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Community feedback sought for proposed New Kensington-Arnold building realignment

New Kensington-Arnold Superintendent Christopher Sefcheck says a proposed realignment of the district’s buildings is “the most serious undertaking this district has taken in years” — and officials are seeking the public’s input for those plans. Sefcheck plans to send notifications to parents, staff and community members Thursday morning seeking volunteers...
There really is such thing as a free lunch: New Kensington church offers it once a month

Allegheny Valley Church of God serves a free lunch to the community every third Wednesday of the month. This month’s lunch was chili, perfect for a cold January day. The meals are served by congregation volunteers at the church hall in New Kensigton....
Highlands teachers seal 5-year, early-bird contract

Highlands School District teachers locked up a five-year contract that awards them a 3.5% average salary increase each year through 2030. The school board on Tuesday approved the contract with the Highlands Education Association, well ahead of the current agreement’s June 30 expiration. “The deal is the result of a...
Oakmont Council looks to improve, prioritize efficiency

An internal restructuring of Oakmont Council is being discussed among its members to find a way to keep up to date with borough boards, the school district, committees, projects and other happenings. Council president Nancy Ride credited the idea to fellow members Amanda Pagnotta and Jennifer Paris. Pagnotta took the...
Harrison Hills to host global Great Backyard Bird Count

A global birding event is happening in Harrison. Harrison Hills Park is the place for birding enthusiasts, nature lovers and novices alike to gather Feb. 14 for the Great Backyard Bird Count. “This is a great way for anyone of any experience to participate in a fun, interesting citizen science...
Esai Aliquo brings Lower Burrell family’s jazz tradition to 3rd generationVideo

Mention the name “Aliquo” to someone in the Alle-Kiski Valley or Pittsburgh, and you’ll likely find yourself in a conversation about jazz music. Don Aliquo Sr., a saxophone player and Lower Burrell resident, has been a fixture in Pittsburgh’s jazz scene for most of the 96 years he’s been alive....
‘Potential deals emerging’ at some closing Penn State campuses, trustee says

Penn State officials say the process to repurpose seven of its closing commonwealth campuses is making “steady progress.” “There are three or four potential deals emerging, arrangements emerging, a few others that we are still working to hammer out — who will be the anchor, who will be the tenant,...
1st phase of Riverview football, baseball field lights project approved

The first phase of the Riverview Raiders field lights project is a “go” after a unanimous council vote Tuesday night. Oakmont Council approved the geotechnical investigation of the subsurface soil, rock and groundwater surrounding the field where the lights are proposed. It’s the first step required in the project and...
Tarentum officials lobby PennDOT to repair ‘hazardous’ bridge

Tarentum officials fear a small bridge near Mill Street has become a big safety problem, especially for pedestrians. Visible rebar and crumbling concrete dot the West Seventh Avenue Bridge, a 40-foot span that connects the east and west sides of town. PennDOT has deemed the span, owned by the state,...
The Stroller, Jan. 21, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Art entries sought for...
Winter Field Day to put Upper Burrell ham radio club to the test in winter weather

If all else fails, amateur ham radio usually doesn’t. The Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell will participate in an annual event to make sure that remains the case, putting their communication skills to the test with other ham radio clubs across the continent. The radio society will take part...
Court postponed for Patrick Vereb in Harrison pet cremation scandal

Alleged victims of Patrick Vereb, the man accused of taking money for pet cremations and disposing of the animals in landfills, will have to wait a bit longer for his trial. The 71-year-old from Hazelwood was scheduled Thursday for a non-jury trial in Allegheny County Court. That has been pushed...
Construction of 1st of 2 new Harmar hotels set to start this year

The first of two hotels slated to go up at the site of the former Days Inn in Harmar will enter its construction phase this spring. That’s according to Naren Patel, co-owner of KN Hospitality, the firm developing the hotels. He said he’s still working through the permitting process and...
Woman escapes injury in Harrison house fire

Nobody was injured in a house fire Monday afternoon in Harrison. Firefighters from a half-dozen companies responded at 2:15 p.m. to the fire, which started near the rear of a single-family home at 809 Jefferson Ave. A woman who lives in the house was the only person inside when the...
MLK Day in New Kensington highlights tech, community and the power of dreams

When Darryl Johnson talked Monday about celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been the civil rights leader’s 97th birthday, four words came to the New Kensington pastor’s mind — a variation on King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. “My dreams matter, too.” “It’s not just mine...
The Stroller, Jan. 19, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Designer purse bash planned...

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