Valley News Dispatch category, Page 280
Man left homeless after fire destroys North Apollo dwelling
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...
Driver seriously injured in Arnold accident
A man was seriously injured after crashing his vehicle into a parked car on Victoria Avenue in Arnold on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 3:16 p.m., according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher, who said the driver was unresponsive at the scene in the 1500 block of Victoria Avenue....
5 Democrats vying for 3 nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council
Five Democrats will compete in the May primary for three Democratic Party nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council. Challengers Louis Curcio Jr., David C. Brown and Mark Chimel II will vie against incumbents Heth R. Turnquist and Patti McCaffrey. Barring any unexpected write-in campaigns, the winning Democrats could face Republicans...
Brackenridge recreational trail takes shape
Construction crews put the finishing touches on a half-mile Brackenridge trail Wednesday, as borough officials hope that the simple amenity will expand outdoor recreation and economic development opportunities. The project cost about $450,000. It was coordinated by the nonprofit Friends of the Riverfront. “We’re excited to move forward on this,”...
Survivor of New Kensington gun battle charged
The survivor of a gunfight Sunday in New Kensington that left a 16-year-old dead is charged with firearms violations but not homicide. That’s because, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, video of the fight shows Dylan James Walmsley, 19, was not the aggressor when he shot Divine Warner,...
Do not pass: Police crack down on school bus scofflaws in Freeport, Leechburg districts
Jennifer Pirhalla grinds her teeth with worry every time she accompanies her two children to their bus stop in rural Gilpin . Pirhalla is concerned about student safety after witnessing numerous motorists disregarding the lighted stop sign arm on the school bus that picks them up along Johnetta Road. “I...
The Stroller, April 26, 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. Fridays on Fifth event to open summer season The first Fridays...
Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser features award-winning author Angeline Boulley
A buzz-worthy author will be the featured guest at the Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser in Fox Chapel. Angeline Boulley, the award-winning author of “The Firekeeper’s Daughter,” is the guest speaker at the event benefiting Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Boulley, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians,...
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Restaurants and breweries from Oakmont and Verona will come together in support of their local library. The Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a Taste of Two Towns fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. May 7. Patrons can sample items from more than a dozen places. There will be door prizes...
Verona bike derby to return in June
The Verona Police Department plans to bring back one of its popular community events after a three-year hiatus. The annual Verona Bike Derby returns June 10 outside the borough building. Railroad Avenue will be closed between Center and South avenues from at least 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s good...
County detectives accuse Fawn man of downloading child pornography; felony charges filed
A former Fawn man has been arrested on charges that he downloaded videos and photos of children engaged in sexual activity to his cellphone. John Matthew McAteer, 38, who is now living in Plum, according to court papers, was charged by Allegheny County Police detectives with five counts of possession...
Evidence tampering charges withdrawn against Arnold policeman in Pa. Game Commission case
After being found not guilty last week of unlawfully killing an antlered deer, charges of tampering with evidence were withdrawn Tuesday against an Arnold police officer because of a lack of evidence. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials said Jacob A. Pollick, 29, of Murrysville killed an antlered whitetail Oct. 11 in...
The Stroller, April 25, 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. Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale Alle-Kiski Valley Sports...
Arnold 16-year-old identified as person killed in New Kensington shootout
A 16-year-old from Arnold died in an exchange of gunfire Sunday in New Kensington, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli’s office revealed Monday. Divine Warner died at a nearby hospital. According to Ziccarelli’s office, Warner was shot outside, near Valley Royal Court, in an exchange of gunfire with Dylan Walmsley,...
Tech offices, housing and more in store at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo
As a $5.3 million “tech flex” building at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo broke ground Thursday, officials announced a deal to potentially develop another 615 acres. The 30,000-square-foot building, designed to have flexible uses aimed at attracting tech companies, is the first of two expected to be constructed....
Duplex fire displaces senior citizen in Allegheny TownshipVideo
A senior citizen is displaced after a Monday morning fire at a duplex in Allegheny Township. A fire broke out about 8:49 a.m. in the kitchen area of a patio home in the 600 block of Cedar Ridge Drive, Allegheny Township police Chief Duane Fisher said. Fisher said a neighbor...
The Stroller, April 24, 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. Open house and discussion planned in East Deer East Deer and...
Valley Dairy Restaurant’s opening date set in Allegheny Township
Calling all ice cream lovers. Promising the “best banana split of your life,” Valley Dairy Restaurant training manager Joe Wyant took a few minutes out of his increasingly busy schedule Thursday to provide details on the upcoming May 1 grand opening in Allegheny Township. “It’s original strawberry and vanilla hand-dipped...
Calling all volunteers: Leechburg Recycling Center needs help to meet demand
A dedicated group of senior citizens is doing more with less in Leechburg. The volunteers at the Leechburg Recycling Center have experienced a 20% increase in recyclables compared with last year — and fewer helpers to collect, sort and process the trash. “I was the only one here the other...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 13-19
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,...
1 dead, 1 wounded in shootout near New Kensington playgroundVideo
A gun battle between two males left one dead and another wounded Sunday afternoon near a playground in New Kensington, according to authorities. The shooting was reported at 12:01 p.m. about a half-block away from the city’s police department in the courtyard of an apartment complex, authorities said. Crime-scene tape...
Faces of the Valley: Emergency disaster volunteer from Parks Township logs more than 30 Salvation Army deployments
The long, faded scar across Joel Brown’s forehead and scalp is a reminder of one of the most harrowing volunteer days of his life. Brown, 57, of Parks Township was driving home from a fire call with the Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department in 2020 when he swerved while driving...
Remember When: Car plunging from Tarentum Bridge frightened drivers for years
Stories of a car crash that occurred 55 years ago still haunt many drivers who use the Tarentum Bridge. For those who were not alive at the time, the story has become somewhat of an urban legend. The crash occurred on the morning of Nov. 20, 1968. The story dominated...
The Stroller, April 23, 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. Children welcome at free fishing derby Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Jefferson...
Public can weigh in on Tarentum-East Deer trail; 5-mile stretch would make riverfront accessible to all
A $4.4 million trail project in Tarentum and East Deer is expected to create public access to the shoreline, promote recreation and spur economic development. The 5-mile path would meander through Dreshar Stadium and past Pittsburgh Brewing Co., providing shared-lane markings, known as sharrows, for bikers and off-road sections for...
