Valley News Dispatch category, Page 267
Many helping hands needed to preserve local history, make Strawberry Festival possible at Burtner House
Visitors to the Burtner House in Harrison can learn to churn butter, weave wool and cook over an open fire — all while eating shortcake and ice cream — during the annual Strawberry Festival. None of this would be possible, however, without a sturdy stock of volunteers. ”There’s so much...
Amid dusty cleanup, Springdale residents remain unsettled in the wake of smokestack implosions
Susan Mangel didn’t mince words about the implosion Friday of the two towering and iconic smokestacks that have dominated Springdale’s skyline for decades. “It was a disaster,” declared the 22-year resident of Duquesne Court, heaving a sigh from her perch on a porch swing as she gently rocked Saturday in...
Police: Springdale woman spots burglar on Ring camera while in Florida, ex-boyfriend arrested
A Springdale woman’s former boyfriend is accused of breaking into her home while she was in Florida and stealing $1,000 in personal items and cash, according to authorities. Coleman Walsh, 24, of Freeport Street in Etna, got caught after she saw him on a security camera inside the house, police...
The Stroller, June 4, 2023: 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. Firemen’s carnival begins Tuesday in Vandergrift The Vandergrift Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival...
New Kensington woman accused of dealing drugs after car she was riding in pulled over for traffic stop
A New Kensington woman was accused of dealing drugs after police said she had bags of crack and heroin stuffed down her pants when the car she was riding in got pulled over. Emily Grace Hock, 39, of the 200 block of Glenview Drive was charged with two felony counts...
Retiring from retirement: Whether for financial reasons or boredom, a growing number of older adults are rejoining the workforce
Michael Trenga was retired two days before he jumped back into the workforce. The decision was financially motivated. “I retired on a Friday and went back to work on a Monday,” said Trenga, 71, of Leechburg. “Without my job, I would have to cut back on a lot — not...
New Kensington woman accused of trying to run down pedestrian, crashing into pickup she thought was driven by stalker
A New Kensington woman is accused of trying to run over a pedestrian crossing the street before intentionally crashing her Range Rover into a pickup driven by a man she thought was stalking her, according to authorities. Jody L. Horner Glenberg, 69, of the 100 block of Argonne Drive was...
Brackenridge to seek separate bids for playground resurfacing, tree removal after combined bid was too high
A bid of more than $200,000 to do the Brackenridge playground project has jolted Brackenridge Council. The bid, from Done Right Construction, was the only one the borough received. It’s more than double the $95,000 in Allegheny County grant money the borough has to spend on the project. Borough Engineer...
Coroner IDs 2 men killed in head-on crash in Allegheny Township; second driver seriously injured
Two men riding in the same car died and the other driver was seriously injured in a head-on collision Saturday morning in Allegheny Township. The men who were killed were Alan Louis Karadeema, 41, of Vine Street in Harrison’s Natrona neighborhood, and Stephen John Dasta, 53, of Taylor Avenue, New...
Medical examiner: Etna man killed in West Deer dirt bike crash
An Etna man was killed in a dirt bike crash Friday morning in West Deer. Peter Carricato, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 500 block of Bairdford Road, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The crash was reported at about 7 a.m. Police told Tribune-Review...
Highlands residents not likely to see tax increase
Highlands School District residents likely will pay the same in real estate taxes next school year after the board approved its $51.9 million budget. The plan maintains a tax rate of 25.13 mills. If approved, the owner of a home assessed at $100,000 again will pay $2,513. The total budget...
The Stroller, June 3, 2023: 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. Golf outing to benefit Leechburg Area Education Foundation Leechburg Area Education...
East Deer adopts new noise ordinance
The East Deer commissioners have approved a new noise ordinance. The ordinance, designed to provide greater clarity and specificity, sets decibel levels and offers guidelines on the hours of construction activity. Previously, the township followed Allegheny County’s ordinance. “There have been a few complaints and minor problems with contractors and...
Plea in catalytic converter thefts spotlights larger problem
While a New Florence man was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution this week for his role in a catalytic converter theft ring, a salesman at one of the dealerships targeted said there’s little more that could have been done to prevent the crime. William J. Glover III,...
Threat made against Highlands High School determined to be unfounded
A threat made against Highlands High School on Friday morning was determined to be unfounded, according to district officials. An alert was sent to families about 11:20 a.m., informing them of a threat made earlier in the day. Principal Mike Toole said on a recorded message that the threat was...
Nighttime road restrictions set next week during epoxy overlay work in Westmoreland County
PennDOT District 12 is alerting motorists about nighttime road restrictions next week during epoxy overlay preservation work in Westmoreland County, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the following timeframes: Upper Burrell: Monday evening through Wednesday morning at Route 366 (Greensburg Road) between Albee...
Photo gallery: Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks come downVideo
The Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks in Springdale were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and apparently taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in Springdale. Local law enforcement agencies closed nearby roads to traffic early Friday. Authorities also set...
Former New Kensington church treasurer accused of stealing $21K from coffers ordered to stand trial
A woman accused of embezzling more than $21,000 from a New Kensington church while serving as treasurer has been ordered to stand trial. Cheryl M. Garnett, 74, of the 900 block of Freeport Road in East Deer was charged May 17 with a felony count of theft after, New Kensington...
Watch: Springdale smokestacks come downVideo
The Cheswick Generating Station’s smokestacks in Springdale were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and apparently taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in Springdale. The air burst when the 750-foot stack fell damaged some power poles and lines...
Springdale smokestacks come down but take down power lines; some home damage reportedVideo
Cleanup and damage assessment crews are poring over the area around the Cheswick Generating Station in Springdale and Cheswick after the plant’s smokestacks were imploded shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, coming down with a crash, a huge cloud of dust and taking down some utility poles along Pittsburgh Street in...
The Stroller, June 2, 2023: 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. Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Roosevelt Park New Ken/Arnold...
Members of Burrell’s National Honor Society dedicate benches in honor of fallen officers
Ashley McIntire’s most recent trip to her alma mater was meaningful and memorable. The wife of slain Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire returned to Burrell High School on Thursday morning for the school’s dedication of benches for local first responders killed in the line of duty. The school’s National Honor...
Fire seriously damages home of New Kensington man, his daughter
A New Kensington man and his daughter were assisted by the Red Cross with temporary shelter Thursday night after a fire tore through their three-story home. Fire Chief Ed Saliba Jr. said crews were dispatched at 7:42 p.m. for a fire at a single-family dwelling in the 500 block of...
Mother says she saw son killed in New Kensington shooting; bail denied for alleged shooter
Jackee Harris said her son was kind and generous toward the older teen she claims killed her son in an exchange of gunfire in New Kensington. Harris said she was watching from a car nearby when her son, Divine Warner, 16, confronted Dylan Walmsley, 19, along Fourth Avenue on April...
Blawnox artist hopes sculpture for Three Rivers Arts Festival gets people to hear the conversation
Inside a black tent at the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, you can hear jabbering. The sound is somewhat muffled, but the talking heads seem to be screaming, talking over one another. They are representative of how we think we are really listening to someone, but we have no...
