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Fellowship: Holiday events and services at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 12-741-7688. 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 Wednesday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s website. Beth Samuel...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1954
In the news this week 69 years ago: • Santa Claus arrived by helicopter to greet a crowd of 2,000 people gathered outside the Sewickley YMCA. “The helicopter flew over the Valley for twenty minutes, with Santa in the co-pilot’s seat, giving St. Nick a good look at the community...
Quaker Valley Middle School hosts Apple Distinguished Schools visit
Quaker Valley Middle School welcomed 42 educators from 16 school districts across Western Pennsylvania for an engaging Apple Distinguished Schools visit on Dec. 1. The day kicked off with a formal presentation by the Quaker Valley Middle School’s Apple Distinguished School application team, led by principal Dr. Anthony Mooney and...
Light Up Night kicks off holiday season in Sewickley
Thousands of people filled Sewickley Village for the borough’s annual Light up Night. Guests walked the streets looking at lights, eating food and listening to live music. According to borough council woman and Light Up Night planner Julie Barnes, the event is a 40-year tradition. Barnes has chaired the event...
In brief: Personnel moves, holiday events and more in the Sewickley area
Obee appointed trustee Members of the Chautauqua Corporation elected Sewickley’s Bob W. Obee as the newest of four trustees of the Chautauqua Institution at the corporation’s annual meeting Aug. 12. The new trustee class officially began its term Oct. 1. Obee is a founding principal of Businessolutions LLC, a boutique...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy athletics did you know?
Went up to the attic and pulled this column idea out of the dusty cedar chest: Did you know that? • Nora Hammond is a two-sport athlete at Quaker Valley, competing in girls volleyball and softball. A 5-foot-6 junior outside hitter, she was all-section selection and boasts a 4.22 GPA....
Senior 3-sport standout leads young Sewickley Academy girls basketball roster
Libby Eannarino is a preeminent three-sport standout at Sewickley Academy. She is a senior guard in basketball and a midfielder in lacrosse and soccer. SA’s second-year hoops coach Jill Capozzi sees big things for the 5-foot-9 Eannarino on the basketball floor in 2023-24. “Libby will play a huge leadership role...
Quaker Valley wrestling aims to reach new milestones
The strong just keep getting stronger. Quaker Valley’s wrestling team compiled a 15-6 record in 2022-23 that included a section title with a 6-0 mark. And the Quakers have eight wrestlers — including WPIAL Class 2A champion Jack Kazalas — back from last year’s winning group. “We expect to be...
Sophomore trio helps Quaker Valley hockey team to 8-0 start
Let’s tag them as sophomore sensations. Through two months of PIHL action, the Quaker Valley hockey team — led by an all-sophomore top line of Jace Vasbinder, Max Modrovich and Colin York — was undefeated at 8-0 in the Varsity A Gold Division. “Obviously, record-wise we are quite satisfied,” coach...
Thiero, Chapman hope to guide Quaker Valley girls basketball back to WPIAL playoffs
There will be several new players in the Quaker Valley girls basketball lineup this season. However, two returning starters will be instrumental to any success experienced by the team, which was placed fifth in Class 4A in the Trib HSSN preseason rankings. Oumou “Mimi” Thiero is a dynamic, 6-foot-4 sophomore...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Bell Acres Jerry Nighswander sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Patrick and Alison Garrett for $890,000. Joshua Fortuna sold property at 123 Lewis St. to Anthony Davis for $155,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for...
Letter to the editor: Support Quaker Valley’s teachers
Now that the school board races are behind us, I am writing this letter of support for the Quaker Valley educators, who are negotiating a contract with the QV administration and school board. My daughters’ experiences within the school have been nothing less than remarkable, and it continues to get...
Leet commissioner fined for harassing worker; other charges dismissed
Two of the three charges filed against a Leet commissioner accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with a woman he hired to do painting work were dismissed by a district judge on Tuesday. In late September, Sewickley borough police charged Rody Nash, 63, by mail with misdemeanor counts of indecent...
Ben Avon Holiday House Tour highlights Victorian architecture
A 42-inch wreath hangs above a fireplace fashioned from colorful vintage ornaments from the owners’ moms. “They are cool memories,” said Jackie Piccini, who made the wreath. “I found those ornaments in a box and wasn’t sure what to do with them. So I decided to attach them to a...
In brief: Free toy store, holiday events and more in the Quaker Valley area
Free Toy Store The Christmas Toy Store offered by Walking the Talk is being held at the Sewickley United Methodist church this year, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walking the Talk is a local grassroots organization that strives to put those in need together with the resources capable of...
Quaker Valley Wrestling Association building girls program from ground up
The Quaker Valley Wrestling Association appears to have a solid game plan. And QVWA has a prototype to follow off its own successful experience. “We are thrilled to be starting the youth team for girls this year,” president Jason Richey said. “In 2012, we started a boys youth team. It...
Karate instructor hits the road with Team USA
Sensei Dustin Baldis is a true world traveler. His latest adventure as he celebrated his 30th year representing the Team USA karate program took him to Saudi Arabia from Oct. 20-22, Hungary from Oct. 22-30 and Chile from Oct. 30-Nov. 5. “I was traveling (overseas) for three weeks solid,” Baldis...
Playoff season builds excitement for future of Quaker Valley girls soccer
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team finished as a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinalist this season. The Quakers ended up 11-6-1 overall after going 6-5-1 in Section 1. “Rachel and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Maggie Behun, QV’s co-head coach with Rachel Loudermilk. “These girls stepped to the plate and exceeded our...
Quaker Valley boys add to school’s soccer legacy with WPIAL, PIAA championship appearances
Quaker Valley boys soccer is one of the most renowned programs in WPIAL history, thanks to 10 WPIAL and nine PIAA championships. The Quakers have won the most state titles in soccer among WPIAL schools. And the program’s irrefutable reputation wasn’t tainted a bit in 2023 as the Panthers advanced...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgeworth George Crawford sold property at 317 Church Ln to Andrew and Alison Fowler for $740,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000. Ricardo...
Sewickley woman helps late sister’s midwife house dream come true
Ivy Case was probably best known for helping those in need, but her sisters Susan Buerklin and JoAnne Swift describe her as an artist, midwife, humanitarian and an old hippie. Even after her death in May 2021 at age 67, Case’s life’s work of helping others continues. It’s a legacy...
Sewickley Light Up Night kicks off holiday season in the village
The holiday season kicks off in Sewickley with Light Up Night on Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the village. The zero-waste event will have live entertainment by Mount Calvary Gospel Choir, Allegheny Brass Band and The Nation’s #1 Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band. KDKA’s Bob Pompeani...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1913
In the news this week 110 years ago: • The Sewickley YMCA was host to one of the earliest Montessori schools in the country, opened in October 1913. “Until the past summer, the only school here in America authorized to teach method was the school in Washington, D.C.,”...
Pittsburgh North mountain cycling team has strong 2nd season
Twelve-year-old Grace Finley did not know if she could finish the race. Her legs burned and her lungs screamed for relief as she peddled. As she entered the “feed zone” part of the race, Grace felt like she was either going “throw up or pass out.” Much like a runner,...
Quaker Valley School District negotiating new contract with teachers
Quaker Valley School District officials and teachers are negotiating a new contract. Their prior four-year deal expired June 30. The 165-member Quaker Valley Education Association has been negotiating with the district for a new contract. Details of those negotiations were not immediately available. “While we understand the public’s interest in...
