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Leetsdale Fourth of July celebration a destination for many in nearby communities
Leetsdale resident Tom Belcastro recalled marching in the borough’s Fourth of July parade about 70 years ago as an Ohio Valley Little League player. He and his teammates would be in uniform, making their way down the main streets to the delight of their family and friends who were also...
Precious Pets Grooming Salon pampers Sewickley’s animals
As a barber, Janice Kushma did her first haircuts on people. Her clients these days are furry and four-legged. She transformed her scissoring skills to pets, where animals are treated like royalty — Kushma owns Precious Pets Grooming Salon in Sewickley. “I have always loved animals,” she said. “They are...
Eden Christian Academy grad Luke Vittone sets career marks at Grove City
Eden Christian Academy graduate Luke Vittone enjoyed a record-setting baseball career at Grove City College. Times four. Vittone, 22, wrapped up his playing days with the NCAA Division III Wolverines in 2025 as the career leader in four offensive categories, finishing first in runs scored (156), hits (205), total bases...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Athletes help Quaker Valley team to Science Olympiad gold
Quaker Valley athletes Luca Albano and Colin York delivered a newsworthy performance in the classroom this year. Albano (tennis) and York (hockey) were cited on the school district website for taking first place in the “Write It, Do It” event at the Pennsylvania State Science Olympiad competition — a historic...
Future looks even brighter for Eden Christian baseball
Wait ‘til next year. The Eden Christian Academy baseball team pounded the cover off the ball this season, finishing with a .333 composite batting average. But watch out for next season. All but two players on the 2025 playoff squad — seniors CF/P Jacob Janicki (CF/P) and Chan Kim (OF)...
Pittsburgh airport workers locate Sewickley woman’s lost diamond after Friday the 13th mishap
While most people consider Friday the 13th to be an unlucky date, that’s not the case for April Schmitt. The day, however, started with some bad luck. Returning from a business trip from Los Angeles on Friday, June 13, the Sewickley resident grabbed her luggage off the baggage carousel at...
Steelers neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon honored with prestigious award
As Dr. Joseph Maroon stood in Ellis Island’s Great Hall in New York City, his thoughts went to his grandparents, who walked the same location 125 years earlier when they ventured to America from Poland and Lebanon. Maroon, of Sewickley, along with other leaders in business, education, entertainment, public service,...
Christian summer camp, blood drive and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
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...
Camp Fern Hollow soiree raises capital campaign funds
Fern Hollow Nature Center celebrated the magic of summer on June 6 with its third annual signature event, Summer Soirée: Camp Fern Hollow, at The Sewickley Quarter. More than 150 guests, dressed in their finest “camp cocktail” attire, gathered for an evening under the stars, blending summer camp nostalgia with...
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero headed to Lakers in 2nd round of NBA Draft
Quaker Valley graduate Adou Thiero is headed to the Los Angeles Lakers. Thiero was chosen with the sixth pick of the second round of the NBA Draft on Thursday night, 36th overall. The Lakers were apparently eager to pick him, moving up from 55th with a pair of trades to...
In brief: Concession staff hired, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
Concession staff hired for Henle Park Leetsdale council hired Brendan Johns to manage the Henle Park concession stand at $13 per hour from 2-6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Aug. 31. Ava Hajok was hired to work the concession stand at $13 per hour from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
Letters to the editor for the week of June 24, 2025
Community Center needs more than mural As a longtime supporter of the Sewickley Community Center, I was excited to hear about plans to create a Black History wall, a vibrant and meaningful tribute to the legacy and contributions of Black Americans. Honoring that history is vital, especially in a place...
Sewickley area student achivements for the week of June 24, 2025
Andrew Warburton, M.D., a third-year resident in anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital, graduated from Quaker Valley High School in 2015 and was offered a one-year fellowship for 2026 in Critical Care Anesthesiology by Massachusetts General Hospital, the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. These fellowships are highly...
