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Edgeworth chief John English tapped to lead Pa.’s Chiefs of Police Association
A police chief from Allegheny County with nearly five decades of law enforcement experience has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Edgeworth police Chief John English, 72, was sworn into the state leadership position July 14 by Dauphin County Judge Edward Marsico. “Chief English has the...
Sewickley’s End of Summer Sidewalk Sale to boost borough businesses this week
Sewickley Chamber of Commerce officials hope a new event will give borough businesses a boost this week. The inaugural End of Summer Sidewalk Sale along Beaver Street kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Chamber President Diana Kauffman said 21 businesses are slated to participate, and are offering various sales...
Sewickley physician remembered as dedicated doctor, family man who loved helping people
Dr. Charles Edward Clarke dedicated his life to helping people both professionally and personally. He practiced medicine for more than 60 years before retiring from his practice in Glen Osborne in December 2012. The longtime Sewickley physician died at his home on July 26. He was 98. Anne Clarke Ronce,...
Quaker Valley’s young, battle-tested roster ready to rebound
There are just three seniors on the Quaker Valley football roster this fall. Typically, that would be cause for concern. But the Quakers’ underclassmen are more experienced than most their age and have been game tested against some of the best teams WPIAL Class 3A has to offer. “The junior...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 23
Aleppo Oliver Poppenberg sold property at 102 Sewickley Ridge Cir to William and Kathleen Wycoff for $425,000. Bell Acres George Condax sold property at 125 Witherow Road to Matthew and Donielle Neal for $715,000. Leet James Rogers sold property at 156 Pilgrim Drive to Rogers Family Partn. L.P. for $184,440....
Quaker Valley halts team workouts after off-campus exposure to covid-19
Quaker Valley suspended all workouts by its sports teams after learning several athletes were exposed to covid-19 at an off-campus gathering, the school announced Tuesday. “We are working swiftly to identify all student-athletes who were in attendance at this non-school event so that they can quarantine, and the remaining student-athletes...
Letter to the editor: New Quaker Valley school costs grossly underestimated
The interview of Mr. Antoline in the Aug. 6 issue of the Sewickley Herald, “Quaker Valley calculates the tax impact for the proposed high school project” contained a number of inaccurate and misleading statements. Citizen’s for a Great School, a non-profit organization based in Sewickley, has points of rebuttal: •...
Letter to the editor: Quaker Valley tax impact overstated
In the Aug. 6 print issue, Sewickley Herald published an article titled “Quaker Valley calculates the tax impact for the proposed high school project.” Actually, the tax increases quoted were overstated. Using the example of the mean assessed home valuation in QV of $227,850, the actual annual tax increase between...
In brief: Virtual programs, Sewickley Library offering free Wi-Fi
Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection sets meeting for Aug. 26 The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group of business professionals, will meet at the Eat N’ Park on Route 60 in Robinson Township for breakfast from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 26. Speakers are Joe Rozman of Rozman...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 16
Glenfield William Eaton sold property at Glen Mitchell Road to Watchword Partners LLC for $48,720. Real Estate Transactions are provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
Pittsburgh Foundation ramps up for fund drive to benefit nonprofits as pandemic exacerbates needs
Dan Carney is growing more anxious by the day. Carney is executive director of the Union Mission, an agency that oversees a Latrobe homeless shelter and provides housing assistance in Westmoreland County. His phone keeps ringing these days with inquiries from residents hit by the coronavirus pandemic and the economic...
Former Sewickley residents welcome new granddaughter
Matthew and Paige Marie Rossi of Trafford, Pa., announce the arrival of their daughter, Abigail Rose Rossi. She was born Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Forbes Hospital. Abigail weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are former Sewickley residents Donald and Ronna Sue Cole-Vangura, now...
