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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Sophomore trio helps Quaker Valley hockey team to 8-0 start
Let’s tag them as sophomore sensations. Through two months of PIHL action, the Quaker Valley hockey team — led by an all-sophomore top line of Jace Vasbinder, Max Modrovich and Colin York — was undefeated at 8-0 in the Varsity A Gold Division. “Obviously, record-wise we are quite satisfied,” coach...
Thiero, Chapman hope to guide Quaker Valley girls basketball back to WPIAL playoffs
There will be several new players in the Quaker Valley girls basketball lineup this season. However, two returning starters will be instrumental to any success experienced by the team, which was placed fifth in Class 4A in the Trib HSSN preseason rankings. Oumou “Mimi” Thiero is a dynamic, 6-foot-4 sophomore...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 7, 2023
Bell Acres Jerry Nighswander sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Patrick and Alison Garrett for $890,000. Joshua Fortuna sold property at 123 Lewis St. to Anthony Davis for $155,000. Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1330 Adrian Drive to Mark Anthony Brentley Jr. and Cassandra Brentley for...
Letter to the editor: Support Quaker Valley’s teachers
Now that the school board races are behind us, I am writing this letter of support for the Quaker Valley educators, who are negotiating a contract with the QV administration and school board. My daughters’ experiences within the school have been nothing less than remarkable, and it continues to get...
Leet commissioner fined for harassing worker; other charges dismissed
Two of the three charges filed against a Leet commissioner accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with a woman he hired to do painting work were dismissed by a district judge on Tuesday. In late September, Sewickley borough police charged Rody Nash, 63, by mail with misdemeanor counts of indecent...
Ben Avon Holiday House Tour highlights Victorian architecture
A 42-inch wreath hangs above a fireplace fashioned from colorful vintage ornaments from the owners’ moms. “They are cool memories,” said Jackie Piccini, who made the wreath. “I found those ornaments in a box and wasn’t sure what to do with them. So I decided to attach them to a...
In brief: Free toy store, holiday events and more in the Quaker Valley area
Free Toy Store The Christmas Toy Store offered by Walking the Talk is being held at the Sewickley United Methodist church this year, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Walking the Talk is a local grassroots organization that strives to put those in need together with the resources capable of...
Quaker Valley Wrestling Association building girls program from ground up
The Quaker Valley Wrestling Association appears to have a solid game plan. And QVWA has a prototype to follow off its own successful experience. “We are thrilled to be starting the youth team for girls this year,” president Jason Richey said. “In 2012, we started a boys youth team. It...
Karate instructor hits the road with Team USA
Sensei Dustin Baldis is a true world traveler. His latest adventure as he celebrated his 30th year representing the Team USA karate program took him to Saudi Arabia from Oct. 20-22, Hungary from Oct. 22-30 and Chile from Oct. 30-Nov. 5. “I was traveling (overseas) for three weeks solid,” Baldis...
Playoff season builds excitement for future of Quaker Valley girls soccer
Quaker Valley’s girls soccer team finished as a WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinalist this season. The Quakers ended up 11-6-1 overall after going 6-5-1 in Section 1. “Rachel and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Maggie Behun, QV’s co-head coach with Rachel Loudermilk. “These girls stepped to the plate and exceeded our...
Quaker Valley boys add to school’s soccer legacy with WPIAL, PIAA championship appearances
Quaker Valley boys soccer is one of the most renowned programs in WPIAL history, thanks to 10 WPIAL and nine PIAA championships. The Quakers have won the most state titles in soccer among WPIAL schools. And the program’s irrefutable reputation wasn’t tainted a bit in 2023 as the Panthers advanced...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 26, 2023
Edgeworth George Crawford sold property at 317 Church Ln to Andrew and Alison Fowler for $740,000. Franklin Park Lori Vangenewitt sold property at 2207-2217 Aurora Drive to Aurora Manor Townhomes for $825,000. Ming Te Wang sold property at 2536 Glenwood Drive to Andrew Jheon and Alice Goodwin for $535,000. Ricardo...
