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Retired teacher continues to make mark on Quaker Valley sports as photographer, coach
John Doucette has been the man behind the camera at Quaker Valley since 1994. “I started taking photos after spending two months traveling Europe prior to my student teaching experience in London,” Doucette said. “I moved to the Pittsburgh area in 1993 with a teaching and coaching position in the...
Quaker Valley girls heat up in 2nd half of season to finish 2nd in section
Quaker Valley finished as the runner-up in Section 1-3A in girls basketball with a 10-4 record. As a result, the Quakers, seeded No. 7, drew No. 10 McGuffey on Feb. 14 in the first round of the WPIAL Class 3A tournament. McGuffey finished third behind co-champions Keystone Oaks and Seton...
Quaker Valley boys overcome adversity to claim 21st straight playoff berth
The postseason is a familiar neighborhood for the Quaker Valley boys basketball team. The Quakers have advanced to the playoffs for 21 consecutive years. QV qualified for the WPIAL playoffs this season via a fourth-place finish in Section 2-4A. “As all teams face during a season, we really had our...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 16, 2025
Franklin Park Maronda Homes LLC sold property at 1320 Adrian Drive to Kunal and Pratibha Gulati for $625,490. Dening Yan sold property at 1418 Chadworth Ct to Ronald Hepp and Danielle Heffner for $875,000. Melissa Klobuchar sold property at 2583B Grouse Rdg to Matthew and Karley Busato for $210,000. SND...
Praise service, food drive and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.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. We are excited to invite...
In brief: Live music at Sweetwater, firefighter training, and more in the Sewickley area
Live music at Sweetwater Sweetwater Center for the Arts welcomes Addison Agen, an indie-folk singer-songwriter best known as Season 13’s first runner-up on NBC’s “The Voice,” on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Based out of Nashville, she has shared the stage with artists such as Bob Seger, Brandy Clark, Gordon...
Pittsburgh’s Billy Gardell gets serious in new movie ‘The Vortex’
According to Billy Gardell, his humor is quintessentially Pittsburgh. “My work ethic comes from there, and so I’ve been telling ‘DVE for 20 years, everything I’ve done in Hollywood — whether it was looking for auditions, being broke, you know, being up for a yogurt commercial all the way to...
Sewickley’s latest boutique, Picket Fence was inspired by similar family-owned stores
One of the newest businesses in Sewickley, The Picket Fence, opened last fall to a warm welcome from the community. “Sewickley is a wonderful neighborhood,” said Maureen Staley, who co-owns the business with her sister and their mother, Patti Staley. “It has a good community presence, and people have told...
Volunteers continue work on Sewickley Black history documentary
For those unfamiliar with Sewickley’s deep roots in Black history and culture, discovering them is like stumbling upon a treasure trove. But for those who grew up with them — whose families make up the very fabric of this history — it serves as sweet nostalgia and a push toward...
Quaker Valley School District facilities to be assessed by Pittsburgh-based architecture firm
As Quaker Valley School District’s architects and design team continue to work on the proposed high school expected to open in Leet within the next few years, administration and school board members continue to focus on the future of the existing buildings. The board recently approved an $80,750 comprehensive facilities...
Sewickley 8-year-old launches fundraiser to help L.A. wildfire victims
A third grade Sewickley Academy student has launched a fundraiser in response to the recent horrific wildfires impacting Southern California. Sa’Niya Miller of Sewickley has a routine of catching up on local and national news each morning as she readies herself for school. “My grandparents and my stepdad, that’s all...
Green scene grows at Sewickley Academy
A student-run greenhouse at Sewickley Academy is a little greener thanks to the recent generosity of an alumnus. Bob Jones (’61) read a recent TribLive Sewickley Herald article about Sewickley Academy junior Emma Ehan and her efforts to make over and spruce up the once defunct greenhouse at the Senior...
Two-time champ Deer Lakes shows its playoff experience in beating Quaker Valley
Deer Lakes is still unbeaten in the WPIAL playoffs under coach Albie Fletcher, a remarkable three-year streak that added another win Friday night. The Lancers’ postseason poise was evident in this one. Seventh-seeded Deer Lakes upped its defensive intensity and scored 21 consecutive points in a decisive run that spanned...
