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Sewickley Music Club kicks off spring season
On Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m., Sewickley Music Club members will gather at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 405 Fredrick Ave., to kick off the spring 2024 season of programs. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra violinist Christopher Wu will perform his unique program entitled “Music+Mindfulness+Wellness.” Described by TribLive as a musician of...
Former Steeler Brett Keisel goes from 2-time Super Bowl champion to dedicated hockey dadVideo
For 13 seasons, Brett Keisel helped anchor the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Now the towering 6-foot-5, two-time Super Bowl champion can be found in the stands at hockey rinks throughout Western Pennsylvania, cheering on his three children. “I fell in love with hockey coming to Pittsburgh,” Keisel said. “I never once...
In brief: Tree planting, upcoming meetings and more in Quaker Valley area
Tree planting Volunteers are needed for a tree planting in Leetsdale, 9 a.m. to noon March 23. Participants will meet at the VFW community room at 515 Beaver St. and be sent to planting sites at various public right-of-ways and in Kohlmeyer Park. The event is in partnership with TreeVitalize...
Adlan Hifri making a splash with Quaker Valley swimming in 1st year in United States
It’s been a succession of firsts for Quaker Valley swimmer Adlan Hifri. “This school year is my first year living in the United States, my first time to attend a public school, and my first experience on a U.S. swim team,” said Hifri, a junior. “I started my journey of...
Quaker Valley divers fill podium at WPIAL meet
Two, three and five. The Quaker Valley diving team ended up with three girls among the top five at the WPIAL 2A finals Feb. 23 at North Allegheny. QV junior Ruby Olliffe placed second for the third year in a row with a 405.55 final score, ahead of third-place finisher...
Quaker Valley High School presents ‘The Addams Family’
Austin Wolford had a vision of what Quaker Valley high schoolers could perform in his sixth year as musical director. It was creepy and kooky. Mysterious and spooky. Some say all together ooky. He picked “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.” Wolford said he and his team made the...
Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society in Sewickley to formally install new officers
A historical society dedicated to preserving African-American history in the Sewickley area has been re-formed. The Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society at the St. Matthews AME Zion Episcopal Church had its first meeting on Jan. 16 after being dormant for around seven years. Officials plan to formally install the new...
Sewickley Public Library to host ‘Giant Games’ tournament
The Sewickley Public Library plans to host a youth contest of epic proportions. The inaugural Tournament of Giant Games is set for Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the library, 500 Thorn St. Teams of students in grades 6-12 will participate in various competitions. They earn points to eventually...
Quaker Valley School District 2024-25 school year calendar set
Quaker Valley School District officials have approved next school year’s calendar. It has been posted on the district’s website, qvsd.org. The first day of school for K-9 students will be Aug. 21. Sophomores through seniors start classes Aug. 22. Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled Nov. 25-26 followed by fall recess Nov....
Sewickley Academy to present ‘Singin’ in the Rain’Video
Sewickley Academy theater students and staff want to give audiences a glorious feeling with this year’s musical. Theater director Rachel Smith chose “Singin’ in the Rain” for her second-year production at the private school. Her inaugural effort last school year was “Big Fish.” Smith said she chose the Gene Kelly...
Leetsdale to reconstruct Ohio River boat launch in borough industrial park
An old Leetsdale boat launch into the Ohio River that deteriorated and has been out of service for about three decades is expected to be repaired later this year. Council vice president Osman Awad said the borough has been working with engineers and the Quaker Valley Council of Governments to...
Quaker Valley Middle School administrators address use of racial language by students
Quaker Valley Middle School administrators are addressing what they call an increase of inappropriate racial language among students both inside and outside of the school. A letter was sent to families signed by principal Anthony Mooney and assistant principal Katy Chapman on Feb. 22, stating that student access to social...
‘Crank it up as loud as you want’: Richland studio offers optimal recording environment
The sun never rises on Sunset Place Recording Studio in Richland, at least not in the part where the action is. “We’re underground, so you don’t have to worry about bothering the neighbors,” owner Destin LeCornu said. “You can crank it up as loud as you want.” For example, guests...
