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In brief: Leetsdale vacancies, business networking and more in Quaker Valley area
Leetsdale council voted 6-0 July 11 to award a $4,375 restoration project to NWS Contracting. The company was the lowest of two bidders to fix the restrooms at Henle Park. Construction is expected to begin the first week in August. Volunteers needed. Volunteers are needed for a community garden in...
Columbus Dispatch wins general excellence award for outstanding journalism
Columbus Dispatch journalists won 27 awards Sunday in Ohio's most competitive journalism contest, including top honors for general excellence. Dispatch.com earned second place for best digital presence while sweeping all three awards for best video in the large-market division in the 2023 Ohio Associated Press Managing Editor contest announced at Villa Milano in Columbus.
The forgotten forfeit: When Cleveland tried to cheat its way to a victory
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last month the Northeast Ohio sports world revisited 10 Cent Beer Night, the raucous evening at the ballpark that resulted in a forfeit against Cleveland. The 50th anniversary of that ignoble night took folks down memory lane to recall the June 4, 1974, game between Texas and Cleveland that resulted in baseball’s official forfeit score of 9-0.
New Brighton man named Honorary Starter for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
A New Brighton man will serve as Honorary Starter for the 2024 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. Jim Boffo will ceremoniously drop the flag Aug. 4, to begin the popular Schenley Park race, an honor recognizing his many years of helping western Pennsylvanians get their start in vintage racing. Boffo has...
Karina Eleni, daughter of Akron actress Melina Kanakaredes, is summer artist at rock hall
Singer-songwriter Karina Eleni was born and raised in Los Angeles, but she is an Ohio native at heart. She has spent most of her summers and holidays here because this is where most of her family lives. “I love Akron,” she said. Swensons, Luigi’s, you name it. She...
8-Year Olds Advance in Ambridge Tournament with 10-3 Win Over Beaver Falls
A great start to the day for the Hopewell 8-year-olds in the 2024 Ambridge All-Star Tournament. The Vikings started today taking on the Beaver Falls Tigers and pulled away late for a 10-3 victory. With the win, Hopewell will now take on Freedom in the semifinals. The game was tied...
Local community rallies to get medical equipment for 2-year-old boy facing rare heart condition
MCMECHEN, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local community is rallying together to help save the life of a 2-year-old boy who is facing something that not many young children ever deal with. On July 5th, Laiden Schaefer’s life was suddenly in jeopardy when the 2-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest at his home in McMechen. His […]
Five-star defensive lineman to take a visit to the Ohio State football program
The Ohio State football program is still focused on finishing out the 2025 recruiting class with a strong push. August is going to be a big month for that. They have the top recruiting class at the moment but are holding a slim lead over Alabama for that distinction. While...
Smetana’s Bat and Vikings Pitching Lead Way to Hopewell 5-0 Win Over South Fayette
The Hopewell 12-year olds were on the field early this morning at 9 AM as they opened up bracket play with a matchup against South Fayette. Thanks to outstanding pitching and a big day at the plate from Vin Smetana, Hopewell advanced with a 5-0 victory. The storyline of today’s...
Sophomore golfer eager for return of Sewickley Academy girls team for 2024 season
Emily Milanovich cannot wait for the fall sports season to begin. Milanovich will be a sophomore at Sewickley Academy in 2024-25 and looks forward to the opportunity to compete against other girls in the WPIAL this season. The 15-year-old golfer competed as a freshman with the boys team last year,...
Track teams highlight year filled with championship gold at Quaker Valley
Quaker Valley ended the 2023-24 school year with eight WPIAL champions in Class 2A, including two team, four individual and two relay titlists. “Every school year is unique in terms of accomplishments and this year’s strength was found in outstanding performances across the board from a majority of our teams,” said Mike Mastroianni, QV’s athletic director and boys basketball coach.
Signal Item notebook: Chartiers Valley football to open season Aug. 23
Chartiers Valley’s varsity football team will open its season with a nonconference Week Zero matchup at neighborhood rival South Fayette on Aug. 23. Nonconference games at West Allegheny and Indiana will follow in Weeks 1 and 2 before the home opener against Baldwin on Sept. 13. Hampton will visit for a nonconference game Sept. 20.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Freshman makes all-section for Panthers lacrosse team
The Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse team was led in 2024 by freshman Nick Neavin, who was rewarded for his season-long efforts by being named first team all-section. Neavin was complemented by freshmen Eli Stephan and Jake Donesec, among others. Stephan and Donesec were second team all-section selections. There were no...
Climate change is hurting Lake Erie. Ohio is training a workforce to help
Climate change is altering Lake Erie: warmer water temperatures increase the risk of toxic algal blooms. Less ice cover in the winter can lead to more soil erosion. And its water levels are fluctuating at a faster rate. A new program at Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and...
What are the winning Powerball numbers for the $92 million jackpot on July 20, 2024? See all the prizes hit in Ohio
CLEVELAND — Although nobody won the $92 million Powerball jackpot in the latest drawing on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Ohio Lottery says there were plenty of other prizes hit throughout the state. Here's a list of those prizes, according to the Ohio Lottery... $300 prize: 18 winners. $100...
Family of deceased man wins lawsuit settlement against Ohio prison system
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The family of a man who was killed while housed with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction won a settlement with the prison system after accusations of violence and neglect. According to the law firm Friedman, Gilbert and Gerhardstein (FG+G), the family of Dewey McVay Jr. will receive $225,000 to […]
Sewickley area real estate transactions, week of July 21, 2024
Nancy Jean Fuhrer sold property at 401 Redgate Road to Charles Carbeau and Molly Mack for $1,525,000. Estate of Francisco Andrea Fernandez sold property at 135 Fox Hill Road to John Hess trustee for $1,700,000. Maryann Cowles sold property at 2 Sands Ave. to Dylan Kumer for $141,500. Craig Smith...
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