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Pair of accomplished veterans vying for District 37 state Senate seat
Voters in much of Allegheny County’s southern and western suburbs will be asked to choose between a pair of candidates with impeccable credentials running for the 37th District state Senate seat. Incumbent Democrat Pam Iovino faces a challenge from Republican Devlin Robinson. Both are accomplished military veterans, highly educated and...
In brief: Zoom bible study, candy giveaway and more around Sewickley
Bible study programs Divine Redeemer Parish is offering two bible studies via Zoom presented by Jeff Cavins. An eight-week video-based bible study on Galatians will take place 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact 412-480-7714 to register. An 11-week video-based bible study on the Book of Revelation will take place 9:15-10:30 a.m. Sundays....
Quaker Valley girls tennis team ecstatic to be back in WPIAL playoffs
Heading into the girls tennis season, Quaker Valley coach Christiana Hays was just looking for one missing piece. She returned six of her seven starters from a 2019 season that saw the team miss the WPIAL Class AA team playoffs. Seniors Emily Sanders, Maggie McManus and Gwen Nace were returning along...
Sewickley Academy girls tennis reaches most important goal by simply stepping on court
Over the past few years, the Sewickley Academy girls tennis team has been the one to beat in WPIAL Class AA team tennis. They’ve won the past three WPIAL team titles, defeating Knoch all three times, and they’ve also won the past two PIAA titles, defeating District 3 champion Wyomissing,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 4
Aleppo Robert Stimmler sold property at 108 Wood Hollow Drive to Heather Plakosh for $173,000. Bell Acres Maronda Homes Inc. sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Jerry and Angela Nighswander for $671,900. Sewickley William Ford sold property at 312 Thorn St. to BGRS LLC for $771,000. BGRS LLC sold...
Sewickley Bridge will be reduced to one lane Monday, Tuesday
The Sewickley Bridge will be reduced to one lane alternating traffic Oct. 5-6, weather permitting. According to a news release from PennDOT District 11, sign installation work will take place in Moon Township and Sewickley Borough. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur as needed on the bridge over the Ohio River...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Oct. 3
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Three students from Sewickley Academy have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program: Aidan Ragoowansi, Navin Rana and Aeyoung Song. The high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,600 National Merit Scholarships, worth approximately $30 million, that...
AHN partners with Innovation Works to create ‘innovation hub’ for region’s life sciences sector
Allegheny Health Network has partnered with a business accelerator that will be headquartered at Bellevue’s Allegheny General Hospital Suburban campus. They are accepting applications for six startups to join the inaugural cohort. AlphaLab Health, powered by Pittsburgh investment firm Innovation Works, will serve as an “innovation hub” for the region’s...
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger repeats as WPIAL Class AA champ
Eva Bulger has athletic pedigree. The sophomore golf standout from Quaker Valley is the niece of former NFL quarterback Marc Bulger. Her aunts are former Oakland Catholic and West Virginia basketball stars Kate and Meg Bulger. She already seems comfortable being in the spotlight and handling championship pressure. All of...
Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald tames Allegheny CC, takes WPIAL Class AA title
As he approached the 18th tee, Tim Fitzgerald asked a group marker where he stood on the leaderboard. When he heard, “You’re up by three,” he exhaled but quickly regrouped before putting a peg in the ground for the final time Thursday. “I still didn’t think it was over by...
Quaker Valley High School crowns homecoming king and queen
Quaker Valley High School held a different homecoming this year due to covid-19. QVHS kept with tradition by having teachers nominate seniors who they feel demonstrate qualities of leadership, friendliness, school spirit, who have overcome adversity, and the other positive characteristics that are valued at QV. Staff members were asked...
Letter to the editor: QV high school tax impact
In a recent edition of the Sewickley Herald, two Quaker Valley residents offered views concerning the tax impact of the proposed new high school project. One view, representing the QV Strong group, said a school costing $73 million would only result in a taxpayer increase between $5 a month ($60...
