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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pair of Quaker Valley wrestlers hit 40-win mark, make states
One is a senior and the all-time leader in wins at Quaker Valley; the other is a sophomore star who displayed his mettle all season. Jack Kazalas and Bruce Anderchak both advanced to the PIAA Class 2A wrestling tournament at Giant Center in Hershey and both finished the year reaching...
New coach eager to help Quaker Valley softball keep moving in right direction
Quaker Valley softball coach Kaci Hott has a new title but is not new to the program. A middle school math teacher in the school district, Hott was an assistant for the Quakers last year and previously coached at Trinity Middle School. She officially was named QV’s head coach at...
Playoff loss stings Quaker Valley hockey after brilliant regular season
Quaker Valley captured first place in the PIHL Class A Gold Division during the regular season. The Quakers skated to a 16-3-1 record, good for 33 points, and outscored the opposition 94-37. QV led all Class A teams in goals allowed, giving up less than two per game, and limited...
Lent soup dinners, worship services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. On March 17, the church invites you to its Family and Friends Day, where ushers and missionaries will be celebrated. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Verton L. Dean Sr., will bring forth the message. This year’s theme is “Everyone is...
Quaker Valley School District getting federal funds for infrastructure upgrades for proposed high school
Federal funding has been earmarked for a crucial part of the proposed Quaker Valley High School. The proposed 167,000-square-foot school is on 150 acres off of Camp Meeting Road. The district property straddles Leet Township, Edgeworth and Leetsdale. However, the school itself will be in Leet. The district secured $850,000...
Middle school students emerge as champions in inaugural Sewickley Public Library tournament 
James Dervan swiftly navigated his way around the Sewickley Public Library reference desk, careful not to bump into the wooden tables. He glided passed the teen computers and some fiction and nonfiction classics. The Sewickley sixth-grader was not looking for his favorite book or a place to do homework —...
Sewickley officials set 2024 paving project, approve police personnel moves
Sewickley officials plan to spend about $650,000 to pave five streets and an intersection later this year. Council authorized Gateway Engineers to put its 2024 paving program out for bid. The vote was 8-0 at the March 12 meeting. Councilman Tom Rostek was absent. Engineer Mike Galet said the hope...
In brief: Soup luncheon, egg hunt and more in the Sewickley area
Soup’s on Leetsdale 4th of July Committee will host a Lent-friendly soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 22 at the borough building, 373 Beaver St. Menu items include broccoli cheese, vegetable soup, haluski, vegetable Filipino noodles and creamy vegetable soup with gnocchi. Crackers are included. Cost is...
Mike Scerbo named new athletic director at Sewickley Academy
Mike Scerbo knows he has big shoes to fill. But he is undaunted with the task of stepping in for Win Palmer, who died last year after a lengthy career as Sewickley Academy’s director of athletics. In the interim, Heather Border and Kelly Carioto have been serving as assistant athletic...
Sewickley Academy boys proud of accomplishments during difficult season
A winning season. Two victories in the Holiday Bash tournament at North Allegheny. A fourth-place finish and a WPIAL playoff berth out of Section 1-2A. All solid reasons why the Sewickley boys basketball team enjoyed a successful 2023-24 season. “When reflecting on the season based on the initial circumstances and...
Quaker Valley track team takes pride in showing at prestigious indoor state meet
Five of the top athletes in the Quaker Valley track and field program displayed their resolve during the 2023-24 indoor season. Senior Ellie Cain and juniors Jay Olawaiye, Davin “Macky” Gartley, Clark LaLomia and Thomas Debelak all advanced to the Tri-State Track Coaches Association indoor state championships Feb. 25 at...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of March 10, 2024
Aleppo 5th Avenue Property Group LLC sold property at 1214 Sewickley Heights Drive to Carrie Bednarski for $404,500. Sarah Lederach sold property at 212 Timber Ln to National Residential Nominee Services In for $320,000. National Residential Nominee Services In sold property at 212 Timber Ln to Angela Schembre for $320,000....
