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Letter: Law enforcement should monitor horse riders
I love horses. I don’t always love the people who ride horses, especially when they are out in large numbers, wearing their scarlet-red “Riding to Hounds” costumes on the roads of Sewickley Heights/Hills and Bell Acres. These clowns often, and unapologetically, hog both lanes of two-lane roads as if they...
Bradford Woods man makes wood carvings from the heart
As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, N.Y., Alfred Akner would patriotically carve model airplane kits. It’s what all of the kids did to pass the time during World War II, he said. But the hobby fell away when he was in high school. Then, close to 30 years ago,...
Letter to the editor: Herbst House sale has been discussed
I would like to take exception to a quote by Father Brian Noel in the Nov. 10 article on the Herbst House on Broad Street “Still in limbo” by Michael Divittorio. In the article, Fr. Noel states that “We’re not looking to sell that property. It was never our intent...
Letter to the editor: Sewickley council president responds to budget story
As president of Sewickley Borough Council, I am writing about the article published online Nov. 10 (and in print Nov. 17) “Sewickley officials pass preliminary budget without public input.” Contrary to the eye-popping headline, Sewickley’s budget was developed, discussed and passed just as it always is — in a series...
Leetsdale’s 2023 preliminary budget contains no tax hike
Leetsdale property owners should not expect to pay more in real estate taxes next year. Council voted 4-1 Nov. 10 to pass and advertise the preliminary 2023 budget. The final budget is expected to pass Dec. 8. President Patricia Lee, vice president Maria Napolitano, Osman Awad and Jeffery Weatherby in...
Sweetwater Center for the Arts Holiday mART kicks off with preview party
The Sweetwater Center for the Arts will kick off its annual Holiday mART with a special preview party from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 1. The KEEPING SPIRITS BRIGHT PREVIEW PARTY will include two complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as the opportunity to view and purchase the art, crafts, and...
Sewickley Academy donates food, funds to Good Samaritan Parish
The Sewickley Academy community showcased their generosity once again with the annual “Spirit of Community” Thanksgiving Food Drive. On Nov. 16, students from the Lower, Middle and Senior schools delivered donated goods to the Good Samaritan Parish in Ambridge. Over the two-week collecting period, the Academy’s families, faculty and staff...
Sewickley native Josh Green elected as Hawaii’s next governor
HONOLULU — Lt. Gov. Josh Green, a Democrat, on Tuesday defeated Republican former Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona to be Hawaii’s next governor and vowed to tackle the state’s most stubborn problems. “Tonight is the first day of that new era where our leaders must start doing more to listen, to...
In brief: Light Up Night events, author talk and more around Sewickley
Sewickley Gallery exhibitions Sewickley Gallery & Frame Shop presents two new exhibitions, both to open to the public Dec. 2-3. At the gallery space, the show “Small Works” features a number of artist from Pittsburgh, Chicago and New York. Though these artworks may be small, the variety of colorful abstract...
Sewickley Academy tennis players wrap up strong season by placing at states
Sewickley Academy tennis standout Ashley Close closed out her junior season Nov. 5 in Hershey as the PIAA Class 2A runner-up. Wyoming Seminary’s Ilana Rosenthal won the Class 2A state championship, with South Park senior Nicole Kempton placing third and Knoch junior Emily Greb taking fourth. Kempton captured the WPIAL...
Quaker Valley football out to raise program’s expectations after trying season
The exit interviews have been taking place within the Quaker Valley football program. Recordwise, it proved to be a disappointing 2022 season for the Quakers. After starting out 2-1 under first-year coach Jason Cappa, QV lost its last six games all by wide margins. “The team’s first order of business...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 20, 2022
Edgeworth Robert Morris University sold property at 515 Maple Ln to Bert Street LLC for $1,700,000. Franklin Park Adam Lueken sold property at 1041 Blackberry Drive to National Resident Nominee Services INC for $865,000. National Resident Nominee Services INC sold property at 1041 Blackberry Drive to Himanshu Nayyar and Priyar...
Edgeworth officials plan to hold the line on real estate taxes in next year’s budget
Edgeworth officials hope to stave off a real estate tax hike despite rising costs. Council voted 6-0 on Nov. 15 to approve and advertise its preliminary 2023 budget. Councilman Dan Wilson was absent. The millage rate is projected to remain at 4.15 mills. Proposed revenues and expenses were listed at...
