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Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31
Aleppo Wayne Beckemeyer sold property at 104 Little Hollow Drive to Gary Adam Bucuren for $189,900. Estate of Judith Weitz sold property at 507 Sewickley Heights Drive to Rocco Aloe and Janice Kazalas for $187,900. Sewickley Estate of Donna Papinchak sold property at 223 Melville Ln to Promise 33 LLC...
Dean’s list, virtual performances and more for Sewickley area students, alumni
Sewickley Academy freshman performing in Butler University Vocal Competition Sewickley tenor Max Peluso will perform in the 2021 Butler University Second Annual Vocal Competition on Feb. 20. Peluso is a ninth-grader at Sewickley Academy. He competed with 39 participants (ninth-through 12th-graders) from around the country. Each participant was required to...
Why Sewickley Heights had a shockingly high case rate of covid-19
On paper, Sewickley Heights has had one of the highest case rates of covid-19 in Allegheny County. In early January, the borough of roughly 800 residents had about 307 positive cases — a case rate of 3,700 per 10,000 residents, or 37%. Nationally, the rate was 7.5% on Jan. 25....
Allegheny County inks 35-year deal to use hydropower generated in Emsworth for government buildings
The power used by the Allegheny County Courthouse, jail and other government buildings will be generated by hydroelectric energy harnessed from the Emsworth Lock and Dam, county Executive Rich Fitzgerald said Thursday. Fitzgerald was joined by Paul Jacob, CEO of Boston-based Rye Development, which has an office in Downtown Pittsburgh,...
Latest Sewickley area coronavirus stats
As coronavirus cases continue to surge in Allegheny County and across the country, the Sewickley area’s numbers remain conservative. As of Jan. 27, there have been 203 total cases of the novel coronavirus in the Borough of Sewickley since March, according to the latest information provided by an interactive Allegheny...
Sewickley’s Crazy Mocha hosting ’20/20 is Hindsight’ art exhibitionVideo
When life gives you (covid-19) restrictions, make an art gallery. That’s what management of the Crazy Mocha site in Sewickley decided to do recently when it partnered with Sharpsburg-based Zynka Gallery to put together an exhibition they’ve entitled “20/20 is Hindsight.” The title is a play on the adage that...
Pregnant teen shot in Leetsdale, found in vehicle that crashed along Route 65
Police responding to a 911 call for a shooting in Leetsdale late Monday night found the victim — a 19-year-old pregnant woman — several miles away after the car she was riding in crashed, according to authorities. The shooting was reported at 11:25 p.m. at the intersection of Route 65...
Quaker Valley boys basketball shuts down for a week due to covid-19 protocols
The Quaker Valley boys basketball team is going to have to go through another break this season after announcing a shutdown due to covid-19 protocols on Monday. No. 4 Quaker Valley (3-1, 2-1) had its game against No. 1 Lincoln Park (3-3, 2-0) scheduled for Friday postponed to Monday, but...
In brief: Library info, virtual services and more around Sewickley
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is not open to the public and is offering only remote services and curbside pickup. To schedule curbside pickup, fill out the form online requesting the items you want, select a date and time and pick up the items at the scheduled time. When...
What to watch in WPIAL sports Jan. 25, 2021: Unbeaten 6A girls basketball teams to square off
Since coming to North Allegheny six years ago, Spencer Stefko has turned the Tigers girls basketball program into the dominant force in Class 6A. They are the defending WPIAL champions and have won three of the last four district crowns. The only thing standing between them and a four-peat was...
Quaker Valley boys basketball bounces back after close loss to start season
On Jan. 8, the Quaker Valley boys basketball team started their season with a 55-54 loss to Montour in a Section 2-4A game at home. The Quakers didn’t fret, though. They had led for most of the game before the win slipped through their fingers in the second half. So...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24
Sewickley Carl Davis Jr. sold property at 922 Elmhurst Way to Barbara Burge for $550,000. Sewickley Heights Matthew Bass sold property at 885 Persimmon Road to James Cox for $750,000. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Quaker Valley wrestling gets off to a solid start
Quaker Valley wrestlers wanted to come into this season and test themselves against the best teams around. So far, the Quakers have done just that. On Jan. 16, WPIAL Class AA No. 5 Quaker Valley traveled to the Seneca Valley Duals and came away with a record of 3-2 in...
Sewickley area student news: Dean’s list, scholarships and more
Dean’s List The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend: • Centre College: Emma Huckestein of Sewickley. A graduate of Quaker Valley High School,...
Glen Osborne mayor, council members plan to run for re-election
Glen Osborne’s mayor and some council members plan to run for reelection in May’s primary election. Barbara Carrier, 71, a registered Democrat, will attempt to be elected for her third term as the borough’s top elected official. Carrier, a Glen Osborne resident of 32 years, said public service is baked...
Quaker Valley School District inching closer to new high school construction
Quaker Valley School District is moving forward with its plans on building a new high school. The school board voted unanimously Jan. 19 to approve payment of just north of $15,000 for Crafton-based Wooster & Associates to finish a traffic study and lot consolidation plan for the new high school’s...
Sewickley businesses partner with nonprofit to provide Valentine meals for families
With restaurants open with limited seating due to covid restrictions, it may be difficult for couples to find a table on Valentine’s Day. This year, a Sewickley nonprofit has found a way to make those romantic hot plates sizzle while supporting local businesses. Couples and families can order meals through...
Corps of Engineers can start $22 million Ohio River project; funding steady for Allegheny River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan for fiscal year 2021 includes a $22 million jump on upper Ohio River lock projects, while funding remains stable for the Allegheny River locks operations. The work plan details how the Corps divvies up its money to its districts across the country,...
Ancestry access, Battle of the Books BINGO and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is not open to the public and is offering only remote services and curbside pickup. To schedule curbside pickup, fill out the form online requesting the items you want, select a date and time and pick up the items at the scheduled time. When...
Sen. Devlin Robinson appointed to committee leadership post, 5 other seats
Freshman state lawmaker Devlin Robinson has been appointed to a leadership position on a Senate committee and seats on five others. Robinson, who won election as the 37th District representative in November, will serve as the vice-chairman of the Senate Law and Justice Committee, which oversees the Liquor Control Board,...
No one hurt in Sewickley house fire
No one was injured in a fire early Monday in Sewickley, according to Allegheny County emergency dispatchers. Crews responded to a call just after 5 a.m. in the 800 block of Centennial Avenue. Flames and smoke were billowing from the second floor when crews arrived. Multiple departments responded to put...
In brief: Nazareth Prep receives grant, Beth Samuel programs and more around Sewickley
The Pennsylvania Office of the Budget has awarded Nazareth Prep high school a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant. The school, whose students hail largely from underrepresented communities, will use the grant on a new Science and Activities Building. The RACP is a Commonwealth grant program that funds projects...
Sewickley Academy hockey team starts season on right foot
The Sewickley Academy hockey team may have a small roster made up of just 13 players, but they make up for their lack of depth with hard work and talent, and they have gotten off to a hot start this season. Through four games, the Panthers have already matched their...
Quaker Valley girls basketball hopes to build on signature win over section rival
The Quaker Valley girls basketball team has great expectations this year. They want to lift WPIAL gold and hang a championship banner in their gym. In order to do that, though, coach Tom Demko and the Quakers knew that they would have to get a few signature wins throughout their...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 17
Bell Acres Bruin Wolverine Property Investments LLC sold property at 102 Lewis St. to David Ruiz for $116,000. Sewickley Bobbie Boykins sold property at 855 Nevin Ave. to Brittany and Tory Martin for $217,500. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
