Sewickley Herald category, Page 17
Rite Aid in Sewickley among the locations closing
Many Rite Aid locations across Western Pennsylvania are closing and the Sewickley store is no exception. The last day to buy things at 517 Beaver St. is July 20. Everything must go, according to a sign in the window — including the shelves and fixtures that are up for sale....
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 8, 2025
Hannah Stein is studying Arabic this summer in Morocco on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship. She is one of 440 students selected from thousands of high school applicants across the United States to receive a NSLI‑Y scholarship. While in Morocco, Stein will live with a host family,...
For the better: Belle Acres woman opens her home and heart to the community
The theme of this year’s Glen Oaks Girl Scout Day Camp was “Building a Better Tomorrow,” words that embody the spirit of the camp’s director, Bell Acres resident Barbara Cooley Thaw, who constantly looks to the future to make things better. “Most people will dedicate themselves for a program one...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 6, 2025
Aleppo Norman Meanor sold property at 1474 Grandview Way to Richard and Lisa Diemert trustee for $19,000. Estate of Arthur Daniel Capuzzi Jr. sold property at 352 Weber Road to Jeffrey Cahill for $330,000. Bell Acres Estate of Katherine Azadian sold property at 1966 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Philip...
Sewickley Tavern still on the market
Sewickley Tavern remains for sale more than six months after it went on the market. Howard Hanna Real Estate agent Michael Levenson said the property at 409 Beaver St. was put on the market between mid-November and early December. The listed price for the “turn-key restaurant” is $2.3 million, according...
Sunday services, summer camps and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Quaker Valley’s Hunter Kronk recognized for efforts on, off the field, ice
Hunter Kronk has been a dual-sport student-athlete at Quaker Valley throughout his high school career. The 17-year-old Kronk, who plays hockey and lacrosse, earned “gold star” plaudits at QV this year. He was presented with his school’s Honor Award and Zero Hunger Hero Award. “I honestly didn’t know there was...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, library events and more in Sewickley area
Meetings set • Sewickley council will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 8 at the borough building, 601 Thorn St. • Sewickley Hills council will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the borough building, 349 Magee Road. • Leetsdale council will meet at 7 p.m. July 10 at the borough...
Quaker Valley track teams finished season with once-in-a-lifetime showing
There wasn’t a more impressive Western Pennsylvania track and field program in the spring season than the Quaker Valley Quakers. QV’s track and field teams delivered a historic performance at the PIAA Class 2A championships, as both the girls and boys tracksters captured state titles — the first time in...
Championship hockey team, 4 top athletes headline Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’25
The results are in. The Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 consists of one team — the 2012 hockey squad — and four individual athletes — Colin South (hockey), L.J. Westwood (track and field, cross country), Derek Molitor (football, track and field) and Dorian Goosby Dean (athlete)....
Going to Lakers in NBA Draft makes dream come true for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero
A lifelong dream has become reality for Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero. It’s taken a lot of hard work, preparation and dedication to his craft. Thiero, who led the Quakers to a WPIAL title in 2021-22 by averaging 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks per...
Construction continues at future retail space, condominiums and engineering HQ in Sewickley
Construction continues at the future Orbital Engineering headquarters in Sewickley. Crews have been working for months to create a multi-use facility at the former R.D. Cole Funeral Home on Beaver Street. The funeral home was demolished earlier this year. It had ceased services in September and reopened late that month...
Sewickley welcomes borough’s 1st therapy dog
The Sewickley Police Department recently welcomed a new furry friend to the force. Harley, an 18-month-old English black Labrador, has become the borough’s first certified therapy dog. Owned by police Chief Dave Mazza, the canine citizen, as she is called by trainers at Franklin Park-based Misty Pines, received her certification...
Leetsdale Fourth of July celebration a destination for many in nearby communities
Leetsdale resident Tom Belcastro recalled marching in the borough’s Fourth of July parade about 70 years ago as an Ohio Valley Little League player. He and his teammates would be in uniform, making their way down the main streets to the delight of their family and friends who were also...
Precious Pets Grooming Salon pampers Sewickley’s animals
As a barber, Janice Kushma did her first haircuts on people. Her clients these days are furry and four-legged. She transformed her scissoring skills to pets, where animals are treated like royalty — Kushma owns Precious Pets Grooming Salon in Sewickley. “I have always loved animals,” she said. “They are...
Eden Christian Academy grad Luke Vittone sets career marks at Grove City
Eden Christian Academy graduate Luke Vittone enjoyed a record-setting baseball career at Grove City College. Times four. Vittone, 22, wrapped up his playing days with the NCAA Division III Wolverines in 2025 as the career leader in four offensive categories, finishing first in runs scored (156), hits (205), total bases...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Athletes help Quaker Valley team to Science Olympiad gold
Quaker Valley athletes Luca Albano and Colin York delivered a newsworthy performance in the classroom this year. Albano (tennis) and York (hockey) were cited on the school district website for taking first place in the “Write It, Do It” event at the Pennsylvania State Science Olympiad competition — a historic...
Future looks even brighter for Eden Christian baseball
Wait ‘til next year. The Eden Christian Academy baseball team pounded the cover off the ball this season, finishing with a .333 composite batting average. But watch out for next season. All but two players on the 2025 playoff squad — seniors CF/P Jacob Janicki (CF/P) and Chan Kim (OF)...
Pittsburgh airport workers locate Sewickley woman’s lost diamond after Friday the 13th mishap
While most people consider Friday the 13th to be an unlucky date, that’s not the case for April Schmitt. The day, however, started with some bad luck. Returning from a business trip from Los Angeles on Friday, June 13, the Sewickley resident grabbed her luggage off the baggage carousel at...
Steelers neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon honored with prestigious award
As Dr. Joseph Maroon stood in Ellis Island’s Great Hall in New York City, his thoughts went to his grandparents, who walked the same location 125 years earlier when they ventured to America from Poland and Lebanon. Maroon, of Sewickley, along with other leaders in business, education, entertainment, public service,...
Christian summer camp, blood drive and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antioch fwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Camp Fern Hollow soiree raises capital campaign funds
Fern Hollow Nature Center celebrated the magic of summer on June 6 with its third annual signature event, Summer Soirée: Camp Fern Hollow, at The Sewickley Quarter. More than 150 guests, dressed in their finest “camp cocktail” attire, gathered for an evening under the stars, blending summer camp nostalgia with...
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero headed to Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thiero was chosen with the sixth pick of the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, 36th overall. The Lakers were apparently eager to pick him, moving up from 55th with a pair of trades to...
In brief: Concession staff hired, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
Concession staff hired for Henle Park Leetsdale council hired Brendan Johns to manage the Henle Park concession stand at $13 per hour from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 31. Ava Hajok was hired to work the concession stand at $13 per hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Letters to the editor for the week of June 24, 2025
Community Center needs more than mural As a longtime supporter of the Sewickley Community Center, I was excited to hear about plans to create a Black History wall, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the legacy and contributions of Black Americans. Honoring that history is vital, especially in a place...
