Sewickley Herald category, Page 46
Multistate forgery ring suspects head to trial in Allegheny County bank thefts
Early this year, police broke up what they said was a multistate crime ring of document forgers and identity thieves who swindled thousands of dollars from personal bank accounts in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Kentucky. Four thieves hailing from New York, Indiana and Delaware drove a rented car from bank...
In brief: Movie in the park, Bloom Market and more in Quaker Valley communities
Policy in process Leet officials are in the process of creating a memorial tree/plaque policy. Township manager Betsy Rengers said the goal is to have something in place to address requests from people wanting to plant trees or install plaques in memory of someone. At least one person has made...
Sewickley Academy restarts girls golf program
The girls golf program at Sewickley Academy has been revamped. It is one of eight new girls golf programs in the WPIAL, including five in Class 2A — Belle Vernon, Beaver, Ellwood City, North Catholic and SA. The three new teams in Class 3A are Latrobe, Plum and Trinity. “Sewickley...
Blood drive, masked services and more at Quaker Valley 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 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
River view: Glen Osborne Airbnb is located on a house boat
Imagine waking up and looking out the window to a view of the water and feeling waves moving under you. That can be a reality aboard an Airbnb right here in Western Pennsylvania. The Serene Houseboat Hideaway is an Airbnb docked on the Ohio River in Glen Osborne. Owned by...
Sewickley Public Library launches food truck initiative to attract families, feed minds and bodies
Sewickley Public Library recently launched a new initiative to feed people’s minds as well as their stomachs. People can find a different food truck parked outside of 500 Thorn St. every Thursday this summer from 4-7 p.m. Richelle Klug, the library head of communications, said Food Truck Thursdays also feature...
Sewickley sewer projects to go out for bid in the fall
Two major Sewickley sewer repair projects designed to extend the life of the borough’s aging pipes and help prevent breaks have formally moved to the engineering phase. Council unanimously voted July 9 to authorize Gateway Engineers to prepare contact bids for the repairs. The first project involves lining about 1,900...
Rotary Club of Quaker Valley announces new officers at annual picnic
The Rotary Club of Quaker Valley celebrated its recent efforts and announced its next lineup of officers at a picnic in Plum Street Park in Leet. Members gathered at the pavilion for their annual picnic on June 30. They shared stories and enjoyed food and drink while hearing from re-elected...
July 15 is deadline to apply for seat on Sewickley Council; police report a string of car burglaries
Sewickley Council is in search of a new member. Borough officials accepted the resignation of former councilman Brian Bozzo on Tuesday night. The registered independent moved out of the 1st Ward to Glen Osborne. “Brian was much more analytical than me and I always appreciated that style of thinking,” Councilman...
In brief: Alpaca program, networking event and more in Sewickley area
Alpaca program The Sewickley Public Library welcomes presenter Mary Burns for an engaging program all about alpacas on July 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. Learn about farming, yarn production and how fiber products are made with some examples to touch and see, with additional products for purchase. Register on the library...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 7, 2024
Aleppo Samuel Sierra sold property at 426 Rockledge Drive to Sean and Keri O’Brien for $600,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1315 Adrian Drive to Sun Jung Oh and James Jaewon Son for $723,210. Paul Hennigan sold property at 1118 Castletown Ct to Erik Savini for $950,000....
Sewickley notebook: Quaker Valley’s Lucy Roig earns All-American honors
Quaker Valley’s standout lacrosse player, sophomore Lucy Roig, picked up another impressive postseason award. Along with being chosen All-WPIAL for a second time, the talented 5-foot-5 midfielder was tabbed as an All-American by USA Lacrosse. “I’m extremely grateful to be named an All-American,” Roig said. “I worked really hard this...
Services, events at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of July 5, 2024
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 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of July 2, 2024
Dana Kromah, 16, was named a Pittsburgh Riverhounds Change Maker last month. The initiative recognizes people under age 18 who hae made a difference in their community. Kromah has logged countless hours volunteering his time at the Sewickley Community Center and as a member of the Quaker Valley Black Student...
In brief: Sewickley Academy librarian recognized, upcoming meetings and more
Sewickley Academy librarian recognized Lindsay Downs, a librarian at Sewickley Academy, was named the 2024 Alan C. Miller Educator of the Year in the News Literacy Project’s Change-Maker awards. Downs knows that the ability to identify credible information benefits students inside and outside the classroom. With some of them eligible...
Sewickley Academy baseball overcomes obstacles to earn playoff berth
The Sewickley Academy baseball team produced a successful squeeze play in 2024 at the end of its section schedule. Sewickley won consecutive games against Clairton twice and Carlynton once down the season’s home stretch to clinch a WPIAL playoff berth in Section 3-A. The Panthers finished fourth in the section...
Quaker Valley announces hall of fame Class of 2024, induction weekend festivities
The 2024 Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame weekend will take place in October. Four former QV athletes, one current coach and two teams will be inducted into the hall of fame this year. The 2024 class consists of the following former athletes: 2013 graduate Spencer Caravaggio Granger (girls tennis),...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 30, 2024
Aleppo Estate of Norman Degori sold property at 227 Mccoy Place Road to Nathaniel Sepe and Anne Fecko for $270,000. Franklin Park Timothy Taucher sold property at 2491 Alydar Drive to Meredith Olmstead for $610,000. Carol Sieber sold property at 2570 Barnwood Drive to Julia Repasky for $515,000. Sandra Smailer...
Events and services at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of June 28, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.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 studn is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive,...
Herbst House in Sewickley placed on ‘at risk’ list by Preservation Pennsylvania
A state nonprofit devoted to historic preservation has added a former convent, Catholic school and private residence in Sewickley to its at-risk list. The Herbst House, which has stood for more than 139 years and is part of Divine Redeemer Parish, was recently placed on the “Pennsylvania At Risk” list...
Quaker Valley area student achievements for the week of June 25, 2024
Samuel Sheridan graduated with a bachelor of science in business and economics in supply chain managemet and Stephen Salamone graduated with a bachelor of science in integrated business/engineering in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in the spring 2024 semester. Eshani Chauk and William Samo graduated from the Georgia Institute of...
$300K in upgrades set for Ambridge Avenue Park in Leet
A committee of Leet residents have worked to find an appropriate location to honor township residents who have died while serving their country. The last honor roll was on the side of a brick wall of the former municipal building. Committee members said it was not a very prominent place,...
In brief: Food Truck Thursdays, networking event and more in Sewickley area
Food Truck Thursdays Sewickley Public Library is hosting Food Truck Thursdays this summer. Enjoy the gourmet delights of a different food truck every Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. through Aug. 8. Have a picnic and enjoy provided crafts, yard games and more on the library lawn each week. Details can...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 23, 2024
Bell Acres Donald Belt sold property at 102 Bell Farm Estates to Kurt Lesker IV and Sarah Holick for $1,400,000. Edgeworth SalvadorMinarro Villobos sold property at 3 Little Sewickley Creek Road to Mark Carlisle and Amanda Wiant for $1,020,000. Franklin Park James McBrier sold property at 1703 Saw Grass Ct...
Eden Christian baseball team primed for bright future
Eden Christian Academy’s baseball team finished as the Class A runner-up in the WPIAL and PIAA this spring. The Warriors, who reached the state finals for the second time in four years, finished 20-6 overall, 5-2 in the postseason and 12-0 in Section 3A. Great things appear to be on...