Fellowship: Cookie walks, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area places of worship
Beth Samuel Jewish Center Shabbat Morning Services are held every Saturday at 10 a.m. in person and on Zoom. Beth Samuel Jewish Center is at 810 Kennedy Drive in Ambridge. For more information, visit bethsamuel.org. Christ Church at Grove Farm Sunday services are at 9 a.m. (traditional) and 11:15 a.m....
Bell Acres CEO of accounting firm pleads guilty to defrauding IRS of over $15M
When Joseph Nocito Sr. reviewed the invoices for the construction of his 34-room mansion in Bell Acres, federal prosecutors said, he’d place hand-written sticky notes on them, directing his bookkeeper to pay the costs from one of his 35 companies. Among the expenses illegally paid, the government said Thursday, were...
Leet officials hope to hold the line on taxes with next year’s budget
Leet property owners should not expect to have to pay more in real estate taxes as a result of the township’s 2023 budget. Commissioners voted 4-0 on Nov. 14 to approve and advertise next year’s preliminary spending plan. President Martin McDaniel was absent. The millage rate is projected to remain...
Audit: Quaker Valley School District financially strong
Quaker Valley School District is in strong financial shape, according to a newly released report from auditor Maher Duessel. Brian McCall, engagement partner at the financial firm, delivered the good news to district officials at a board meeting Nov. 15. “You’re really in a healthy financial position here where you’re...
Tapas Talks hosts Leslie Braksick
Tapas Talks held its third event for the 2022 season on Oct. 27 at Allegheny Country Club. Leslie Braksick, co-founder and senior partner of MyNextSeason provided a presentation entitled “Creating a Blueprint for What’s Next.” The evening started with a social hour featuring delicious tapas. Tapas Talks board member Holly...
In brief: CARE workshops, toy pickup and more in the Sewickley area
Laughlin Children’s Center CARE Workshops Register for one of the Laughlin Children’s Center’s popular and informative Care Workshops presented by Dr. Gail Mangan, a highly acclaimed adolescent psychologist. CARE training includes an educational component and active practice for general use by adults who interact with children of all ages in...
State playoff berth caps solid season for Quaker Valley girls volleyball
To the surprise of virtually no one associated with the program, the Quaker Valley girls volleyball team landed a spot in the PIAA Class 2A playoffs. The Quakers finished in the top four in the WPIAL and took a 17-4 record into the state tournament Freeport, Shenango, Avonworth and QV...
Quaker Valley notebook: Junior midfielder develops knack for clutch goals
Game-winning goal scoring is becoming part of Nick Allan’s soccer repertoire. A junior midfielder at Quaker Valley, Allan netted the game’s only goal Oct. 27 in a 1-0 playoff win against Avonworth. Allan’s game-winning heroics began in a big way last year in the state finals when he scored the...
Sewickley Academy baseball standout Adin Zorn takes team-first approach to Penn State
The long-awaited day for the Zorn family finally arrived. Sewickley Academy senior Adin Zorn officially signed his national letter of intent to attend and play baseball at Penn State. Zorn, a talented shortstop/outfielder, was recruited by the Nittany Lions early in his high school career and made a verbal commitment...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 13, 2022
Aleppo Richmond Viall III sold property at 436 Rockledge Drive to Christopher and Anne Blazak for $535,000. David Dickson sold property at 111 Sewickley Heights Drive to Benjamin Joseph Fuoss for $257,000. Edgeworth ZRM LLC sold property at 209 Ohio River Blvd. to ZRM PA LLC for $1,609,135. Franklin Park...
Dominant Freeport sweeps Quaker Valley, moves one step closer to state title
The Freeport girls volleyball team took one step closer to its ultimate goal of winning the program’s second state title with a dominant performance in the quarterfinals. The Yellowjackets built early leads in each set and rolled to a 3-0 sweep over Quaker Valley on Saturday at North Allegheny. Freeport...
Sewickley officials pass preliminary budget without public input
Sewickley officials are attempting to hold the line on real estate taxes for another year. Council unanimously voted Nov. 8 to approve and advertise its preliminary 2023 budget. It maintains the tax rate at 6.25 mills. Projected revenues and expenses were listed at about $9.83 million. The borough has not...