Quaker Valley wrestlers show postseason mettle in section tournament
Quaker Valley coach Austin Heinl was thrilled if not ecstatic with his team’s performance at the WPIAL Class 2A Northern Sectional wrestling tournament. Five QV grapplers advanced to the championship round of the tournament held Feb. 17 at Keystone Oaks. “I am happy with how we did. We had four...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley swimmers show grit
Quaker Valley’s boys swim team competed with just seven athletes on its roster in 2023-24. “Give some high accolades to these boys. There’s not a lot of them, but they have a lot of grit,” QV coach Mercedes McCarthy said earlier this season. “They are tiny but mighty. Sometimes we...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 25, 2024
Edgeworth Estate of Veronica Barbour sold property at 618 Maple Ln to Christopher and Nataliya Kelly for $1,460,000. Leetsdale Sherif Taher sold property at 166 Victory Ln to Leetsdale Neighbors 166 LLC for $141,500. Sewickley Thomas Oberhauser sold property at 639 Maple Ln to Ryan and Courtney Milstead for $615,000....
Fish fry Fridays in full swing at Divine Redeemer Parish in Sewickley
Food and fellowship can be found in abundance on Fridays at Divine Redeemer Parish in Sewickley, as its Lenten fish fry is in full swing at St. James Church on Walnut Street. Last year was a return to indoor dining after the pandemic. The Rev. Brian Noel anticipates more people...
Lent dinners, Sunday services at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday school is every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship and praise service is weekly at 10:45 a.m. Virtual Bible study is every first Friday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s website. Friends and...
DEP grants permit to PennEnergy to draw water from Big Sewickley Creek
Following a nearly three-year process of identifying deficiencies and submitting amended water management plans, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection granted a permit for fracking company PennEnergy Resources to draw millions of gallons of water from the Big Sewickley Creek. The permit allows the Cranberry company to place and maintain...
Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Relief Association among those involved in state Auditor General Office’s pilot program
A pilot program through the state Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor’s office has proved to cut audit time by half for the Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Relief Association. DeFoor recently visited the borough fire department to tout the success of the Limited Procedure Engagement (LPE) pilot program after it saved two...
No. 6 Jeannette rallies to beat Sewickley Academy, avoid 1st-round upset
It took No. 6 Jeannette more than two and a half quarters to find its groove, but once it did, the Jayhawks found their first playoff win since 2021. Jeannette used a 10-0 run to end the third quarter and then held on to defeat No. 11 Sewickley Academy, 52-47,...
Sewickley Water Authority charter renewed for 50 years
Sewickley Water Authority has a new lease on life. Council adopted a resolution Feb. 13 to extend its existence for 50 years. The resolution also formally changed the name from the Borough of Sewickley Water Authority to Sewickley Water Authority. “When you’re an authority, that’s like being a little corporation,”...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Feb. 20, 2024
Austin Huebner was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester at Thiel College. He is studying environmental safety management. Elizabeth Bates, Baze Gianiodis, Katie Oates and Allison Schwartz made the University of Delaware dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. Abigail Birch, Matthew Lyons, Abbie Voettiner and...
In brief: Leetsdale VFD receives grant, Sewickley Men’s Club and more
Leetsdale VFD grant Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Department recently was awarded a $14,000 grant through the State Fire Commissioner’s Office. Fire Chief Wesley James said they received approval in mid-January. Funds will go toward purchasing a new fire hose and other equipment. Commission appointments made Leetsdale council approved two appointments Feb....
Inspirational Quaker Valley swimmer motivates teammates
The Quaker Valley swim program honored its seniors Feb. 8 at the Sewickley Valley YMCA. One girl, Mia Hrabovsky, received notable recognition for her contributions to the program over the past four years. Hrabovsky, 18, has Down syndrome. But it hasn’t stopped her from developing into an integral member of...
