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Sewickley officials hold the line on taxes with their 2022 budget
Sewickley property owners will not have to pay more in real estate taxes as part of the borough’s 2022 budget. Council approved next year’s spending plan and maintained the millage rate at 6.25 mills via 6-2 vote on Dec. 14. Council president Jeff Neff and vice president Todd Renner dissented....
Sewickley has a new police chief
David Mazza looked into his wife Lisa’s eyes, placed his hand on a Bible provided by his grandfather, Ross Johnson, and pledged to uphold the law and protect the people of Sewickley. The Reserve Township man was sworn in as the borough’s new police chief Tuesday night. Mazza, 50, has...
3 convicted of scheme to smuggle drugs into federal prisons
Three Pittsburgh-area residents were convicted Wednesday by a federal jury on drug distribution and money-laundering charges in connection with a drug ring operating within the federal prison system, according to U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung. Noah Landfried, 37, of Moon Township; Michel Cercone, 48, of Sewickley; and Anthony Smith, 30, of...
Quaker Valley School District still requiring masks
Students, staff and visitors will still need to wear masks when inside Quaker Valley School District buildings, despite the recent Pennsylvania State Supreme Court affirming a lower court ruling that Pennsylvania’s acting secretary of health didn’t have the authority to issue a mask mandate for schools earlier this school year....
Doric Lodge #630 in Sewickley gives gifts to families in need
Each year, the Sewickley YMCA invites underprivileged families to pick up free Christmas gifts for their children. For the past several years, Doric Lodge #630 has raised money and purchased presents to support the event. In a continuing effort to present Masonry in a positive light in the community, the...
Tull Family Theater hosting holiday pop-up shop
The Tull Family Theater’s annual Holiday Extravaganza will be screening all-time holiday favorites from Dec. 17-21. Gather friends and family together for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story” and the sensory-friendly “Elf.” This year, the theater is hosting a pop-up, offering holiday shopping convenience for one-of-a-kind gifts from six...
Letter to the editor: Quaker Valley needs a new school now
Every other day, I see a letter here with some other ridiculous reason why we should not build a new Quaker Valley High School. Yesterday it was dirt, last month it was coffee shops. The major flaw with this is, years ago, it had already been proven that it’s not...
In brief: Free parking, food drive and more around Sewickley
Free parking There will be free parking on Fridays after 1 p.m. and all day Saturday in December in Sewickley, including Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Regular enforcement and pricing will resume on Jan. 3. Food drive Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Sewickley is conducting a food drive through...
Inexperience, early road games to present challenge to Sewickley Academy boys basketball
Sewickley Academy’s road gear is firmly in place. The SA boys basketball team is not slated to play its first home game until Jan. 7 in a section test with Springdale. It’s the exact opposite of last year when SA did not compete in an away game until mid-January. Of...
With new coach, revamped lineup, Quaker Valley girls basketball looks for smooth transition
Last season, the Quaker Valley girls basketball team, seeded No. 2, qualified for the WPIAL finals for the first time before losing to No. 1 Beaver, 44-29. Will the Quakers be able to take that next step forward in 2021-22? Well, first things first. Quaker Valley is aiming for a...
Northern area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 12, 2021
Franklin Park Lin Lu sold property at 1404 Field Club Ct to Weifeng Xu for $408,395. Albert Flasko sold property at 1304 Hidden Canyon Ct to Lee Michael and Adrienne Leigh Perryman for $799,900. Diane Theil sold property at 2287 McDevitt Road to Thomas Alan Freese III for $192,000. Lynn...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 12, 2021
Aleppo Robert Moraca sold property at 803 Timber Ln to David and Patricia Bartlett for $195,000. Bell Acres Michael Nameth sold property at 105 Charleston Sq to Eric Close for $993,700. Gary Becker sold property at 1 Partridge Ct to Christopher and Nicole Fry for $605,000. Edgeworth John Fitzgerald sold...
Fellowship events in the Sewickley area for the week of Dec. 10, 2021
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Upcoming programs at Beth Samuel Jewish Center include: • Torah Yoga and Meditation Class on Zoom, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 18 Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for Zoom log-in links when necessary. St. Stephen’s Anglican Church The Three Rivers Ringers Concert will take place at 4...
