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Quaker Valley Recreation Association proposed lights be installed at Bell Acres field
Quaker Valley High School sophomore Damien McClay’s love of baseball shines brighter than the diamond he and his teammates play on. The multi-position player enters his second season with the Quakers this month and feels positive about the team’s chances of success. “It’s awesome,” said Damien, 15, of Sewickley. “The...
Leet officials considering a proposed resolution limiting interactions with ICE
Leet officials want to hear from residents before considering a resolution limiting interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Solicitor Stephen Chesney said the proposed resolution is based on a template from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Part of its...
Sewickley Public Library hosts indoor golf fundraiser
Sewickley Public Library recently hosted one of its largest sports-themed fundraisers with more than 340 patrons navigating fairways between the bookshelves. The third annual Mini Golf in the Library took place March 6-7. It was presented by the Friends of the Sewickley Public Library and included three sessions: a Teen...
In brief: Whitlock honored, Easter events and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley man honored Sewickley resident Tres Whitlock, Western Pennsylvania Area President of Gallagher, was this year’s honoree at the Wesley Family Services 2026 Gala, held March 20. “I am thrilled and humbled by this nomination,” says Whitlock. “Wesley Family Services’ commitment to a Quality Whole Person Care approach — seeing...
Community packs The Lindsay Theater in Sewickley for ‘Beneath the Sole’ premiere
On a warm Sunday, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center was a hub of activity as more than 300 people came out to support a new documentary. “Beneath the Sole,” a 20-minute film by director Ryan Rust and producer Krystle Grandy, shines a spotlight on Sewickley staple businessman Mario Ulizzi...
Leet commissioners approve proposed fire department merger funding
Leet commissioners voted March 9 to approve $2,000 toward legal fees for the proposed merger of Leetsdale Volunteer Fire Department, Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire Protective Association in Leet and Big Sewickley Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Bell Acres. Ryan Buttermore, Leetsdale Fire Department lieutenant and merger spokesman, said Leetsdale and...
Quaker Valley girls see off program legend Mimi Thiero with memorable season
Quaker Valley wrapped up a successful girls basketball season with 19 wins and an appearance in the PIAA Class 3A playoffs. QV finished 19-8 overall and 12-2 in Section 1-3A. The Quakers took an eight-game winning streak into the postseason and also won five games in a row following an...
Quaker Valley baseball in position to build on past success
Quaker Valley played some of its best baseball last year when it counted the most. The Quakers won seven consecutive games, including three in the WPIAL Class 3A playoffs, to advance the championship game at EQT Park in Washington. QV lost a 1-0 decision to Riverside to finish as the...
With veteran lineup, Eden Christian baseball poised for big year
The Eden Christian Academy baseball team, a PIAA runner-up in 2025, is rated No. 1 in Class A in the Trib HSSN WPIAL preseason rankings. After starting out 6-0 and 12-2 last year, the Warriors ended up in a three-way tie with Serra Catholic and Bishop Canevin at the top...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley geared up for 1st WPIAL-sponsored flag football season
Girls flag football is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in the state and has been officially added to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is the first season that girls flag football is being overseen by the WPIAL as a sanctioned varsity sport. Quaker Valley has...
Penn-Trafford wins 1st state hockey title, Seneca Valley, Quaker Valley complete PIHL sweep
Last Monday, goaltender Tyler Funk turned in a star-making performance to lead the Penn-Trafford hockey team to its first PIHL Penguins Cup championship. On Saturday, Funk was at it again. Funk stopped 32 of 33 shots to lead Penn-Trafford to a 3-1 victory over North Penn in the Class 2A...
Sewickley Academy cruises past Old Forge to secure 4th PIAA championship
HERSHEY — Sewickley Academy won the fourth state title in program history with a 52-36 victory over Old Forge in the PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final at Giant Center on Friday afternoon. The Panthers (30-1) had 11-0 runs in both the first and third quarters to build a comfortable...
