Valley News Dispatch category, Page 178
Fox Chapel to spend more than $1.6 million for paving this year on nearly a dozen roads
Fox Chapel officials have announced the borough roads that will be repaved or repaired this year. Council awarded a $1.675 million contract with Wampum-based Youngblood Paving to repair about 11 streets and handle some spot repairs. Council voted unanimously March 18 to hire Youngblood, which was the lowest of five...
2-car crash disrupts traffic in Harrison
Traffic along Route 908 in Harrison was disrupted Tuesday evening as a result of a two-vehicle crash near the BP gas station at the intersection of Alter Road. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m., and traffic was restored to normal by 7. Police at the scene did not release any...
Some Leechburg Area School District residents complain of unfair tax burden
Property owners in the Westmoreland County portion of Leechburg Area School District are demanding a new tax structure that doesn’t dip as deeply into their pockets as the current one does. “You’re picking the pockets of the 1,300 residents of West Leechburg,” Jake Heasley told Leechburg Area School Board members...
‘Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike’ details economic, emotional toll of 2021 ATI strike
A bitter, three-month walkout by ATI employees in 2021 — and the impacts of sudden unemployment for families of striking steelworkers — will be the focus of a free documentary showing Thursday at Pittsburgh Mills. “Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike” will be offered at GQT Movies, featuring behind-the-scenes footage from...
Police respond to domestic dispute in Brackenridge; no injuries reported
No one was injured following a domestic situation Tuesday afternoon at a home on Ninth Avenue in Brackenridge. Tarentum police, which serves Brackenridge, were dispatched for “reports of a domestic situation involving the threat of weapons and potential violence,” according to a news release from the Tarentum Police Department. Police...
1 hospitalized in critical condition after Sharpsburg stabbing, borough man arrested
A Sharpsburg man has been charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault for allegedly stabbing a 71-year-old woman multiple times at a borough home Tuesday afternoon, according to Allegheny County Police. Aspinwall and Etna police responded at about 2 p.m. to the 1600 block of Middle Street where the woman...
Plum, Oakmont police warn residents to secure cars, valuables after series of thefts
Plum and Oakmont residents are being advised to lock their vehicles and remove valuables from them after a string of thefts that may be connected to a gang in Pittsburgh. Police from the two boroughs, Allegheny County Police and Pittsburgh police are investigating the thefts, which happened Feb. 9. Plum...
Missing Springdale Township county tax bills could prompt extension of discount period
Some Springdale Township residents have not received their 2024 Allegheny County property tax bills. Township Manager William McElligott is advising residents to call the Allegheny County Treasurer’s Office at 412-350-4100 if they have not received their property tax bill. The deadline to pay a discounted rate is March 31. The...
The Stroller, March 19, 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. Bingo event to benefit Zen Cat Sanctuary Speed Family Blessing Box...
Greensburg bishop dedicating diocese to St. Joseph through 2-day pilgrimage to parishes
Greensburg Bishop Larry J. Kulick began a two-day pilgrimage to the four St. Joseph parishes in his diocese with a prayer service Monday in New Kensington. Kulick is dedicating the Greensburg Catholic diocese to the protection and guardianship of St. Joseph for the next three years. On Tuesday, St. Joseph’s...
Bail is excessive for man accused of tussling with New Kensington police, his attorney says
A Homewood man who was temporarily using a wheelchair following a confrontation with police in January can be released from jail if he posts a $100,000 bond, a judge ruled Monday. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Scott Mears said Anthony Swann, 47, can pay 10% of the bond, $10,000, and...
Riverview School District latest to be hit with online security incident
Riverview School District may be the latest government or school website to be hacked. The district reported a security incident Monday that impacted teachers’ access to the internet and their district-issued devices, but the nature of the problem was unclear. “Right now, we can’t confirm a security breach,” Superintendent Neil...
Burrell middle school students learn how to be safe online through Google’s ‘Be Internet Awesome’
Charles A. Huston Middle School student Lily Liotta knew the basics of staying safe on the internet. But a visit from Google representatives to her school in Lower Burrell expanded her knowledge. “It’s really important stuff that’s useful for teens and tweens to know,” Lily said after the roughly half-hour...
East Deer amusement tax set to take effect April 13
A portion of admission fees for large, ticketed events in East Deer will soon go to the municipality. Commissioners on Thursday adopted a 5% tax on admission fees to large events hosted in the township. The tax becomes effective April 13. Event coordinators would be responsible for collecting the fees...
East Deer increases water rates
East Deer residents soon will feel the brunt of three previous water rate increases from the township’s bulk water provider. Township commissioners increased water rates by $1.80 per 1,000 gallons. East Deer previously charged its residents $15.50 for the first 1,500 gallons used. “Our wholesale provider, Tarentum Borough, increased us...
The Stroller, March 18, 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. Springdale library collecting old pill bottles Springdale Free Public Library is...
Building permit sweep yields 11 violations in Gilpin; officials urge compliance
Gilpin zoning officer Sharon Long recently completed a weeklong sweep, checking for nonpermitted structures in the rural township. During the sweep, Long cited 11 residents for not obtaining the proper permits before building on their property. Most of Gilpin’s surrounding townships and municipalities have zoning laws on the books, but...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 7-13, 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,...
Remember When: St. Patrick’s Day Flood wreaked havoc on the A-K Valley in 1936
In the winter of 1936, the Alle-Kiski Valley saw 63 inches of snowfall through February. Then March came in like a lion. During the first weeks of March, warm weather coupled with melting snow and two days of torrential rain resulted in one of the region’s worst natural disasters: the...
Building the Valley: Arnold woman fulfills dream by opening Lower Burrell bridal shop
Through all the ups and downs, fashion has always been a big part in Precious “GiGi” Jones’ life. And now, the time is right for her to open a bridal boutique in Lower Burrell. “This is my dream — to not only make people feel beautiful but to make them...
The Stroller, March 17, 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. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Highlands HS students to perform ‘Disney’s Descendants:...
Harrison church keeping Ukrainian Easter egg tradition alive
Creating traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs is not for the faint of heart. The process can take two to four hours, even for the simplest eggs, instructor Bernadette Thorwart said Saturday morning in the basement of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Harrison. Sometimes egg makers will take part in 36-hour marathon...
Pittsburgh Brewing hosts St. Patrick’s Day celebration
More than 2,000 people attended the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Iron City brewery in East Deer on Saturday, adding to a growing number of events and crowds taking advantage of the massive 150,000-square-foot Pittsburgh Brewing Co. complex. Saturday’s event, dubbed the Irish City Celebration, ran from morning through...
Springdale planners hear idea for possible Dollar General redevelopment
The Dollar General store in Springdale could be redeveloped in the future. Robert McCollim, an engineer with PennTex Ventures, spoke to Springdale’s planning commission Wednesday about an idea to redevelop the Dollar General site at 494 Pittsburgh St. The store is in a small strip shopping center, near the Springdale...
The Stroller, March 16, 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. Spring musical set at Burrell High School The drama department at...
