Valley News Dispatch category, Page 458
Highlands School Board to consider $30K to begin stormwater replacement project
Highlands school board is considering a project to repair and replace a failing stormwater line near the high school. The board meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and will vote on nearly $30,000 in professional services related to the project’s prep work. Construction would target a washed out storm line...
New Kensington, Arnold go on camera for filming of streaming series ‘Sprung’
Keith Spruill enjoyed getting a look behind the scenes of the production of a television series Monday as filming for Amazon Studios’ “Sprung” was underway in New Kensington. “This could be the new Hollywood,” he said. “That’s what I’m hoping for, at least.” Spruill is the maintenance supervisor at Valley...
Police: At least 2 suspects sought in connection with gunfire outside Harrison tavern
Harrison police said they have identified at least two suspects wanted in connection with a shooting incident late Saturday outside a tavern. The shooting occurred after a group of people inside the Argonne Inn along Argonne Drive began arguing shortly before 10:45 p.m., according to police chief Michael Klein. “A...
Food trucks, health screenings and ax throwing mark O’Hara community center’s anniversary
Health screenings, food trucks and ax throwing are among the highlights of “Celebrate the Center” week at Lauri Ann West Community Center in O’Hara, that kicked off Sunday. Festivities include a dozen activities throughout the week that are aimed at inspiring and educating visitors. The center is marking its sixth...
Highlands School Board to meet virtually via Zoom
Highlands School Board will meet remotely for its agenda session Monday night. District officials contacted families by phone to alert anyone who had been planning to attend the meeting at 7 p.m. It was not clear why the meeting was being shifted to online. Superintendent Monique Mawhinney could not immediately...
Parts of Tarentum without power after truck knocks down 3 utility poles
Tarentum electric crews were working to restore power Monday morning after at least one utility pole was sheared in half and two others were knocked down. “We are aware of it and are doing our best to get it back,” council President Scott Dadowski said. The power went out at...
Pitt student from Plum who died in motorcycle crash described as generous ‘Renaissance man’
Adam Garvin found the greatest pleasures in life from simple things — spending time with family and friends, exploring nature and listening to and playing music. But when it was time to get away from it all, he loved nothing more than the simple joy of riding the open road...
The Stroller, Sept. 13, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Goodwill offers free programs for young people YouthWorks, a program of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, offers free assistance to young people...
Freeport High School students can learn firefighter skills through new program
Freeport Area School District officials have partnered with the Allegheny County Fire Academy to offer a new program for students. School board members unanimously voted Thursday night to offer a dual enrollment program for entry level fire training. “I think it’s a great thing,” board president Dan Lucovich said. “The...
Patron’s O’Hara location closes
An O’Hara restaurant has permanently closed. Patron Mexican Grill in Fox Chapel Plaza along Freeport Road posted a sign announcing the closing on its locked front door. The notice offers no explanation for closing and read “we are closed for good.” The letter, written by owner Martin Bolanos, went on...
The Stroller, Sept. 12, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Drive-through food distribution set for Tuesday at Pittsburgh Mills Allegheny Valley Association of Churches and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank...
Freeport Area superintendent says he never really meant CYS may be called to help enforce the state’s mask mandate
Freeport Area School District Superintendent Ian Magness has apologized for what multiple parents said was a threat to call the Office of Children, Youth and Families if a student repeatedly refuses to wear a mask and a parent also does not comply with the recent state mandate. “A statement I...
The Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Harmar hosts tribute to first responders on 9/11 anniversary
The Pittsburgh Shrine Center in Harmar hosted a tribute to first responders Saturday on the 20th anniversary of the events of 9/11. Organizer and Shriner Robert Addleman began the ceremony introducing The Rev. John Piper from Castle Shannon, who let the crowd underneath the outdoor Shrine Pavilion in prayer, calling...
