Valley News Dispatch category, Page 145
Petting zoo, pony rides punctuate annual Fall in the Wall event in Aspinwall
Everyone had different reasons for filling Aspinwall’s Commercial Avenue in picture-perfect autumn weather Saturday, Oct. 12, during the borough’s annual Fall in the Wall celebration. Fox Chapel resident Jodi Linder watched, with a twinkle in her eye, as granddaughter Alanna gazed at a balloon artist plying their trade. Despite being...
Italian family pours love of retail, customer service into new boutique winery in Aspinwall
A legendary Italian family known for its specialty food markets is toasting to new beginnings in Aspinwall. Labriola Italian Markets debuted Labriola Winery last month, steps away from its market along Freeport Road. “It’s the beginning of a new era,” said owner Leonard Labriola of Fox Chapel. “This is such...
Aldi gives opening date for Allegheny Township store
Aldi will open its store in Allegheny Township on Nov. 7, the ever-expanding supermarket chain has announced, giving shoppers another option in an area thin on grocers. A grand opening ceremony will be held at the store in Hyde Park Plaza before customers are let in at 8:45 a.m. The...
Allegheny Valley’s new anti-bullying program aims to bolster school climate, culture
Allegheny Valley school administrators say a new anti-bullying program will build relationships among students and foster a greater sense of belonging at the district’s two schools. Fifth and sixth grade students at Acmetonia Elementary and seventh through 12th graders at Springdale Junior-Senior High School will participate in the Rachel’s Challenge...
Plans for improvements at Veterans Memorial Field, Springdale soccer field advance
Plans for renovations at two Springdale fields — one owned by the borough and the other by the Allegheny Valley School District — are moving forward. Springdale Council awarded a contract of about $580,000 to Harmar-based Panza Landscaping for installation of a retaining wall and sidewalks at Veterans Memorial Field,...
Oakmont Council member pitches student representative program
Oakmont Council members are discussing the possibility of adding student representatives to the conversation. Vice President Amanda Pagnotta presented the idea on Oct. 21 at council’s voting meeting. “This has been a year of planning and going back and forth and conversing to try to figure out one, the best...
Abatement, demolition planned for former Colfax Upper Elementary School in Springdale
Another Springdale landmark will soon be demolished — but it’s not a former power plant. Allegheny Valley School District officials set an April 10 demolition deadline for the former Colfax Upper Elementary School. The 64,000-square-foot building served students in the Allegheny Valley School District for more than 90 years before...
The Stroller, Oct. 23, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Republican Gary Lotz takes on Democrat Mandy Steele for 33rd House seat
Republican newcomer Gary Lotz will take on Democrat incumbent Mandy Steele for the state House seat representing the 33rd District, which runs from Aspinwall to Harrison. Both candidates have long made their homes in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Lotz, the vice president of Dick Building Co., lives in Harmar. Steele grew...
14 high school bands will compete at PIMBA 2024 Championships in Monroeville
Marching bands from across the region will compete this weekend in Monroeville at the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Marching Band Association’s 2024 championships. For Shawn Harris, director of the Southmoreland High School Scotties Marching Band, it’s a chance to showcase his students’ talent. “A lot of times at halftime, we aren’t always...
Proposed 2025 Upper Burrell budget holds the line on taxes, hikes fire hydrant fee for nearly all properties
Upper Burrell plans to raise its fire hydrant fee by one hundredth of a mill next year, which will result in an increase of a few dollars for property owners who pay the fee. All but 182 properties in the township pay the hydrant fee, which is charged to properties...
Democrat Bill Petulla, Republican Jeremy Shaffer chase open seat in 28th State House District
Democrat Bill Petulla and Republican Jeremy Shaffer are striking moderate messages in the race to represent Pennsylvania’s 28th State House District, a right-leaning band of mostly affluent suburbs along Allegheny County’s northern border. The district includes West Deer, Marshall, Bradford Woods, Pine Township, Richland and Hampton. Both candidates ran unopposed...
Roundup: 3 stabbed in Mellon Park; Car crashes into New Kensington Denny’s
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 22: 3 people stabbed in Mellon Park Two men are in critical condition after being stabbed in the chest near Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park playground, authorities said. Police were called at about 12:45 a.m. to the park along...
The Stroller, Oct. 22, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Ikon, police dog declined by Tarentum, finds new home
Ikon the police dog has found a home. The 18-month-old German shepherd, gifted to — and declined by — Tarentum police from country singer Brian Kelley, will join the Coraopolis police department. “Our officer picked him up on Thursday so they can start their bonding process,” Coraopolis Chief Jason Stewart...
Crumbling railroad crossings in Tarentum, Brackenridge get repairs, traffic detoured
Norfolk Southern Railroad began repairing several deteriorated crossings in Tarentum and Brackenridge on Monday, closing roads and forcing drivers to follow detours to reach the lower parts of the boroughs. The work was scheduled to fix crumbling pavement at the crossings that formed potholes and made getting over the tracks...
The Stroller, Oct. 21, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Exchange students contribute to fabric of Western Pennsylvania as they experience American culture
When a colleague asked Deer Lakes Spanish teacher Josh Destein if he knew anyone who could host an exchange student from Spain, he jokingly said he could. “I’m single and I have a little house,” he said. “Her face lit up. She got so excited. My little joke turned into...
Faces of the Valley: Retired Burrell teacher, Harrison couple help find lost dogs
Monica Young knows what it feels like when a dog goes missing. Fifteen years ago, while vacationing on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, her 5-year-old basset hound, Bullett, got away. Luckily, after 22 hours, he came back on his own. “I didn’t like how that felt,” she said. “It was a...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Oct. 10-16, 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...
The Stroller, Oct. 20, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Garbage hauling will cost West Deer residents 34% more next year
Residents of West Deer will be paying 34% more to have their garbage picked up next year. The township supervisors voted unanimously to approve a three-year garbage hauling contract with County Hauling of Belle Vernon. With the new agreement, residents will pay $32.25 per month in 2025, which is an...
Sand blasting saves historic Tredway Trail landmark from graffiti; charges filed
It wasn’t easy, but Allegheny Township public works crews have managed to remove graffiti sprayed in September on a historic oil distillery along the Tredway Trail. Crews first tried pressure washing with an environmentally safe cleaner. “It didn’t do a thing,” said Roger Schwarz, public works superintendent. “I don’t know...
Sustainability focus of spruced-up courtyard at middle school in Lower Burrell
Elizabeth Hartman gave her eighth grade students at Charles A. Huston Middle School a task at the beginning of this school year: create a sustainable space in a neglected courtyard at the Lower Burrell school. “We wanted to engineer the space to be more sustainable,” she said. “I wanted there...
Alle-Kiski Valley towns enjoy beautiful weather for their fall festivals
Several Alle-Kiski Valley communities celebrated the season with fall festivals Saturday. More than 100 classic and antique cars and trucks rolled in to Officer Derek Kotecki Memorial Park in Lower Burrell for the second annual festival presented by the city’s parks and recreation commission. There were Ford Mustangs, various Chevrolets,...
