS RAM
724-947-3381
724-941-4300
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317 www.southhillsauto.com
WASHINGTON FORD
507 Washington Road, Rt. 19, Washington, PA
SUBARU
www.washingtonford.com
71 Murtland Avenue, Washington, PA
GMC
www.buddbaersubaru.com
888-706-6128
SOLOMON GMC
2403 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317
SOUTH HILLS TOYOTA
1777 McClellandtown Rd, McClellandtown, PA
724-602-4678
solomonautogroup.com
HARLEY DAVIDSON STEEL CITY HARLEY DAVIDSON
724-743-1144
www.southhillstoyota.com
VOLKSWAGEN 3694 Washington Road, McMurray, PA
www.steelcitymotorcycles.com
www.3riversvw.com
724-225-7020
OLIVERIO AUTO
THREE RIVERS AUTO SALES
724-926-2155
724-338-2923
1110 Laurel Hill Road McDonald, PA 15057 www.oliverioauto.com
30 South Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317
TREGEMBO MOTORS
724-223-0600
724-239-2200
www.premiereautosales.com
#66011A, LASER BLUE PEARL, DUAL PANEL SUNROOF, PREMIUM ALPINE SOUND, APPLE CAR PLAY, REMOTE START SYSTEM, ADAPTIVE CRUISE, 1 LOCAL OWNER, NEVER SMOKED IN, 19,800 MILES. PRICED SUPER RIGHT!
2024 FORD EXPEDITION 4WD MAX “PLATINUM” #58445A, STAR WHITE, 3.5 ECOBOOST, PANORAMIC VISTA ROOF, BLUE CRUISE, H.D. TOW, 2ND ROW CAPTAINS, CONTROL TRAC, MUCH MORE, ROOM FOR ALL!
I-70 Exit 32B, Bentleyville, PA www.tregembomotors.com
RT. 18 HOMES AUTO SALES
WARNE MOTORS INC.
724-225-5308
724-746-5956
107 East Pike Street Canonsburg, PA
www.johnwarnemotors.com
# 56473A BALTIC GRAY, V6, POWER PANORAMIC ROOF, APPLE CAR PLAY, NAVIGATION, HEATED LEATHER, HEATED WHEEL, HEATED 2ND ROW, REMOTE START, POWER LIFT GATE PLUS MORE!ONLY 4,000 MILES ABSOLUTE SHOW PIECE!
39,880
Sale Priced $
2024 FORD MACH-E AWD “GT” #P51190, GLACIER GRAY, PANO FIXED-GLASS ROOF, MOBILE POWER CORD, GT PERFORMANCE PACK, BLUE CRUISE, REAR SPOILER, 20” WHEELS, 12,200 MILES. “STEAL OF THE DAY!”
34,998
Sale Priced $
2018 CADILLAC XT-5 AWD “PLATINUM” #56453A RADIANT SILVER, V6, POWER MOON, DRIVER’S ASSIST PACKAGE, HEADS-UP DISPLAY, REMOTE (4) BRAND NEW TIRES, START, NEVER SMOKED IN. ONLY 44,600 MILES. SHOW PIECE!
22,888 Sale Priced $24,877
Sale Priced $
www.3riversvw.com
PREMIERE AUTO SALES
667 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA
2024 JEEP COMPASS 4WD “LIMITED”
724-941-6100
Pre-owned dealers
#54089A, NIGHT BLACK, POWER PANO ROOF, HEATED WHEEL, MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE, PREMIUM PACKAGE, REARVIEW CAMERA, BLIND-SPOT MONITORING, 19” WHEELS, LIKE-NEW TIRES, 41,700 MILES. TRAVEL WELL!
26,877
Sale Priced $
THREE RIVERS VOLKSWAGEN
1375 Washington Road, Washington, PA
classifieds
2022 MERCEDES-BENZ GLB250 4MATIC
724-222-0700
TOYOTA
thealmanac.net
31,988
BUDD BAER SUBARU
724-249-6047
www.buddbaergm.com
24 / 7
Sale Priced $
BUDD BAER GMC
83 Murtland Ave. Washington Pa
724-746-8733 (TREE)
#P5096A HIGH VELOCITY, 2.0, ALTITUDE PACKAGE, TECHNOLOGY GROUP, COLD WEATHER GROUP, LED LAMP GROUP, 1 LOCAL OWNER. ONLY 30,100 MILES. STANDS OUT!
www.solomonauto.com
SOLOMON RAM
Fully Insured Free Estimates
2022 JEEP WRANGLER 2025 JEEP GRAND UNLIMITED 4WD SPORT ALTITUDE CHEROKEE 4WD “LIMITED”
724-966-2600
Routes 40 & 43 Brownsville, PA
www.starlakeford.com
Sales & Service “BIG On Service” 724-222-1830 or 724-745-3361 Shearerhvac.com
KEN’S TREE SERVICE
Visit us at South Hills Lincoln
2605 E Roy Furman Hwy, Carmichaels, PA
SOLOMON FORD
1212 S. in front of Main St
412-21-248 or 724-745-7422 www.colemanmitchell.com
These Have To Go!
58 Route 88, North Charleroi, PA 15022 www.rotolomotors.com
Tree Services
Ho Ho Ho
724-223-8600
888-269-6183
www.southhillsauto.com
PA#023168
Coleman Mitchell Heating & Cooling
2020 KZ SPORTSMAN CLASSIC 170MB - With Murphy bed/sofa. Used very lightly. No time, plans have changed. Must go. $11,900. 724-986-2802
ROTOLO’S RAM
SOUTH HILLS FIAT
412-897-6709
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Air Conditioning / Heating
Shearer Heating-Cooling
JOHN SISSON NISSAN
470 Washington Road Adjacent to Gabriel’s, Washington, PA
www.southhillsauto.com
RV’s for Sale
NISSAN
SOUTH HILLS DODGE
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
2022 CF MOTO Z800 TRAIL Well maintained, 500 easy miles, never abused, senior owned, lots extras. Was $8,500. Now $8,000. Trailer available. Jay, 724-673-3993
BUDD BAER MAZDA
ROTOLO’S DODGE
• Experienced • Professional • Highest Quality • Guaranteed Work • Interior & Exterior • Insured Deakin Painting
HANDICAP WHEELCHAIR VAN wanted. Call 412-818-7711.
3344 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317
KIA
SOLOMON CHRYSLER
www.18autosales.com
PAINTING & CARPENTRY
724-785-8000
www.sunchevy.com
940 Henderson Ave., Washington, PA
Painting
Vehicles Wanted
Rt. 40 & 43, Brownsville, PA
724-941-5160
84 AGWAY Stop by and see us! Not just a feed store anymore. 1025 Rt. 519, 84 PA 724-222-0600
2021 HONDA PASSPORT 4WD “EX-L” #54348A, LUNAR SILVER, V6, HEATED LEATHER, POWER MOON, REAR CAMERA, ADAPTIVE CRUISE, 1-LOCAL OWNER, NEVER SMOKED IN! EXCELLENT TRACK RECORD! ONLY 37,200 MILES
66,988 Sale Priced $26,983
Sale Priced $