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High school roundup for Oct. 14, 2020: North Catholic knocks off Quaker Valley
Ben Esser had a goal and an assist to help No. 5 North Catholic to a 3-2 boys soccer victory Monday, handing No. 3 Quaker Valley its first loss of the season to move into a tie for first place in Section 4-2A. Andrew Maddalon and Will Kunzmann also scored...
$1.3 million in exterior repairs proposed for Sewickley Public Library
A $1.3 million repair project has been proposed for the Sewickley Public Library. Library development associate Michelle Cleary said renovations are needed to the exterior of the original 1923 portion of the library along Thorn Street. They include a new roof, new windows and a new HVAC system for a...
Mobile HotSpots, virtual tech meetups and more from Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information or to register for events, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Mobile hot spots The Sewickley Public Library now offers free mobile hotspots to patrons. The easy-to-use device connects your tablet, laptop...
Trib HSSN WPIAL boys and girls soccer rankings for Oct. 12, 2020
Here’s a look at this week’s Trib HSSN WPIAL boys and girls soccer rankings. Records are through Saturday’s games. Girls soccer Class 4A Team, record, previous 1. Fox Chapel, 10-1, 1 2. Butler, 8-1, 2 3. Peters Township, 5-1, 3 4. Norwin, 6-2-1, NR 5. North Allegheny, 7-2, 4 Out:...
In brief: Polling location, virtual programming and more around Sewickley
Ladies Day Out St. Barnabas Charities is hosting a Ladies Day Out, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Trees Manor at St. Barnabas in Gibsonia. The event will feature strolling food stations, signature cocktails, live music, a luxury drawing every half hour, raffles and more. Tickets are $80-$100 per person....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 11
Aleppo Estate of Warren Fitzpatrick sold property at 100 Sewickley Ridge Cir to Joseph and Amy Jackson for $370,000. Bell Acres William Hall sold property at 580 Ambridge Ave. to Dean and Joann Budd for $204,000. Francis Coonelly sold property at 116 Skymark Ln to Marcellus and Amy Spears for...
WPIAL Class 3A roundup: No. 1 Central Valley routs No. 4 Keystone Oaks
Central Valley continued its assault on Class 3A opponents Friday night. Landon Alexander ran for 202 yards and two touchdowns to lead top-ranked Central Valley to a 65-14 victory against No. 4 Keystone Oaks (3-2, 2-1) in the Northwestern 6 Conference. The Warriors (5-0, 3-0) scored six first-half touchdowns before...
Renovations underway at Sewickley’s St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church
Last November, the congregation of St. Matthew A.M.E. Zion Church announced the start of an ambitious renovation project. The first phase, repair of sidewalk and stairs and replacement of doors, was completed, funded by a grant from Sewickley Valley Historical Society along with generous matching donations from the congregation and...
Quaker Valley High School baseball team pays tribute to Owen ‘the World’ Galluzzo
The Quaker Valley High School baseball team did something recently that would have meant the world to a boy from Sewickley. The boy was 9-years-old when he died. At that point, Owen “the World” Galluzzo’s joys in life were music, Star Wars and playing baseball with his buddies from school....
Outdoor movie, candy scavenger hunt and more at Sewickley Public Library
Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., offers a number of in-person and virtual programs for patrons. For more information or to register for events, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org. Outdoor cinema Grab the kids, a blanket or some chairs – or all three – and head to the Sewickley Public...
Sweetwater’s annual MAVUNO Festival being held virtually and outdoors
The Sweetwater Center for the Arts is taking its annual festival that showcases Black art and culture online and outside. The center’s 24th annual MAVUNO Festival of African American Arts and Culture, which runs from Oct. 10 to Nov. 7, will offer a self-guided walking tour of African Americans’ role...
Pair of accomplished veterans vying for District 37 state Senate seat
Voters in much of Allegheny County’s southern and western suburbs will be asked to choose between a pair of candidates with impeccable credentials running for the 37th District state Senate seat. Incumbent Democrat Pam Iovino faces a challenge from Republican Devlin Robinson. Both are accomplished military veterans, highly educated and...
