Valley News Dispatch category, Page 251

A Vandergrift couple was ordered to stand trial after lab tests on their two young children showed they had cocaine in their systems. Craig James Rearick, 36, and Krystal Diane Kus, 30, of the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue each were charged with two felony counts of endangering the welfare...

New Kensington police arrested a homeless man Wednesday several hours after he allegedly stole a pickup that was left running while the owner went into the BP station on Tarentum Bridge Road to buy something. Matthew David Geracia, 36, was charged with felony counts of theft and receiving stolen property...

Frazer police responded to a call Saturday from a man claiming to have shot his wife in the head and saying he was about to shoot himself — only to learn that it was all a hoax. The call came in shortly after 3 p.m. to an Allegheny County 911...

A teacher in the Allegheny Valley School District has earned herself a free trip to Disneyland this week. McCall Emerick, an elementary school science teacher, has been named as one of the 100 exceptional teachers from around the country who will participate in the Disney 100 Teacher Celebration at Disneyland...

A driver who stopped at a GetGo on Friday night in Harmar and picked up a man who asked for a lift to Verona was taken for a ride at gunpoint, according to Harmar police. Harmar police Chief Jason Domaratz said as the unidentified driver took the man toward Oakmont,...

Some families overseas won’t go hungry thanks to the work of dozens of volunteers and a Kiski Township teen. Eagle Scout candidate Jack Rearick, 16, organized a meal packing day for Rise Against Hunger Pittsburgh. At least 50 volunteers sorted and stored rice, soy, vitamins and dehydrated vegetables at Forks...

The Lower Valley Little League held Opening Day ceremonies Saturday morning at its field in Springdale. The ceremonies included dedication of a new scoreboard donated by R.I. Lampus Co., which has been affiliated with the field for 54 years. Overnight rains forced Saturday’s games to be postponed, but other activities...

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This home will be a true reflection of the new owner. Known as the “Mirror House,” the residence is covered in mirrors on the outside as well as inside on walls, ceilings — pretty much everywhere one looks they see themselves. You kind of have to see it to believe...

Parents and volunteers of a Highlands area youth football league that was evicted from their home facility said they feel like they’ve been sacked. “It’s heartbreaking,” said Bethany Currie of Harrison, whose son and daughter participate in the Rams Youth Football Organization. “The kids don’t understand why this is happening....

PennDOT is planning extended single-lane restrictions Tuesday through Thursday on northbound Route 28 in Sharpsburg and Aspinwall, weather permitting. The restrictions will take place continuously from 7 a.m. Tuesday through 3 p.m. Wednesday between North Canal Street/Kittanning Pike and the Highland Park Bridge and 7 a.m. Wednesday through 3 p.m....

Police accused a Vandergrift woman who cared for an 81-year-old man of using his banking information to take out a department store credit card and to withdraw cash to pay for online gambling, groceries, gasoline and pizza. Tonya Lynn Lookabaugh, 42, of the 800 block of Hawthorne Street, was charged...

An East Deer man is accused of breaking into a neighbor’s house twice in four days after the man’s brother told police he thought his brother might be responsible for the burglaries. Shaun Charles Adams, 34, of the 200 block of Freeport Road was charged with felony counts of criminal...

A man who ran for Allegheny County Council two years ago is accused of threatening several people with a gun at a Plum Borough Republican Committee meeting Thursday evening, according to authorities. Eric Phillip Casteel, 62, was arrested at his Plum home Thursday and charged with three misdemeanor counts each...

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A youth football league that serves Highlands School District communities is alleging a major fumble by Harrison-based ATI, one of the Valley’s largest employers. Leaders of the Rams Youth Football Organization (RYFO) said more than 150 young athletes are being evicted from their home facility, Bushman Field, leaving the group...

Sharpsburg officials have approved an agreement for continued service with O’Hara-based Parkview EMS. Council unanimously voted for the deal, which has no end date, at its April 27 meeting. Parkview has been the borough’s ambulance provider for several years. Borough Manager Christine DeRunk said compensation remains at $10,000 a year....

Motorists who use Pleasantville Road in Harrison will need to allow extra travel time next week. PennDOT is scheduled to close a portion of the road at 7 a.m. Monday, depending on the weather. The project will target landslide repair in the section of the road between Burtner Road and...

The Democratic Party primary in Arnold could decide this year’s election for mayor and council. Two slates of Democrats are vying to fill the office of mayor and two council seats in the May 16 primary. No Republicans are on the ballot for any Arnold offices up for election this...

A woodsy recreational asset is nearing completion in Allegheny Township. The Wynn and Clara Tredway River Trail, which formerly stretched from the Braeburn section of Lower Burrell to the Freeport Bridge, now extends nearly 2 miles farther north to Kiski Junction. The latest $1.2 million expansion project was made possible...

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A few new doors and some paint might not seem like much, but it’s been a huge comfort for Michelle Trenk to know her Jeannette home is now free of lead-based paint. Her family isn’t exposed to the toxic metal any longer, thanks to Westmoreland County’s new grant-­funded lead removal...

Dozens of pictures and other art of flowers are featured in “Art in Bloom,” the New Kensington Camera Club’s annual spring floral photography and art show. The exhibition has prizes for both the artists and the public who will decide the winners. Club President Joel Varga said the show features...

New Kensington Democrats will have three candidates to choose from to fill two ballot spots for city council. Incumbents Dante Cicconi and Tim DiMaio are seeking to remain on the five-member council. Newcomer Laurie Scheid is looking to take one of those seats. There are no Republican candidates on the...

A North Apollo house fire has left a man homeless and state police searching for answers. No injuries were reported after firefighters from multiple companies put out a blaze Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Pegtown Avenue near the borough’s Roaring Run Trail access. First responders were dispatched about...