Sewickley Public Library’s new Storytime Room opens
More than 175 people gathered at Sewickley Public Library on May 31 for the dedication of the library’s new Storytime Room. Library administrators, along with project benefactors the Child Health Association of Sewickley and Friends of Sewickley Public Library, were on hand for the ribbon cutting and celebration. The renovation...
Sewickley Herald notebook: Eden Christian among WPIAL’s top Class A baseball teams
There have been 25 PIAA Class A baseball champions crowned since Camp Hill from District 3 won the inaugural classification championship in 1999. Since then, five WPIAL teams been Class A state champions: Vincentian Academy twice (2016 and 2018), Serra Catholic (2011), Neshannock (2004) and Greensburg Central Catholic (2002). Eden...
Eden Christian’s Jacob Janicki caps remarkable career with big game in state finals
Jacob Janicki has been known for his ability to set the table quickly and efficiently. A senior center fielder in 2025, Janicki batted in the leadoff spot in the Eden Christian Academy baseball team’s starting lineup — often serving as the table-setter for a boisterous first inning offensively for the...
Eden Christian baseball makes statement with 2nd straight trip to state finals
Eden Christian Academy wrapped up another banner baseball season with a second consecutive 19-6 record in 2025. Eden finished as the PIAA Class A runner-up for the second year in a row, winning 38 of 50 games during that time. The Warriors dropped a 14-3 decision to District 5 champion...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 22, 2025
Aleppo Norman Meanor sold property at 1474 Grandview Way to Richard and Lisa Diemert trustee for $19,000. Estate of Arthur Daniel Capuzzi Jr. sold property at 352 Weber Road to Jeffrey Cahill for $330,000. Edgeworth Mary Lyn McGinn sold property at 107 Pine Road to Jeffrey Wigton for $369,000. Jessie...
Former Willow Restaurant on the market for $1.5M
Willow Restaurant was a dining staple for decades, but now, the spacious former restaurant property is on the market for $1.5 million. “This is a great location because it’s close to Interstate 279 and 79,” said Tim Fitzgerald of Keller Williams Commercial Real Estate. “And Sam’s Club and Target and...
Sewickley Police Department makes history with officer promotion
Celina Kelly has made history once again. The soft-spoken New Brighton resident and law enforcement veteran has become Sewickley Police Department’s first full-time female officer. “It’s a nice community,” Kelly said shortly after being sworn in to her new role by Mayor George Shannon on June 10. “I’m still getting...
Vacation Bible School, contemporary services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptist sewickley.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...
Sheriff’s deputies arrest parole, probation violators in Bell Acres
Sheriff’s deputies Thursday arrested a man and a woman, both wanted for violating probation, at a Bell Acres home. Eric Bosh, 43, of Ambridge, was named a fugitive a month ago after he violated his probation for a guilty plea of fleeing a police officer, a sheriff’s spokesman said. Moon...
In brief: Caregiving documentary screening, Sweet Jazz concerts and more in Quaker Valley
Theater to show new PBS doc ‘Caregiving’ The Lindsay Theater is partnering with WQED and Comfort Keeper’s Western PA branch to screen the new PBS documentary “Caregiving” on June 26 at 7 p.m. Bradley Cooper produced and appears in this documentary about the challenges and triumphs of caring for ill...
Sewickley Academy celebrates the Class of 2025
Watching a son or daughter accept their high school diploma is often a proud moment for a parent. It can be extra special for the family to be on stage together. Six Sewickley Academy grads had that opportunity at this year’s commencement on June 6. All of the parents involved...
Sewickley-based business group looking to grow its village
Every Thursday morning, members of BNI Village Connections gather at The Walter J. Brannon Community Activity Center in Sewickley to learn new things and connect with one another. “Networking is huge,” said Sewickley resident Chris Currier of CCM&A (Chris Currier Marketing and Advertising). “Especially for small businesses.” There are 12...