Sunday services, Lenten events and more at Sewickley 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. The fourth annual 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament on will take place at noon on May 23 at Quaker Valley High School. The event...
Cochran Hose Company in Sewickley to get new ladder truck
A new firetruck is in the works for Cochran Hose Company in Sewickley. Council unanimously voted on March 10 to authorize financing a 107-foot Enforcer Aerial ladder truck. The estimated $1.97 million emergency vehicle is being constructed by Pierce Manufacturing and purchased through Glick Fire Equipment Co. Borough Manager Donna...
2026 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final Sewickley Academy vs. Old Forge 2 p.m. Friday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: PCN; NFHS Network PIAA titles: Sewickley Academy 3 (1997, 2010, ‘17); Old Forge 1 (1932) Sewickley Academy (29-1) Coach: Mike Iuzzolino Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Cl., Pos. 2,...
Leet officials recognize township first responders for life-saving action
Leet Police Chief Brian Jameson and Fair Oaks Assistant Fire Chief Jacob Mosholder were recognized by township officials for their life-saving actions last month. Township police and firefighters were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash along Ambridge Avenue in Bell Acres on Feb. 24 at 8:37 a.m. A woman had crashed...
Leetsdale planning to make offer to buy VFW parking lot
Leetsdale officials are preparing to borrow money to try to buy the borough’s Veterans of Foreign Wars’ parking lot. Council voted 5-1 on March 12 to advertise an ordinance authorizing the borough to borrow $203,000 to acquire the 36 off-street parking spots at 515 Beaver St., the home of Leetsdale...
Edgeworth Police Chief John Burlett calling it a career after 47 years in law enforcement
For years, John Burlett had a morning routine of coming to the office early so he could be at Edgeworth Elementary for student arrival. It was one of the regular joys the police chief experienced throughout his long career, and one of the few he said will be missed as...
Aleppo officials welcome Slippery Rock professor as newest commissioner
Aleppo resident Frances Amatucci hopes to use her media, business and educational acumen for the betterment of the township. She has an opportunity to do so as its newest commissioner. “We enjoy a very high quality of life here,” Amatucci said in early March. “This area is lovely. It’s safe....
In brief: Sewickley Civic Garden Council fundraiser, pancake breakfast and more
Sewickley Civic Garden Council fundraiser The Sewickley Civic Garden Council invites the community to support its mission while enjoying an evening that connects gardening, creativity and good company. “From Garden to Glass: The Crafting of Herbal Cocktail Mixers” will take place on April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at...
Letter to the editor: Restore the Herbst House
Restore the Herbst House I write as the daughter of the late Jack Squires, a man widely respected throughout Sewickley and the greater Pittsburgh area for his expertise in restoration and early American antiques, to add my voice to those calling for the preservation of the Herbst House. As a...
Quaker Valley beats Avonworth at own high-scoring game, claims program’s 6th Penguins Cup
It had been a tough road for the seniors on the Quaker Valley hockey team. The last three years saw them lose in the quarterfinal round because of misplays or bad bounces, but in their final run through the PIHL Class A playoffs, they were able to reach the promised...
Sewickley area student news for the week of March 17, 2026
Ensign Connor Mangan serves the U.S. Navy at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, Spain. Mangan attended Quaker Valley High School and graduated in 2017. Additionally, he graduated from The College of Wooster in 2021. Currently, Mangan is attending the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and...
Quaker Valley High School student leads fundraising team for Blood Cancer United
Community service runs in 17-year-old Noor Ashfaq’s blood. The high school junior is passionate about using her time and talents to help make the world a better place for others, a trait she inherited from her mother. But something else runs in her family’s bloodline, as well. “My grandpa passed...
Team spirit strong during successful season for Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers
The Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers — the Sea Dragons — competed in the Division II championship meet held earlier this year at Butler. The Sea Dragons swim at five levels: New Novice (ages 6-8), Advanced Novice (7-8), Cadet (9-10), Prep, Junior and Senior (11-18) and High School. Sewickley Valley YMCA...
