Valley News Dispatch category, Page 6
ATI tax appeal cuts into township, school district budgets
Harrison Township and the Highlands School District will lose thousands of dollars in tax revenue after ATI successfully appealed the assessment value of one of its township properties. Allegheny County initially approved a reduction from $3.9 million to $1.2 million for 1300 Pacific Ave. for the years 2024-26. Highlands appealed that...
The Stroller, March 9, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Legislation would boost tech school capacity as enrollment spikes
Jason Lucia took over in late 2020 as administrative director at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in New Stanton, beginning the school year with 990 students. When the doors opened last fall, that number had shot up about 50% to 1,500. Direct paths to high-demand jobs have skyrocketed enrollment...
The Stroller, March 8, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Warm weather helps boost turnout for New Kensington’s 5th annual St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl
St. Patrick’s Day came early in the Alle-Kiski Valley, with the area’s fifth annual pub crawl being held on Saturday. The record-setting warm weather before the late afternoon storms contributed to last-minute ticket buying, which helped boost participation over 300, said Michelle Thom, manager of Voodoo Brewing in New Kensington....
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: March 7, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m., bingo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at 800-368-1066 or Amy at 724-478-1410. The center is at 707A N. Fifth St., Apollo. Freeport Tuesday and Thursday: bingo. The center is at 102 Fifth St., Freeport. Leechburg Monday:...
From Isaly’s clerk to chocolatier, Harrison native crafts candy for a cause
Retirement has been a sweet ride for Toby Maloney. The Harrison native, who worked much of his career in pharmaceutical sales for GlaxoSmithKline, said he and his wife, Melanie, were looking for adventure rather than settling for rest and relaxation. Spurred by a childhood fondness for candy — and a...
The Stroller, March 7, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank
Plum Police say a man who was evicted from his home in January returned late last month to set it ablaze. William Lee Gildernew, 23, is facing felony charges of arson, burglary, risking a catastrophe and criminal mischief. There is a warrant out for his arrest. In mid-January, the Allegheny...
Plum Council expected to vote Monday on ICE noncooperation resolution
Plum could be the next community to bar its police and staff from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. That’s if Plum Council on Monday opts to pass a proposed noncooperation resolution discussed at its March 2 meeting. Councilman Ray Rall said officials are still waiting for a final draft of...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 26-March 4, 2026
Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. From major news events to routine gatherings, TribLive’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, please...
Police: New Kensington woman accused of stealing from an elderly man
An arrest warrant has been issued for Tasha Tierra Williams after she was accused of stealing from an elderly New Kensington man she was supposed to be helping. Williams, 44, of New Kensington faces five felony charges, including financial exploitation of an older adult or care-dependent person. Williams met the...
The Stroller, March 6, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Upper Burrell residents uneasy over coming data center
Upper Burrell residents hadn’t expressed many concerns about an incoming data center — until this week. At Wednesday’s township supervisors meeting, they asked for assurances on health, noise and environmental concerns. The only assurance they got was news the township is writing an ordinance for the project — a process...
Retired WTAE news anchor Michelle Wright shares her love of reading with David Leech Elementary students
Students at David Leech Elementary School got a visit from a special guest Thursday afternoon during their Read Across America week. On the heels of her last morning broadcast, newly retired WTAE news anchor Michelle Wright made her second appearance at the elementary school to read to students. Children ranging...
Pittsburgh Brewing’s Brew Basket Hunt to return in April
The Easter Bunny is expected to leave something a little different than painted eggs at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. this year. The East Deer brewery will host its annual Brew Basket Hunt at 1 p.m. April 4. Adults 21 and older will be given free rein of the brewery’s outdoor campus...
Harmar bald eagles believed to have a new egg
The Harmar bald eagles, Sophie and Andy, are believed to have dropped an egg early Thursday in their nest on the Route 28 hillside. Gina Gilmore, a Fox Chapel photographer who has been documenting the birds for 12 years, said all indications lead to the presence of an egg in...
Oakmont council discusses deer population solutions
Oakmont is taking the next steps toward deer population management. During Oakmont Council’s agenda meeting Tuesday, Luke Leonard, owner and operator of Suburban Whitetail Management, spoke about deer management program options available to the borough. Council member Deborah Ormay said 10% of Oakmont’s population responded to a borough survey sent...
Flipped truck closes stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum
A short stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum has reopened after a tri-axle truck flipped on its side Thursday morning. PennDOT reopened the section of the road between Old Frankstown and New Texas roads just before 2:30 p.m., Holiday Park VFD Jim Sims said the accident, which took place...
Harmar officials seek emergency access road to hilltop neighborhood
Officials from Harmar and Curtiss-Wright are discussing the possibility of building an emergency access road to a hilltop community that’s only accessible by way of one road. Curtiss-Wright’s Electro-Mechnical Division sits on a 120-acre plot between Low Grade Road and Route 28, and south of the Springdale exit of Route...
Former Valley News Dispatch reporter returns to her roots in new contemporary, romantic fiction
When former Valley News Dispatch reporter and editor Patricia Vido started writing her debut novel “For Love of Billie” 10 years ago, she was sure of one detail: its setting in the Alle-Kiski Valley. “That’s the most important piece of a story,” Vido said. “The Alle-Kiski Valley is where I...
Former congressman Jason Altmire among those trying to leave Dubai
Former U.S. congressman Jason Altmire is one of thousands of American citizens stranded in Dubai as military conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran escalates. Altmire is a Kittanning native who served as the Democratic U.S. representative for Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District, which included several counties in the region, from...
Another Freeport Council resignation has borough looking for a replacement
Freeport Council needs another member as of Monday. That’s because Councilwoman Sara Conroy resigned from her post after about two years in office. Conroy did not respond to TribLive requests for comment. Council President Pete Wesolosky said Conroy planned to move out of the borough after accepting a new job....
Community-driven program aims to beautify West Deer business district
The Deer Lakes Regional Revitalization Committee is taking the next steps to beautify West Deer’s Russellton business district. Committee members are reaching out to business owners to gauge interest in a Russellton Neighborhood Facade Program, said committee president Leonard Verdetto. The Revitalization Committee is considering applying for various grants that...
The Stroller, March 5, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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