Sewickley Herald category, Page 89
In brief: Upcoming meetings, 5K race and more in the Sewickley area
Edgeworth Council Edgeworth Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. July 19 at the borough building, 301 Beaver Road. Call 412-741-2866 or go to edgeworthborough.org for more information. Leet commissioners Leet commissioners will meet at 7 p.m. July 11 at the township office, 194 Ambridge Ave. Go to leettownship.org...
Competitive fire burns bright for Quaker Valley 3-sport star Nora Johns
Nora Johns is a natural. Name the sport and she’s a natural fit. It didn’t surprise Quaker Valley coach Jared Jones that the rising senior won WPIAL and PIAA titles during the 2022 track and field season. “Nora is a great athlete but an even better competitor,” Jones said. “I...
Penn State recruit Adin Zorn sets standard for Sewickley Academy baseball program
Adin Zorn’s baseball acumen runs the gamut, from A to Z. A senior-to-be at Sewickley Academy, Zorn has been a two-year starter and team leader on the Panthers baseball team. His freshman season was wiped out because of the covid-19 pandemic. “Adin is an exceptional talent,” SA coach Anthony Garofalo...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of July 3, 2022
Aleppo Alderman Holdings 200 Deer Run LLC sold property at 200 Deer Run Road to North Way Christian Community for $4,125,000. Evan Michaelson sold property at 504 Sewickley Heights Drive to Nicole Kopel trste for $235,000. Raymond Pen Canada sold property at 506 Sewickley Heights Drive to Rabeka Tomb for...
Sewickley area student news for the week of July 1, 2022
Ashish Juneja earned a master of science in computer science; John Medich earned a master of science in quantitative and computational finance and Evan Ragoowansi earned a master of science in mechanical engineering from the Georgie Insitute of Technology in May. Melina Maria Tripoli was named to the Dean’s List...
Edgeworth home wins design award
An Edgeworth property is the recipient of the Professional Silver Award for Design by The Society of American Registered Architects. The property is currently for sale, listed by Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty. William H. Childs Jr. & Associates Inc. were the architects/planners for the home and accepted the award. “This...
North Allegheny hosts July 13 open house to recruit school bus drivers
Those looking for a job that’s flexible, has summers off, offers health benefits and a competitive wage may want to consider driving a bus for the North Allegheny School District. Those interested can attend a transportation career open house on July 13, hosted by the NA Transportation Department, from 10...
Summer events at Sewickley Public Library for the week of June 29, 2022
Sewickley Public Library, located at 500 Thorn St., has several upcoming events and programs. For more information, to register for events, or a complete listing of events, visit sewickleylibrary.org. The library will undergo scheduled HVAC maintenance work from June 29-July 1. On June 30, all morning programs will be canceled....
Inspired Women charitable group to host garden party in Wexford
The Pittsburgh North and Sewickley chapters of Inspired Women Paying it Forward will host a joint garden party on July 7 at 251 Westvue Road in Wexford. Registration is 5:30 p.m. with a 6-7 p.m. dinner meeting. Inspired Women Paying it Forward is open to anyone interested in combining forces...
Sewickley Light Up Night being planned for early December
Sewickley residents are planning for the borough’s second annual Light Up Night since a covid hiatus. Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available for the event, which is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 2. Festivities will take place along Broad Street, from Centennial Avenue to Thorn Street; and Beaver Street,...
Officials say Western Pa. can lead way in clean energy industry
The Pittsburgh region has a long history of energy production, from its former proliferation of coal mines to a more recent boom in natural gas, and it may be looking to add to that energy profile by transitioning to renewable and clean energy technology. On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Energy...
Sewickley Girl Scouts earn Gold Awards
Two Sewickley Girl Scouts recently earned their Gold Awards. The Girl Scout Gold Award is one of the highest achievements in Girl Scouting. Western Pennsylvania Gold Award Girl Scouts cumulatively logged more than 5,000 hours of service while designing and implementing projects to benefit their communities and create an impact...
In brief: Edgeworth police seek residents’ help, Sewickley Sundae 5K and more
Edgeworth police seeking residents’ help Edgeworth police hope to use residents’ security footage in the event of an incident. A notice was made in the borough’s spring newsletter inviting residents to reach out to the department and help if they have an outdoor camera system. Any and all information provided...
