Sewickley Herald category, Page 145
Neville Island Bridge inspection to impact I-79 motorists
Bridge inspection activities on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Neville and Robinson townships and Glenfield Borough will begin Tuesday, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur on the Neville Island Bridge in each direction and on associated ramps on I-79 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday. According to...
North Hills residents warned about scammers posing as Penn Power employees
Officials in several North Hills communities have issued a warning for residents to be aware of two separate scams involving people posing as representatives from Penn Power. One of the scams involves calls made to residents offering a 40-percent discount on their Penn Power electric bill if they accept an...
Quaker Valley embraces new technology
Students sitting in social studies classes at Quaker Valley middle and high schools can take a virtual tour of the Golden Gate bridge from inside their classroom. In math class, students can answer a problem right on their iPad screen — showing the work they’ve done — and their teacher...
This weekend in Sewickley: Celebrate grandparents
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Sept. 14 • The Sewickley Farmer’s Market returns to the St. James Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and check out the goods! • Bring your grandparents to story time at the Sewickley Public Library from 2 to 3...
Leetsdale industrial explosion ruled accidental by fire marshal
The investigation into an explosion that injured four workers at the Hussey Copper manufacturing facility in Leetsdale Industrial Park has ended with the incident being ruled accidental. The explosion happened early on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 7. OSHA and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal began investigating the incident that...
Christy House in Sewickley reopens for the season
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at bethsamueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 7 p.m. Sept. 21 — Selichot; RSVP is required. • 7 p.m. Sept. 29 — Erev Rosh Hashanah Services • 9:30 a.m. Sept. 30...
Sewickley-area first responders treated to 9/11 dinnerVideo
Sewickley-area police officers and firefighters were treated to an appreciation dinner at the Cochran Hose Company’s station on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks Wednesday. The feast of lasagna, meatballs, sausage, pierogies, salad and more was prepared by Sewickley residents Matt and Jenn Custer. Safran’s Supermarket, the Ultimate...
Sewickley Borough, parking authority collaborate on paving project
The Sewickley Parking Authority has advertised a bid for the paving of Green Street and two parking lots on Green and Division Street. A contract will likely be awarded next week. Sewickley Borough owns both lots, said Parking Authority Vice Chairman Del Miller, while the authority leases the parking spaces....
Remember When: 2001
In the news this week 18 years ago: • The front page of The Herald featured students at Sewickley Academy participating in President George W. Bush’s call for a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance. The students sang “God Bless America” and Headmaster Hamilton Clark offered a prayer, concluding with...
Sewickley library program highlights illustrators
The Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a variety of programs for people of all ages. Registration, unless otherwise noted, is available by calling 412-741-6920. Children’s programs • Learn about Lois Ehlert during a new Illustration Exploration program from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 16. A different illustrator will...
Explosion in Leetsdale Industrial Park injures 4 workers
An explosion over the weekend at the Hussey Copper headquarters and manufacturing facility in the Leetsdale Industrial Park sent four people to the hospital with injuries. The incident happened at about 5 a.m. Saturday, said Ernest Logan, assistant fire chief at the Leetsdale Fire Department. Logan said fire, police and...
Process underway to create new watershed association
More than 10 years ago, a volunteer association existed to protect the Big Sewickley Creek Watershed. Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) and local partners are now trying to revive it. ALT is working on a Rivers Conservation and Stewardship Plan, designed to produce a better understanding of the Big Sewickley Creek...
This weekend in Sewickley: Harvest Festival and more
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Sept. 7 • It’s Harvest Festival time! The 29th annual event, presented by the Quaker Valley Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs of Sewickley, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broad and Thorn streets. More than 120 vendors will sell wares, food...
Sewickley Heights couple’s fundraiser benefits cancer research
Julie McMullen was just shy of her 27th birthday when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While it was a shock, Julie said she was lucky that it was detected when it was. In many cases, by the time a woman is diagnosed, the cancer has spread. “I was having...
Sewickley-area places of worship host events to coincide with Harvest fest
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at bethsamueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 10 a.m. Sept. 15 — Religious School Kickoff; Contact the center for registration information. • 7 p.m. Sept. 21 — Selichot; RSVP is required....
Animal Friends’ newest pets brought north ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Sid, Banana and Mr. Peanut made their way from Charleston, S.C., to Pittsburgh to escape Hurricane Dorian’s anticipated path. Thanks to a partnership between the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) and Animal Friends, 10 dogs, five cats and two rabbits made their way from the Charleston Animal Society to...
Quaker Valley teacher trains other educators in Africa
Two years ago during a mission trip to Kenya, Stacy Tessaro saw first-hand some problems in Africa’s education system. The focus is on memorization of facts, she said, not understanding and thinking through a problem. So, when the Quaker Valley Middle School life science teacher was given the chance to...
Remember When: 1994
In the news this week 25 years ago: • Osborne Elementary School was selected as a recipient of the Blue Ribbon Schools award from the U.S. Department of Education. The school was one of 276 nationwide to receive the honor this year. Principal Nancy Auer, first-grade teacher Saundra Waseleski and...
Weekend lane restrictions planned for Moon, Neville roads
Weekend lane restrictions for Moon and Neville roads, including I-79, have been scheduled. Lane restrictions on I-79 in Neville and Robinson townships will occur Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions in both directions on I-79 between the Neville Island Bridge and the Crafton/Moon Run (Exit 60) interchange will occur...
Second viewing of Sewickley film from 1940 scheduled
Over the past month, the Sewickley Valley Historical Society (SVHS) has been overwhelmed with calls concerning the Sept. 18 screening of a vintage film depicting the 1940 Sewickley Centennial celebration. John Poister, who has spent much of the past year restoring the film, said strangers have even stopped him on...
Pets brought to Animal Friends in preparation for Hurricane Dorian
In preparation for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival in South Carolina, Animal Friends and Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) are working together to open up space at Charleston Animal Society in order to accommodate pets who are displaced by the storm, according to a news release from the Ohio Township facility....
Shoulder restrictions planned on I-376 in Findlay
Shoulder improvement work to ramps on eastbound Interstate 376 in Findlay Township will occur Wednesday, weather permitting. According to PennDOT, shoulder restrictions will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday on the following ramps: • Eastbound I-376 ramp to eastbound Business Loop 376 toward Moon • Business Loop 376...
Quaker Valley hires retired state trooper as police officer
David Watts was greeted with high fives and fist bumps as he made his way through the cafeteria at Quaker Valley Middle School. In just a few days on the job, Watts, who started as a school police officer in the district on Aug. 21, was becoming a familiar, friendly...
Pittsburgh-area Ikebana chapter marks 60 years
Pittsburgh Ikebana International Chapter 25 will celebrate its 60th anniversary at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 12 at the Butler Country Club. Ikebana, an ancient floral art form, spread through the United States following World War II, with families returning and sharing this harmonious, classical style of floral arranging with others. The...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 26, 2019
Bell Acres Phillip Ulrich sold property at 120 Fox Hill Drive to American International Relocation Soluti for $670,000. American International Relocation Soluti sold property at 120 Fox Hill Drive to Raphael and Marie Kuyler for $670,000. Robert Hayden Jr. sold property at 200 Summerlawn Drive to Jason and Jane Bablak...
