Valley News Dispatch category, Page 140
Allegheny Township man charged with 21 counts in neglect of 3 dogs
Police have accused an Allegheny Township man of neglecting his three dogs while he was out of state for work. Township police charged Matthew William Brueggeman, 40, with three counts of cruelty to animals, nine misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals and nine summary offenses of neglecting animals. Police started their...
Most area voters preferred Shapiro as Harris VP pick, but focused on winning in November
“Who’s that?” was the reaction of many in the Pittsburgh region after news broke that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had won the Democratic veepstakes over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. But voters told TribLive they were more focused on winning the November election than having a Pennsylvanian as second in line...
Hail heralds storm front across Western Pa. region, flash flood warnings issuedVideo
The National Weather Service Pittsburgh received a number of hail reports as a line of strong storms moved through the region Tuesday afternoon. The hail the storms produced lasted about 15 to 20 minutes, with hail measuring 1 to 2 inches in some places. Most reports were coming from northern...
Firework regulations advance in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell has officially set rules and regulations for firework displays in the city. The rules, formally approved this week, define guidelines for “consumer fireworks,” or fireworks used by the public, and “display fireworks,” larger fireworks used by professional pyrotechnicians. “It is important that rules are in place preventing people...
The Stroller, Aug. 6, 2024: 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. Leechburg Mingle on Market to host Bike Night This month’s Mingle...
Allegheny Valley Hospital exposes students to health care profession during Career Academy
Deer Lakes junior Cori Baughman has known for years she plans to pursue a job in the medical field. A hands-on career academy Monday at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison solidified it. “Since I was a kid, I’ve been interested,” said Baughman, 16. She already is enrolled in the nursing...
Route 356 in Allegheny Township to close again Wednesday
PennDOT is scheduled to close Route 356 between Park and Melwood/Hyde Park roads and La Belle View Road between Ashland Way and Route 356 on Wednesday. Both closures are expected to be in place until early next month, depending on weather. The closures will allow Ligonier Construction Co. to perform...
Passerby thwarts robbery at Sharpsburg Dollar General, mayor says
A passerby helped to thwart a robbery Monday afternoon at the Dollar General in Sharpsburg, Mayor Kayla Portis said. Police responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a report of a robbery at the store in the 1800 block of Main Street, Portis said. A suspect ran with a duffel bag...
Brian Kelley concert, organized by Harrison girl, to help Tarentum police establish K-9 unit
West Deer’s newest concert venue will see a big-name country music act this week to help raise money for a local cause. Country music star Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, will perform Friday at No Offseason Sports’ outdoor concert stage. Kelley, now pursuing a successful solo career, had...
Gruesome stabbing rocks quiet Arnold neighborhood
The scene early Sunday evening in Arnold could have been from a movie. In fact, Diana Rebold was known by neighbors to rent out her property on Liberty Avenue to filmmakers. On one occasion, more than 100 people — including actors playing police — crowded around the Cape Cod home,...
Verizon outages restored in Harrison, now impacting New Kensington and Plum
Verizon outages that plagued Harrison and Tarentum over the weekend have been restored, but now are being felt in New Kensington and Plum. Andy Choi, head of communications, said Verizon experienced fiber cuts on Monday that are causing additional disruptions. The network was impacted late Friday, causing limits on data,...
Officials confirm ID of remains found in submerged vehicle in Oakmont
Allegheny County officials on Monday confirmed that remains found July 21 inside a submerged vehicle in the Allegheny River in Oakmont are those of Janet Walsh, a Shaler woman who had been missing since 2020. Walsh’s vehicle was pulled out of the river near California Street. The county Medical Examiner’s...
West Deer to take comments on well pad proposal Tuesday
West Deer residents will get to weigh in on a proposed well pad project in the Gibsonia section of the township. Supervisors set a 6 p.m. Tuesday hearing date to take comments on the proposed Caro Brandon deep well project. The deep well would be located at 6075 Rittman Road,...
Arnold resident accused of killing mother in stabbing attack
Neighbors on Liberty Avenue in Arnold told police they witnessed Brian Johnathan Rebold stab his mother to death early Sunday evening. Rebold, 38, of Arnold is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison without bond on one count of criminal homicide and one count of first-degree murder. Police say he...
West Leechburg native pens trilogy of books about his international aerospace career
Most jobs don’t result in your car being destroyed by debris from an exploding rocket. But for Daniel Kovalchik, formerly of Allegheny Township, Leechburg and West Leechburg, a workday in 1997 turned tragic at Cape Canaveral, Fla., when the launch of an unmanned Delta II rocket experienced a failure, sending...
The Stroller, Aug. 5, 2024: 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. Animal Protectors seeking donations Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley is accepting...
4-mile trail to open soon in Leechburg, thanks to volunteers’ dedication
A 4-mile trail in Leechburg is close to opening after months of work by volunteers. The trail will link Leechburg to a series of trails that span across Armstrong County from Westmoreland to Clarion counties. Chris Ziegler, executive director of Armstrong Trails, said her organization bought Kiski Junction Railroad in...
Heat waves, dry spells have financial impacts yet to be seen by local farmers
A roller coaster summer of heat waves and dry spells is pausing business on some local farms, threatening their pocketbooks. “We’re usually open at the end of July,” said Mikayla Long of Myers Pickle Farm in Gilpin, a well-known farm and store that’s been selling locally grown produce during summer...
New Kensington woman’s son charged in her stabbing death in Arnold
Police charged a New Kensington woman’s son in her stabbing death early Sunday evening. Diana N. Rebold, 73, was found by police in the middle of Liberty Avenue in Arnold. Police arrested Brian Johnathan Rebold, 38, of Arnold and charged with one count of criminal homicide and one count of...
Lower Burrell event promotes rescuing animals, showcases pets looking for homes
New Kensington’s Rick Ellis spent part of his Sunday afternoon sprawled out in Kotecki Memorial Park, lavishing love on adoptable dogs from Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley. Ellis, a volunteer at the New Kensington shelter, tussled with an Australian Cattle Dog-Beagle mix named Mogie and talked up the benefits of...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from July 25-31, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’s “Scenes from the Valley” photo package brings to life activities and moments happening in your backyard. To have a photo considered as a “Scenes from the Valley” candidate, please...
Westmoreland County community organization plans Arnold drug march
For years, the Arnold community has been facing issues involving drug-related deaths and acts of violence. Arnold resident Cheryl Banks hopes to provide a solution. Banks, 65, is spearheading a drug march led by Voices of Westmoreland, an organization dedicated to advocating for those living in Westmoreland County. The march,...
Alle-Kiski Valley senior citizens reap benefits of Sunny’s Community Garden in Indiana Township
Sandi Lando Welch has spent her career nourishing people’s souls. Now, the retired nonprofit leader is feeding people’s bellies, too. Welch launched Sunny’s Community Garden this spring in Indiana Township. It’s her third such initiative, following parcels in Pittsburgh’s Hill District and Manchester neighborhoods, with the goal of growing and...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. seeks DEP approval for Iron City Dock
Positive feedback from a temporary boat dock at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. facility in East Deer has brewery officials eyeing a more permanent landing, but this time, with approval from state authorities. Brewery officials are applying for a permanent boat dock permit through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. “The...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 2024: 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. National Night Out celebrations scheduled Three National Night Out celebrations are...
