Sewickley Herald category, Page 89
Peach festival, family fun days and more at Sewickley area churches
Sewickley United Methodist Church The Sewickley United Methodist Church will hold a Peach Festival from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16 in the church’s fellowship hall. Peach cobbler with ice cream and beverage is $5. Hotdogs, ham BBQ sandwiches, chips and beverages also will be available. Everything is available to eat...
Peebles District VFC announces service upgrade in pre-hospital care
After nine months of preparation and success in getting a state licensure upgrade to the Intermediate Advanced Life Support level, the Peebles District Volunteer Fire Company is able to carry additional equipment in its emergency vehicles and provide higher quality pre-hospital care to patients, officials said. “Our Advanced EMT and...
Bolstered by 5 WPIAL championship teams, Quaker Valley captures Class 4A Trib Cup
Mike Mastroianni was in a no lose situation in this year’s race for the Trib HSSN Cup in Class 4A. He is the athletic director and boys basketball coach at Quaker Valley while he lives in the Montour school district. Those two schools finished first and second, with Mastroianni’s Quakers...
Return of Leetsdale’s July 4 celebration welcomed by many
People in the Leetsdale area celebrated Independence Day with fireworks, inflatables and so much more at Henle Park. July 4 festivities in the borough began around 10 a.m. with a parade that started at the corner of Village Drive and Beaver Street by the Giant Eagle and made its way...
Robert Morris University appoints 1st female president
Robert Morris University on Wednesday announced that Michelle L. Patrick will serve as the school’s ninth president. Patrick of Sewickley will be the first woman to hold the position at Robert Morris and will assume the role immediately. “After a thorough and complete search process that included broad representation from...
Edgeworth Independence Day bike parade draws about 100 cyclists
Edgeworth’s annual bike parade lined up at least 100 cyclists on Independence Day. Participants of all ages gathered at Edgeworth Elementary School shortly before 10 a.m. for the parade, which was led by borough police. The holiday celebration designed to bring children and families together with emergency responders for a...
Tull Family Theater hosting premiere of ‘Movers Ultimate’
The Tull Family Theater will host the national red carpet premiere of “Movers Ultimate “on July 16. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the film screens at 7:30 p.m. “Movers Ultimate,” an independent, 1990s-style comedy (NR, 90 minutes) features South Hills native Sé Marie, a triple Telly Award winner who...
In brief: Upcoming meetings, 5K race and more in the Sewickley area
Edgeworth Council Edgeworth Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. July 19 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road. Call 412-741-2866 or go to edgeworthborough.org for more information. Leet commissioners Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at the township office, 194 Ambridge Ave. Go to leettownship.org...
Competitive fire burns bright for Quaker Valley 3-sport star Nora Johns
Nora Johns is a natural. Name the sport and she’s a natural fit. It didn’t surprise Quaker Valley coach Jared Jones that the rising senior won WPIAL and PIAA titles during the 2022 track and field season. “Nora is a great athlete but an even better competitor,” Jones said. “I...
Penn State recruit Adin Zorn sets standard for Sewickley Academy baseball program
Adin Zorn’s baseball acumen runs the gamut, from A to Z. A senior-to-be at Sewickley Academy, Zorn has been a two-year starter and team leader on the Panthers baseball team. His freshman season was wiped out because of the covid-19 pandemic. “Adin is an exceptional talent,” SA coach Anthony Garofalo...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Aleppo Alderman Holdings 200 Deer Run LLC sold property at 200 Deer Run Road to North Way Christian Community for $4,125,000. Evan Michaelson sold property at 504 Sewickley Heights Drive to Nicole Kopel trste for $235,000. Raymond Pen Canada sold property at 506 Sewickley Heights Drive to Rabeka Tomb for...
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 1, 2022
Ashish Juneja earned a master of science in computer science; John Medich earned a master of science in quantitative and computational finance and Evan Ragoowansi earned a master of science in mechanical engineering from the Georgie Insitute of Technology in May. Melina Maria Tripoli was named to the Dean’s List...