Cheswick Community Day returns to offer food, fellowship, music and fun
Cheswick Community Day has returned. The free daylong festival welcomed visitors to Rachel Carson Park after being on hiatus since 2014. Strawberry Days replaced it for years, but that event was canceled the past two years over covid-19 pandemic concerns. The ever-changing covid-related restrictions didn’t sway organizers this year, who...
Leechburg holds parade, remembrance of 9/11 attacks, salute to first responders
Leechburg area Rev. Gary Lyon spent Saturday morning carefully crafting his words for a 9/11 dedication ceremony held later that day in Leechburg. Rev. Lyon serves as co-pastor alongside his wife, Lisa, at Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg. He serves as a longtime volunteer firefighter with the Leechburg...
The Stroller, Sept. 11, 2021: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your club meetings, community events and fundraisers for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com. Please include a daytime telephone number. Open house planned at NK senior center The New Kensington Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., will host an open...
Another festival in New Kensington, another packed downtown: this time, it’s the wine & beer fest
Downtown New Kensington was packed Saturday as thousands enjoyed the third annual New Kensington Wine and Beer Festival. Back bigger than ever after being canceled in 2020 because of the covid-related pandemic, an Alle Kiski Strong Chamber of Commerce official said attendance swelled to between 5,000 and 7,000 people. “This...
Cheswick man pulled from burning home died later
A Cheswick man who was pulled from his burning home Friday night has died. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim Saturday as Darryl Joseph Hamley, 54. Fire Chief Rick Franks said firefighters from Oakmont and Springdale quickly responded to the duplex at 1419 Pittsburgh St. “He was...
New Kensington man pleads guilty to sale of fatal drugs in 2017 overdose
A New Kensington man was ordered to serve at least five years in prison in connection with the sale of drugs used in a fatal overdose in 2017. Martez D. “Chico” Whitlow, 30, pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of drug delivery resulting in death and an additional drug-related count...
Lower Burrell fire victim loved her family, people, The Rolling Stones
When Kimberly George of Lower Burrell and her dog, Bean, died in a house fire Wednesday night, her mother and husband said they lost their best friend. A state police fire marshal and Lower Burrell police are investigating the cause of the blaze at Kinloch home of George, 50, and...
Northbound Route 28 ramp to the Highland Park Bridge reopens Saturday
PennDOT said it plans to reopen the northbound ramp from Route 28 to the Highland Park Bridge in Sharpsburg on Saturday afternoon, weather permitting. The ramp, Highland Park Bridge/Aspinwall (Exit 6), has been closed since June 21. Work done on the ramp included concrete and steel repairs, drainage upgrades, painting...
Lower Burrell American Legion and Flyers Field to hold 9/11 ceremonies Saturday
Two 9/11 observance ceremonies will be held on Saturday in Lower Burrell. One will take place at the American Legion Post 868 at 9:30 a.m. and the other at Flyer’s Field off in the afternoon. Both events are open to the public. The American Legion will host a 45-minute 9/11...
New Kensington-Arnold pays music teacher facing criminal charges for past work
A New Kensington-Arnold music teacher charged in two cases of sending inappropriate text messages to students is being paid for past work at the school district. Sean O’Neil, 34, has been on leave without pay from the district since spring, Assistant Superintendent Jon Banko said. He did not provide a...
Acmetonia Elementary shows its appreciation to first responders on eve of 9/11Video
Allegheny Valley School District commemorated Saturday’s 20th anniversary of 9/11 a day early Friday by showing its appreciation to local first responders. A table set up under a tent at Acmetonia Elementary in the morning featured donuts, coffee and bagels — all free to first responders who stopped by. Students...
Tarentum could appoint interim mayor in October to serve out rest of year
Tarentum is without a mayor, at least until next month. Council on Tuesday formally accepted the resignation of Eric Carter, who submitted a letter in August saying that he was stepping down as mayor because of scheduling conflicts. Carter’s term had been scheduled to end on Dec. 31. “As of...
