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Sewickley Valley municipalities share plans for community development projects
Sewickley Valley municipalities will use federal block grant money this year to enhance parks, pave sidewalks and improve access for those with disabilities. The federal government awards Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money on a yearly basis to communities that meet specific income guidelines. Allegheny County anticipates receiving more than...
‘Free The Music’ public piano initiative gains momentum
Sewickley could have as many as three public pianos by summer. Since first pitching their plan to place a piano in the Walcott Park gazebo to Sewickley borough council in January, Hudson Colletti and his father, Patrick, have evaluated two more potential locations and launched a website detailing their “Free...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, March 22
Hello, Sewickley, The Artist Guild at Sweetwater Center for the Arts will welcome fiber artist Christine Manges at 7 p.m. Monday to speak about “The History of Rug Braiding in America – It’s More Than You Think.” Christine Manges is a rug-braiding artist living in Edgewood who coauthored the book,...
Christ Church plans Daddy/Daughter Dance and other happenings at area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamuel office@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 7 p.m. March 23 —Men’s Club Beer Tasting event • 10 a.m. March 24 — Adult Ed with Cantor Rena Shapiro: Dr. Ruth’s Inspiring...
No injuries reported in rush-hour collision between train, car near Sewickley
Sewickley Fire Chief Shayne Quinn said it was lucky no one was injured this morning when a Norfolk Southern cargo train collided with a car. “It was a lucky one for him and an easy one for us,” said Quinn. “We get a lot of bad accidents there. Luckily, there...
Remember When: 1920
In the news this week 99 years ago: • The front page of the Herald featured an image of the first well drilled by the Hartle Farms Company, “the pioneer in the Sewickley oil field’s new development.” An article reprinted from the McKeesport Gas Journal stated “That Sewickley has an...
Here’s what’s going on around town: Thursday, March 21
Hello, Sewickley, The Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring, Mountain Watershed Association and the Breathe Project will hold a stream and pipeline monitoring workshop focusing on the Shell Falcon Pipeline from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Fern Hollow Nature Center. Leaders will discuss how to assess and report violations...
Man, Woman, Citizen, Emerging Citizen of Year selected
The Sewickley Herald Citizens of the Year have been selected from a pool of deserving nominees. Those who were chosen stood out for their dedication to the community. The Sewickley Herald Man of the Year is James Maslanka, a longtime Sewickley mail carrier who dedicates his time and knowledge to...
Watson Institute earns accreditation
Sewickley’s Watson Institute was founded in 1917 as the legacy of Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson Watson of Sewickley. Their former summer home, “Sunny Hill,” became the D.T. Watson Home for Crippled Children after their deaths. Over the years, the organization has expanded its mission to care for and educate...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, March 20
Hello, Sewickley, Sweetwater Center for the Arts will host an opening reception for “60 Years of Making: Edinboro University Ceramics Alumni Exhibition” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday as part of the Third Thursday series. Edinboro University faculty have been teaching the art of pottery, vessels and ceramic sculpture for...
Quaker Valley police to host safety expo with mother of Sandy Hook victim
Quaker Valley Police Officer Aaron Vanatta will welcome three national experts to discuss school safety Thursday and Friday at the Hyatt Place Pittsburgh South, Meadows Casino, 212 Racetrack Road, Washington. Michele Gay will present “Beyond Tragedy: Response and Recovery in a School-based Crisis.” Following the loss of her daughter, Josephine,...
Leet, Bell Acres address oil and gas zoning
Leet Township commissioners voted three new ordinances into law March 11 that define oil and gas operations, according to Donna Adipietro, who sits on the township’s planning commission. Leet joins others municipalities, including Bell Acres, that have taken similar actions. Natural gas drilling and testing activity has become more common...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Tuesday, March 19
Hello, Sewickley Wind down from the week with a relaxing hoppy hour of Bunny Yoga with Animal Friends. Practice your rabbit pose with the professionals – Animal Friends’ rabbit residents. Class will start promptly at 6 p.m. Friday and will end around 7 p.m. Supplies are limited, so bring a...
