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Man arrested in Virginia child sex sting now accused of abusing Westmoreland County teen
A former Fayette County man serving a 20-year prison sentence in Virginia after his 2018 arrest in a child-abuse sting recently was brought to Westmoreland County to face multiple child abuse charges here. Lawrence W. Henry Jr., 48, who most recently lived in Normalville until his Dec. 14, 2018, arrest...
Lower Burrell artist auctioning Josh Bell drawing to help KDKA reporter’s daughter injured in accidentVideo
A Lower Burrell artist who in 2018 auctioned off a portrait of Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby to benefit a scholarship fund honoring a slain police officer is at it again. This time, he’s turned his sights toward helping a young girl’s recovery from a terrible accident. Larry “Klu” Klukaszewski’s...
Dry weather yielded smaller pumpkins, but Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin has plenty
The roadside blaze of orange along Route 66 in Gilpin means one thing this time of year. Pumpkinpalooza. Every September, Alle-Kiski Valley residents in search of the perfect pumpkin can find their fix at Myers Pickle Farm, a popular produce stand in continuous operation since 1925. Family owned and operated...
Westmoreland County sees largest daily spike in new coronavirus cases
The 54 new covid-19 cases reported Friday in Westmoreland County is the highest daily spike since April 25, when 43 cases were announced. Of the new cases, 52 are confirmed and two are listed as probable by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The new cases bring Westmoreland’s total to 2,353...
Freeport Area confirms covid-19 case among middle school staff
Freeport Area School District officials confirmed Friday that a staff member at Freeport Area Middle School tested positive for covid-19. The individual was last at the school on Sept. 23 and contact tracing did not reveal any close contacts among students or staff. The school will not be closed because...
Hempfield Area leaders call for social distancing during homecoming parade
Hempfield Area leaders are calling for social distancing measures to be maintained at tonight’s homecoming parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Word of Life Church along Route 136 and will travel down the road, ending at Hempfield Area High School. Spectators who line the...
Businesses in Murrysville Star area receive covid relief funds
Businesses across Murrysville, Export and Delmont received covid relief funds awarded by the county last week. Across Westmoreland County, 260 small businesses were awarded grants totaling more than $4.3 million. Grants ranged from a few thousand dollars to a maximum of $25,000. They were funded through $31.5 million in federal...
Norwin-area businesses receive covid relief grant money from county
Small business loans awarded by Westmoreland County commissioners are helping companies in the Norwin area recover from economic setbacks created by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the county, 260 small businesses recently were awarded grants totaling more than $4.3 million. Grants ranged from a few thousand dollars to a maximum of...
Penn-Trafford area businesses receive grant money
Small business loans awarded by Westmoreland County commissioners last week are helping companies in the Penn-Trafford area recover from economic setbacks created by the coronavirus pandemic. Across the county, 260 small businesses were awarded grants totaling more than $4.3 million. Grants ranged from a few thousand dollars to a maximum...
4-H, FFA kids rely on private sales after fairs canceled this springVideo
When Stacy Hayes of Mt. Pleasant decided to put on a livestock show this summer, she knew it would be a small piece of normalcy in a year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The August event hosted at Porchview Stables and Riding Arena in Mt. Pleasant allowed kids to show...
Allegheny County reports 73 new coronavirus cases, 4 additional deaths
Allegheny County on Friday reported 73 new cases of covid-19, bringing the total to 12,527 cases since March. Of the new cases, 70 are confirmed from 1,298 PCR tests, according to the Allegheny County Health Department. Three cases are listed as probable. Four new deaths were reported in the county....
Pleasant Hills councilwoman publishes 2nd children’s book
A Pleasant Hills parent has penned a new children’s book that may be a treat for families this fall. “It’s Halloween,” the story of a boy excited about October and planning costumes with his mother, was independently published and released Sept. 29. It is part of a series of stories...
