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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Leetsdale boat launch construction approved, expansion sought
A public boat launch into the Ohio River from the Leetsdale Industrial Park may be getting an even greater face-lift than originally expected. The recreation cite near the Hussey Copper property has been closed since the original concrete slab broke off in the 1990s, causing a safety hazard. Borough officials...
2025 PIAA Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Linville Hill
PIAA Class 2A boys basketball final Sewickley Academy vs. Linville Hill 2 p.m. Friday, Giant Center, Hershey On the air: NFHS Network PIAA titles: Sewickley Academy 3 (1997, 2010, 2017), Linville Hill 0 Sewickley Academy (26-2) Coach: Mike Iuzzolino Projected starting lineup No., Name, Ht., Yr., Pos. 2, Caiden Battles,...
Historic preservationist embraces volunteering roles in Sewickley
Teresa Duff of Sewickley is a preservationist force committed to her adopted community of Sewickley. Duff is a professional architectural conservator, owner and director of Lineage Historic Preservation Services. “Generally speaking, on a project I work in tandem with the project architect or engineer and work in the lane of...
Sewickley Academy misses last-second shot in 1-point PIAA finals loss to Linville Hill
HERSHEY – Two seconds were almost enough. With that little bit of time left, Sewickley Academy got a jumper in the paint by Mamadou Kane, but it bounced away at the buzzer Friday leaving the Panthers one shot short in a 55-54 loss to Linville Hill in the PIAA Class...
Reaching PIAA finals has extra meaning for coach Mike Iuzzolino, Sewickley Academy boys
As an all-state basketball player at Altoona, Mike Iuzzolino made a deep run in the state playoffs as a junior in 1985. His team was undefeated until a crushing semifinal loss to Brashear. That was 40 years ago. He later achieved a basketball resume far better than most as a...
Leetsdale renews DUI task force commitment
Leetsdale has renewed its commitment to the West Hills DUI Task Force, a state-funded collective of multiple police departments that engages in roving patrols, traditional stationary checkpoints and educational initiatives to help keep streets safe. Council unanimously voted March 13 to renew its municipal police cooperative agreement. Borough officials said...
Chadwick Street Park in Sewickley to become new home of pickleball courts
Quaker Valley area pickleball players can rejoice as a new place to play in Sewickley will soon be constructed. Four new pickleball courts are in the works for Chadwick Street Park. Other upgrades include a full-size tennis court, new fencing, restructuring of the basketball court and new landscaping by the...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Panthers win school’s 1st home state playoff game
Sewickley Academy’s 64-36 victory March 8 against visiting Windber was significant in that it moved the Panthers into the quarterfinal round of the PIAA Class 2A basketball playoffs. It also proved noteworthy for another reason. “Someone mentioned the game was Sewickley Academy’s first-ever home state playoff game,” Sewickley junior forward...
Experienced lineup ready to give Quaker Valley baseball a boost
With a solid core of returning starters, the Quaker Valley baseball team looks to make considerable improvement over last season. A year ago, the Quakers ended up with a 2-10 record in Section 1-3A, 4-13 overall. “The team has been working very hard in the offseason,” QV coach Rich Garbee...
Upcoming events, services at Sewickley area houses of worship for the week of March 22, 2025
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. First Friday virtual Bible study is at 7 p.m. A link is available via Pastor Dean’s Facebook page. The third annual 3 vs. 3...
Sewickley-born reverends return to their roots for a ‘Holy Homecoming’ celebration
The Rev. Harold Cottom III recalled a pivotal time in his childhood growing up in Sewickley and attending St Matthew’s AME Zion Church. He was involved in a Buds of Promise youth program at the church. Cottom said the women who ran the program were very focused on scripture, and...
Sewickley Academy boys storm back to edge Greensburg CC in state semifinals
Everything was going well for Greensburg Central Catholic in the western final — until it went south. A 14-point lead in the first half felt more like 30 as the Centurions pulled ahead of Sewickley Academy with relative ease. Crisp passing led to uncontested layups, and defensive pressure was locked...
