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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 5, 2023
Christopher Davis and Ashlyn Lang made the dean’s list at Westminster University for the spring 2023 semester. Ruby Hale made the dean’s list at Gannon University for the spring 2023 semester. Matthew Lupariello made the president’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring 2023 semester. Ethan Albright, Lilyana...
In brief: Sensory-friendly screening, upcoming meetings and more in the Quaker Valley area
Sensory-friendly screening The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center will present a sensory-friendly screening of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” at 10:30 a.m. July 8. Tickets at the group rate of $8.75 are available to all attending. Sensory-friendly screenings are specially designed for those impacted by autism and other...
‘In crisis’: Allegheny County EMS chiefs sound alarm on budget shortfalls, staff shortages
If Chief Todd Plunkett placed a price tag on how much money Baldwin Emergency Medical Services loses every year due to low reimbursement rates from insurance providers, he thinks it’s anywhere between $250,000 and $400,000. So Plunkett says he finds ways to stretch a dollar — riding an ambulance more...
Olympic athlete, coach offer instruction at USA Elite karate training camp
Team USA Olympian Tom Scott was a featured instructor as Pennsylvania Shotokan Karate Club hosted the 21st annual USA Elite Training Camp June 9-11, at the Sheraton Hotel in Moon Township. This event routinely features history makers every year in the sport of karate, said Dustin Baldis, the camp director...
Quaker Valley girls volleyball looks ahead to promising ’23 season
Quaker Valley’s girls volleyball team ended up 15-3 in the 2022 regular season and won 12 times by 3-0 scores. The QV netters landed the fifth seed in Class 2A for the WPIAL playoffs and advanced to the semifinal round. Quaker Valley defeated No. 12 Burrell and No. 4 Central...
Gartley siblings find success with Quaker Valley track and field
Mia Gartley of Quaker Valley is a 5-foot-2 dynamo of an athlete. As a freshman this spring, Gartley won the WPIAL girls high jump event in Class 2A at the championship meet at Slippery Rock. She also placed fifth in the high jump at the PIAA finals at Shippensburg. QV...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 2, 2023
Aleppo Foxlane Homes at Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1236 Glen Mitchell Road to Jason Harrison and Jenna Diloreto for $938,391. Foxlane Homes At Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1248 Glen Mitchell Road to Ryan and Kristin Weber for $1,106,762. Edgeworth David Genter sold property at 110 Woodland...
Summer Bible study, masked 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....
Fern Hollow Nature Center’s first Summer Soiree a success
Fern Hollow Nature Center’s first annual Summer Soirée was held June 9 at Sewickley Quarter. “We are really pleased. The event sold out and within two hours we were able to raise just over $5,000,” said Fern Hollow executive director Sam Capezzuto. “Our Fern Hollow family really showed up. It...
Sewickley Troop 243 members earn Eagle Scout Rank
Five members of Sewickley Troop 243 achieved their rank of Eagle Scout: Luke Hotchkiss, Will Maxwell, Will McKee, Eddie Ondek and Spencer Wiehe. Since first awarded in 1912, only about 4 percent of Scouts have achieved this ranking. To do so, a Scout must not only display citizenship for the...
Op/Ed: Quaker Valley’s need for a new high school has been known for decades
Quaker Valley needs a new high school. The urgency of the need unites our community, and the district and board are unified in meeting this need. Although differences of opinion on project specifics are to be expected, the community has repeatedly and resoundingly voiced its support for the new high...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of June 27, 2023
Jessica Lamperski graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from James Madison University in May. Colin Fitzgerald, Tatum McKelvey and Ben Mohan made the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the spring 2023 semester. Gabrielle Schultz has been named to the dean’s list at...
In brief: Fourth of July celebration, Night Mart and more around Quaker Valley area
Fourth of July celebration Leetsdale’s Fourth of July celebration and parade is set for 2 p.m. July 4. Festivities continue in Henle Park with bouncy houses, jugglers, balloon artists, splash pad, music and fireworks. More information is available at leetsdaleboro.net. Business Connection The Greater Pittsburgh Business Connection, a referral group...
