Sewickley Herald category, Page 68
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1963
In the news this week 60 years ago: • Edgeworth Borough council approved a new zone near Beaver Road, allowing Sewickley Academy to add new athletic facilities to its campus. The proposed additions included a field house, a quarter-mile running track, a football field and a combined soccer pitch and...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from this week in 1975
In the news this week 48 years ago: • U.K. native and Sewickley resident Jo Fischer was profiled for her skill in restoring antique dolls, including family heirlooms brought to her by local families. “Some of the dolls that are brought to Jo for repairs are also in need of...
Baseball, softball field at War Memorial Park in Sewickley to be moved
A Sewickley area youth baseball and softball program may be playing on a new field next year. Todd Hamer, borough councilman and coach of the 10 and younger Quaker Valley Softball & Baseball teams, said no games have been played on the War Memorial Park field along Blackburn Road since...
In brief: Knitting Guild, dance showcase and more around Sewickley area
Knitting Guild Three Rivers Knitting Guild meets on the second Monday of every month at the Leetsdale Community Room in the Borough Building, 139 Broad Street. The meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. Attendees enjoy workshops, classes, show and tell, and just getting together with other knitters. The Guild dues are...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Aug. 10, 2023
Bell Acres Dennis Nichi sold property at 1658 Big Sewickley Creek Road to Douglas and Emily Sutherland for $299,000. Sewickley Richard Mark Cox sold property at 640 Pine Road to Kurt and Melissa Ewen for $3,050,000. Real Estate Transactions provided by RealSTATs. Contact RealSTATs at 412-381-3880 or visit www.realstats.net....
Sewickley singer marks 20 years of promoting patriotism
A local man has devoted the past 20 years of his life to sharing love, compassion, patriotism and kindness with others, in a wholesome and admirable fashion. On most summer nights, John Tucci of Sewickley can be seen — or more appropriately, heard — at local youth sporting events and...
Quaker Valley sophomore softball standout shows skills at All American Games
Gemma Wiegand recently experienced a once-in-a-lifetime type of opportunity. For the second consecutive year. Wiegand, 15, was scheduled to participate in the USSSA Softball All American Games during the week of July 31 in Viera Beach, Fla. Wiegand also competed in the All American Games following her freshman season at...
Late coach Gene Klein’s long list of accomplishments won’t soon be forgotten at Quaker Valley
It was a no-brainer when former boys soccer coach Gene Klein was inducted into the Quaker Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. Not only did Klein, who died July 24 from brain cancer at age 71, eclipse 500 wins in his remarkable QV coaching career, he was one of...
Autism ministry support, vacation bible school and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. 412-266-5238. bethsamuel.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First Friday Family Services take place...
Appeal of former Leet police chief’s termination in the hands of Civil Service Commission
Former Leet Police Chief Michael Molinaro is fighting to get his job back. It may prove to be a Herculean effort as township officials have accused him of conduct unbecoming of an officer including incompetence, insubordination, attempting to steal money during a search warrant, disobedience of orders, submitting false information/documents...
Cindystock brings 2 days of music and charity to North Hills
A special two day event will commemorate 20 years of Cindystock, the annual outdoor music festival at the Wexford home of founders Cindy and Ted Yates. At 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Cindystock favorite and veteran singer songwriter Dan Navarro will play a set of songs featured on numerous album covers...
North Allegheny hosts active shooter response training for North Hills officers
It’s training police officers hope to never use. “Heaven forbid, if (an active shooter event) would happen, they would have to familiarity with the buildings,” said Greg Garcia, a Ross Township police officer and and member of the North Hills Special Response Team. Police officers from throughout Allegheny County’s northern...
In brief: Women’s Club tea, knitting guild and more in the Sewickley area
Women’s Club of Sewickley The Woman’s Club of Sewickley Valley is opening its season with the traditional Afternoon Tea on Aug. 21. The season includes some wonderful programs, great lunches and the opportunity to make new friends. The club meets at the Edgeworth Club, with lunch served at noon and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 30, 2023
Franklin Park Estate of Henry John Cibula Jr. sold property at 1504 King William Drive to Tyler and Jamie Sousa for $485,599. Bradley Powell sold property at 2553 Nicholson Road to Kennan Payne Bieber for $350,000. Larry Schweiger sold property at 1522 Sandhurst Drive to Aaron Eichler and Mackenzie Jones...
‘Godspell!’ performances, donation collections and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First...
Leetsdale crafting tree database for future projects, grants
Leetsdale officials understand it takes more than having the streets paved, garbage picked up and grass cut to take care of a borough environment. Some of the tallest things in town also need to be addressed — the trees. The borough is in the process of crafting a shade tree...
Proposed Sewickley Valley YMCA expansion project to boost its healthy aging programs
Ed Papst has worked out at the Sewickley Valley YMCA for the past seven years in an effort to stave off Father Time and a progressive disorder. The Moon Township resident was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014. It’s a brain disorder that affects the nervous system and parts of...
Sewickley Public Library project to move into next phase
A major renovation project at Sewickley Public Library is nearing its next phase. The final Spanish tiles on the new roof of the reference department, also known as the original entrance of the historic landmark at 500 Thorn St., were expected to be laid by the beginning of August. The...
Tapas Talks makes donation to Union Aid Society
Tapas Talks, a speaker series in Sewickley that highlights outstanding talent and achievements of individuals in the area, continues to give to the community. The Speakers’ series mission is to inform, inspire, connect and give back to the Sewickley community. This year’s donation has been made to the Union Aid...
Longtime Riverhounds, Quaker Valley soccer coach Gene Klein dies after battle with brain cancer
Gene Klein did not have just an iconic, hall-of-fame coaching career. He lived an exemplary, hall-of-fame life, according to those who knew him best. The former Quaker Valley soccer coach, who was inducted into the WPIAL, Quaker Valley and Pittsburgh Riverhounds halls of fame, died Monday at age 71 after...
In brief: Summer Classic Series, knitting guild and more around Sewickley area
The Lindsay Theater Summer Classic Series continues at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 with “Vertigo,” ranked as the No.1 greatest film ever made in a much-talked-about 2012 poll conducted by the British Film Institute’s magazine Sight and Sound. Starring Indiana, Pa., native Jimmy Stewart as a private detective terrified of heights,...
As girls wrestling grows, Quaker Valley looks to build program
The date May 17 is historic and highly significant in the state of Pennsylvania, as well as the WPIAL. The PIAA board of directors voted unanimously on that date to sponsor girls wrestling as a sport, starting in 2023-24. “I think it’s great and long overdue to have the PIAA...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 23, 2023
Aleppo Foxlane Homes At Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1222 Glenn Mitchell Road to James Michael and Allison Johnston for $954,152. Connie Nelson sold property at 322 Weber Road to Jose Arrillaga for $365,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1105 Deerfield Drive to Naveen Kumar Hanuman...
Morning Shabbat, Sunday school and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church Sunday service is at 10:45 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church is located at 332 Elizabeth St. For more information, call 412-741-7688 or visit antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center meets every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom for Morning Shabbat services. First...
Leetsdale council to welcome new junior member in the fall
Leetsdale officials want to give a Quaker Valley high schooler a hands-on opportunity to learn how local government works. Council voted to restart its junior council member program July 13. A junior or senior who lives in the borough will be able to have a seat at the table, pitch...