Retail, office space and residential units proposed at former Sewickley funeral home site
A three-story development with retail space, engineering offices and condominiums is expected to fill the site of a former funeral home in Sewickley. The R.D. Cole Funeral Home at 328 Beaver St. was demolished more than a month ago. It had ceased services in September and reopened late that month...
Nonprofit aims to provide farming opportunities for disabled individuals in Leet Township
Allison and Charles Hill are farmers-in-training. The Hills recently purchased 90 acres adjacent to their Leet Township home and launched Harvesting Hope Acres, a nonprofit farm that will be dedicated to helping disabled teens and adults. They announced the news on social media on Feb. 28 in hopes of cultivating...
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of March 18, 2025
Sewickley Academy’s Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) chapter recently competed at the state conference in Hershey, Pa., from Feb. 19-21. Max Kopf, class of ‘27 (Professional Selling), Emma Ehan, class of ‘26 (Business Growth Plan), and Samaira Bhat, class of ‘26 (Business Growth Plan) qualified for the international career...
Leetsdale to install memorial benches for 2 helpful residents
Leetsdale officials plan to install benches at borough parks this spring in memory of two kind souls. A bench in memory of volunteer election worker Brian Tarasi will be placed at Kohlmeyer Park, and one in memory of avid gardener and beloved decorator Jennine DeGori will sit at Henle Park....
Excitement builds for Quaker Valley track season
One of the many talented athletes to watch at Quaker Valley during the outdoor track and field season is senior Thomas Debelak. He finished third in the boys triple jump at the PTFCA indoor championships March 2 at Penn State, hitting a mark of 45 feet, 11 inches. Debelak holds...
Stellar season meets abrupt ending with playoff loss for Quaker Valley hockey
High school hockey teams operate on a lengthy schedule that runs for the better part of a half year. Players must skate on high-octane throughout the fall and winter months. The current PIHL season began Sept. 30 for the Quaker Valley hockey team, which won 17 consecutive games through the...
Long-range shooter leads Sewickley Academy to PIAA win
A 1 p.m. starting time apparently suits Sewickley Academy boys basketball player Lucas Grimsley just fine. Eight minutes later, the Panthers’ 6-foot-4 junior forward had 15 points in his team’s March 8 PIAA Class 2A playoff game against visiting Windber. Grimsley sparked Sewickley to an impressive 64-36 victory against the...
Royal family of Quaker Valley wrestling leaves massive mark on program
The Richey brothers — Justin, Logan and Marcus — aren’t the only family members who were able to achieve 100 wins in their wrestling careers. Their father, Jason, 53, reached the century mark while competing at Allegheny College. “They canceled the team after I graduated (in 1993), which is still...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of March 16, 2025
Franklin Park Timothy Schweers sold property at 2528 Adele Ct to Joshua Adam Schwartz and Laurel Sara Brown for $570,000. Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1327 Adrian Drive to Ross Michael and Pamela Sarah Gioiosa for $712,911. Estate of Paul Black sold property at 2554 Cole Road to Patrick...
Quaker Valley students learn from local professionals
Quaker Valley High School students learned about business, finance and information technology from local professionals as part of the district’s Future Ready Academies’ Career Conversations program. On March 5, about 25 students in grades 9-12 learned from leaders like BNY Mellon investment strategist Matthew Keller, PNC Financial Services early career...
Sewickley pastors partner to distribute ashes on the go
The Rev. Hannah Loughman and the Rev. Ryan Kobert believe in the importance of bringing the church to the people. The pastors did just that on the drizzly morning of March 5. Stationed at the Wolcott Park Gazebo on Broad Street in Sewickley, they invited anyone passing by to stop...
Mary Roberts Reinheart Park officials dedicate time and love to keep it thriving
A little park with a big name is considered by many to be the hidden horticultural gem of Glen Osborne. The Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park was born from an overgrown and trash-filled steep ravine. Thanks to decades of community cooperation, hard work and dedicated volunteers, the public park welcomes...
Edgeworth hires retired Ohio Township corporal as its newest police officer
Edgeworth officials have added new manpower and equipment to their police force. Council unanimously approved the hiring of full-time officer Russ Hartzell and the purchase of a new Ford Explorer Interceptor last month. Hartzell, 43, of Ohio Township was selected out of two candidates and had the highest scores out...


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