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Rich Engler documentary looks back at a storied concert career
Anyone who grew up going to rock concerts in the Pittsburgh area after 1970 probably has some idea who Rich Engler is. Engler — on his own and also as a member of the powerhouse promotions duo DiCesare Engler Productions with partner Pat DiCesare — promoted most of the major...
Proposed soccer field in Bell Acres to be memorial for Sewickley Area Soccer founder
Leo Moss left an indelible impression on young Quaker Valley athletes. Members of the Quaker Valley Recreation Association, the nonprofit umbrella of Sewickley area soccer, baseball/softball and lacrosse athletic leagues, want to ensure his legacy lives on through a new artificial turf field. Fundraising has begun for the proposed Leo...
Quaker Valley COG launches new drop-off yard waste program with Reserve Twp. company
The Quaker Valley Council of Governments is looking to build off its recycling program with a new drop-off yard waste program. It has partnered with Michael Brothers Hauling to allow residents of member communities to dispose of grass clippings, leaves, brush, wood chips, concrete chunks, dirt and small logs at...
Sewickley has new zoning and building code officer
Sewickley officials have hired a new zoning and building code officer. Council recently voted to appoint Joe Motznik of Pittsburgh to the full-time administrative position. Borough manager Donna Kaib said there were eight applicants for the job, and Motznik was selected out of three interviewed finalists. “We hired Joe Motznik...
In brief: Leet repeals tax ordinance, scary movies at Tull and more around Sewickley
Leet repeals amusement tax Leet commissioners have repealed the township’s amusement tax ordinance. The ordinance was adopted in December 1957 and amended in February 1999. Township manager Betsy Rengers said commissioners repealed the ordinance at the Sept. 13 meeting because it was no longer relevant. It generated about $300 annually....
Led by Close sisters, Sewickley Academy girls tennis in prime position
Sewickley Academy’s Ashley Close took the first step toward what’s expected to be another compelling playoff run this season. Close defeated junior Chloe DeSanzo of Beaver, 6-1, 6-0, in the Section 4-2A finals Sept. 15 at Beaver High School. Close also beat Central Valley junior Rachel Hardek in the semifinals...
Quaker Valley senior makes waves on national rowing scene
There was little if any doubt she’d be chosen. Quaker Vally senior Ellie Graham recently was named to the United States Rowing’s Class of 2023 Scholastic Honor Roll. It’s a prestigious honor. Each year, USRowing selects 100 students throughout the country who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and success on...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 25, 2022
Edgeworth Unity Properties LLC sold property at 210 Elm St. to Elias Memari for $381,000. Mary Odom sold property at 320 Maple Lane to John Pugh for $460,694. Franklin Park Larry Page sold property at 1544 Field Club Drive to Mark and Bethany Skosnik for $520,000. Summerfield Holdings LLC sold...
Ukrainians in Pittsburgh react to recent war developments
It’s been a summer of significant developments for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russian invaders. Recently, Ukrainian fighters recaptured parts of the country’s northeast territory in what’s being called the most successful counterattack of the war. Mass graves and torture chambers were found in those reclaimed areas. And as...
Fall soup sale, Sunday services 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. Online Torah Yoga for all ages takes place every third Saturday at 8:45 a.m. Join us for meditation and mindful exercise. Call 724-266-5238 for details. Beth Samuel Jewish...
North Hills Special Response Team earns negotiating award
When it comes to negotiating tough situations, the North Hills Special Response Team can be considered one of the best. It placed first in the Best of the Best negotiating competition hosted by the Pittsburgh FBI in August at The David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Six Pittsburgh-area special response teams...
Quaker Valley High School student athletes wash cars to help their clubs
Quaker Valley High School junior varsity and varsity golf teams traded their the tees and clubs for some sponges and suds as part of a car wash fundraiser earlier this month. Students and boosters made about a dozen or so cars cleaner at the Herbst Texaco Station at the corner...
Sewickley Music Club kicks off 101st season
The Sewickley Music Club’s 101st year welcomes back its members for the 2022-2023 season of a talented line up of musical performances. First up is the return of the delightful 3Rivers4 Barbershop Quartet singing their famous four-part harmony a cappella program entitled, “Decades of Delight.” The Club members will meet...
