Sewickley Herald category, Page 146
Remember When: 1927
In the news this week 92 years ago: • The front page of the Herald showcased a photograph of the window of Donahoe’s store in Sewickley, which featured a display of the handicrafts done by the Sewickley YMCA’s summer school program. Crafts included two major works — the boys’ project,...
Sewickley’s St. James students head back to class
St. James opened for the 2019-20 school year on Monday. The school, located on Broad Street, is part of St. James Parish and educates students in kindergarten through eighth grade....
Two regional green spaces under contract for Allegheny Land Trust
The Mollenauer Mine and Churchill Valley Country Club once played important roles in their communities. Nature has since reclaimed both sites. Sewickley-based Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is raising money to preserve them and facilitate the development of their recreational assets. Through the Bethel Greenway Project, the nonprofit seeks to conserve...
Sewickley Wiffle ball event honors Owen Galluzzo
Everyone loved Owen Galluzzo. He was funny, sweet and wise beyond his years. His classmates at Osborne Elementary called him the mayor of the school. “The principal used to say, ‘He could sell ice to Eskimos, because he’s just so freaking cute,’ ” mom Meghan recalls. Owen was born with a...
St. Stephen’s welcomes new rector
St. Stephen’s Church of Sewickley has elected the Rev. Clint Kerley as its next rector. Kerley will replace the Rev. Geoff Chapman, who is retiring after 24 years at St. Stephen’s. Kerley, originally from Fort Worth, Texas, is a third-generation pastor with a lifelong focus on Christ, the Bible and...
This weekend around Sewickley: game time
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Aug. 24 • Stop by the Sewickley Public Library’s Children’s Department any time from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and play some good, old-fashioned board games. The library will provide classic games. Sunday, Aug. 25 • Take in a film at the Tull Family...
Sewickley-area real estate transactions for the week of Aug. 19, 2019
Aleppo Estate of Casper Baltensperger Jr. sold property at Ferndale Ave. to Fleuger L.P. for $9,880. Edgeworth Estate of Elaine Natowich sold property at 304 Orchard Lane to Bridjerry Realty LLC for $311,550. Leet William Hall sold property at 309 Ambridge Ave. to Stephen Kent and Stacy Ford for $115,000....
Work to begin on Mt. Nebo Road in Ohio Township
Work on Mt. Nebo Road between Arndt Road and Lowries Run Road in Ohio Township will begin at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. The work, which is expected to last until November, includes milling and paving, base repairs, drainage repairs, and safety improvements, said the Allegheny County Department of Public...
Sewickley YMCA celebrates 125 years
The Sewickley Valley YMCA has what member and volunteer George Morgan likes to call the “Cheers” factor. “People have patterns. They go the Y at certain times. If you match up with them, you get to know each other. There’s a welcoming element that sets it apart. Somebody says ‘hi’...
St. Brendan’s in need of ESL tutors
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit beth samuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 6:30 p.m. Aug 23 — Shabbat Under the Stars • 6 p.m. Aug 28 — “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself: Interfaith and Interconnected Perspectives...
Remember When: 1977
In the news this week 42 years ago: • Sewickley Heights Estates group of investors added 165 acres of undeveloped land to its already extensive holdings this week. The land in Bell Acres borough was sold for $50,000 to the company, which already held 800 acres in neighboring municipalities. The...
Osborne Elementary students arrive for 1st day of school
Quaker Valley students in kindergarten through ninth grade returned to classes Wednesday. Students at Osborne Elementary were greeted by district Superintendent Dr. Tammy Andreyko and school staff as they arrived for classes. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will head back to school Thursday....
Quaker Valley welcomes 3 new administrators
They come from drastically different backgrounds. But three new administrators in the Quaker Valley School District have one thing in common: They’re excited for the opportunity to make a difference in the district. Mike Lewis, 44, of New Brighton, started in June as the district’s new director of student services....
