Valley News Dispatch category, Page 166
Brackenridge, Tarentum, others consider forming ambulance authority to prevent Eureka Ambulance closure
Contributions to local emergency medical services could become mandatory in the form of fees or taxes if a plan to create a new authority to oversee EMS is adopted. But exactly who would pay those in Tarentum, Brackenridge, Fawn, Frazer and East Deer remains to be seen. Brackenridge wants to...
Some Plum residents told to boil water after discovery of E. coli bacteria
Residents of Plum’s Regency Park neighborhood should boil their water before use because it might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Residents in the neighborhood found a state Department of Environmental Protection form contained within Plum Borough Municipal Authority envelopes left at their homes Monday. According to the letter, E....
2 players cash in on multimillion-dollar lottery tickets in A-K Valley
As Ralph Eberle fed dollar bills into a lottery machine Monday at Sheetz in Harrison, he was pleasantly surprised to hear that two multimillion-dollar tickets had been sold within days of each other in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Admittedly, Eberle, of Harrison, would’ve preferred to be one of the winners. “That’s...
The Stroller, June 10, 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. Cleanup day planned Saturday in Arnold Volunteers are needed for a...
Confusion over Springdale grade calculations prompts board to review policy
Jennifer Anderson was proud when her daughter, Caitlyn Dougherty, graduated from Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School last week. But she wasn’t thrilled with how the Allegheny Valley School District reported Caitlyn’s grade-point average on her transcript. Anderson is questioning how the district calculated her daughter’s GPA. “Thankfully, my daughter got into...
Golf cart confusion and the rise of neighborhood electric vehicles
When Kevin Santelli drives what looks like a souped-up golf cart around town, people stop and stare. They notice at the grocery store, the YMCA and restaurants near his Sewickley Heights home. If he stays on roads with speed limits below 25 mph, he can go anywhere he’d like. “It...
Oakmont presents Dark Hollow Woods master plan, looking for volunteers
Last July, Oakmont Council set in motion a plan to restore Dark Hollow Woods, a 40-acre nature reserve that has fallen victim to erosion and invasive species. A year later, Assistant Borough Manager Phyllis Anderson and other members of the master plan’s committee have introduced the Dark Hollow Woods Restoration...
RC planes dip and dazzle at Northmoreland Park
The RC planes, helicopters and drones at Northmoreland Park on Sunday ranged from the simple — foam board, rubber bands and electronics — to the complex, with GPS satellite technology and First Person View goggles. But all of them took to a picturesque blue sky dotted with grey and white...
Building the Valley: The Church at Tarentum is putting down roots in the borough
Sometimes, being a minister doesn’t mean preaching from the pulpit. “On Tuesdays, at our church, it means giving food away,” said John Ganze, an Oklahoma native who leads The Church at Tarentum on East Eighth Avenue. “Other days, it means fixing the church up or throwing new mulch down.” Ganze...
New Kensington-Arnold selects 9 alumni as distinguished graduates
Seven Valley High School graduates and two graduates of Ken-Hi make up the second annual class of New Kensington-Arnold School District’s distinguished alumni. The Ken-Hi graduates Esther Belli Stevenson, 1947, and Michael Shamey, 1949, are being honored posthumously. The Valley High School graduates are Nancy Menk, 1973; Steven Paulovich, 1979;...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from May 29-June 5, 2024
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, the Tribune-Review’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,...
The Stroller, June 9, 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. ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to be performed at Casino Theatre Armstrong Community...
The Stroller, June 8, 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. Free meals available to local students over the summer The Pittsburgh...
Social media companies need to do more to stop online harassment, experts say
Allene Ecker tenses up when the phone rings with an unexpected call. She’s wary of going out at night. And during the day, she worries someone will walk into the hair salon where she works and expect a sexual encounter. At a previous job, a man booked a haircut with...
Jury finds New Kensington man not guilty of 1st-degree murder, deadlocks on remaining homicide counts
Following marathon deliberations that lasted more than 14 hours over two days, a New Kensington man was found not guilty of first-degree murder while the jury failed to reach a verdict on remaining counts that included allegations he shot and killed another man during a botched robbery four years ago....
New playground will offer opportunity for activity at Acmetonia Elementary this fall
When Amy Sarno enrolled her son at Acmetonia Elementary School two years ago, they were disappointed to learn the school had no playground. “I really just assumed all elementary schools had a playground,” said Sarno, who is now a member of the Allegheny Valley School Board. For the first time...
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet eyes location at Village at Pittsburgh Mills
The carousel of businesses leaving and entering the Village at Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer is gaining another store, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The store plans to open in September, a company official said. Township Secretary Lori Ziencik verified that the new Ollie’s location will fill the vacant storefront at the former...
Tarentum restaurant owners announce closing after relocation attempt fails amid dispute
Community members are gathering in support on social media after owners of Cindy’s Hometown Restaurant, Bob and Cindy Hatajik, announced the diner’s closing this week on their Facebook page. In the post, Cindy Hatajik cited a dispute with the owner of the building as the reason for the closing. The...
Golf tournament to benefit 4 families who lost loved ones in Rustic Ridge house explosion
An upcoming golf tournament benefiting the four families who lost loved ones in the Rustic Ridge house explosion in Plum last year is personal for Nick Davis, one of its organizers. Davis, 39, of Monroeville has known Jen Clontz since they were in kindergarten in the Gateway School District. He...
Lincoln Beach property awarded to Upper Burrell neighbors group
Vacant property in Upper Burrell’s Lincoln Beach neighborhood will end up staying with neighbors. The Upper Burrell Supervisors on Wednesday awarded roughly 3 acres of land along Mosaic Boulevard in Lincoln Beach to “members of the Lincoln Beach community.” A $20,000 bid was submitted by the group that, in their...
Westmoreland County seeks federal funding for New Kensington, Irwin projects
The Westmoreland County commissioners are seeking a total of $3.5 million in federal money for projects in New Kensington and Irwin. At their Thursday meeting, held in the evening at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township, the commissioners agreed to seek a little more than $1 million to help remediate acid...
Upper Burrell shifts from police regionalization to improving its own force
With police regionalization off the table for now, Upper Burrell is focusing its efforts on bolstering its force. Fifteen months ago, the township supervisors cited staffing issues as it sought interest from Lower Burrell, New Kensington and Allegheny and Washington townships on the possibility of a regionalized police force. Upper...
Alle-Kiski High School Reunion News – June 7, 2024
Publicize your class’s high school reunion announcement. Send information as soon as possible to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Ken-Hi Class of 1959 will have a reunion at 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Hill Crest Country Club, Lower Burrell....
The Stroller, June 7, 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. Summer camps offered at St. Joseph High School St. Joseph High...
Jury in New Kensington murder trial will resume deliberations
The jury in the case against a New Kensington man accused of a murder 4½ years ago will continue deliberating Friday morning. They are deciding the fate of Latresse Williams, who is accused of slaying Anthone Williams in New Kensington in January 2020. The attorney for Latresse Williams, 33, on...