Traveling African Americans in aviation museum to stop in Sewickley
The son of a famous pilot who pioneered the creation of the Tuskegee Airmen will make a stop in Sewickley this month to talk about African Americans in aviation. Chauncey Spencer, 64, will park his “traveling museum” outside Sewickley’s Tull Theater on Walnut Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Scenes from Quaker Valley High School’s band camp
Band camp for Quaker Valley High School looks a bit different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. During week one, which was preliminary rehearsals, the camp was divided into five sessions of around 10 students each so they could practice social distancing. Band members who couldn’t wear masks were...
MPF Insurance donates to Cochran Hose Company
MPF Insurance’s Jeff Fecko and Michael Fecko made a donation to the Cochran Hose Company for the purchase of a new portable defibrillator. Jeff Fecko said that MPF Insurance is proud to continue to contribute important equipment to a worthy organization such as the Cochran Hose Company for its efforts...
Sewickley councilman resigns, mayor to step down at end of the year
Sewickley officials seek to fill a vacancy on council by next month, and plan to appoint a new mayor early next year. The resignations of both Councilman Hendrik van der Vaart and Mayor Brian Jeffe were addressed by council Tuesday night. Van der Vaart submitted his letter of resignation Friday....
Quaker Valley High School graduates 141
On Friday, July 31, Quaker Valley High School celebrated its class of 2020 with small, socially distanced graduation ceremonies at Chuck Knox Stadium. While all of the 141 members of the graduating class did not participate in the ceremonies, each one honored 12 students. Quaker Valley’s Class of 2020 includes:...
Couple commissioned to lead Salvation Army’s new worship & service center in AvalonVideo
The Salvation Army has appointed a couple who have two young children to serve as officers and pastors for its new worship and service center in the North Hills. Lieutenants Tylar and Kelly Melfi have been commissioned by the Salvation Army to lead the new North Boroughs Family Worship and...
Sewickley Bridge reopens slightly ahead of schedule
The Sewickley Bridge connecting Moon and Sewickley has reopened slightly ahead of schedule after four weeks of closures for rehab and repairs. The bridge closed July 17 and was scheduled to be closed until Monday, though Swank Construction crews wrapped up work a day and a half early, according to...
Sewickley Academy to have staff, students back in buildings Sept. 2
Sewickley Academy officials plan to welcome students and staff back to school during the covid-19 pandemic on Sept. 2. Reopening plans call for a full range of programming to be available on campus for the estimated 600 pre-kindergatern through 12th-grade students. “The academy has a framework to support the health,...
Sewickley Boy Scouts distribute 326 backpacks in 3 hours
In just three hours on Aug. 4, Boy Scout Troop 243 of Sewickley passed out 326 backpacks filled with school supply kits, a drink and a snack to families who lined up at Sharon Community Presbyterian Church in Moon Township. The troop partnered with North Star Chevrolet for the initiative....
Sewickley StoryWalk returns
The Sewickley Public Library Children’s Department will cohost the second “Sewickley StoryWalk” of the summer with Fern Hollow Nature Center, Allegheny Land Trust - Audubon Greenway and Mary Roberts Reinhart Nature Park. Starting Aug. 10, families can visit Fern Hollow Nature Center and the Audubon Greenway to take a self-guided...
Sewickley Boy Scout Troop passing out school supplies for those in need
For families worried about being able to afford back-to-school supplies, a Sewickley Boy Scout troop has teamed up with a local business to help. Boy Scout Troop 243, which has members from Sewickley and the surrounding communities, has partnered with North Star Chevrolet in Moon Township to put together backpacks...
Kay Wiegand’s impact on Sewickley community remains
When Kay Wiegand died at age 77 during the state-mandated shutdown, daughter Betsy Wentz knew a traditional funeral could not be held. In addition to her grief, Wentz was saddened that the many who loved her mother wouldn’t be able to say goodbye. Soon though, cards and letters began to...
Sewickley real estate transactions, Aug. 2
Sewickley Thomas Jeremy Treherne sold property at 527 Cochran St. to Peter and Nicole Bechtold for $834,000. Real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.RealSTATs.net....