Sewickley, Allegheny County police make progress in armed home invasion case
Sewickley and Allegheny County police departments are working to find two people who allegedly forced their way into a Sewickley home and held a husband and wife at gunpoint. Sewickley Sgt. David Mazza said Monday that there should be some developments in the new few days. “We’re confident we’ll be...
Sewickley native hosts D.C. podcast
It has been 16 years since Sewickley Academy graduate Victoria “Torie” Clarke stepped down as Pentagon chief spokesperson, but she still is in the spotlight. Clarke, 60, was seen recently on the C-SPAN cable network hosting the weekly “Chatter on Books” podcast at a Washington, D.C., bookshop. “I’ve been very...
This weekend in Sewickley: corn roasts and pool parties
Happening this weekend around Sewickley: Saturday, Aug. 17 • Stop by the Sewickley Public Library’s Storytime room from 10:30 a.m. to noon for a block party. Infants to 6 year olds and their families are invited to play, build, read and learn together while developing hand-eye coordination and learning STEAM...
Recent real estate listings for the Sewickley area for the week of Aug. 18, 2019
Aleppo Roberta Zeigler sold property at 205 Timber Lane to Ryan Sheffler for $207,000. Stanleyu Diamond sold property at 311 Weber Road to Robert Welsh for $140,000. Edgeworth Deborah Coltrane sold property at 205 Quaker Road to Kristen Hammel for $364,415. Glenfield James Brown sold property at Phillips Lane to...
Christ Church hosts finance class
Beth Samuel Jewish Center The center is at 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge. For information, visit bethsamuel.org or contact the center at beth samueloffice@comcast.net or 724-266-5238. • 7:05 p.m. Aug. 21 — Jewish Heritage Night at PNC Park • 6:30 p.m. Aug 23 – Shabbat Under the Stars Blackburn United Methodist...
No wider, but Sewickley Bridge will get upgrades come spring
The 20,000 or so commuters who travel daily across the Sewickley Bridge, connecting the borough and Moon Township over the Ohio River, should seek an alternate route next spring. A multi-million dollar project to extend the life of the truss bridge and make it a smoother ride is in its...
Remember When: 1981
In the news this week 38 years ago: • The newly completed Leetsdale Manor highrise apartment building was preparing to welcome its first residents, with application acceptances set to begin Sept. 1. The borough’s mayor, Robert Mercer, told those assembled at a community meeting that he was “impressed with the...
Around town: Sewickley’s Sweetwater music series continues
Hello, Sewickley, The Summer Acoustic Series at Sweetwater Center for the Arts continues from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday with Dan Bubien and the Delta Struts. Sweetwater’s new music series features acoustic performances. Dan Bubien and the Delta Struts put a contemporary spin on soulful roots and blues. Tickets include...
Public meeting on Sewickley Bridge to be held Thursday
PennDOT District 11 will conduct a meeting regarding the Sewickley Bridge construction project from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sewickley Public Library’s community room. Representatives will discuss the bridge project’s scope, traffic plan and schedule, and residents can ask questions. To read more about the project, click here....
Around town: Sewickley library hosts ice cream social
Hello, Sewickley, Stop by the Sewickley Public Library tonight for a cool treat. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in the children’s department. Make a sundae and stay for stories and songs. — What’s the Neighborhood News Network all about? With SewickleyHerald.com, we...
Longtime Animal Friends CEO terminated
Animal Friends longtime President and CEO David Swisher has been terminated. According to Animal Friends board Chairwoman Gina Carlos, Swisher has been replaced by Kathleen Beaver, former chief strategy officer. “Upon being made aware of allegations against President and CEO David Swisher involving violations of the organization’s employment policies, Animal...
Quaker Valley ready for new full-day kindergarten
Kindergartners in the Quaker Valley School District will have a full day of learning in 2019-20, with added time focused on art, music and physical education. Students will even get an added afternoon snack and down time to help them recharge their batteries as they adjust to a full day...