Sewickley woman helps late sister’s midwife house dream come true
Ivy Case was probably best known for helping those in need, but her sisters Susan Buerklin and JoAnne Swift describe her as an artist, midwife, humanitarian and an old hippie. Even after her death in May 2021 at age 67, Case’s life’s work of helping others continues. It’s a legacy...
Sewickley Light Up Night kicks off holiday season in the village
The holiday season kicks off in Sewickley with Light Up Night on Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the village. The zero-waste event will have live entertainment by Mount Calvary Gospel Choir, Allegheny Brass Band and The Nation’s #1 Earth Wind & Fire Tribute Band. KDKA’s Bob Pompeani...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1913
In the news this week 110 years ago: • The Sewickley YMCA was host to one of the earliest Montessori schools in the country, opened in October 1913. “Until the past summer, the only school here in America authorized to teach method was the school in Washington, D.C.,”...
Pittsburgh North mountain cycling team has strong 2nd season
Twelve-year-old Grace Finley did not know if she could finish the race. Her legs burned and her lungs screamed for relief as she peddled. As she entered the “feed zone” part of the race, Grace felt like she was either going “throw up or pass out.” Much like a runner,...
Quaker Valley School District negotiating new contract with teachers
Quaker Valley School District officials and teachers are negotiating a new contract. Their prior four-year deal expired June 30. The 165-member Quaker Valley Education Association has been negotiating with the district for a new contract. Details of those negotiations were not immediately available. “While we understand the public’s interest in...
More than 150 people attend Diwali open house in McCandless
More than 150 people attended a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, at an open house Nov. 13 hosted by Rep. Arvind Venkat, D-McCandless, at his McCandless office. Venkat was born in India and is Pennsylvania’s first state representative of Indian American background. He immigrated to the United...
In brief: Holiday events, Luminaria sale and more in Quaker Valley
Cochran Hose holiday events The Cochran Hose Company is hosting its annual Santa at the Station event on Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, snacks, fire truck rides, and of course, Santa. This is a free family event, but there will be a collection...
Sewickley Academy girls tennis season highlighted by section title, state playoff berth
Sewickley Academy had little difficulty defeating District 5 champion Bedford in the first round of the PIAA Class 2A girls tennis playoffs. The Panthers, coached by the legendary Whitney Snyder, won by a 4-1 margin. It was a bit of a different outcome in Round 2, as Scranton Prep, the...
Sewickley Academy girls soccer makes playoffs with young roster, looks to bright future
The Sewickley Academy girls soccer team landed in the WPIAL playoffs once again in 2023. Coached by Dale Giovengo, Sewickley posted a 6-4 record in Section 3-A to end up third behind Freedom (10-0) and Eden Christian (7-3). The Panthers received the No. 11 seed for the postseason. “I am...
Quaker Valley athletes focus on sportsmanship at WPIAL summit
Quaker Valley athletics was in vogue at the 14th annual WPIAL Summit on Sportsmanship held Nov. 8 at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. More than 400 student-athletes from schools throughout Western Pennsylvania gathered at the event, which was presented by The Wilson Group and...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Nov. 19, 2023
Aleppo John Kincaid Jr. sold property at 1214 Sewickley Heights Drive to Fifth Ave Property Group LLC for $315,000. Bell Acres Albert Sciulli sold property at 102 Turkeyfoot Road to Prime Contractor Supply Corp. for $750,000. Edgeworth Andrew Coleman sold property at 511 Chestnut Road to Jesse and Rebecca Root...
Christian homeschooled FINS Robotics team qualify again for regional competition in Colorado
A group of Christian home-schooled students from the North Hills is headed to Denver next month to participate in a robotics competition against top teams from Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Dakota and Pennsylvania. Students of FINS—Family Instructors of the Northern Suburbs (of Pittsburgh) Robotics Team have qualified for the...
Leetsdale officials hope to hold the line on real estate taxes in 2024, boost community program spending
Leetsdale property owners should not expect to pay more in borough real estate taxes next year . Council approved its 2024 preliminary budget Nov. 9. However, it was not made available until about week later. The tax rate remains at 9 mills. Of that, 8 mills is planned for general...


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