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri dishes about why he chose Hempfield casino for latest restaurantVideo
Pittsburgh has the perfect mix of ingredients for Guy Fieri. “There are multiple reasons I chose Pittsburgh,” Fieri told the Tribune-Review about plans to open American Kitchen + Bar this year inside Live! Casino Pittsburgh, which will open before Thanksgiving at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield. “It’s an All-American city, a...
Richland nurse honored with Extraordinary Healer Award for program at Hillman Cancer Center
A Richland woman has received national recognition for her work as a cancer nurse. Registered nurse Christie Santure, 63, is the winner of the 2020 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing presented by CURE Media Group, a multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1...
Pittsburgh doctors discuss Trump’s covid risk factorsVideo
Pittsburgh-based infectious disease experts say President Donald Trump’s age and other health factors could make him especially vulnerable to covid-19. “Age is the most important factor in how well people do – or how well people don’t do – with covid-19,” said Dr. Graham Snyder, UPMC’s medical director of infection...
Gateway’s covid-19 cases climb to 13; 2 schools closed through Oct. 9
Gateway School District now has a total of 13 cases of covid-19, which has moved officials to shut down two school buildings through Oct. 9. In a letter addressed to parents Tuesday, the district’s pandemic coordinator, Dennis Chakey, said there were seven more cases at Gateway High School and two...
Those stinking stink bugs are back in Western Pa.
Well, this stinks. Stink bugs are showing up in homes across Western Pennsylvania. With fall and winter approaching, they’re becoming more prevalent as they seek shelter in homes and buildings. “I would say anecdotally speaking, there was an increase in stink bugs from last summer. Stink bugs tend to have...
Officials react, send well wishes to Trump, first lady after covid diagnosis
Officials from across the county, state and world began reacting early Friday morning to reports that President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for covid-19. Trump revealed their diagnosis in a late-night tweet. Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and...
Original Pie Shoppe near Ligonier reopened after minor morning fire
Fans of the iconic Original Pie Shoppe in Ligonier Township don’t have to worry about feeding their sweet tooth after a minor oven fire temporarily closed the bakery early Friday. As soon as fire trucks cleared the parking lot of the popular 73-year-old bake shop at 1379 Route 30 in...
Dianoia’s Eatery in Pittsburgh’s Strip District serves up Italian pumpkin dish
Gnocchi is the treat inside this pumpkin. DiAnoia’s Eatery in Pittsburgh’s Strip District has brought back its famous Gnocchi Pumpkin Bowl for a third year. The homemade Italian pasta is usually served in a “hearty” bread bowl, but chef and co-owner Dave Anoia adds what he calls a “festive flair...
Dinesh D’Souza among speakers at Republican rally slated for Norwin Elks
Editor’s note: This article was updated. A nationally known conservative commentator is scheduled to speak at the $40-a-person “Legacy to America” outdoor event that will feature state and local Republican Party candidates on Oct. 25 at the Norwin Elks in Manor. Dinesh D’Souza, the best-selling author and documentarian, is to...
Halloween activities in the Alle-Kiski Valley – Oct. 2, 2020
To have your event listed, send information to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084; or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com Community events Trick-or-treat and events open only to residents of the designated community include: • Allegheny Township: 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 • Apollo: Trick-or-treat: 6 to...
The Stroller, Oct. 2, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Leechburg Area Food Bank seeks volunteers Leechburg Area Food Bank is looking for volunteers to pack and carry food to cars on the monthly distribution day. A...
Fall Fest to go on as planned in Plum on Saturday
Plum officials won’t let a pandemic stop them from letting residents continue an autumn tradition. The third annual Fall Fest is set for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Plum Creek Park across from the borough building along New Texas Road. Activities include pony rides, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin patch,...
Diaries, letters, photos give family vivid view of Hampton centenarian’s life adventures
Time has blurred many of Margot Abarotin’s most cherished memories. But when the Hampton woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 27, she still was spry enough to gather with close family to reminisce about her life adventures through a series of illustrated diaries, photo albums and letters she kept....