Retired Steeler visits Hampton restaurant to receive donation
What appears to be a routine football play has the potential to change a life drastically. Ask Ryan Shazier. On a Monday night in 2017, the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker collapsed after making a tackle, having suffered an injury that necessitated spinal stabilization surgery and had doctors wondering if he ever...
Letter to the editor: Community should support fire department, first responders
We recently learned that Chief Quin and the volunteer fire department that faithfully serves our community retired the use of the Sewickley fire horn. We write representing many community members who would like to acknowledge that this decision was unlikely to have been easy, given the history and tradition that...
Architects for proposed Quaker Valley High School will be paid $50,000 to study how to reduce its energy usage
Architects of a proposed Quaker Valley High School will study how to make the facility more energy efficient as attorneys representing parties for and against the project continue their legal battle in Allegheny County Court. School directors voted 8-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve a $50,000 contract amendment with...
Defending champ, freshman sensation earn WPIAL girls tennis top seeds
Defending champion Ashley Close of Sewickley Academy has earned the No. 1 seed in the upcoming WPIAL Class 2A girls singles tennis championships. The two-day event will begin with the first round, quarterfinals and semifinals matches Wednesday and conclude Thursday with the district championship and consolation matches. Close won’t have...
In brief: Mavuno Festival, fire safety fair and more around the Quaker Valley
Mavuno Festival returns For 26 years, the Mavuno Festival has celebrated Black, Indigenous and People of Color artistry and culture, thanks to BIPOC artists and educators of the Sewickley community. It’s back at Sweetwater Center for the Arts through Oct. 28. The art exhibition curated by Steve Alexis celebrates Black...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley cross country team shines at White Oak Park
Quaker Valley’s boys cross country team celebrated in style at the 20th annual Red, White & Blue Classic on Sept. 9 at White Oak Park. The Quakers zeroed in on third place with 132 team points, slightly behind first-place Hampton (121) and runner-up Blackhawk (131). Uniontown and North Catholic tied...
Senior-heavy Sewickley Academy boys soccer team chasing another section title
Sewickley Academy has traditionally been a significant force in boys soccer. The Panthers are maintaining that tradition so far in 2022. Through six games, SA was undefeated with wins over Freeport (7-0), Eden Christian (2-1), Beaver County Christian (3-1), South Side (7-0), Greensburg Central Catholic (4-2) and Our Lady of...
Waller, defense help Quaker Valley secure 4 early-season shutouts
The respect is well-earned for the Quaker Valley boys soccer team. The Quakers were ranked No. 1 in Class 2A in the Trib HSSN WPIAL soccer rankings for the week ending Sept. 11. A year ago, Quaker Valley won PIAA, WPIAL and Section 4-2A championships and finished with a 24-2...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 18, 2022
Aleppo Estate of Doris Harris sold property at 302 Trailside Drive to Kristin Gene Morrell for $285,000. Edgeworth Vincent Delie Jr. sold property at 606 East Drive to William Francis and Kelley Morse Oplinger for $1,930,000. James Forney sold property at 106 Elm Ln to Jason and Chelsea Morris for...
Inaugural Pumpkin Festival planned for Leetsdale
The Leetsdale parks and recreation committee has planned a new fundraiser to help harvest support for its children’s programs. The inaugural Pumpkin Festival is slated for Oct. 6-8 at Henle Park at the corner of Beaver and Ferry streets. Activities include pumpkin sales, arts and crafts, face painting, a corn...
Sewickley officials approve contractors for pair of major restoration projects
Two major renovation projects in Sewickley are expected to begin within the next few weeks now that council has approved the contracts. Allison Park Contractors’ $350,000 bid for the first phase of the Crescent Avenue restoration project was awarded at council’s Sept. 13 meeting. Borough engineer Mike Galet said they...
Proposed development in Sewickley clears borough hurdle, permits still required
A proposed development along Locust Place in Sewickley is one step closer to becoming a reality. Former office buildings in what is colloquially called Sewickley Village are being renovated into chef-owned restaurants, a listening lounge and an apartment, among other developments. Council unanimously voted Sept. 13 to approve a conditional...
