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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
In brief: Appointments made, deer reminder and more in Quaker Valley area
Bell Acres appointments made Bell Acres council recently appointed people to various boards and commissions. Bradley Semonik was reappointed to the zoning hearing board for a three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Gregory Molchen was reappointed to the planning commission for a four-year term ending Dec. 31, 2027. John Walliser...
Club volleyball team with WPIAL stars finds immediate chemistry, success
It’s club volleyball season and one team loaded with talented WPIAL athletes already has brought home a tournament championship. Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball Association’s 17 Premier team took first place at the inaugural Nike Classic Open in Columbus on Jan. 13-14. Maggie Burnham, who played collegiately at Northwestern and Duquesne (when...
Quaker Valley senior drawn to energy of Rutgers rowing team
Quaker Valley’s Lindsay Gledhill, a senior rowing afficionado, took a scientific approach to choosing a college. Rutgers became the crystal clear winner. “I was drawn to Rutgers by the competition, culture of the team, academics and location,” Gledhill said. “Rutgers crew competes in not only the Big Ten but also...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Feb. 11, 2024
Bell Acres Daniel Williams sold property at 547 Ambridge Ave. to Christian Kappas for $175,000. Ahmed Badr sold property at 194 Camp Meeting Road Ext. to Karen Louise Hineman trustee for $1,300,000. Edgeworth Arthur Bomberger sold property at 203 Orchard Ln to Robert Duff trustee for $600,000. Franklin Park Demeng...
Feds accuse Sewickley retirement fund administrator of embezzlement amid missing millions
A federal judge this week issued a temporary restraining order against a Sewickley man accused by the U.S. Department of Labor of embezzling millions of dollars from retirement funds that he and his company administer. Authorities say at least $8 million could be missing and unrecoverable from 17 funds overseen...
Sewickley Confectionery becoming a new Scoops ice cream shop
A new ice cream shop in Sewickley will soon open at a familiar location. The Sewickley Confectionery along Beaver Street is being remodeled into Scoops. It is the sixth location for Scoops Pittsburgh founder Mike Collins. He said Confectionery owner Chris Bichsel recently purchased the building and reached out to...
Sewickley area houses of worship preparing for Lenten season
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Sunday school is every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship and praise service is weekly at 10:45 a.m. Virtual Bible study is every first Wednesday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s website. Beth Samuel...
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh gearing up for annual Evening of Hope fundraiser
A familiar face in volunteer circles is the new executive director of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Pittsburgh. Ali Brush of Fox Chapel is serving to advance the local affiliate of the international organization that strives to graduate educated young people in the U.S. and Latin America. Brush and her...
Bell Acres approves new 3-year deal with full-time police officers
Bell Acres officials have recently inked a new three-year deal with their full-time police officers. Council unanimously voted to approve the contract on Dec. 11. The police department has five full-time officers, including Chief Kristoffer Korol, and several part-time officers. They serve and protect a town of about 5.5 square...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1970
In the news this week 54 years ago: • Mrs. William D. Roberts of Sewickley was part of a Pittsburgh Junior League team working to furnish the Neill Log House, then under restoration in the city’s Schenley Park. The Neill House is recognized by the National Park Service as the...
New fields, amenities proposed for Bell Acres park
Quaker Valley Recreation Association officials want to turn James P. Bouchard Family Park in Bell Acres into an outdoor sports complex with new fields and amenities to benefit generations of young athletes. The association has youth soccer, lacrosse, softball and baseball programs with about 1,700 total participants ages 2-19 each...
Sewickley Valley YMCA Wellness Center renovation project complete
Vince DeBona has made coming to the Sewickley Valley YMCA part of his routine several days a week for more than three decades. The 70-year-old Ambridge man believes staying active is key to healthy living. DeBone loves the amenities and the people at the Sewickley Y. He said the equipment...
In brief: Folk February, summer camps and more around Sewickley area
Folk February Folk February, a concert series highlighting local talent through folk, indie, and Americana music, will feature Pittsburgh’s favorite performers throughout Fridays in February at Sweetwater Center for the Arts’ Community Room. The Turpentiners will perform on Feb. 9, Buffalo Rose on Feb. 16 and Byron Nash on Feb....
