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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Quaker Valley School District officials approve 6-year contract with support staff
Quaker Valley School District administrative assistants, paraprofessionals, clerks, assistant nurses and technology technicians are working under a new contract. The school board voted 7-0 at a special meeting Sept. 26 to approve the new six-year contract with what was collectively referred to as the Unit 1 employees. It impacts 56...
Quaker Valley School District hires new police officer
Quaker Valley School District officials hired their newest police officer. Lauren Porupsky of Peters Township will be tasked with keeping students and staff at Osborne Elementary safe this school year. The board unanimously appointmented her Sept. 19. Officer Thomas Liberty will now be permanently stationed at Edgeworth Elementary. He was...
In brief: Sewickley attorney honored, fire safety fair and more in Quaker Valley area
Sewickley attorney honored Nicklaus “Nick” Oliver, associate general counsel of Alcoa Corporation, was honored with the Kathryn M. Kenyon Leadership Award by the Allegheny County Bar Association for his commitment to pro bono work since the start of his legal career. In 2004, the Sewickley resident began volunteering with Christian...
Despite graduation losses, Sewickley Academy boys soccer off to fast start
The 2023 season would be considered a time to rebuild for most soccer programs after losing nine seniors to graduation. Not so at Sewickley Academy. The Panthers, minus co-section player of the year Adin Zorn and three other graduated all-section players — midfielders Hudson Colletti, Michael DiSantis and Lucas Mendoca...
Furman South honored to be 1st Quaker Valley hockey player inducted into school’s hall of fame
Furman South’s brilliant hockey career has been filled with a series of firsts. • The 2006 Quaker Valley graduate skated on the first state championship hockey team in program history. • South ranks first in numerous statistical season- and career-long categories, including most goals in a season, career goals, most...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 24, 2023
Edgeworth Richard John Whitlock III sold property at 304 Maple Ln to Hayden John and Grace Wilson Wolf for $1,200,000. Franklin Park Joseph Bunting sold property at 1591 Arndt Road to BMDS McKnight LLC for $130,000. William White Jr. sold property at 2564 Barnwood Drive to Jeremy and Jaclyn Anderson...
Quaker Valley High School student soars as 1st female Eagle Scout in Sewickley
Once 14-year-old Katie Steinfurth has a goal in mind, there is little that can stand in her way on her path to accomplish it. The Quaker Valley High School student maintains above a 4.0 grade point average, competes on the track and cross country team, and participates in student council...
Quaker Valley School District officials host forum on proposed high school project
Missy Walls of Edgeworth was one of many Quaker Valley area residents concerned about the proposed high school project. She wanted to know what the district was working on, and get answers to questions straight from the professionals tasked with designing the educational home of future Quaker graduates. That opportunity...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1932
In the news this week 91 years ago: • The Sewickley Advisory Council of the Union Aid Society reported that 227 men had been given part-time work from April 9 to Sept. 17. At press time, 408 men had registered for employment. “The demand for work and the demand for...
Leetsdale cleanup efforts help families
About a dozen people recently volunteered to do some light landscaping at various Leetsdale properties earlier this month. Borough and Allegheny County council members participated, as well as other residents and a road crew member. They did some landscaping for seniors and low-income properties as part of a new cleanup...
Bell Acres man gets 1 year, 1 day in federal prison for $15M tax fraud
A federal judge called Joseph Nocito’s crime “almost inexplicable.” Nocito grew from humble beginnings to become a wealthy businessman who supported a variety of charitable causes, from the Catholic Church and youth organizations to his alma mater. The Bell Acres man was known to help his employees in times of...
In brief: Edgeworth police contract approved, fire safety fair and more in Quaker Valley
Contract approved Edgeworth officials recently approved a new police contract. The five-year agreement is for 2024-2028. It includes a 5% raise the first year, 4% raises in years two and three and 3% raises in years for and five. Officers agreed to contribute 12% toward their medical insurance. Borough manager...
