Sewickley Herald category, Page 153
3 newcomers to vie for spots on Quaker Valley school board
Three newcomers seeking seats on the Quaker Valley school board will be on the ballot in November. Richard Kain, Geoff Barnes and Chesney Soderstrom all cross-filed and sought both the Democratic and Republican party nominations for one of two open four-year seats representing Region 2, which encompasses Sewickley Borough. In...
Opioid talk at Sewickley Academy to feature grieving dad
In 2017, Rich Levitt found his son on the basement floor. Jonathan — 22 years old, a gifted athlete, an art-lover, a son who sent his father heart-felt cards — was dead. “I will grieve forever,” said Rich. “I will never move on. I will move forward.” Moving forward includes...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Wednesday, May 22
Hello, Sewickley, Sweetwater Center for the Arts is launching a new series of workshops beginning in June. Nationally and internationally recognized professional artists will lead three- and four-day intensive masterclasses that are open to all levels. Figure painting with Alexander Soukas will be held June 13-15; plein air landscapes with...
Sewickley voters turn out for primary
Voters started casting their ballots early this morning at St. Stephen’s Church in Sewickley....
Hampton tops Quaker Valley boys lacrosse in WPIAL semifinals
The Quaker Valley boys lacrosse team saw its run to a WPIAL Class AA title cut short Monday evening with a 9-6 semifinal loss to No. 2 Hampton. But the Quakers, who came into the tournament as the No. 3 seed, are not done with their season. In fact, QV...
Here’s what’s happening around town, Tuesday, May 21
Hello, Sewickley, The Healthy Body Workshop, presented by the PA Resources Council, will be held at Sewickley Public Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Learn how to make your own cleaning products, things to avoid in personal care products and tips for healthy cooking. Participants will make products during...
Sewickley Parking Authority role changing
Sewickley council will vote to approve an operating agreement with the Sewickley Parking Authority next month. In combination with a new ordinance, the agreement redefines some administrative and operational responsibilities of the authority, which was formed in 2015 to manage the parking situation in Sewickley. According to Chairman Richard Webb,...
Sewickley Heights road to be restricted
Fern Hollow Road in Sewickley Heights Borough will be limited to a single lane just north of its intersection with Blackburn Road starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The restriction, which is expected to last until early August, is required for work on Little Sewickley Creek Bridge No. 5, including safety...
Sewickley business owners seek music fest time change
Members of Sewickley’s business community have voiced concerns about the logistics of the Art & Music Festival, which has been held the past two years. Denise Shirley, a Sewickley resident and owner of the boutique home-decor shop Gather, spoke about the September event at a May 14 meeting of Sewickley...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Monday, May 20
Hello, Sewickley, Tomorrow is Primary Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Allegheny County offices under the jurisdiction of the Executive Branch – except for the Elections Division and Court Records –will be closed, as will County Council and the Treasurer’s Office. Courts, District Attorney’s...
Quaker Valley welcomes new director
Quaker Valley School Board approved the hiring of Mike Lewis as director of student services on May 14. Lewis joins the district after serving as director of curriculum at the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit 27. Lewis has served in several roles at South Side Area School District including elementary principal,...
Historical society praises Mediterra renovation
The Sewickley Valley Historical Society has presented the 2019 Architectural Preservation Award to Mediterra Cafe, 430 Beaver St. The recent renovation was a collaboration between Nick Ambeliotis, founder of Pittsburgh-based Mediterra Bakehouse; Tom McCargo, building owner and president of Urban Villages; and Heather Wildman of Wildman Chalmers Design which earned...
Quaker Valley High School Prom
Quaker Valley High School had its prom Friday night. Here is a photo gallery of the highlights from the grand march....
Sewickley-area real estate listings for the week of May 17, 2019
Aleppo Kelly Ann Conrad Jones sold property at 306 McCoy Place Road to Robert and Melissa Lynn Taylor for $295,500. Brenda Nagel sold property at 1005 Sewickley Heights Drive to Logan Hammerschmitt for $147,500. Bell Acres Marianne Legoullon sold property at 117 Grouse Lane to J Darwin King Jr. and...
SWAT called to Bell Acres for shots fired
A SWAT team was dispatched to the borough of Bell Acres May 16 after a man refused to leave a home during a domestic dispute, according to police. Officers responding to a call for shots fired in the 100 block of North Avenue shortly before 3:15 p.m. found a woman...
Cops: Man fired shots in Bell Acres domestic dispute, refused to leave
A SWAT team was dispatched to the borough of Bell Acres on Thursday after a man refused to leave a home during a domestic dispute, according to police. Officers responding to a call for shots fired in the 100 block of North Avenue shortly before 3:15 p.m. found a woman...
Quaker Valley boys tennis team rolls into PIAA quarterfinals
The Quaker Valley boys tennis team continues its quest for a state championship Friday as it takes on District 3 runner-up Pequea Valley in the quarterfinals at 12:30 p.m. at the Hershey Racquet Club. The Quakers made quick work of District 6 champion Juniata in a 5-0 first-round victory Tuesday,...
Cartoonist to speak at St. Brendan’s, and other happenings at places of worship
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. • Noon May 19 – PJ Library program • 6 p.m. May 19 – Wandering Women Nature Walk • 9 a.m. May 25 –...
Sewickley Heights farm dispute may continue despite decision
The Sewickley Heights Borough zoning hearing board has made a decision in an ongoing dispute between the owners of the 32-acre Dundee Farm and Fields property and the borough. But Theresa Fetterolf, who co-owns the farm with her husband, said the dispute is not over. Sewickley Heights had served the...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Friday, May 17
Hello, Sewickley, Sewickley Public Library will host the first Friday Night Yoga for Kids today at 6:30 p.m. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to bring a mat and do their best downward dog. To register, call the library at 412-741-0937 or stop by the children’s department. —...
Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy athletes arrive at WPIAL track and field championships
Members of the Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy track and field teams take part in the WPIAL Class AA championships Thursday at Slippery Rock University. The top five finishers in each event automatically qualify for the PIAA championships May 24 and 25 at Shippensburg University. Also, those in the top...
Remember When: 1989
In the news this week 30 years ago: • Quaker Valley High School’s Prom theme was “Shades of Another Time.” Meghan O’Donnell was chosen as Prom Queen. • Sewickley Valley Hospital broke ground on its South Wing project after an eight-month delay due to neighborhood opposition. The new building was...
Here’s what’s happening around town: Thursday, May 16
Hello, Sewickley, Sewickley Valley YMCA’s Senior Olympic Games will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23. There will be friendly competitions in many categories, including basketball toss, bingo, football toss and Wii bowling. An awards ceremony will be held. Visit the Y’s registration desk to sign up....
Quaker Valley baseball opens playoffs against South Park
The Quaker Valley baseball team begins its playoff journey Wednesday afternoon at Seneca Valley High School against South Park in the first round of the WPIAL 4A tournament. It is one of the earliest starts with first pitch at 2 p.m. The Quakers picked up the No. 10 seed after...
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy students nominated for Gene Kelly Awards
And the nominees are … Pittsburgh CLO has announced the nominees for the 29th annual Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Patterned after Broadway’s Tony Awards, the event will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 25 in the Benedum Center, 237 Seventh St., and will celebrate the...