Quaker Valley MS’s Brennan Breisinger adds county title to undefeated regular season
Brennan Breisinger is one of a kind on the wrestling mat. As an eighth grader on the Quaker Valley middle school team, Breisinger began the week of Jan. 29 with an unblemished 24-0 record — with 21 pins and three major decisions — and has placed first in the Allegheny...
Sewickley Academy dedicates basketball court for late coach, athletic director Win Palmer
It was a gratifying yet somewhat sad day at Sewickley Academy. On Jan. 20, the basketball court in the Means Alumni Gymnasium and Events Center was dedicated and named for Win Palmer during Spirit Day. Palmer, beloved former coach and director of athletics at Sewickley Academy, died Aug. 31, 2023,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Feb. 8, 2024
Edgeworth Paul Porter sold property at 315 Church Ln to Joseph and Laura Hagan for $825,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1325 Adrian Drive to Kevin Lohar and Anuj Porwal for $712,935. Bernard Mrozek sold property at 1514 Prince Andrew Ct to Stephen Bowen and Maria Chavara...
Events, services at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of Feb. 2, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.org. Sunday school is every first Sunday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship and praise service is weekly at 10:45 a.m. Virtual Bible study is every first Wednesday at 7 p.m. The link is on the church’s website. Beth Samuel...
Quaker Valley High School quiz team advances to KDKA contest playoffs
Quaker Valley High School’s KD Quiz team won their matchup and qualified for the playoffs. The team consists of seniors Oliver Graham, Brahm Gianiodis and William Musial and seniors Holly Collins, Aidan Carver and Sydney Earlewine as alternates. They earned 265 points, defeating Sharpsville and Chartiers-Houston high schools in the...
Osborne Elementary students and staff raise money for families in need via school dance
Quaker Valley area families danced the night away as part of an Osborne Elementary fundraiser. The K-5 school in Glen Osborne hosted its annual Polar Ball on Jan. 26. More than 500 people showed up to support the event benefiting Osborne’s Roomful of Heart program, which helps needy families during...
Possible demolition of historic Herbst House in Sewickley remains on hold as talks with borough, diocesan officials continue
An old convent and private residence in Sewickley that also once was used as a Catholic school will remain standing as borough and Divine Redeemer Parish officials negotiate its future. Council in April rejected a demolition request by the parish to knock down what is colloquially called the Herbst House...
Edgeworth officials moving forward with Beaver Road wall replacement
A failing stone wall that supports Beaver Road between Church and Edgeworth lanes in Edgeworth is expected to be repaired later this year. Council plans to send the estimated $1.6 million project out for bid in February. Borough manager John Schwend said the road is not at risk of collapsing...
Quaker Valley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 30, 2024
Ben Bjorklund earned a Bachelor of Science in business analysis from Grove CIty College this past December. Rees Edwards was named to the dean’s list at Robert Morris University for the fall 2023 semester. Ryan Edwards was named to the president’s list at Florida Gulf Coast University for the fall...
In brief: Magisterial court hours change, upcoming meetings and more in Sewickley area
Court hours change Effective Jan. 10, office hours at Magisterial District Court 05-3-02 (Judge Giuseppe GC Rosselli, 190 Ohio River Blvd., Leetsdale) are now 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of the last Monday of each month, when hours are 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. . The new change...
Sewickley Academy basketball teams set sights on playoff berths
The Sewickley Academy boys and girls basketball teams are heading into the season’s stretch run. Here’s a look at both teams and where they stand: Girls coming together Sewickley Academy’s girls basketball team ended the first half of section play with a victory, defeating host Shenango, 45-41. It gave the...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy teams well-represented at PIHL all-star games
Although in different PIHL divisions, they would jointly make up a formidable starting lineup. Quaker Valley landed five players on the Varsity A Gold all-star team while Sewickley Academy had two selected for the D-2 game. As a group, there are three forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender. The PIHL...


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