Valley News Dispatch category, Page 502
Tarentum police charge 2 in armed burglary of home
Two brothers are wanted in connection with a home burglary in Tarentum on Monday night, and three unidentified suspects were believed to be involved, Chief William Vakulick said. Police charged Wilnal Anthony Reddix, 21, of Natrona Heights and Manrico Reddix, 15, of Clairton with felony counts of burglary, robbery, conspiracy,...
Alle-Kiski Valley job openings increasing
Job openings across the Alle-Kiski Valley are on the rise, data show. PA CareerLink Alle-Kiski reported a four-week rolling average of more than 250 job openings in the region this month, up from 225 a month ago. When last month’s number was reported, officials said it was the highest number...
Crash delays reopening of Tarentum Bridge
The Tarentum Bridge from New Kensington to Tarentum is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, PennDOT announced Friday. That side of the bridge over the Allegheny River was scheduled to reopen by midnight Sunday. The reopening was delayed after a car crashed in the work zone last Saturday and...
Freeport business will hook up outdoorsmen with fishing gear, kayak rentals
If you’re in need of fishing rods, bait or kayak or paddleboard rentals, Jackie Lowes can hook you up. Her new business, The Hook Up, began selling fishing equipment in March. About two weeks ago, Lowes expanded the business to include paddleboard and kayak rentals. “I love what I do....
The Stroller, June 25, 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. West Deer American Legion to honor original members The West Deer American Legion plans to honor the original members of the...
Kiski Township explores regulations on exotic petsVideo
Kiski Township’s Dominic Hayward dotes on his pet alligators Diamond, Diva, Gisele, Ruby, Rebel, Chevelle, Speckles, Thor, Loki and Reece. A lover of alligators since he was a child, Hayward, 24, is as passionate about his gators as anyone with more traditional pets such as a German shepherd or labradoodle....
Butler Brew Works opens new location in Oakmont
Butler Brew Works has opened a new retail shop in Oakmont. The 600-square-foot facility located at 319 Maryland Ave., a little more than a half-hour drive from the brewery in downtown Butler, features many of the current cans and bottled brews along with a variety of beer-themed merchandise. Its grand...
Gas line work to restrict traffic on Burtner Road in Harrison
Traffic will be restricted on part of Burtner Road for a little more than a month beginning Friday, PennDOT announced Thursday. Crews working for Peoples Natural Gas will be replacing a gas line on Burtner Road between Adams Street and Cottage Avenue. That location is in the area of Citizens...
Lawsuit filed on behalf of 2 men, including former A-K Valley standout, says NCAA didn’t protect players from CTE
Surviving family members of two men who played major-college football in the 1950s and ‘60s filed a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, alleging that repeated blows to the head and concussions caused them to develop — and die from — chronic traumatic encephalopathy. One of the men, the...
Butler Brew Works opens new location in Oakmont
Butler Brew Works has opened a new retail shop in Oakmont. The 600-square-foot facility located at 319 Maryland Ave., a little more than a half-hour drive from the brewery in downtown Butler, features many of the current cans and bottled brews along with a variety of beer-themed merchandise. Its grand...
The Stroller, June 24, 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. Lemonade stand to raise money for Alzheimer’s disease Brody’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday in...
Thrift shop in Freeport offers clothing free of chargeVideo
Dresses, shorts, pants, purses, swimsuits and children’s clothing fill a room in Freeport United Methodist Church. And they’re all free. Lenora Hancock, 72, of South Buffalo launched the thrift shop at her church about three years ago. “I feel God inspired me to do this,” she said. A man she...
Apollo official says it’s safe to park RVs at former nuke site
More than 30 RV campers have been parked at Apollo’s former Babcock & Wilcox nuclear fuel site since early May, prompting some environmental activists to question whether that violates land-use restrictions on the site. “People fought for a long time, including my mother, to keep radioactive contaminated areas away from...
Police charge 2 teens as adults in New Kensington weekend shooting
New Kensington police have charged two 17-year-olds as adults in connection with a weekend shooting. Neither suspect was in custody Wednesday afternoon. The shooting was reported Saturday shortly after 4:30 p.m. in the area of East Ken Manor. Police said officers found the male victim, whose age was not given,...
The Stroller, June 23, 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. Advice available for those with financial troubles Allegheny Valley Association of Churches has free support services available for anyone who is...
Plum School Board hires district’s new business manager
Plum School Board voted unanimously Monday to hire Ryan Manzer to succeed John Zahorchak as the district’s chief financial officer. Manzer, who has been working as Freeport Area School District’s business manager, was one of five finalists for the Plum job. Zahorchak is expected to leave the district at the...
New Kensington police charge teen with attempted homicide
New Kensington police issued an arrest warrant for a 17-year-old charged with two counts of attempted homicide. Police on Monday charged Isaac Anthony Weihrauch of Springdale, according to court records. Police have not responded to requests for information about the incident in which Weihrauch is charged. The incident occurred Saturday,...
Shady Side Academy graduate Porter Markel enters U.S. Naval Academy
A Shady Side Academy graduate is among an elite 7.5% of applicants admitted to the Class of 2025 Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy. Porter Markel of Fox Chapel was inducted June 20 and will begin six grueling weeks of basic midshipman training in Annapolis, Md. Markel is one...
Kiski Area appoints Jason Lohr as acting superintendent
Kiski Area School Board appointed a member of the district’s administrative team as acting superintendent Monday. Jason Lohr, who has served as assistant to the superintendent for K-12 education, administration and federal programs since 2016, was named to guide the district while the school board searches for a replacement for...
Bell woman charged with setting home on fire, filing insurance claim
A former Bell Township woman is accused of setting her home on fire last year after being unable to sell it and then filing an insurance claim for the loss. State police said Britny Alandria Parks, 28, of Harker Heights, Texas, told two former friends she would be willing to...
Public invited to participate in interactive Juneteenth art display at Aspinwall park
A public art display this week at Aspinwall Riverfront Park will honor and raise awareness of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, that was recently signed into law as a federal holiday by President Biden. Entitled “Opening Doors,” the artwork was conceived by...
Highlands bids farewell to retiring staff, makes new hires
Highlands School District said goodbye to a dozen retirees Monday and welcomed a few to new positions. At the school board’s meeting, Superintendent Monique Mawhinney recognized the employees. They include teachers, paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers and others, some of whom had been with the district since the early 1990s. Mawhinney thanked...
Volunteers needed to prepare Burtner House for 200th anniversary celebration
Some helping hands are needed to get a historic Harrison farmhouse ready for a big event later this year. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the completion of the Burtner House. A celebration is planned for Saturday, Sept. 18. But before then, volunteers are being sought for a cleanup...
The Stroller, June 22, 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. Plum Summerfest set for Larry Mills Park The annual Plum Summerfest will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 to...
Oakmont adds new firefighter, borough office staff
Oakmont officials have welcomed a new volunteer firefighter and added a couple of office workers. Joey Luciana, 25, was sworn in by Mayor Christopher Whaley during council’s June 21 meeting. The borough businessman said he is excited for the opportunity to make a difference in his community. “I want to...
