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Edgeworth Police Chief John Burlett calling it a career after 47 years in law enforcement
For years, John Burlett had a morning routine of coming to the office early so he could be at Edgeworth Elementary for student arrival. It was one of the regular joys the police chief experienced throughout his long career, and one of the few he said will be missed as...
Aleppo officials welcome Slippery Rock professor as newest commissioner
Aleppo resident Frances Amatucci hopes to use her media, business and educational acumen for the betterment of the township. She has an opportunity to do so as its newest commissioner. “We enjoy a very high quality of life here,” Amatucci said in early March. “This area is lovely. It’s safe....
In brief: Sewickley Civic Garden Council fundraiser, pancake breakfast and more
Sewickley Civic Garden Council fundraiser The Sewickley Civic Garden Council invites the community to support its mission while enjoying an evening that connects gardening, creativity and good company. “From Garden to Glass: The Crafting of Herbal Cocktail Mixers” will take place on April 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at...
Letter to the editor: Restore the Herbst House
Restore the Herbst House I write as the daughter of the late Jack Squires, a man widely respected throughout Sewickley and the greater Pittsburgh area for his expertise in restoration and early American antiques, to add my voice to those calling for the preservation of the Herbst House. As a...
Quaker Valley beats Avonworth at own high-scoring game, claims program’s 6th Penguins Cup
It had been a tough road for the seniors on the Quaker Valley hockey team. The last three years saw them lose in the quarterfinal round because of misplays or bad bounces, but in their final run through the PIHL Class A playoffs, they were able to reach the promised...
Sewickley area student news for the week of March 17, 2026
Ensign Connor Mangan serves the U.S. Navy at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Rota, Spain. Mangan attended Quaker Valley High School and graduated in 2017. Additionally, he graduated from The College of Wooster in 2021. Currently, Mangan is attending the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and...
Quaker Valley High School student leads fundraising team for Blood Cancer United
Community service runs in 17-year-old Noor Ashfaq’s blood. The high school junior is passionate about using her time and talents to help make the world a better place for others, a trait she inherited from her mother. But something else runs in her family’s bloodline, as well. “My grandpa passed...
Team spirit strong during successful season for Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers
The Sewickley Valley YMCA swimmers — the Sea Dragons — competed in the Division II championship meet held earlier this year at Butler. The Sea Dragons swim at five levels: New Novice (ages 6-8), Advanced Novice (7-8), Cadet (9-10), Prep, Junior and Senior (11-18) and High School. Sewickley Valley YMCA...
For Quaker Valley, sense of pride comes with season-ending PIAA loss
Quaker Valley’s first-round PIAA playoff game March 6 against Hickory became a tedious uphill climb for the Quakers almost from the opening tip. QV didn’t score a point until the 4:33 mark of the first quarter as the visitors secured leads of 6-0, 11-2, 17-10 and finally 19-12 in the...
Talented lineup returns for Sewickley Academy softball
The 2025 season was filled with highlights for the Sewickley Academy softball team. The Panthers started out 7-0 and 9-1 and ended up qualifying for the WPIAL Class A playoffs. They tied for second place with South Side Beaver in Section 1-A, finishing behind only Union, the WPIAL and PIAA...
Sewickley Academy shows dominant defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament wins
Sewickley Academy defeated Jeannette in the WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship game Feb. 27 at Petersen Events Center. The Panthers did not play again until March 7 when they zipped past Saegertown, 65-25, at home in the PIAA first round. “I think we were a little rusty in the...
Coming off playoff season, Sewickley Academy baseball can lean on key veteran players
The Sewickley Academy baseball team has four returning starters and each is expected to play an important role for the Panthers this season. Billy Pietragallo is a senior infielder/outfielder and is joined in the starting lineup by junior Jacob Stanislaw (OF/P) and sophomores Austin Fritz (P/INF) and Charlie Scally (C)....
