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St. James students kick off the school year
St. James School rolled out the blue carpet for its students on the first day of school on Aug. 25, and followed that up with its traditional Blue Carpet Reception. Students gathered in the parking lot for about a half hour before school started to catch up with each other....
Letter to the editor: Build Quaker Valley High School as net zero energy building
Oil at $100/barrel, gasoline at $6/gallon, and natural gas about to be shut off for much of Europe … it just makes sense to make any newly constructed building as immune to these shocks as possible. The choice for the Quaker Valley School Board is clear: have the new Quaker...
Letter to the editor: Sewickley short-term rentals ordinance needs specifics
Having read the draft ordinance for short-term rentals being proposed by the Sewickley Borough Council, and after reading council member Tom Rostek’s comments in the Sewickley Herald on Aug. 18, I have the following comments: I agree with Mr. Rostek that the proposed ordinance is a “registration mechanism.” Where are...
In brief: Girl Scouts recruitment night, upcoming meetings and more around Sewickley
Girl Scouts Recruitment Night Find out about Girl Scouting and how you can get involved when Sewickley-area volunteers present information about Glen Oaks Girl Scouts and answer questions about how to register your K-12 daughter, become a volunteer or both. The event will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15...
Sewickley Academy girls tennis aims to defend WPIAL Class 2A crown
Expect the dynasty to continue this season for the Sewickley Academy girls tennis program. Since 2008, the SA netters have won eight WPIAL titles, including four in the past five years — facing Knoch in the finals all five times — and three PIAA championships, including back-to-back crowns in 2018-19....
Veteran lineup makes Quaker Valley a team to beat in WPIAL Class 2A golf
Four seems to be the magic number for the Quaker Valley boys golf team. The Quakers, who narrowly lost to North Catholic by four strokes in last year’s WPIAL Class 2A finals, is bolstered by the return of four starters on the 2022 squad. Jackson Bould, the WPIAL 2A runner-up...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 28, 2022
Aleppo Logan Hammerschmitt sold property at 1005 Sewickley Heights Drive to Dani Properties LLC for $207,500. Valerie Gaydos sold property at 411 Trailside Drive to Norman and Deborah Meanor for $238,000. Franklin Park John Marklewicz sold property at 1625 Forest Ridge Drive to Nolan and Elizabeth Kurtz for $445,000. Richard...
Worship services, rummage sales and fellowship in the Sewickley area the week of Aug. 26, 2022Video
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Online Torah Yoga for all ages takes place every third Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Join us for meditation and mindful exercise. Call 724-266-5238 for details. Beth Samuel Jewish...
Four Heroes of World War II Dinner set for Aug. 26
Four people with extraordinary stories of heroics performed during World War II are being honored at a special dinner on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Edgeworth Club in Sewickley. Each of the four has a unique story to share. Julia Parsons is a 101-year-old former Navy WAVE codebreaker...
Quaker Valley School District starts the new school year
School is back in session for students in Quaker Valley School District. The first day of school for students in kindergarten through ninth grade was Aug. 24, while students in grads 10-12 started on Aug. 25. “It was a wonderful day, and watching our students interact with their friends and...
Sewickley Public Library prepping for fall book sale
Sewickley Public Library is at 500 Thorn Street. It is open seven days a week. For a complete list of library programs, visit sewickleylibrary.org. Fall book sale The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library host the annual Fall Book Sale Sept. 9-11. Shop gently used books, children’s books, movies, music...
Ukrainian refugee and her daughter find a home in Sewickley
When Russia began its war with Ukraine six months ago, Katerina Boyko thought it would be over in three days. She could not have imagined that the war would still be raging half a year later, and that she and her 13-year-old daughter Alexa would end up living half a...
Sewickley Academy puts an emphasis on security for the new school year
The first day of school for students at Sewickley Academy is Sept. 1. Over the summer, the pre-K through grade 12 private school put a hard emphasis on student and faculty safety. “In response to national events, Sewickley Academy has utilized the summer months to evaluate and upgrade our security...
