Sewickley Herald category, Page 20
Pastor with a passion for history serves marks sixth year serving in Sewickley
Faith was a constant during childhood for the Rev. Ryan Kobert, who is in his sixth year as pastor at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sewickley. His devotion began at a young age growing up O’Hara and attending weekly church services at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Etna. He graduated...
In brief: Christmas parties, winter bird count and more in Sewickley area
Christmas party planned A senior Christmas party is planned for 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Leetsdale Manor Highrise community room, 27 Spencer St. It will be hosted by Mayor Sandra Ford and several borough officials and volunteers including entertainment underwriter Maria Napolitano. Live entertainment includes jazz singer Kate Boyko....
New sensory rooms planned at Quaker Valley Middle School and Edgeworth Elementary
Quaker Valley School District officials know life can be stressful for their young learners. Managing school work, extracurricular activities, home life and other situations can sometimes cause students to feel overwhelmed. That’s why the district plans to create two new sensory rooms, one at the middle school and one at...
Sewickley area houses of worship joining Light Up Night festivities
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antioch fwbaptistsewickley.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...
Fashion with care: Spoiled Chics in Sewickley pampers its customers
There are times when we all need to feel special — just ask Cora DeLoia. As the owner of Spoiled Chics in Sewickley, DeLoia said “customers are family.” “Everyone is welcome here,” she said as she stood surrounded by clothing and accessories in her boutique on Beaver Street. “We will...
No real estate tax hike in proposed 2025 Aleppo budget
Aleppo officials plan to hold the line once again on township real estate taxes as part of their 2025 budget. Commissioners recently approved advertising next year’s proposed $1.476 million spending plan. Budget documents indicate the millage rate will remain at 3.5 mills. One mill generates approximately $166,000 in revenue. It...
Sewickley Sleigh holiday pop-up is back
The Sewickley Sleigh pop-up bar is back for a second year. Located in the courtyard of the Sewickley Quarter, a bar, restaurant and French Quarter-inspired wedding venue on Beaver Street, the space is adorned with holiday decorations. “People really loved it so we opened earlier this year,” said owner Hannah...
Sewickley-based Custos IQ recognized for excellence in cybersecurity
A Sewickley-based cybersecurity business has been recognized for excellence as a start-up company. Custos IQ was named a 2024 Tech 50 finalist in the start-up company culture category by the Pittsburgh Technology Council from Intersections of Possibility. Co-owners Robert Ragan Jr. and Isabelle Syring work with a small team of...
Resident at Masonic Village at Sewickley celebrates her Serbian heritage
Milana “Mim” Karlo Bizic’s dedication to her heritage is evident the minute you step into her home. The love and appreciation of the history of Serbia are prominent. A library full of books and magazines and other memorabilia connects her to her Serbian ancestors. In her office, one of her...
In brief: Christmas party, parking project starting and more in Sewickley area
Christmas party planned A senior Christmas party is planned for 1 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Leetsdale Manor Highrise community room, 27 Spencer St. It will be hosted by Mayor Sandra Ford and several borough officials and volunteers including entertainment underwriter Maria Napolitano. Live entertainment includes jazz singer Kate Boyko....
Sewickley Music Club holiday luncheon set
The Sewickley Music Club, celebrating its 104th season, is ringing in the Christmas season with Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, an award-winning women’s a cappella chorus from the Greater Pittsburgh area. They are a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art...
Young Sewickley Academy girls roster has plenty of potential
No fewer than 14 players on the Sewickley Academy girls basketball team this season are underclassmen. Sewickley’s third-year coach Jill Capozzi is unfazed. “After only six practices, I can see the effort of this very young squad,” Capozzi said. “We will take it one game at a time and give...
In 1st season as Sewickley Academy boys coach, Mike Iuzzolino likes team’s competitive drive
Mike Iuzzolino is head coach of the Sewickley Academy boys basketball team. To basketball fans, his name rings a bell. Iuzzolino played college basketball at Penn State and St. Francis (Pa.). He competed scholastically at Altoona and was a high school teammate of Doug West, who went on to have...