Matthias Lezama shines for Quaker Valley in return to Penguins Cup finals
Matthias Lezama has had a significant impact on the Quaker Valley hockey team in his first two seasons with the Quakers. “He truly has,” QV coach Kevin Quinn said. “He has a desire to win, compete and score. And he brings it each game. He is also a great teammate...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
Aleppo John Burger sold property at 101 Ferndale Ave. to Michelle Clement for $519,750. Haysville James Eugene Sarver sold property at 14 River Road to Colin John Opsatnic and Emma Heider for $180,000. Franklin Park Memory Lane Ventures LLC sold property at 1600 Memory Lane Ct to Maronda Homes LLC...
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community
As a high school senior, Tina Echement knew that baking was in her blood. From a young age, she loved to help her grandmother in the kitchen, especially around Christmastime. Her grandmother’s apple pie was her favorite thing in the world; it had just the right amount of sweet, salty...
Support groups, St. Patrick celebrations and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. Antioch Baptist Church joyfully extends an invitation to you and your loved ones to join us for a Friends and Family Day on Sunday,...
Quaker Valley Council of Governments has a new executive director
The Quaker Valley Council of Governments is under new management. Delegates unanimously voted on Feb. 18 to hire Michelle Harkins of Allison Park as its new executive director. Former executive director Patrick Conners of Whitehall left Quaker Valley in early January for the same job with the South Hills Area...
In brief: Bridge lessons, new police car and more in Sewickley area
Want to learn bridge or need a refresher? If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play bridge, one of the world’s most popular card games, now is your chance. Beginning Bridge lessons will be offered for seven consecutive Tuesdays, starting March 31, at the Sewickley YMCA. The lessons will...
The Lindsay Theater to honor Rob Reiner with movie screenings
The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley will begin honoring the late director Rob Reiner on Friday by screening a slate of some of his beloved films. “Since the tragic death of this Hollywood icon, we’ve been receiving requests to bring back some of his most recognized works to...
Sewickley Hills crafting master park plan
Sewickley Hills officials hope to improve the borough’s park and recreation options through a new master plan. A draft of the community park plan was recently revealed by borough engineer Emile Ketterer of NIRA Consulting Engineers. It is available for review at the borough office, 349 Magee Road. The park...
WPIAL finals loss was ‘a good learning experience’ for Quaker Valley boys
Quaker Valley’s boys basketball team took an impressive 11-game winning streak into the WPIAL playoffs then extended it with two postseason victories. After a first-round bye, the Class 4A top-seed Quakers routed No. 8 Belle Vernon, 72-41, and edged No. 13 Deer Lakes, 44-42, in a nail-biter. But the No....
Sewickley Herald notebook: 3 Quaker Valley wrestlers make it to states
Three Quaker Valley wrestlers qualified for the PIAA Class 2A tournament off their performances at the Southwest Regional at Altoona. “Survive and advance. That’s the mindset we’ve been taking week by week,” QV coach Austin Heinl said. “We lost some tough matches and won some tough matches. It’s just another...
Sewickley Academy girls follow slow start with strong finish in run to PIAA tournament
Sewickley Academy’s girls basketball team experienced a turnaround season within 2025-26, thanks to a strong case of player perseverance. The Panthers started out 1-3 and 2-6 as the players adapted to Rob Shazer’s coaching style in his first year as head coach. Sewickley then rang up a seven-game winning streak...
Focus on defense pays championship dividends for Sewickley Academy boys
“Defense wins games; offense just determines by how much.” That has been the mantra of the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team all season, and it came to fruition Feb. 27 in the WPIAL finals at Petersen Events Center. Second-seeded Sewickley turned in another aggressive, laser-focused defensive performance against No. 1...
Amelia Suhayda, Marcus Zhan lead Quaker Valley swimmers at WPIAL meet
Quaker Valley senior Marcus Zhan earned a runner-up finish in the 200-yard freestyle event at the WPIAL Class 2A swimming championships Feb. 26-27 at Pitt’s Trees Pool. Zhan, who attends Sewickley Academy and competes for the Quakers as part of a cooperative sponsorship, turned in a time of 1 minute,...