Quaker Valley athletes make headlines during successful 2022-23 school year
Quaker Valley has established a staunch winning tradition over the years. Propelled by another talented group of senior athletes, the Quakers stayed in the WPIAL limelight throughout the 2022-23 school year. “Our student-athletes’ dedication and work ethic both in and out of season allows us to maximize our potential in...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy girls lacrosse players pick up postseason awards
Several area girls lacrosse athletes have been honored with postseason plaudits. Quaker Valley’s Shannon Von Kaenel, a senior midfielder, and Lucy Roig, a freshman midfielder, were recognized as All-WPIAL players in Class 2A. “I am very honored. It is nice to be recognized for all of the hard work I...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 25, 2023
Bell Acres Weststar Realty LLC sold property at 724 Campmeeting Road to Aurum Assets Ltd. for $85,000. Franklin Park Jonathan David Willey sold property at 2508 Notre Dame Ct to Russell and Ashley Mills for $751,100. Robert Luffy sold property at 1732 Sturbridge Drive to Ramiro Delaguerra and Anita Chandra...
Sewickley Valley Community Fund gives grant to Breakthrough Pittsburgh
The Sewickley Valley Community Fund has made a grant to Breakthrough Pittsburgh, a six-week summer program for students from throughout the Pittsburgh area. The grant will support five students from the Quaker Valley School District. Students join the program as seventh graders and return each summer until they graduate high...
Sewickley area houses of worship offer vacation bible school, Sunday services and more
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....
Sewickley to upgrade its parking system with new meters, mobile pay options
Sewickley officials plan to make upgrade the borough’s parking system. New Flowbird parking meters are expected to be installed sometime in July. Motorists will also be able to use its mobile app and the ParkMobile app to pay for parking. Central business district rates will be $1.50 per hour with...
Leetsdale launches new borough website
Leetsdale officials recently launched a new borough website designed to make its usage easier and to better communicate with residents. The site went live in late May after many months of development. Council awarded a four-year contract with CivicPlus to construct and operate the site in August. Cost is just...
In brief: Summer programs, activities and more underway in the Sewickley area
Grant sought Sewickley council approved applying for $100,000 from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County to help fund a pedestrian light replacement project. Borough officials estimated that light poles are about 22 years old, and some show signs of corrosion. The grant is projected to replace seven or eight poles....
WPIAL runner-up finish caps strong season for Quaker Valley boys track
Quaker Valley’s boys track and field team emerged from the shadow of its counterpart girls squad this season. The QV girls captured their second consecutive WPIAL Class 2A team title in 2023. The QV boys also capped a successful team season with a runner-up finish at the WPIAL championship meet....
Quaker Valley 3-sport standout Nora Johns picks Ohio Wesleyan
Quaker Valley’s loss is Ohio Wesleyan’s gain. QV graduate Nora Johns has opted to continue her athletic and academic careers at Ohio Wesleyan, where she will compete on the women’s basketball team and in the track and field program. Johns, a three-sport standout in soccer, basketball and track in high...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of June 18, 2023
Aleppo Foxlane Homes at Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1260 Glen Mitchell Road to Arron Samuel Burton and Alejandra Sofia Gracia Villalobos for $1,027,378. Foxlane Homes at Glen Minogue LLC sold property at 1272 Glen Mitchell Road to David and Rachael Grometer for $1,003,838. Bell Acres Estate of Charles...
Paving to begin this month in Leetsdale, other projects on the horizon
Leetsdale’s summer paving program is expected to begin this month. Projected paving includes Davis Avenue, parking lots of the borough building and Henle Park along with milling/repaving the trenches for the Edgeworth Water Authority and Leetsdale Sewage Authority projects. Borough Engineer Dan Slagle said crews from Oakmont-based A. Folino Construction...


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