Preschool adventure backpacks debut at Sewickley Public Library
A new adventure awaits preschoolers at the Sewickley Public Library. The children’s department is now offering seven new Preschool Adventure Kits for borrowing. Each clear backpack is filled with materials to play, learn and discover and has three books, puzzles, games or toys on a concept or topic to encourage...
In style: Bellwether in Sewickley defines fashion forward
According to Merriam-Webster, the word bellwether means a leader and an indicator of trends. Bellwether on Beaver Street features the latest styles from casual to evening wear, jewelry, shoes and home goods — making it an apropos moniker. “We had a sign here that read: ‘She’s kind, she’s brave, she...
Region’s 1st padel courts headed to Aleppo
A 30,500-square-foot warehouse is being transformed into the first padel courts in Western Pennsylvania. Matt Ferrari, CEO of Gamma Sports, a tennis and pickleball equipment company based in Pittsburgh, is building four indoor padel courts and six indoor pickleball courts in Aleppo, close to Sewickley. Dubbed Matt’s Pickle & Padel,...
Sewickley Academy swimmers find success alongside Quaker Valley teammates
Marcus Zhan is one of a handful of Sewickley Academy students competing in the collaborative swim program at Quaker Valley this season. Zhan, a junior, is joined by his younger brother Augustin, a freshman, along with another freshman, Yourin Li, on the QV boys team. The older Zhan sibling specializes...
Quaker Valley senior headed to Michigan State after getting out of the pool and into a boat
Quaker Valley senior Paige Juliano apparently is a fast learner. After jumping into the sport of rowing for just one year, Juliano, who has a 4.22 GPA, has landed a spot on the Michigan State women’s rowing team. “Funny story about rowing,” she said. “I have been a year-round swimmer...
Sewickley Academy honors former coach, AD at Win Palmer Memorial Classic
The Win Palmer Memorial Classic was a two-day basketball event held Feb. 1-2 at Sewickley Academy. It was held to pay tribute to Palmer, Sewickley Academy’s former beloved coach and director of athletics. “The weekend went wonderfully,” Sewickley athletic director Mike Scerbo said. “We had 11 games over two days...
Sewickley sports notebook: Quaker Valley swimmers look ahead to MAC, WPIAL meets
Anna Fuener is a key member of the Quaker Valley girls swim team. Like the majority of swimmers on the boys and girls teams at QV, Fuener is looking forward to taking a dip into some of the “faster” pools in the area in hopes of lowering event times across...
Quaker Valley wrestlers make impact at WPIAL team tournament
Quaker Valley advanced to the WPIAL Class 2A wrestling dual meet tournament as the No. 4 seed. The Quakers finished with a 2-2 record in the tournament, beating Elizabeth Forward, 54-18, and Freedom, 48-23, before suffering semifinal and consolation-round losses to No. 1 Burrell, 55-13, and No. 3 McGuffey, 44-21....
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 9, 2025
Edgeworth Mark Clouse sold property at 524 East Drive to Donald and Janice Rea for $2,900,000. Estate of Dorothy Marie Gillott sold property at 303 Highland Lane to John and Maria Drake for $247,000. David Boschetto sold property at 459 Maple Lane to Alexander and Jena Miller for $926,459. Franklin...
Religious school, ministries and more at Quaker Valley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfw baptistsewickley.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. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy...
Sewickley Academy educator celebrates 20 years of preschool instruction
Crista Pryor blends excitement with education in her preschool classroom at Sewickley Academy. A colorful faux cheeseburger seat and an ice cream cone stool are a few fun and functional features in her room. And there’s Sheldon the live turtle living in a large tank in the hallway, a hit...
In brief: New council leadership, snow removal reminder and more in Quaker Valley
New council leadership John Orndorff was appointed Glen Osborne council president and Bill Monski was appointed vice president Jan. 21. Orndorff was vice president last year. He fills the presidential role of Thomas Huddleston, who resigned at the end of last year. Anne Fruehauf was appointed in December to finish...