Sirianni twins make unforgettable impact on Quaker Valley tennis program
They formed a firm foundation for the Quaker Valley boys tennis program the past four years. Twin brothers Mike and Will Sirianni were top-flight singles players at QV since their freshman season. “As a coach, if someone came to you and said you will ‘inherit’ twin brothers who will define...
1st state playoff victory headlines Quaker Valley boys lacrosse season
Quaker Valley’s boys lacrosse season started early and ran late. “This was a historic and fun season,” coach Chip Hansen said. “This started with the senior dinner in February when the seniors set their goals to win the section, finish in the top three of the WPIAL and win a...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 26, 2022
Bell Acres Floyd Wine sold property at Big Sewickley Creek Road to Mark Lynn Holzbach for $18,000. Robert Willison sold property at Willow Ridge Road to John and Linda Kline for $156,050. Leet Charles Soman Jr. sold property at 411 Ambridge Ave. to Heather Joanna Forsythe for $159,000. Osborne Theresa...
Franklin Park offers community gardens to residents
Franklin Park’s new community gardens give residents an opportunity to grow their own vegetables or plants in a public space, thanks in part to last year’s junior council person Jackie DiGiacomo. The gardens, located across from Linbrook Park off Big Sewickley Creek Road, officially opened June 14. Residents could apply...
Sewickley area student news for the week of June 24, 2022
The following students were named to the Dean’s List at Ohio University for the spring 2022 semester: Andy Chrvala, Alexa Otto, Michael Mucha, Jamma Downey and Camden Kiggins. Margaret Gerlach, daughter of Gregory and Karen Gerlach of Sewickley, received a bachelor of arts in educational studies and French & Francophone...
Leetsdale July 4 parade and festivities back after pandemic hiatus
Fireworks, inflatables and fun are just a few features for the return of Leetsdale’s Fourth of July festivities. The Independence Day celebration was canceled in 2020, and only fireworks marked the borough’s recognition of the holiday last year. Event committee chair Laura Mastrorocco said her group is excited to bring...
Legal proceedings continue for proposed Quaker Valley High School
An Allegheny County Court judge may rule on a legal challenge by Quaker Valley School District for the proposed new Quaker Valley High School within the next few months. The property straddles Leet, Edgeworth and Leetsdale. Leet Township zoning hearing board denied the district’s special exception application for a proposed...
Fern Hollow’s Gala in the Garden raises nearly $40K
On June 10, Fern Hollow Nature Center hosted 180 partygoers at a spectacular Gala in the Garden. It was a stunning summer evening celebrating Fern Hollow’s 25th anniversary as the voice for environmental education and outdoor recreation in the Quaker Valley community. The event raised almost $40,000 to support Fern...
Quaker Valley High School welcomes new assistant principal
Quaker Valley High School will have a new assistant principal when the 2022-2023 school year begins. Dawn Hardman is joining QVSD from Waynesboro Area High School, where she taught AP U.S. history, worked as the MTSS coordinator and was the student council advisor. Hardman graduated from North Allegheny High School...
Sewickley area student news for the week of June 21, 2022
Beyza Akinci has been named to the Dean’s List at Lehigh University for the Spring 2022 semester. Lee Forrest from Sewickley was honored with distinction on the thesis “No Business like Show Business: An Exploration of Anti-Capitalist Theatre,” at the Marlboro Institute Honors Thesis Awards. Forrest is majoring in theatre...
In brief: Summer movie nights, cycling events and more around Sewickley
Summer Movie Nights Sewickley Academy will hold two movie nights that are open to the public this summer on Wardrop Field. “Encanto” will be the featured film on June 30, and “Moana” will be shown July 21. Both events will begin with yard games at 7 p.m. and the films...
Quaker Valley boys tennis team takes pride in state semifinal berth
Quaker Valley’s boys tennis team ended its banner 2022 season on a high note coated with a bit of disappointment. QV finished 16-1 overall, winning section and WPIAL Class 2A titles and advancing to the PIAA semifinal round. The Quakers were the only WPIAL team in either Class 2A or...
