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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
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...
Leetsdale police adds 2 new officers
Leetsdale Police Department recently added two new members to its force. Marine Sgt. Steven Impell was hired as a full-time officer. Law enforcement veteran Aaron Vanatta was hired as a part-time patrolman. The department has five full-time officers and two part-timers including the new hires. Impell served in the Marines...
Sewickley officials launch new parking system, app
Sewickley’s new parking system launched on July 17 when the new Flowbird parking meters were activated. Motorists are able to use its mobile app and the ParkMobile app to pay for parking. The meters are solar-powered and have a touch screen instead of a keypad like the old system. They...
Sewickley Academy Senior School awards, other student accolades
This year’s Sewickley Academy Senior School Awards ceremony was held on-campus in Rea Auditorium on May 15. Awards were distributed in a variety of categories: Derek Peng, computer science. Claire Cable, Logan Carlson, Swetha Menon, Raneem Wahdan, Josie Whitcraft, English/writing/reading. Milagros de Jong, Emma Di Domenico, Catherine Jardini, Ashton Ragoowansi,...
In brief: Three Rivers Knitting Guild, night marts and more in the 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 real estate transactions, week of July 16, 2023
Aleppo Estate of Eugenia Greco sold property at 441 Redgate Road to Brian and Amber Searight for $260,000. Daniel Haines sold property at 204 Timber Ln to Jake Muzik for $220,000. Bell Acres Anne Mulgrave sold property at 889 Campmeeting Road to Timothy and Tabitha Schoegen for $355,000. Franklin Park...
Sewickley Academy lacrosse defender delivers important message about mental health
Lauren Retzlaff, a sophomore defender on the 2023 Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team, will be campaigning for a serious cause during the upcoming school year. The 17-year-old Retzlaff will serve as an ambassador for Morgan’s Message and plans to start a chapter at Sewickley in the fall. Morgan’s Message is...
Sewickley Academy 3-sport athlete eager to fill expanded role on diamond next season
Jordan Smith is filled with inspiration for his 2023-24 senior year at Sewickley Academy. Smith is a three-sport athlete, participating in baseball, basketball and golf. He will be a fourth-year starter in baseball as a pitcher/infielder. “Jordan has grown as a young man and player here at Sewickley Academy and...
Contemporary services, food collection 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...
Aleppo woman caught on camera slashing tires
An Aleppo woman is facing charges after being caught on camera slashing a vehicle’s tires in a borough parking lot along side Division Street. Ashley Edmondson, 24, is charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, according to court documents. Charges stem from an incident July 1 around 3 p.m. Video...
Three Rivers Karting in Leetsdale hosts charity fundraiser with pro racers, local talent
Pro go kart racers and local driving talent joined forces for a charity race at a Leetsdale indoor track. Misson for Miracles, a nonprofit that supports medical facilities that treat neurological conditions, hosted a fundraiser at Three Rivers Karting Entertainment Park July 7. The event was in partnership with Stars...
Sewickley officers honored for actions in dangerous situations
Several Sewickley police officers were recognized for their heroism in arresting a homicide suspect, and another for saving a would-be bridge jumper. Smiles were plentiful at the July 11 council meeting as elected officials presented Officer Recognition Awards to Sgt. William Hanlon and officers Matthew Baroni, Raymon “Darcel” Bouyer and...
In brief: Sewickley Sundae 5K, upcoming meetings and more in Quaker Valley area
Sewickley Sundae 5K The third annual Sewickley Sundae 5K is set for 10 a.m. July 23. Hosted by the Sewickley Chamber of Commerce, cost for the 5K is $35 and cost for the 1-mile fun walk/run is $25. For more information, visit sewickleychamberofcommerce.org. Senior men’s club An affiliate of the...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 9, 2023
Aleppo Patricia Pivaronas sold property at 107 Forest Edge Drive to Misa and Takayuki Tamura for $234,500. Franklin Park Deerfield Estate FP Development LLC sold property at 1321 Adrian Drive to Maronda Homes LLC for $140,300. Scott Pospisil sold property at 2334 Haven Ct to Manuel and Ashley Montero for...
Sewickley Academy rising seniors Libby Eannarino, Ashley Close look forward to promising ’24 lacrosse season
They are key midfielders on the Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse team. Both are 17; both stand 5-foot-8. In 2024, Libby Eannarino and Ashley Close will share another role as senior co-captains. “First and foremost,” Eannarino said, “I want to build upon the tradition of female success in athletics that’s such...
Senior all-section honorees helped lead Quaker Valley to boys lacrosse playoffs
A trio of seniors wrapped up their Quaker Valley boys lacrosse careers by being named all-section in Class 2A. The Section 2 all-stars for QV in 2023 were attacker Ben Thomas, midfielder Christian Brown and defender Ben Carlson. Thomas and Carlson served as co-captains this season. “They had an intense...
Biblical citizenship class, services 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 antiochfwbaptist sewickley.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....
Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Sewickley on Fourth of July
A Sewickley bicyclist is recovering after being struck by a vehicle in the borough on Independence Day. Police Chief David Mazza said a resident in his late 60s or early 70s was riding a bike southbound along Beaver Street when he was struck near the Boundary Street intersection by a...
Sewickley Night Mart brings thousands to the borough
Liam Loughney had the best view out of the thousands of people in attendance for this summer’s opening Sewickley Chamber of Commerce Night Mart. The young borough resident was perched atop his father, Roger’s, shoulders as the pair made their way through the crowd along Beaver Street June 30. “I...
Former Sewickley police chief, Pittsburgh officer remembered as ‘all-world human being’
John F. Mook of Leet dedicated his life to serving his country, community and family. The former Sewickley police chief and Pittsburgh officer died June 20. He was 83. Law enforcement was one of his passions. Mook served in the U.S. Army Military Police in the early 1960s and began...


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