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship preview: Quaker Valley’s Bulger looks for repeat
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship 10:52 a.m. Thursday, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley 2019 champion: Eva Bulger, Quaker Valley The field: There are only 12 players in a normally small tournament, and the girls are playing at the same site as the boys, which is not a normal occurrence in...
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s STRONG challenge open to entire community
Recognizing myriad ways the pandemic has affected the community’s mental and physical health, the Sewickley Valley YMCA is spearheading the STRONG challenge, which kicks off Oct. 12. The challenge is open to the community – nonmembers included – and features a free, six-week challenge that is “designed to transform your...
Outdoor book club, virtual tech meetup 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, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Booked for Lunch: Outdoor book club Students in grades six through 12 are invited to bring their lunch and a blanket or chair to the library...
County Councilman Tom Baker hired by North Hills charity, won’t seek 3rd term
Allegheny County Councilman Tom Baker has been hired as executive director for a North Hills charity and will not seek re-election to a third term. Baker said he isn’t running because he wants to focus his full attention on his job as the new executive director for North Hills Community...
In brief: fall leaf collection, writers series and more around Sewickley
Fall leaf collection Sewickley’s fall leaf collection program will begin Oct. 12 and will continue through Nov. 20, weather permitting. Leaves are to be placed along the street line and not in the street. Placing leaves in the street can cause sewer backup and entice children to play in the...
Sewickley Academy boys soccer looking to capitalize on team-first mentality
For the past two years, the Riverside boys soccer team has had Sewickley Academy’s number. The Panthers of Beaver County have won three of their four matchups with Sewickley Academy since entering Section 1-A play in the 2018 season. Sewickley’s only win came in their first meeting, a 4-0 victory...
Quaker Valley’s Patrick Cutchember getting settled in as new Quakers quarterback
One thing every football coach looks for in his quarterback is an ability to move from one play to the next. Most coaches want their signal-callers to be able to forget mistakes and handle the next play with a clear head. Though he hadn’t played varsity quarterback before this season,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 27
Aleppo Stanley Kleja sold property at 201 Timber Ln to Patti Bozada for $238,000. Bell Acres Carol Bell sold property at 177 Campmeeting Road Ext. to Ryan and Monika Sauber for $1,000,000. Sparrow Development LLP sold property at 197 Witherow Road Ext. to Maronda Homes LLC for $25,000. Edgeworth Edward...
WPIAL Class 4A roundup: Olsen’s arm leads Armstrong past Knoch in GAC
Cadin Olsen threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns to lead Armstrong to a 34-7 victory over Knoch (0-3, 0-3) in the Class 4A Greater Allegheny Conference on Friday night. Noah Cooper caught five passes for 116 yards and a touchdown for the River Hawks (2-1, 2-1). West Mifflin 27,...
Sewickley students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Several local students are being recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Six seniors from Sewickley Academy were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Prateek Adurty, Simran Bedi, Jacquelyn Jardini,...
Sewickley Heights hires full-time police officer, bringing force to 4
Sewickley Heights council officially welcomed the borough’s fourth full-time officer to the police force during its Monday meeting. Kayla Pavicic, 25, of Oakdale, will work full-time with the borough’s force. Council unanimously approved the hire. Her salary is set at $72,362. After four years, she will earn the force’s top...
Virtual storytimes, craft projects 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, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Sewickley StoryWalk The Sewickley Public Library Children’s Department is pleased to be co-hosting the third Sewickley StoryWalk this fall with Fern Hollow Nature Center, Allegheny Land...
In brief: Bible study, borough vacancies and more in Sewickley
Bible study Divine Redeemer Parish is offering an 11-week video-based Bible study presented by Jeff Cavins on the Book of Revelation. Virtual sessions via Zoom will be offered Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 27. Call 724-350-5359 to register. An eight-week video-based Bible study will be presented...