Quaker Valley wrestling has growing roster, championship goals
The Quaker Valley wrestling program keeps winning — and growing. “This is the biggest roster we’ve had in program history with 24 wrestlers,” QV coach Austin Heinl said. The leaders of the pack are the returning starters, which consist of seniors Jack Diemert (160 pounds), Marcus Richey (172) and Sebastian...
Quaker Valley girls soccer builds legacy in WPIAL championship season
A soccer legacy has been initiated in the Quaker Valley girls soccer program. It was actually kicked off four years ago when Rachel Loudermilk and Maggie Behun took over as co-head coaches, but the legacy took a giant leap in 2024. “We are so proud of the girls and what...
Quaker Valley girls build team around dynamic Mimi Thiero
She’s an attention-getter, for sure. Mimi Thiero is a 6-foot-4 junior guard/forward and third-year starter on the Quaker Valley girls basketball team. “When you have a dynamic player like Mimi, you know that she will get a lot of attention every night,” QV coach Ken Johns said. “I really like...
Quaker Valley boys plan to mix youth, experience to earn another playoff trip
The recipe for success for the Quaker Valley boys basketball team in 2024-25 appears to be a substantial blend of youth and experience. The Quakers’ master chef is veteran floor boss Mike Mastroianni. “We have a unique mix as we are still a very young team but have a good...
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of Dec. 5, 2024
Aleppo Manly Applegate sold property at 505 Timber Ln to Mary Odom for $423,150. Estate of Kathy Bannan sold property at 102 Trailside Drive to Robert Boback for $236,400. Bell Acres John Edward Burlett sold property at 568 Ambridge Ave. to Levi McQuaid for $152,000. Franklin Park RRM Consulting Inc....
Fellowship: Bible lessons, sensory-friendly services 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. 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...
Leetsdale police ready to host 8th annual drive-thru gift giveaway
Leetsdale police officers are ready to give away some holiday spirit. They’re preparing for their eighth annual drive-thru gift giveaway, with Santa making a special stop at the Leetsdale VFW Post 3372 from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 21. The event is designed to provide presents to borough youth and...
Quaker Valley High School stadium to get new turf, track for next school year
Quaker Valley School District student-athletes will have a new home-field advantage next school year. The school directors recently voted to award a $1.16 million turf and track replacement project to Keystone Sports Construction of Montgomery County. Charlie Gauthier, district director of facilities and administrative services, said the current surface is...
Leetsdale officials plan to hold the line on real state taxes next year
Leetsdale officials plan to hold the line on real estate taxes with their 2025 budget. Council unanimously voted Nov. 14 to advertise its estimated $2.9 million preliminary spending plan. Budget documents indicate the millage rate will remain at 9 mills. Of that, 8 mills are planned for general purposes and...
Sewickley Academy hosts annual Thanksgiving food drive
Sewickley Academy students and staff were all about giving during the annual Spirit of Community Food Drive hosted on campus from Nov. 4-18. Thanksgiving-themed food items and monies were collected and two vans were loaded Nov. 20 with food and delivered to The Good Samaritan Church and Food Pantry (a...
Future of Herbst House in Sewickley discussed at borough library event
A slight majority of Sewickley Valley Historical Society survey participants want to see a former Catholic school and convent demolished in the borough’s historic district. An even larger majority of participants identified themselves as members of Divine Redeemer Parish, which remains in discussions with borough officials over the future of...
Sewickley’s Light Up Night set for Dec. 6
A holiday tradition that draws thousands of people to the main streets of Sewickley is quickly approaching. The borough’s annual Light Up Night celebration is set for 5-9 p.m. Dec 6. About 10,000 people attended last year’s celebration and organizers are expecting the same attendance this year. “Our goal is to...