Edgeworth home wins design award
An Edgeworth property is the recipient of the Professional Silver Award for Design by The Society of American Registered Architects. The property is currently for sale, listed by Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty. William H. Childs Jr. & Associates Inc. were the architects/planners for the home and accepted the award. “This...
North Allegheny hosts July 13 open house to recruit school bus drivers
Those looking for a job that’s flexible, has summers off, offers health benefits and a competitive wage may want to consider driving a bus for the North Allegheny School District. Those interested can attend a transportation career open house on July 13, hosted by the NA Transportation Department, from 10...
Summer events at Sewickley Public Library for the week of June 29, 2022
Sewickley Public Library, located at 500 Thorn St., has several upcoming events and programs. For more information, to register for events, or a complete listing of events, visit sewickleylibrary.org. The library will undergo scheduled HVAC maintenance work from June 29-July 1. On June 30, all morning programs will be canceled....
Inspired Women charitable group to host garden party in Wexford
The Pittsburgh North and Sewickley chapters of Inspired Women Paying it Forward will host a joint garden party on July 7 at 251 Westvue Road in Wexford. Registration is 5:30 p.m. with a 6-7 p.m. dinner meeting. Inspired Women Paying it Forward is open to anyone interested in combining forces...
Sewickley Light Up Night being planned for early December
Sewickley residents are planning for the borough’s second annual Light Up Night since a covid hiatus. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available for the event, which is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 2. Festivities will take place along Broad Street, from Centennial Avenue to Thorn Street; and Beaver Street,...
Officials say Western Pa. can lead way in clean energy industry
The Pittsburgh region has a long history of energy production, from its former proliferation of coal mines to a more recent boom in natural gas, and it may be looking to add to that energy profile by transitioning to renewable and clean energy technology. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy...
Sewickley Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
Two Sewickley Girl Scouts recently earned their Gold Awards. The Girl Scout Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Girl Scouting. Western Pennsylvania Gold Award Girl Scouts cumulatively logged more than 5,000 hours of service while designing and implementing projects to benefit their communities and create an impact...
In brief: Edgeworth police seek residents’ help, Sewickley Sundae 5K and more
Edgeworth police seeking residents’ help Edgeworth police hope to use residents’ security footage in the event of an incident. A notice was made in the borough’s spring newsletter inviting residents to reach out to the department and help if they have an outdoor camera system. Any and all information provided...
Sirianni twins make unforgettable impact on Quaker Valley tennis program
They formed a firm foundation for the Quaker Valley boys tennis program the past four years. Twin brothers Mike and Will Sirianni were top-flight singles players at QV since their freshman season. “As a coach, if someone came to you and said you will ‘inherit’ twin brothers who will define...
1st state playoff victory headlines Quaker Valley boys lacrosse season
Quaker Valley’s boys lacrosse season started early and ran late. “This was a historic and fun season,” coach Chip Hansen said. “This started with the senior dinner in February when the seniors set their goals to win the section, finish in the top three of the WPIAL and win a...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 26, 2022
Bell Acres Floyd Wine sold property at Big Sewickley Creek Road to Mark Lynn Holzbach for $18,000. Robert Willison sold property at Willow Ridge Road to John and Linda Kline for $156,050. Leet Charles Soman Jr. sold property at 411 Ambridge Ave. to Heather Joanna Forsythe for $159,000. Osborne Theresa...
Franklin Park offers community gardens to residents
Franklin Park’s new community gardens give residents an opportunity to grow their own vegetables or plants in a public space, thanks in part to last year’s junior council person Jackie DiGiacomo. The gardens, located across from Linbrook Park off Big Sewickley Creek Road, officially opened June 14. Residents could apply...
Sewickley area student news for the week of June 24, 2022
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Ohio University for the spring 2022 semester: Andy Chrvala, Alexa Otto, Michael Mucha, Jamma Downey and Camden Kiggins. Margaret Gerlach, daughter of Gregory and Karen Gerlach of Sewickley, received a bachelor of arts in educational studies and French & Francophone...