Basketball tournament, fellowship dinners and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. On March 17, the church invites you to its Family and Friends Day, where ushers and missionaries will be celebrated. The service begins at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Verton L. Dean Sr., will bring forth the message. This year’s theme is “Everyone...
Former Leet police chief sues township, again
Former Leet police Chief Michael Molinaro has sued the township in Allegheny County Common PleasCourt and is seeking more than $404,000 for what he called a breach of contract. The suit claims his employment was “terminated without just cause” three years, one month and two days before the contract expiration....
Sewickley man accused of federal drug trafficking crimes, gun violations
A Sewickley man is facing federal drug charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics in the Quaker Valley area. Jeffrey West, 43, was taken into custody at his Chadwick Street apartment by borough police and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents on Wednesday, March6. A grand jury indicted West on...
Quaker Valley’s Edgeworth Elementary School hosts annual Carnival for a Cure
Edgeworth Elementary families recently gathered at the Quaker Valley school to raise funds for a charitable cause. The annual Carnival for a Cure took place Feb. 29. Hundreds of people from the community played games, enjoyed sweets and won raffles as part of the event benefiting the American Cancer Society....
Sewickley’s Tapas Talks hosts Carol Semple Thompson
The grand ballroom of the Allegheny Country Club was the setting for the first in the Tapas Talks 2024 speakers’ series featuring local women’s golf legend and World Golf Hall of Famer, Carol Semple Thompson. On Feb. 15, more than 120 series subscribers sat in rapt attention as Thompson recounted...
Sewickley Music Club kicks off spring season
On Tuesday, March 12 at 1:30 p.m., Sewickley Music Club members will gather at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 405 Fredrick Ave., to kick off the spring 2024 season of programs. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra violinist Christopher Wu will perform his unique program entitled “Music+Mindfulness+Wellness.” Described by TribLive as a musician of...
Former Steeler Brett Keisel goes from 2-time Super Bowl champion to dedicated hockey dad 
For 13 seasons, Brett Keisel helped anchor the Pittsburgh Steelers defense. Now the towering 6-foot-5, two-time Super Bowl champion can be found in the stands at hockey rinks throughout Western Pennsylvania, cheering on his three children. “I fell in love with hockey coming to Pittsburgh,” Keisel said. “I never once...
In brief: Tree planting, upcoming meetings and more in Quaker Valley area
Tree planting Volunteers are needed for a tree planting in Leetsdale, 9 a.m. to noon March 23. Participants will meet at the VFW community room at 515 Beaver St. and be sent to planting sites at various public right-of-ways and in Kohlmeyer Park. The event is in partnership with TreeVitalize...
Adlan Hifri making a splash with Quaker Valley swimming in 1st year in United States
It’s been a succession of firsts for Quaker Valley swimmer Adlan Hifri. “This school year is my first year living in the United States, my first time to attend a public school, and my first experience on a U.S. swim team,” said Hifri, a junior. “I started my journey of...
Quaker Valley divers fill podium at WPIAL meet
Two, three and five. The Quaker Valley diving team ended up with three girls among the top five at the WPIAL 2A finals Feb. 23 at North Allegheny. QV junior Ruby Olliffe placed second for the third year in a row with a 405.55 final score, ahead of third-place finisher...
Quaker Valley High School presents ‘The Addams Family’
Austin Wolford had a vision of what Quaker Valley high schoolers could perform in his sixth year as musical director. It was creepy and kooky. Mysterious and spooky. Some say all together ooky. He picked “The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy.” Wolford said he and his team made the...
Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society in Sewickley to formally install new officers
A historical society dedicated to preserving African-American history in the Sewickley area has been re-formed. The Daniel B. Matthews Historical Society at the St. Matthews AME Zion Episcopal Church had its first meeting on Jan. 16 after being dormant for around seven years. Officials plan to formally install the new...
Sewickley Public Library to host ‘Giant Games’ tournament
The Sewickley Public Library plans to host a youth contest of epic proportions. The inaugural Tournament of Giant Games is set for Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the library, 500 Thorn St. Teams of students in grades 6-12 will participate in various competitions. They earn points to eventually...


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