Sewickley Academy golfers look to start another WPIAL championship streak
Sewickley Academy won eight consecutive WPIAL 2A titles in boys golf from 2013-2020. The Panthers, coached by Win Palmer, are looking to start a new streak and regain that lofty status after missing out on a championship last season. North Catholic posted a 405 score to earn a four-shot victory...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Aug. 19, 2022
Angelina Palladini was named to the dean’s list at Carthage College for the spring 2022 semester. Jason Smith was named to the dean’s List for the spring semester at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Logan Yee graduated from Tufts University on May 22 with a bachelor of fine arts...
Pittsburgh man gets 11 to 22 years in heroin-induced hit-and-run that killed cyclist in Bell Acres
Everything about Kate Brown’s life has changed since her husband Curt was killed cycling in Bell Acres two years ago after being struck by a motorist who was high on heroin. She said she lost her best friend and husband of nearly 22 years. She now has four separate mental...
Sewickley Academy teacher named PhysTEC Teacher of the Year
Benjamin Spicer, a Senior School science and robotics teacher at Sewickley Academy, has been selected as a Local PhysTEC Teacher of the Year. During his 15 years at Sewickley Academy, Spicer has been a key contributor to the science and robotics programming. In an announcement to the Academy, Michael Wittmann,...
Court filing deadline for proposed Quaker Valley High School legal battle extended 2 weeks
A deadline for legal filings regarding a proposed Quaker Valley High School in Leet Township has been extended. Attorneys for the district, township and those petitioning to intervene in the matter have until Monday, Aug. 29 to file briefs to further make their case. The original deadline was Monday, Aug....
Services and events at Sewickley area places of worship for the week of Aug. 17, 2022
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Online Torah Yoga for all ages takes place every third Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Join us for meditation and mindful exercise. Call 724-266-5238 for details. Beth Samuel Jewish Center...
Tapas Talks makes donation to Quaker Valley Education Foundation
Tapas Talks, a speaker series in Sewickley that highlights outstanding talent and achievements of individuals in the area, continues to give back to the community. A donation has recently been made to the Quaker Valley Education Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 2015 that provides financial assistance to Quaker Valley...
Quaker Valley begins building project under new coach
Jason Cappa, who comes from a family of coaches and educators, was hired in April as Quaker Valley football coach. His father, Jake, was a football coaching legend at Riverview from 1986-2001, leading the Raiders to three WPIAL Class A finals in four years. Cappa has been with the QV...
In brief: Wiffleball tournament, library Tea & Inspiration and more around Sewickley
Wiffleball Tournament The Sixth Annual Owen Galluzzo Memorial Picnic and Wiffleball Tournament will be held Sept. 5 at War Memorial Park from noon-5 p.m. The event is a day full of family fun, including bounce houses, face painting, hot dogs and ice cream, bead stringing, a basket raffle (more than...
With deep senior class, Quaker Valley girls soccer in position for successful season
Maggie Behun and Rachel Loudermilk are soccer aficionados. Both are back again as co-head coaches of the Quaker Valley girls soccer program this season. Behun is in her ninth year as field boss; Loudermilk joined her on the sideline five years ago. The QV coaches are excited for their team’s...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 18, 2022
Edgeworth Dana Edwards sold property at 303 Orchard Lane to Ryan and Raychel Nussbaum for $625,000. Jennifer Jo Zeitler sold property at 315 Pine Road to Three Branches LLC for $520,000. Franklin Park Andrew Anthony sold property at 1729 St. Johns Ln to Feng Yi Song for $410,800. William Claude...
Quaker Valley School District officials prepare to welcome students back
Quaker Valley School District officials are preparing for the return of students, and will welcome at least two new administrators this year. First day of school for K-9 students is Aug. 24. Grades 10-12 start the following day. Current enrollment is 1,831 with 413 students at Edgeworth Elementary, 396 at...