Photos: Quaker Valley Rotary Club Santa Parade
Santa Claus made his arrival in Sewickley during the Santa Parade on Dec. 4. After the parade, which was sponsored by the Quaker Valley Rotary Club, he met with children at the Gazebo at Wolcott Park. The parade featured local fire and police departments, Quaker Valley Marching Band, local dance...
Quaker Valley School District to hold vaccination clinic
Upcoming vaccination clinics and an overview of the Health and Safety report were one of several items addressed at the Quaker Valley School District annual reorganization meeting on Dec. 7. District assistant superintendent Dr. Andrew Surloff said they hope to have a vaccination clinic provided through UPMC Children’s Hospital of...
Kuzma reappointed as Quaker Valley School Board president
New board members were sworn into the Quaker Valley School Board at its reorganization meeting on Dec. 7. Members sworn in included Kuzma and Daniela Helkowski, both of Region 1; incumbent Kati Doebler, of Region 3; and newcomer Stratton Nash, of Region 2. Both Kuzma and Marna Blackmer were selected...
Pittsburgh Festival Opera brings ‘Ho-Ho-Holiday Extravaganza’ to Edgeworth Club
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” Mezzo-Soprano Marianne Cornetti started singing those words when asked about the inspiration of holiday music for her upcoming performance. “I could listen to Christmas music all year long,” said Cornetti, who will be Mrs. Claus at the Ho-Ho-Holiday Extravaganza on Dec. 19...
Sewickley Light Up Night kicks off holiday season
Sewickley’s Light Up Night returned on Dec. 3 following a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic. Judging by the number of folks who came out, the tradition was certainly missed last year. Sewickley Police estimated that between 7,500 and 8,000 people attended, according to Sewickley councilmember and committee chair...
Letters to the editor: Don’t build the new QV school on the hill, environmental impacts in our area
Don’t build the high school on the hill As residents of Leet Township who agree with the need for a new Quaker Valley High School building, we have attended the long series of our zoning board hearings. The facts and opinions expressed there by experts and citizens make it clear...
In brief: Ben Avon house tour, Ryan Shazier book signing and more around Sewickley
Sewickley Music Club Holiday Tea One could say The Sewickley Music Club is “wrapping up” its year-long Centennial celebration in a bow — a Christmas bow, that is. Enjoy the sounds of the Pittsburgh String Trio at the Holiday Tea on Dec. 14. The festivities will take place at the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 5, 2021
Aleppo PrimInvest Corp. sold property at 131 Ferndale Ave. to Henry Passerrello for $33,000. Mildred Krulac sold property at 209 Ferry Road to John Raymond Pujol for $147,500. Clifton Alexander Schreiber sold property at Weber Road to Michael and Kelsey Monyok for $3,000. Clifton Schreiber sold property at 322 Weber...
With new starting lineup, Sewickley Academy girls look to return to WPIAL semifinals
Sewickley Academy girls basketball advanced to the WPIAL semifinal round the past two seasons. Although the Panthers may be hard-pressed to replace five senior starters from a year ago, they do have a talented group of athletes looking to make some noise this season. This year’s team is built around...
Thiero, Frank among veteran returning starters set to lead Quaker Valley
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team has two important characteristics: The Quakers are talented and experienced. That should lead to some difficult times for opponents this winter. Adou Thiero, Markus Frank, Jack Gardinier and Wil Dunda are returning senior starters. All are 6-feet tall or taller. “We return four seniors...
Fellowship: Events at Sewickley area churches, places of worship for Dec. 3, 2021
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Upcoming programs at Beth Samuel Jewish Center include: • Torah Yoga and Meditation Class on Zoom, 8:45 a.m. Dec. 18 Email BethSamuelOffice@comcast.net for more information or for Zoom log-in links when necessary. Grace Anglican Church A special service of Advent Lessons and Carols will take place...
Sewickley Library launches Holiday StoryWalk at Ohio Township Nature Center
The Sewickley Public Library has partnered with the Ohio Township Nature Center to offer the first-ever Holiday StoryWalk. The Holiday StoryWalk brings a festive twist to the seasonal StoryWalk programs offered in the past. Visitors are invited to stroll down the walking path at Ohio Township Nature Center and read...
