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Heritage Valley Health System gearing up to treat surge of covid patients expected after the holidays
Heritage Valley Health System officials say they currently have enough beds for the covid-19 patients being admitted to the critical care units at its three hospitals. But the health system has taken steps to treat more critically ill patients if there is a surge. “As with other health care facilities...
Sewickley area coronavirus numbers remain low
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the Sewickley area’s numbers remain conservative. As of Dec. 8, there have been 65 total cases of the novel coronavirus in the Borough of Sewickley since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny...
DUI, drug cases among those recently handled in Judge Ford’s Sewickley court
Sewickley District Court Judge Robert L. Ford handled these cases in November. Defendants will have court dates set in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Charges were filed by Sewickley police unless otherwise noted. Held for court • William Franklin, 24, of Beaver Falls on charges of driving under...
Trib HSSN 2020-21 WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball preseason breakdown
This will surely be a boys basketball season like no other. WPIAL teams are set to tip off Friday and embark on a masked journey through a schedule likely to change many times as the year progresses. Teams all have hopes of hoisting a WPIAL championship trophy in March, much...
In brief: Library returns, Beth Samuel virtual events and more around Sewickley
During Sewickley Public Library’s closure, returns can be made in the library’s book drop near the rear of the building off of the parking lot. No books may be returned inside the building. Because all items need to be quarantined for four days after return, patrons may see items on...
Loaded Sewickley Academy girls roster includes 5 returning starters and then some
The excitement in coach Mark Gaither’s voice was through the roof. Just one year after achieving an overall record of 14-12 and earning a berth into the WPIAL Class A semifinals, the Sewickley Academy girls basketball team is returning all five of its starters and then some. “We have a...
Quaker Valley girls basketball, a program on the rise, sets championship goals
The Quaker Valley girls basketball team got a nice taste of success last season, and now it’s ready for more. After recording an overall record of 17-7 and earning a blowout first-round victory over No. 9 West Mifflin, the Quakers got a shot at No. 1 seed North Catholic. While...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 6
Bell Acres William Chappell sold property at 13 Highview Drive to Kurt and Jacquelyn Gottschalk for $618,753. Edgeworth Benjamin Pritts sold property at 5 Little Sewickley Creek Road to Seth and Ali Shaltes for $572,000. Marshall Roberts sold property at 303 Pine Road to National Residential Nominee Services In for...
Sewickley woman makes pandemic masks for charity
A Sewickley woman has used her sewing talents to keep people safe and raise more than $12,000 for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden. It all started in March when covid-19 cases reached pandemic proportions and a friend asked Cheryl Redmond to make masks for area nurses. “It’s really...
Central Valley sweeps individual awards on Northwestern 6 all-conference team
Much like during the season, Central Valley again stood atop the Northwestern Six, this time in the all-conference voting. The undefeated WPIAL and PIAA champions earned 14 first-team spots in the Northwestern Six and swept the individual awards as well in a vote of conference coaches. The Warriors won every...
Newly appointed Sewickley UMC pastor reflects on female leadership, pastoring during pandemic
Hannah Loughman used an array of words to describe what it’s like being Sewickley United Methodist’s new pastor during covid-19. Different. Opportunity. Draining. Hurt. The 36-year-old mother of two was recently ordained as the church’s first female and youngest pastor ever. She’s also — in her words — the “bonus...
Quaker Valley School Board appoints new president, vice president
Quaker Valley School District has a school board new president and vice president. Jonathan Kuzma and Marna Blackmer were unanimously appointed to the board’s top two leadership positions at the Dec. 1 reorganization meeting, respectively. Kuzma is in his second four-year term on the board and served this year as...
Leetsdale’s Hussey Copper charged with environmental crimes
A Leetsdale copper processing company is expected to plead guilty in federal court for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act over a five-year period, including making false reports and failing to report oil sheens on the Ohio River. Hussey Copper was charged on Monday with three felony counts, and...
In brief: Letters from Santa, virtual events and more around Sewickley
Letters from Santa Families can have a personalized letter sent to kids from Santa at a cost of $5 with proceeds benefiting the Operation Santa Claus charity. The letters feature a child’s name, references to items they put on their Christmas wish list and a special “PS” from Santa. The...
Sewickley Academy boys ready to rebound from 1st losing season since 2012-13
The Sewickley Academy boys basketball team is coming off its first losing season since 2012-13 but with a lack of size, and experience, it could’ve been worse. “These are really good kids and we actually overachieved to have the record that we did,” Sewickley Academy coach Win Palmer said. “We...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Nov. 28
Local student in Baldwin Wallace play Natalie Weicht of Sewickley was part of the talented cast and crew from Baldwin Wallace University that staged Aaron Posner’s “Stupid F##king Bird” under the direction of Rene Copeland, assistant professor of directing, during the fall 2020 semester. Weicht, a graduate of Quaker Valley Sr....
Volunteers in Sewickley area stock 5 mini food pantriesVideo
A group of volunteers in the Sewickley area have come together to make sure people have exactly what they need as temperatures drop and a growing number of people grapple with difficulties brought on by the covid-19 pandemic. Anyone can go to the Free Mini Food Pantries — installed by...
Quaker Valley School District switching to all online learning to slow covid spread
Quaker Valley School District will move to all online learning on Monday to help slow the spread of covid-19 after Thanksgiving. District officials plan to welcome students back in the buildings on Monday, Dec. 14. “This is not a closure,” officials said via post on the district’s website. “This is...
Virtual knitting club, curbside pickup and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information or to register for events, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. The library will be closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. Virtual help from a librarian Need help using your new phone? Want...
The Tull Family Theater names Sewickley community leader as its new board member
A Sewickley woman and nonprofit executive has been named the newest Tull Family Theater board member. Carla Smith Nash will share her 30 years of experience in consulting, executive coaching and leadership, financial processes and strategic planning with the nonprofit cinema. The Tull Family Theater is a film-driven arts organization...
Sewickley businesses hoping for big holiday shopping to make up for 2020 losses
The business community in Sewickley is pleading with residents: “Shop here so we can stay here.” “It’s the truth,” said Alexis Comunale, vice president of the Sewickley Chamber of Commerce and owner of Jewel Thief jewelry store. The chamber launched a capital campaign in October to raise money to spend...
Sewickley Valley YMCA program provides food relief to area residents
Donations and volunteers are needed for a food relief program designed to help Quaker Valley area families affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Sewickley Valley YMCA launched the Quaker Valley Food Relief Fund in the spring with help from Sewickley’s Main Street Meals. At about the same time, Leetsdale VFW Post...
Sewickley Tavern showcases local history with works by 3 artists
Visitors to the Sewickley Tavern will find more than a hearty meal and a bracing beverage. From the minute they walk in the door of the recently opened upscale eatery, they’ll be surrounded by the work of three local artists. “When architect Nathan St.Germain first met with owner Courtney Yates...
In brief: Sweetwater Holiday Mart goes virtual, glass recycling and more around Sewickley
Holiday Mart online Sweetwater’s Center for the Arts annual Holiday Mart will be online in 2020. Log on and shop for unique, handcrafted gifts made by local artists Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Holiday Mart has something for everyone on your list, in every price range – artisan-made jewelry, knitwear, hats and...
Quaker Valley boys soccer using shortened season as motivation for next year
This season didn’t end the way the Quaker Valley boys soccer team wanted it to. After winning WPIAL and PIAA titles last season, the Quakers were motivated to repeat this season. After a solid regular season, where they went 11-1-1 and outscored opponents 114-8, they were ready to head into...
