Sewickley Herald category, Page 117
Letter to the editor: Union Aid Society appreciative of community donations
Thanks to Union Aid Society donors Since 1898, the Union Aid Society has been assisting the residents of the 11 municipalities with financial aid and providing supplemental resources on numerous other local programs. As the saying goes, “This is not our first pandemic.” There are vast differences between 1914 and...
St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church repairing glass-stained windows
St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church is entering the next phase of its year-long effort of renovations. The next project is the repair of the church’s stained-glass windows. The windows were installed in 1911 and the protective covers for them have since yellowed and masked, according to the church. The project...
Safran’s Supermarket weathering covid storm
Lew Safran, owner of Safran’s Supermarket in Sewickley, met with U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Mt. Lebanon, as the politician made stops in Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district on March 26. Lamb touted the American Rescue Plan during the visits, a $1.9 trillion stimulus bill aimed at financially boosting individuals, businesses and...
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s Judy Scioscia retires after 40 yearsVideo
A fixture at the Sewickley Valley YMCA has retired after a 40-year stint. Judy Scioscia, 67, of Leet was all smiles – and somewhat teary-eyed – during a send-off celebration on April 6. Scioscia has served as that YMCA’s membership director since 2010, but had served in several roles there...
Earth Day Storytime, pop-up book sales and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is again offering express library services. The Express Library gives users a chance to come into the library to browse the collection, check out items and use the public computers. The library is taking precautions to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons,...
In brief: Sewickley Music Club, Earth Day cleanup and more in and around Sewickley
Sewickley Music Club The Sewickley Music Club will hold its first in-person, socially distanced event following a year-long covid shut down by welcoming world performer and current Pittsburgh resident Allan Snyder. Snyder, accompanied by Bill Brewer, will be singing a program of tunes entitled “Broadway and Beyond – Music from...
2021 Trib 10 Boys Basketball All-Stars
This year’s Trib 10 boys basketball all-star team could look a lot like next year’s team. Of the 10 players selected, six are juniors or sophomores. That list includes Laurel Highlands sophomore Rodney Gallagher and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart junior Jake DiMichele, who earned Trib 10 honors for...
Sewickley Academy softball focused on development
The Sewickley Academy softball team will look to build in 2021. After losing four-year starting pitcher Alexis Barlock, along with four other starters, the Panthers won’t have any seniors this season and co-head coaches Heather Border and Shannon Rankin are looking to build the program back up. “We’re just focusing...
Quaker Valley boys lacrosse looking to improve with inexperienced team
Two years ago, with a team that was filled with experienced talent, Quaker Valley boys lacrosse earned a third-place finish in the WPIAL tournament and punched its ticket to the PIAA playoffs. But after a canceled season due to the coronavirus pandemic and the graduation of a talented group, the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 4, 2021
Aleppo Norman Meanor sold property at 608 Sewickley Heights Drive to Barrante Properties 1031 LLC for $188,000. Bell Acres Joseph Sikora trustee sold property at 114 Magura Road to William and Erin White for $65,000. Wayne Croyle sold property at 4 Partridge Court to Timothy and Bethany Ley for $552,500....
Quaker Valley High School musical, ‘Pajama Game,’ to be streamed online
The spring musical at Quaker Valley High School will look a little different this year – but it’s happening. Austin Wolford, the school’s choir and musical director, said the play “Pajama Game” will stream online on April 16, 17 and 18. There will not be a live show. “It’ll basically...
Quaker Valley’s cafeteria staff ensures no student goes hungry during pandemic
In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, the cafeteria staff at Quaker Valley School District began preparing free meals to be taken home by students who received free or reduced-cost lunches during initial school closures in the spring of 2020. This comprised about 20 percent of the Quaker Valley student...
Neighbor Spotlight: Sewickley Public Library executive director’s love of books goes beyond the building
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
PennDOT to spend $300 million on construction plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Lawrence counties
Just how much work do our local roads and bridges need? The state plans to spend about $300 million on nearly 90 construction projects this year in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties — and PennDOT District 11 officials said they still could use another $100 million if it became available....
Letter to the editor: A new high school is necessary
Eight years ago, we chose to move to Quaker Valley School District from another top Pittsburgh school district for the unique community feel. With a walkable shopping area, many community organizations, non-profit organizations and traditional community events like Light Up Night and the Memorial Day parade, we have a very...
Sewickley cancels Memorial Day Celebration
The annual Memorial Day Celebration in Sewickley has been canceled, officials announced. “It is with great disappointment that the Sewickley Memorial Day Committee has decided to cancel the Memorial Day celebration for 2021,” reads an announcement posted to the borough’s website. The Deceased Veterans Service, however, will still be held....
In brief: Earth Day cleanup, Sewickley Music Club and more in the Sewickley area
Earth Day cleanup Aleppo Township’s annual Earth Day roadside cleanup event will be held on April 24. This will be an outdoor-only event. For updates or more information visit aleppotownship.com. ^ Sewickley Music Club The Sewickley Music Club will hold its first in-person, socially distanced event following a year-long Covid...
With athleticism and versatility, Quaker Valley baseball confident heading into season
In the year before Dean Owrey took over the Quaker Valley baseball program, the Quakers won just five games. In his first season, Owrey and the Quakers captured 11 games and punched their ticket to the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs before losing to South Park, 2-1, in the first round....
With small roster, Quaker Valley softball to rely on versatility
The Quaker Valley softball team will be young in 2021, but the Quakers aren’t going to let that stop them from building something special for the future. With just one senior and 11 total players, the Quakers will lack some senior leadership and depth, but coach Nicole Olson is looking...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of March 28, 2021
Aleppo Thomas Medvitz sold property at 201 Forest Edge Drive to Fairlady Properties LLC for $187,000. Edgeworth John Corbett sold property at 213 Chestnut Road to Josh and Elizabeth Cohen for $682,500. Dana Edwards sold property at 617 West Drive to Kevin and Marguerite Park for $1,600,000. Leet William Wright...
Sweet Market opens in former Village Candy space in Sewickley
The Easter bunny arrived early to celebrate the opening of a sweet new store in Sewickley, greeting customers as they walked into the one-way stop to treat heaven. Sweet Market, located at 348 Beaver St., had its grand opening Friday. The store occupies the building where former nostalgic candy store...
Local schools prepare for state mock trial showdown
Students from three area high schools, including Greensburg Salem, will take their legal skills to a virtual courtroom this weekend to compete for the state mock trial title. This year, 232 teams from 199 schools competed in district and regional mock trial competitions. Of those, 16 qualified for the state...
Letter to the editor: Sewickley Academy, QV partnership highlights community
What a wonderful series of articles celebrating the QV varsity swim team’s accomplishments this year. This was an opportunity to celebrate the more than 20 years of collaboration between Sewickley Academy and QV, which jointly support this combined team. Isabel Huang and Simon Iwanokiw, whose accomplishments were so justly lauded,...
Liam Welge, 14, completes Eagle Scout project with Allegheny Land Trust
Liam Welge is about four years ahead of schedule – and some even say he’s well beyond his years. Welge, 14, completed a project months in the making that will soon earn him the Boy Scouts of America’s coveted Eagle Scout rank. On March 20, Welge and a crew of...
Op/ed: Citizens for a Great School opposes construction of new high school in Leet
Citizens for a Great School is a nonpartisan and nonprofit community organization. It came into being as a result of the Quaker Valley School Board’s decision to build a new high school without seeking voter approval. Our large group supports a significant investment in either the existing building or a...
