Sewickley Herald category, Page 82
Sewickley council seeks $500K grant for light poles
Sewickley officials hope to replace multiple light poles in the borough through an Allegheny County grant. Council unanimously voted at its Oct. 11 meeting to seek a $500,000 grant from the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County. President Cynthia Mullins said the focus is on the lights in the business districts....
Sewickley United Methodist Church pumpkin patch open through the end of October
A month-long fall fundraiser at the Sewickley United Methodist Church is coming to an end. The annual pumpkin patch outside 337 Broad St. closes after Halloween. There are still plenty to purchase and paint. Proceeds benefit the Navajo Indian reservation in New Mexico, as well as church missions. “We just...
Quaker Valley School District hires national firm to seek grants for proposed high school, no start date set
Quaker Valley School District officials have approved a contract with a national consulting firm to seek grants for a proposed high school. The board voted 8-0 at its Oct. 18 meeting to hire Summit Strategies to “engage in governmental relations work to identify potential federal and state funding opportunities and...
TASH’s 14th annual Ole 5K in North Park sets fundraising record
TASH’s 14th annual Ole 5K in North Park raised a record $98,000 for its charitable work in Mexico. The race took place the morning of Oct. 8 at the Harmar Grove Pavilion. TASH is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that has worked across the border since 1998. It aims to bridge the...
Quaker Valley School District adds another officer to its police force
The Quaker Valley School District has a new police officer. The board voted 8-0 at the Oct. 18 meeting to hire Tom Liberty of Beaver to the district force. School director Jeffrey Watters was absent. Liberty, 50, will be patrolling the halls of Edgeworth and Osborne elementary schools starting Nov....
In brief: Savoring Sewickley returns to library, YMCA Senior Men’s club and more
Savoring Sewickley The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library welcome guests back to the library for the 21st Annual Savoring Sewickley event from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23. After being on-hold for the past two years, the Friends are excited for the return of the popular event. Savoring Sewickley features signature...
Quaker Valley notebook: Quakers prevail in rivalry showdown
It was a highly emotional and intense game, to say the least. Quaker Valley’s boys soccer team defeated rival Sewickley Academy, 3-1, behind junior midfielder Nick Allan in a nonsection matchup Oct. 4 at Quaker Valley. Allan netted two goals for the Quakers, who improved to 11-2 overall with their...
Quaker Valley football commits to rebuilding process during trying season
The rebuilding campaign in the Quaker Valley football program has hit a few snags. The Quakers have sat out the postseason for the past three years. Jason Cappa took over as field boss and the hope was the team would take a step forward in anticipation of a possible playoff...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 16, 2022
Bell Acres Dwight Howes sold property at 103 Fox Hill Drive to American Relocaton Connections LLC for $683,400. American Relocaton Connections LLC sold property at 103 Fox Hill Drive to Robert Carbeau III and Adara Maroon for $683,400. Franklin Park Bradley Powell sold property at 1602 Bradsberry Ln to Keystone...
Fellowship: Morning prayer, Sunday school and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Upcoming events include: Oct. 21: Kabbalat Shabbat with Cantor Sandy (Zoom), 7 p.m. Oct. 22: Shabbat morning services with Kiddush to follow. Oct. 23: Religious School in class,...
Sewickley Academy inducts 3 alumni into Arts Hall of Fame
On Oct. 7, three new members were inducted into Sewickley Academy’s Arts Hall of Fame, a ceremony that occurs every four years. The inductees are John T. Barr ’69 (photojournalist), Pam Gregg (theater) and Brian Hutchison ’89 (actor). Hall of Fame honorees have distinguished themselves in the visual or performing...
Fellowship: Shabbat services, morning prayer and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Beth Samuel Jewish Center holds Shabbat Morning Services every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Upcoming events include: Oct. 15: Torah Yoga (Zoom), 8:45 a.m. Contact our office for the free link. Shabbat morning services, with yizkor, 10 a.m. Kiddush to follow. Oct....
Letter to the editor: An emergency only road can’t really be built
Time and distance matters in an emergency. So does ease of access. The proposed Quaker Valley High School is flawed for many reasons, but the most egregious is the safety of its occupants. The Leet site is up to a mile further from the hospital and first responders and accessible...
