Valley News Dispatch category, Page 297
Blawnox appoints Pittsburgh school teacher as new council member; she hopes to get youths involved
A teacher at a Pittsburgh public school and nonprofit founder has been appointed to Blawnox Council. Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to appoint Christine Carnevali to the seat vacated by Jessica Dayhoff-Mayo. Councilwoman Meghan Kennedy was absent. “I’m honored,” Carnevali said after the meeting. “I think Blawnox has a lot to...
Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department receives Governors Award
Two participating municipalities of a newly formed regional police force have received the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence. The Southern Armstrong Regional Police Department, chartered on Oct. 12, 2022, was honored with the award in the Intergovernmental Cooperation category. Freeport Borough and Gilpin Township were nominated for the award...
Abandoned house destroyed in New Kensington, neighbor angered that his house damaged, too
Matt Rhodes knew the abandoned house next to his New Kensington home was trouble waiting to happen. On Wednesday, it happened. A brush fire reported just before 3 p.m. spread to the back of the vacant house at 849 Franklin St. and then to his house next door. The fire...
PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski job fair to feature 9 businesses, dozens of positions
PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at 1150 Fifth Ave. in New Kensington. Nine businesses representing a variety of fields will be on hand: Quality Life Services, Home InStead, KML Carpenters Apprenticeship and Training Fund, Whalen Exteriors, Filterbuy, U.S. Postal Service,...
Dollar Tree moving into former Altmeyer’s in New Kensington
Another new business is moving into Riverview Plaza in New Kensington. A Dollar Tree will fill the space that, until recently, housed Altmeyer’s, according to plans filed with the city. Altmeyer’s, a more than 80-year-old, family-owned bed, bath and home goods store, filed for bankruptcy in July 2022 and started...
Allegheny Township police take delivery of new township-issued guns
Police officers in Allegheny Township soon will swap out their personal firearms for township-issued guns. Since the 1960s, township officers have carried their own guns on the job, as is the case with many small municipal forces. Allegheny Township police Chief Duane Fisher waited more than a year for the...
The Stroller, April 12, 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. Applications being accepted for Goodwill voucher program Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania...
Safer crosswalks, park landscaping coming to Blawnox
Blawnox residents will likely begin noticing several projects across town that are expected to improve safety and accessibility. Lighted crosswalks, pavement markings and signs will benefit people of all ages strolling through the borough. Work will impact eight intersections. A second project will upgrade sidewalks and landscaping at Blawnox Community...
Tarentum Night Market to kick off 4th season with more than 40 vendors
Mild weather and a sold-out venue with more than 40 vendors will mark the kickoff of the Tarentum Night Market on Thursday. Back for its fourth season, the outdoor shopping event features food, music and special promotions at many borough businesses. Hosted from 5 to 8 p.m., the market is...
Bail denied for Springdale man accused of beating, strangling woman; trial ordered
A Springdale man accused of beating and strangling a woman who had a protection from abuse order against him has been ordered to stand trial. Stephen Anthon Winstead, 24, of the 900 block of Chester Street waived his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday during an appearance before District Judge...
Public hearing set to discuss potential alcohol sales at convenience store near Kiski Area High School
Beer could be sold at a convenience store across the street from Kiski Area High School if a request for a liquor license transfer is approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Anna K. Holdings, the transfer applicant, is applying for the license to sell malt and/or brewed alcoholic beverages...
Southbound Route 28 restricted to 1 lane in Aspinwall, O’Hara
The single lane restriction along Route 28 southbound in Aspinwall and O’Hara will continue through Thursday, PennDOT announced. A single-lane restriction will occur on southbound Route 28 from the Virginia Avenue on-ramp to the Highland Park Bridge interchange from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Crews will conduct sound...
Lower Burrell police seek tips, video on weekend burglary along Hilltop Drive
Lower Burrell police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspected who broke into a vacant home over the weekend. Police issued an alert on social media Monday, asking residents in the area of Hilltop Drive who have security cameras to check if their video shows any suspicious people or...
‘Springtime in Paris’ fundraiser by Women’s Board will benefit kids in need
A French-inspired fundraiser with fashion, fresh flowers and food hosted by the Women’s Board of Pittsburgh will benefit needy children across the region. The “Springtime in Paris” soiree will serve as the group’s annual campaign to benefit children’s nonprofits that focus on education, recreation and other needs. It is scheduled...
Cheswick man accused of stealing neighbor’s jewelry to feed drug habit
Police say a Cheswick man admitted to breaking into a neighbor’s house to steal her jewelry so he could sell it to support his drug habit. Eric Robert Desabetino, 44, of the 200 block of South Highland Avenue was charged by Allegheny Valley Regional Police with felony counts of burglary,...
The Stroller, April 11, 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. Free advice available for those with financial troubles Allegheny Valley Association...
New Kensington Salvation Army to cultivate vegetables with ‘grow cube’
Harvests of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers soon will be coming from within the New Kensington Salvation Army. They are among the basic salad plants the Salvation Army plans to grow in a new “grow cube” that was set up Thursday in a classroom inside the organization’s building, a former elementary...
Indiana County man killed in Route 380 motorcycle crash
A 34-year-old Indiana County man was killed Monday in a motorcycle crash along Route 380 in Washington Township, authorities said. Ryan James Gould of Shelocta died of blunt force trauma, Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson said. The wreck was reported near the intersection of North Washington Road shortly before 3:30...
Former New Kensington mother to testify against boyfriend charged with killing young son
A former New Kensington woman charged in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son will testify against the man prosecutors said beat the child to death in 2020, her lawyer said. Teresa Fetterman, 26, now of Lower Burrell, appeared in court Monday as she awaits trial on charges of...
State police arrest warrant suspect in Washington Township after high-speed chase
State police arrested a man wanted on a warrant after he fled from a traffic stop in Washington Township and led a trooper on a high-speed chase. Antoine Lee Green, 51, of the 400 block of South Sixth Street in Jeannette was charged with a felony count of fleeing from...
The Stroller, April 10, 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. Career fair planned April 20 by Westmoreland Public Education Westmoreland Public...
Pa. Turnpike Commission renting homes it bought in Plum, Penn Township
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission does more than operate a highway across the breadth of the state. In several locations, it’s also a landlord, including in Plum, where the turnpike commission bought a single-family house that had been for sale in the Regency Park neighborhood. The turnpike commission paid $247,000 for...
Animal Protectors provides affordable shots at special vaccine clinicVideo
A steady stream of nervous dogs and cats and their owners descended Saturday on the Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley shelter in New Kensington. They lined up on the grass outside the facility to get basic medical care including shots from Dr. Betsy Kennon or “Dr. Betsy,” as the clinic’s...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from March 30-April 5
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,...
Building the Valley: Moonlight Inn restaurant in Vandergrift stands test of timeVideo
Jim Baker of Carrick doesn’t mind taking a road trip for a hearty meal. Baker recently drove 40 miles to meet with former classmates from his 1973 Kiski Area High School graduating class for an evening of food and fellowship at Moonlight Inn in Vandergrift. He ordered a Franco’s Ribeye...