In brief: Zoom bible study, candy giveaway and more around Sewickley
Bible study programs Divine Redeemer Parish is offering two bible studies via Zoom presented by Jeff Cavins. An eight-week video-based bible study on Galatians will take place 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Contact 412-480-7714 to register. An 11-week video-based bible study on the Book of Revelation will take place 9:15-10:30 a.m. Sundays....
Quaker Valley girls tennis team ecstatic to be back in WPIAL playoffs
Heading into the girls tennis season, Quaker Valley coach Christiana Hays was just looking for one missing piece. She returned six of her seven starters from a 2019 season that saw the team miss the WPIAL Class AA team playoffs. Seniors Emily Sanders, Maggie McManus and Gwen Nace were returning along...
Sewickley Academy girls tennis reaches most important goal by simply stepping on court
Over the past few years, the Sewickley Academy girls tennis team has been the one to beat in WPIAL Class AA team tennis. They’ve won the past three WPIAL team titles, defeating Knoch all three times, and they’ve also won the past two PIAA titles, defeating District 3 champion Wyomissing,...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 4
Aleppo Robert Stimmler sold property at 108 Wood Hollow Drive to Heather Plakosh for $173,000. Bell Acres Maronda Homes Inc. sold property at 184 Backbone Road to Jerry and Angela Nighswander for $671,900. Sewickley William Ford sold property at 312 Thorn St. to BGRS LLC for $771,000. BGRS LLC sold...
Sewickley Bridge will be reduced to one lane Monday, Tuesday
The Sewickley Bridge will be reduced to one lane alternating traffic Oct. 5-6, weather permitting. According to a news release from PennDOT District 11, sign installation work will take place in Moon Township and Sewickley Borough. Single-lane alternating traffic will occur as needed on the bridge over the Ohio River...
Sewickley area student news for the week of Oct. 3
National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Three students from Sewickley Academy have been named semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program: Aidan Ragoowansi, Navin Rana and Aeyoung Song. The high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 7,600 National Merit Scholarships, worth approximately $30 million, that...
AHN partners with Innovation Works to create ‘innovation hub’ for region’s life sciences sector
Allegheny Health Network has partnered with a business accelerator that will be headquartered at Bellevue’s Allegheny General Hospital Suburban campus. They are accepting applications for six startups to join the inaugural cohort. AlphaLab Health, powered by Pittsburgh investment firm Innovation Works, will serve as an “innovation hub” for the region’s...
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger repeats as WPIAL Class AA champ
Eva Bulger has athletic pedigree. The sophomore golf standout from Quaker Valley is the niece of former NFL quarterback Marc Bulger. Her aunts are former Oakland Catholic and West Virginia basketball stars Kate and Meg Bulger. She already seems comfortable being in the spotlight and handling championship pressure. All of...
Sewickley Academy’s Tim Fitzgerald tames Allegheny CC, takes WPIAL Class AA title
As he approached the 18th tee, Tim Fitzgerald asked a group marker where he stood on the leaderboard. When he heard, “You’re up by three,” he exhaled but quickly regrouped before putting a peg in the ground for the final time Thursday. “I still didn’t think it was over by...
Quaker Valley High School crowns homecoming king and queen
Quaker Valley High School held a different homecoming this year due to covid-19. QVHS kept with tradition by having teachers nominate seniors who they feel demonstrate qualities of leadership, friendliness, school spirit, who have overcome adversity, and the other positive characteristics that are valued at QV. Staff members were asked...
Letter to the editor: QV high school tax impact
In a recent edition of the Sewickley Herald, two Quaker Valley residents offered views concerning the tax impact of the proposed new high school project. One view, representing the QV Strong group, said a school costing $73 million would only result in a taxpayer increase between $5 a month ($60...
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship preview: Quaker Valley’s Bulger looks for repeat
WPIAL Class AA girls golf championship 10:52 a.m. Thursday, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley 2019 champion: Eva Bulger, Quaker Valley The field: There are only 12 players in a normally small tournament, and the girls are playing at the same site as the boys, which is not a normal occurrence in...
Sewickley Valley YMCA’s STRONG challenge open to entire community
Recognizing myriad ways the pandemic has affected the community’s mental and physical health, the Sewickley Valley YMCA is spearheading the STRONG challenge, which kicks off Oct. 12. The challenge is open to the community – nonmembers included – and features a free, six-week challenge that is “designed to transform your...