Volunteers needed for Light Up Night in Sewickley
Sewickley officials need some help with an upcoming holiday celebration. Volunteers are being sought for Light Up Night, which is scheduled from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. Festivities will take place along Broad Street, from Centennial Avenue to Thorn Street; and Beaver Street, from Blackburn Road to Chestnut...
Quaker Valley celebrates Homecoming
Quaker Valley School District celebrated Homecoming Week Oct. 3-7 at each building across the district. Schools participated in Spirit Week by sporting wacky hair, tacky outfits, pajamas, QV gear and pink out shirts. High school football players, cheerleaders, band members and color guard participated in pep rallies across the district...
Letter to the editor: Forget the new Quaker Valley High School
My two cents on the QV high school: After reading the recent Sewickley Herald article dated Sept. 29, 2022, detailing the latest school board expenditure in the now interminable saga of the new Quaker Valley High School, I was struck by two things: No. 1. The firm contracted to design...
Megan Turnbull to step down as Leetsdale solicitor
Leetsdale is in need of a solicitor. Attorney Megan Turnbull, who has provided legal services to the borough for more than 10 years, has tendered her resignation. Council discussed her departure at a workshop meeting Oct. 6. Members plan to vote to accept the resignation, as well as a motion...
In brief: Wine talk, rotary scholarship and more around Sewickley
Wine Walk Sewickley Chamber of Commerce presents the 11th Sewickley Wine Walk from 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the business district. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Participants will be able to experience about 30 different choice wines along the way. Food purchases are not included...
Richard Garbee, Jason Cappa named Quaker Valley baseball, softball coaches
Quaker Valley has two new coaches for its varsity spring sports teams. Quaker Valley football coach Jason Cappa will also guide the Quakers’ varsity softball team. Richard Garbee has been hired to coach the varsity baseball program. Garbee has coached basketball, soccer, baseball and softball with a variety of Quaker...
Brother-sister combo patrols net for Quaker Valley soccer
Both have been involved in Quaker Valley soccer since their freshman season. Both have developed into accomplished high school athletes. They are vocal and determined but also can be humorous and quick-witted at times. The brother-sister duo of Isaac and Grace Waller are goalkeepers on the QV boys and girls...
Quaker Valley’s Eva Bulger overcomes challenging set-up to claim 4th WPIAL girls golf title
Eva Bulger is a uniquely talented golfer. This season, the Quaker Valley senior became just the second girl in history to win four consecutive WPIAL titles. The left-handed hitting Bulger did so by defeating senior Claire Konieczny of Geibel by three strokes at the WPIAL Class 2A girls final round...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 9, 2022
Edgeworth Benjamin Yocco sold property at 329 Nicholas Pl to Jeremy Gialloreto and Danielle Lang for $379,900. Franklin Park Daniel Dunn sold property at 1922 Georgetown Drive to Kathirvel Subramanian and Dalia Vichatt for $350,000. Mary Beth Kusbit sold property at 2542 Secretariat Drive to Remington and Ashley Felix Iddings...
Quaker Valley area firefighters to collaborate on fire safety fair in Sewickley
Fire departments throughout the Quaker Valley are coming together for a fire safety fair in Sewickley. The joint event will feature trucks, equipment and members from Cochran Hose, Aleppo, Big Sewickley Creek, Fair Oaks, Leetsdale, Emsworth and Ohio Township volunteer companies. It is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Inaugural Leetsdale Pumpkin Festival going on through Saturday in Henle Park
Families are flocking to Henle Park in Leetsdale for the parks and recreation committee’s inaugural Pumpkin Festival. The fall event at the corner of Beaver and Ferry streets kicked off Thursday afternoon. Festivities continue from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. There is a haunted pavilion...
Caliente named official Pittsburgh Penguins pizza
After Caliente Pizza & Draft House marked its official 10th anniversary in September, the award-winning chain is taking its yearlong celebration a step further, this time with the help of Pittsburgh’s five-time Stanley Cup champions. The local eatery has been named the official pizza of the Pittsburgh Penguins and opened...
