Valley News Dispatch category, Page 6
The Stroller, April 21, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. American Field Service seeks...
Faces of the Valley: Arnold outdoorsman takes on caretaker role for Rachel Carson TrailVideo
Levi Wilson is a trailblazer. No, really. Wilson, 40, of Arnold is responsible for maintaining the hundreds of blazes that guide hikers and runners through the rugged 46.2-mile Rachel Carson Trail. And that’s only one of his responsibilities. A floor manager at Aloma Shim and Manufacturing Co. in Penn Hills...
Springdale man previously charged with abusing dogs, selling marijuana gets probation
Most of the charges against a Springdale man previously accused of abusing two dogs and running a marijuana operation have been dropped after he agreed to a negotiated guilty plea. Joshua Pawlak, 36, was sentenced to a year of probation by Judge Kevin G. Sasinoski after he pleaded guilty to...
Paving prep work postponed on well-traveled West Leechburg road
Work that was scheduled to start Monday on Bell Avenue, a well-traveled road in West Leechburg, has been postponed. According to Kayla Visnovsky, West Leechburg Borough Secretary and treasurer, People’s Gas conducted gas line repair work on Bell Avenue and surrounding streets last fall. She said that while there was...
Armstrong County magistrates cover cases after Kittanning judge suffers medical issue
Three Armstrong County magistrates will step into District Judge Kenneth Bussard’s courtroom to preside over cases as Bussard recovers from a medical issue. Bussard’s magisterial court sits in Manor Township directly next to its municipal border with Kittanning. His district covers Kittanning and much of central and northern Armstrong County....
Lower Burrell plans $16M replacement of sewage pump station
Lower Burrell officials are planning to borrow $15.8 million to stop untreated sewage from spilling into a creek and onto properties during heavy rains. The project will replace the sewage pump station at the foot of Edgecliff Road and the 50-year-old line through which it pumps sewage to the treatment...
Volunteers sought for prep day at Greg Blythe Friendship Garden in Tarentum
Anyone interested in getting their hands dirty can volunteer Saturday at the Greg Blythe Friendship Garden in Tarentum. Crews will gather from 10 a.m. to noon to pull weeds and plant spring crops. There’s also flowers to plant and mulch to spread. The site along First Avenue, next to Dreshar...
Fridays on Fifth to return for 6th season with new eats, live music
New Kensington’s Fridays on Fifth will be kicking off its 2026 season Friday, April 24 with an array of food trucks and live music from ’90s cover band High Fidelity. Organizer Tony Vigilante said he tries to book a variety of food options without menu duplicates at the monthly food...
West Deer fracking well raises concerns about noise, air quality in Bairdford
Vicki Austin says her West Deer neighborhood can get pretty loud. Austin’s home is about 850 feet from EQT’s Leto fracking well, near the heart of the West Deer community of Bairdford. EQT took over the well from Olympus Energy LLC last year. “It’s like living in an industrial site,”...
The Stroller, April 20, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. ‘Jesus Rising’ to be...
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Sharpsburg resident Jon Jaso called his job as an Allegheny County emergency dispatcher rewarding but laden with emotional baggage. “Listening to tragedies every day doesn’t get any easier,” said Jaso, who started in 1990 at McCandless municipal dispatch before operations were folded into regional centers in 1998 and then into...
The Stroller, April 19, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Community Library seeks new...
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: April 18, 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 Monday, Wednesday and Friday: cards. The center is at 102 Fifth St., Freeport. Leechburg...
The Stroller, April 18, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. 5K run and walk...
Allegheny Valley School Board to discuss daylong phone ban for students
Allegheny Valley students are barred from using their cellphones during classes, but the school board plans to discuss a new policy that would ban phone use throughout the school day. Students would not be allowed to access their phones at lunch, between classes or during study halls. The board will...
Parking restrictions to take effect in Tarentum on Monday
Parking will be restricted on Freeport Road in West Tarentum while PennDOT crews work in the area from Monday to Wednesday. