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For the love of the game: Golf is a huge part of Sewickley Hills’ Carol Semple Thompson’s life
As Carol Semple Thompson sat on a couch inside Oakmont Country Club overlooking the ninth green, she reminisced about the game she’s loved her entire life. She was never in it for the green — she was in it for the greens. “I love this course, and I really loved...
Pittsburgh firm gives preliminary look at Quaker Valley School District facilities assessment
Security vestibule adjustments, roof repairs, paving, improved cafeteria acoustics and HVAC and electrical upgrades are among the various projects recommended in a preliminary Quaker Valley School District facilities assessment. Administrators and other officials watched as Cassi Renninger, principal architect at DRAW Collective Architecture, presented the company’s initial look at potential...
Energy company abandons plans to take water from Big Sewickley Creek for shale gas wells
An environmental group is celebrating after an energy company abandoned its plans to take water from Big Sewickley Creek to develop shale gas wells in Beaver County. In March, the state Department of Environmental Protection rescinded permits issued to PennEnergy Resources at the company’s request. It ended a four-year battle...
Sewickley Heights road, closed more than a year, in need of nearly $1 million in repairs
A Sewickley Heights road that has been closed for more than a year is not going to get fixed any time soon. Landslides in mid-April 2024 caused significant damage to Backbone Road between Little Sewickley Creek Road and Grouse Lane in Bell Acres. It has deteriorated further since, with portions...
Sewickley Academy graduation set for June 6
Sewickley Academy officials are preparing to send the class of 2025 off to its next chapter. Graduation at the private school is set for 4 p.m. June 6 in the Rea Auditorium on the academy’s campus, 315 Academy Ave. Officials said there are 45 students in this year’s graduating class....
Hosting the U.S. Open is worth the disruption to Oakmont Country Club members
With the U.S. Open coming to Oakmont Country Club next week, members can still schedule tee times for themselves — at other area courses. “The reciprocal courtesies kindly extended to Oakmont members during the U.S. Open allow for plenty of options,” said club member David Hickton, a former U.S. attorney...
Victory laps: Quaker Valley sweeps boys, girls team titles at PIAA track meet
Quaker Valley’s track and field teams had a great Memorial Day weekend, carving out memories that will last a lifetime. The Quakers’ track and field program was represented by 16 athletes in 24 events, along with four relay teams, at the PIAA Class 2A meet May 23-24 at Shippensburg University....
Pair of seniors built foundation for Sewickley Academy softball’s super season
Two of the district’s more dynamic softball players competed at Sewickley Academy this spring. Marie Bigi, a four-year senior starter at catcher, hit .595 in the 2025 regular season with a lofty .929 slugging percentage and .630 on-base percentage. Quincy Sirko, also a four-year starter at pitcher/third base, finished with...
Coach breaks down, event by event, how the Quaker Valley track teams conquered the state
Both Quaker Valley track and field teams won PIAA Class 2A titles at the state championship meet May 24-25 at Shippensburg University. The following is a description of two state title performances from a coach’s perspective. QV coach Jared Jones offered the following: The girls’ story Going into the weekend,...
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse peaks for playoffs, earns WPIAL, PIAA berths
Quaker Valley’s girls lacrosse team qualified for both the WPIAL and PIAA playoffs this season. The QV girls advanced to the Class 2A state tournament as the district’s third-place team. “The girls are excited for states,” QV coach Laura Peery said before the PIAA playoffs were set to begin June...
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of June 1, 2025
Aleppo Sandra Tobias sold property at 104 Trailside Drive to Justin Gilmore and Brittney Rupert for $325,000. Leet Anastasia Cheikhi Bamlett sold property at 244 High St. to Anthony Kaufman for $191,500. Sewickley Margaret Dury sold property at 316 Beaver St. Unit 101 to William and Jenny Radcliffe for $446,000....
New board reimagines Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce is in a new era. The chamber is looking to broaden and strengthen its network by reinventing itself as a hub for business growth and community success, according to its new board of directors. “Local businesses now have a powerful new advocate with the...
Vacation Bible School, summer service schedules and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
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...
Letter to the editor: Tax increase will have domino effect
Not one person disagreed with the 3.9% increase that the Quaker Valley school board voted 8-0 to raise our taxes once again. How could that be? You all must have “build a new high school fever.” Isn’t it enough that the Allegheny County council members raised our county tax by...
Lindsay Theater to show Pittsburgh-based U.S. Open documentary ‘Steel Links’
As Oakmont Country Club prepares for the 2025 U.S. Open, all eyes in the golf world are on Southwestern Pennsylvania. WQED has produced new documentary, “Steel Links,” to bring together Pittsburgh’s industrial history, its legacy of golf and some of the city’s most iconic faces. Brad Turkel, the creator and...
Quaker Valley School District approves budget with 3.9% tax hike
Quaker Valley School District property owners will pay 3.9% more in real estate taxes next school year. The school board voted 7-0 to pass the 2025-26 budget on May 19. Board members Gianni Floro and Jessica Webster were absent. School Director Stratton Nash participated via phone. The budget is available...
Hare Medal: Riverside pitcher throws perfect game vs. Quaker Valley in WPIAL 3A championship game
Zach Hare was chasing a WPIAL title, while also knowing that folks were marveling at his no-hit streak. The Riverside senior hadn’t allowed a hit in almost two weeks, a dominant stretch of pitching that upped the pressure Hare was feeling as he warmed up Wednesday for the finals. But...
Big inning helps Eden Christian top Greensburg Central Catholic in WPIAL Class A consolation game
Eden Christian Academy erupted for five runs in the bottom of the third to cap a nine-run uprising over the first three innings as the Warriors cruised to a 10-2 victory in the WPIAL Class A third-place consolation baseball game Wednesday afternoon against Greensburg Central Catholic at Washington & Jefferson’s...
In brief: Summer reading, farmers market and more in Sewickley area
Summer reading The Sewickley Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” runs from June 9 through Aug. 9. This year’s theme invites participants of all ages to explore books and activities that celebrate imagination, diversity, creativity and community. The Summer Reading Program is a cherished tradition at the...
Leet officials propose prohibiting most recreational vehicles on township property
Leet officials hope a new law will prevent unnecessary injuries, as well as liability issues and damage to township property. The township commissioners voted 4-0-1 on May 12 to advertise an ordinance prohibiting gas-powered, electric or manually-powered recreational vehicles on township property. Commissioner Rody Nash abstained. Recreational vehicles include scooters,...
Fundraising concert in Bell Acres will benefit Hair Peace Charities
Music is healing for Bonny Diver, and that’s what inspired an upcoming evening of performances by female singers to support other cancer survivors and raise money for Hair Peace Charities, which she founded. The organization helps women and girls in Western Pennsylvania with financial help to buy a wig needed...
2025 WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship breakdown: Riverside vs. Quaker Valley
WPIAL Class 3A baseball final No. 1 Riverside vs. No. 7 Quaker Valley 5 p.m. Wednesday, EQT Park, Washington On the air: Audio: Trib HSSN; Video: NFHS Network WPIAL titles: Riverside 6 (2023, ‘17, ‘16, ‘11, ‘06, 1996), Quaker Valley 1 (1984) Riverside (16-2) Coach: Dan Oliastro Projected starting lineup...
Sewickley area student news for the week of May 27, 2025
Ryan Edwards was chosen as the Lutgert College of Business Undergraduate Student of the Year at Florida Gulf Coast University. Each spring, this award is given to the one student who best demonstrates outstanding collegiality, academic success and commitment to the mission of the College of Business. In addition to...
Volunteers make Broad Street in Sewickley more colorful with flowers
Broad Street in Sewickley just got a lot more colorful. Nearly 20 volunteers and three borough public works laborers spent the morning of May 14 planting about 4,000 flowers in the islands of the major roadway. Plants included begonias, vinca, zinnias, snapdragons, marigolds and verbena, among others. Public works crews...
Fashion forward: Sewickley Academy graduate continues senior project for Dress for Success
When Kendall Sykes was a junior in high school looking for her first job, Elizabeth Sykes took her daughter to Bellwether in Sewickley. The Beaver Street shop features the latest styles from casual to evening wear, jewelry, shoes and home goods. “Over the past three years working at Bellwether, I’ve...