Sewickley Valley YMCA lifeguard performs Heimlich on friend
Caitlin Kiliany didn’t hesitate when a friend recently started choking. “I knew the signs and what I had to do,” she said. Trained as lifeguard at the Sewickley Valley YMCA, Caitlin, 17, immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver when a piece of chicken got stuck in Josh Peters’ throat. The students...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, March 18
Hello, Sewickley, The Western Pennsylvania Civil War Roundtable monthly meeting will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Edgeworth Elementary School. Dave Tritinger will present “Call the Bomb Squad! Defusing the Allegheny Arsenal,” about a backhoe operator finding a cache of Civil War-era cannonballs from the Allegheny Arsenal...
Author examines Civil War letters for Sewickley Valley Historical Society
As he cleared out his parents’ Churchill attic following their death nearly a decade ago, Carleton Young found an old wooden box filled with treasures: Letters written by two soldiers from the Civil War. For Young, a lover of history who taught the subject at Thomas Jefferson High School in...
YMCA Summer Camp registration open
Registration is open for Sewickley Valley YMCA Summer Camps. The 10 weeks of camp are broken into five 2-week sessions, when campers swim, play, run, sing, play sports, make crafts, go on field trips, socialize and hike. For information, visit www.sewickleyymca.org or contact Marc Smith, senior director for youth, teen...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Saturday, March 16
Hello, Sewickley, Meet Luke Flowers, illustrator of “The Poems of Mister Rogers” at Penguin Bookshop, starting at 3:30 p.m. March 26. For the first time, 75 beloved songs from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “The Children’s Corner” are collected in an illustrated treasury. Flowers has illustrated more than 40 children’s books....
Allegheny Land Trust leads effort to protect Montour Trail
Through its Montour Greenway Expansion project, Allegheny Land Trust is currently raising funds to purchase 38.5 acres of trailside green space in Moon Township. The organization has partnered with Hollow Oak Land Trust and Montour Trail Council for the acquisition effort. The Montour Trail extends for nearly 47 miles, from...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, March 15
Hello, Sewickley, The St. Patrick’s Day parade and celebration returns to Pittsburgh tomorrow, starting at around 10 a.m. If you’re planning to head downtown, a few things you should know: • The Irish Society for Education & Charity Inc., which organizes the parade, is hosting a family-friendly celebration from 10...
West Hills DUI Task Force to conduct targeted enforcement operation during weekend
The West Hills DUI Task Force will conduct a targeted enforcement operation during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, from Friday through Sunday. The operation may take the form of a full-scale sobriety checkpoint and/or a roving DUI patrol. Officers will be recruited from the member police departments of Avalon, Bellevue,...
Places of worship: St. Stephen’s to host St. Patrick’s Day lunch
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at bethsamuel office@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 6:30 p.m. March 15 — Sisterhood Food Fest and DARA talk • 9 a.m. March 16 — Torah Yogah • 10 a.m. March 17...
Remember When: 1983
In the news this week 36 years ago: • Allegheny County commissioners were to visit six northwest communities this week as part of a municipal tour. Officials would tour Emsworth, Leetsdale, Bell Acres and Edgeworth boroughs and Leet and Kilbuck townships. The daylong tour was to include participation in a...
Sewickley council fills manager role with two hires
The search for a borough manager in Sewickley has ended, five months after the retirement of former manager Kevin Flannery, who served in the role for 25 years. At a special meeting this month, council approved the hiring of a borough manager and an assistant manager. Marla Marcinko, current manager...
Quaker Valley reaches agreement with teachers’ union
The Quaker Valley School Board voted Tuesday to approve the contract with the Quaker Valley Education Association (QVEA), the union representing 157 teachers in the Quaker Valley School District. “We thank the teachers for great collaboration, and we are thrilled to reach an agreement where teaching and learning continues to...
