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ICYMI: Non-coronavirus news you may have missed
There’s no doubt the vast majority of the news cycle these past few days has been focused around the coronavirus. Because of that, stories not having to do with the virus may have escaped your view. Here’s a roundup of non-coronavirus news worth noting. PennDOT warns of month-long restrictions on...
6 arrested during Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsVideo
Six people were arrested Saturday in Pittsburgh’s South Side during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri said in a news release that a public works employee was uninjured when he was struck by a car at East Carson and 17th streets by a restaurant employee who was...
Washington man killed in crash
A Washington man was killed early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash, according to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco. Michael D. Slider Sr., 56, of Washington, was driving on Woodland Avenue in Canton Township at 12:30 a.m. when authorities said he lost control and the vehicle rolled onto its side. Slider...
The Stroller, March 15, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677. Girl Scouts...
58th state House candidates swap negative ads, complain of inaccuracy
Candidates for the vacant 58th District state House seat in Tuesday’s special election are spending the final days of the campaign responding to the flurry of what they called inaccurate negative ads. Both major party candidates, Democrat Robert Prah Jr. and Republican Eric Davanzo, said high-volume mailings, television and online...
Greensburg police searching for missing mother and son
Greensburg police are searching for a mother and her 1-year-old son. Aziyza King, 37, and Zayn went missing March 6. They were last seen leaving their residence on Grove Street. According to a police department Facebook post, King had told a neighbor she would be walking to the Dollar General...
Port Authority to disinfect vehicles every 24 hours
Port Authority of Allegheny County said it is now disinfecting its buses and light-rail train cars every 24 hours. The announcement came just hours after two confirmed cases of covid-19 were announced in Pittsburgh. “I have observed firsthand Port Authority’s ability to overcome adversity during challenging times, and I know...
Coronavirus didn’t stop St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in PittsburghVideo
The crowds were smaller than in previous years, but Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations lived on Saturday. Earlier this week, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled as a precautionary measure to prevent the potential spread of the coronavirus. As health experts recommend social distancing, Pittsburgh officials asked bar...
Don Bailey: Football great, decorated soldier, state official, congressman, but also fun-loving dad
When Don Bailey’s six children were in trouble, he’d bring out the deposition recorder. He would set the stage with the time and date for the recorded family meeting and detail the issue. Afterward, he would write up a contract and have them sign it. “I was 7, and I...
New Kensington Camera Club exhibit at Pittsburgh Mills shows A-K Valley artists, placesVideo
Despite the inclination to remain at home this weekend, residents still trickled past the photography exhibit “Focus on the Arts” at Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer. The exhibit, which features the work of New Kensington Camera Club members, runs through May 31 in the mall near Victoria’s Secret. Local sights such...
‘Ridiculous’ run on supermarkets leaves workers, shoppers shaking their heads
After working in supermarkets since the 1980s, Michael Moses, manager of Golden Dawn in New Kensington, never has seen anything like the influx of customers and buying sprees over the last several days. One of the few stores that still had toilet paper and paper towels left Saturday afternoon, Golden...
Some in Greensburg, Irwin celebrate St. Patrick’s Day ahead of looming virus spread
The threat of picking up a virus spreading around the globe didn’t chase away the luck of the Irish from Irwin on Saturday. Sherry Goughenour of North Huntingdon said it was important to her to support the community. “The local businesses, it’s hard on them,” she said. “I’m not in...
Irwin’s Lamp Theatre postpones gala and 2 shows
The fear of the spread of the coronavirus has claimed another victim — the fundraising gala that The Lamp Theatre in Irwin had planned for Friday. The gala, featuring a Roaring ’20s theme, may be rescheduled for sometime this summer, said John Gdula, president of the Lamp Theatre Corp. board...
UPMC develops coronavirus test, will begin screenings next weekVideo
UPMC on Tuesday will begin testing patients for the novel coronavirus in a secure facility in Pittsburgh’s South Side, officials announced Saturday, the same day public health authorities revealed the first two positive tests in Allegheny County. Dr. Donald Yealy, UPMC’s chair of emergency medicine, called the federal testing capabilities...
Allegheny, Westmoreland libraries closed amid coronavirus fears
Westmoreland County’s libraries and satellite offices will be closed until March 30 amid fears over the coronavirus, officials announced. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s locations will close Sunday until March 31. Guidance on the closure came from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries on Friday after Gov. Tom...
Wellness, healing the theme of Vandergrift’s annual arts festival in July
The Vandergrift Improvement Program is seeking wellness and therapy organizations to participate in this year’s Vandergrift ArtFest, an annual arts festival scheduled for July 25. The program is looking for 12-step groups, massage therapists, psychologists or other wellness professionals to operate informational booths in honor of this year’s theme, “Take...
Western Pa. voices from Italy give a glimpse of a locked-down life amid coronavirus pandemic
In Italy, the daily message on TV, radio and the internet is “Io resto a casa,” meaning, “I stay at home.” Streets are deserted. The Italian government has closed all non-essential establishment and events. Residents are restricted to their home villages and face a fine and possible imprisonment if caught...
2 Braddock men nabbed in drug raid
Two Braddock men were arrested Friday in a raid in Braddock where police seized 1,650 stamp bags of heroin and fentanyl worth $9,900 on the streets, a stolen gun plus $3,175 in cash, Allegheny County Police said. The county narcotics detectives arrested James Wise, 28, and Brandon Balthrop, 31, and...
Tedorski out as Arnold city fire chief
Arnold Council has abolished the position of city fire chief. Mayor Joseph Bia said the position was eliminated because the chief, J.C. Tedorski, responded to only four calls last year, none this year and has not been at a city council meeting for more than a year. Bia said having...
The Stroller, March 14, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Stroller is your go-to place for local meeting notices, charitable events and volunteer opportunities. Information for The Stroller may be dropped off or mailed at least a week in advance to: The Stroller, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084, email vndnews@tribweb.com or fax 724-226-4677. Freeport Food...
Week in Review: Sporting events, theaters, schools taking steps to curb chances of exposure to coronavirusVideo
Over the course of just a few hours Friday, cases of the novel coronavirus in Pennsylvania jumped from 33 to 41 — including the first patient to test presumptive positive from Western Pennsylvania. Fears that it will spread prompted sports leagues, entertainment venues, schools and other organizations to take steps...
SeaBase in Greensburg announces temporary closure
SeaBase Family Fun Center will be closed through at least the end of March amid coronavirus concerns. The Greensburg facility is asking anyone who has a party scheduled there over the next few weeks to get in touch to either reschedule the date or cancel it, according to a Facebook...
No new jury trials to be picked March 16-20, Allegheny County judge says
Jurors summoned for service in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas for any day during the coming week will not be required to report for duty. No new jury trials will be picked from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20, so those potential jurors will not be required...
Woman reported missing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police seek public assistance in locating a missing woman. Authorities said Chakia Ausbrook, 35, was last seen Friday on Bunkerhill Street in Highland Park. She was wearing a maroon sweatshirt with white stripes down the sleeves and black sweat pants. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to...
Coffee Tree Roasters in operation at Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson High School students can enjoy Coffee Tree Roasters’ official caramel lattes and cappuccinos without ever leaving school. However, the officially licensed Coffee Tree Roasters that opened at the start of March to TJ students is about more than tasty beverages. The shop will serve as a learning lab...