I-79 paving starts Monday night in Allegheny County
A single-lane restriction on southbound Interstate 79 in Glenfield, Sewickley Hills and Franklin Park boroughs and Ohio and Aleppo townships is scheduled to begin Monday night, according to PennDOT. Single-lane and shoulder closures will occur on southbound I-79 between I-279 (Parkway North) and the Neville Island Bridge weeknights from 7...
New Quaker Valley hall of famer Justin Shegog raised basketball program’s profile
Justin Shegog was a mover and a shaker in the gym as well as for the entire Quaker Valley boys basketball program. Athletic director Mike Mastroianni, who doubles as the coach for the QV boys hoops team, coached Shegog from 1996-2000. Mastroianni said Shegog laid the foundation for success for...
Senior standouts set tone for Quaker Valley soccer
Two of the stars on last year’s boys soccer team at Quaker Valley are back for their senior season. Defensive specialist Nick Allan, the reigning player of the year in Section 4-2A, and midfielder Matteo Castellini were named section all-stars in 2022. The 5-foot-9 Allan is third-year starter, second-year captain...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Sept. 17, 2023
Bell Acres John Smith sold property at 75 Charleston Sq to Robert and Kelle Bremmer for $1,300,000. Anthony Scaturro sold property at 129 Fox Hill Drive to Maura and Traci Roble for $680,000. Edgeworth David Thimons sold property at 422 Oliver Road to Carter Revocable Tr for $2,724,500. Franklin Park...
High holidays, pet blessing and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 322 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antioch fwbaptistsewickley.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...
Sentencing in $15 million tax fraud involving Bell Acres mansion will continue Monday
When Joe Nocito built his 51,000-square-foot Bell Acres mansion he named Villa Noci, an IRS agent said Thursday, every check and payment he made on it was illegally expensed to one of his companies. For the builder, nearly $900,000 in invoices between 2006 and 2012 were classified through Nocito’s companies...
Taste of Sewickley has a record-breaking year
Neill and Alex Simakas hosted more than 70 guests at their home for Taste of Sewickley on Sept. 9. The fundraiser for KidsVoice helps foster children in Allegheny County with everything from providing legal counsel in the courtroom to assistance with emotional support. The organization helps young people up to...
Remember When: Sewickley Herald headlines from 1999
In the news this week 24 years ago: •D.T. Watson was in the process of divesting its hospital-based services, including the hospital building on its campus. The sale to HealthSouth Corp. was still under review by state lawmakers. Herald editor Dona S. Dreeland wrote that “the physical rehabilitation services, including...
Maximum project cost set for proposed Quaker Valley High School project: $105 million; public hearing set
Quaker Valley School District officials have announced final financial projections for their proposed new high school. The board is expected to adopt resolutions this month establishing maximum construction costs of $72.1 million and total project costs at $105 million. The project would be subject to a voter referendum should it...
Sewickley officials renew animal control contract with Hoffman Kennels
Sewickley officials have awarded a new one-year contract for animal control services with Hoffman Kennels. The first contract with the Delmont-based dog catcher was awarded in March 2022. Hoffman Kennels was the only company to submit a proposal for the service. Borough Manager Donna Kaib said the new deal runs...
Osborne Elementary Home & School Association hosts back-to-school picnic
Osborne Elementary Home & School Association recently hosted its back-to-school picnic at War Memorial Park in Sewickley. The annual tradition continued with about 150 people packed the park pavilions Sept. 7. HSA president Tracey Hartman said her group purchased the main dishes, drinks and popsicles while other families donated side...
New Sewickley Public Library executive director passionate about providing resources
Ruth Neely believes in providing information and resources for all — that access to knowledge is key to getting the most this world has to offer. Her creed has fueled a career of service surrounded by books, various media and activities. She has recently begun a new professional chapter as...
R.K. Mellon Foundation commits $1 million to Maui fire relief efforts
The Richard King Mellon Foundation will donate $1 million in grants to support recovery efforts on Maui after devastating wildfires on the Hawaiian island. “I extend my sincerest ‘mahalo,’ or thank-you, to the big-hearted board of trustees at the Richard King Mellon Foundation,” said Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, a Pittsburgh-area...


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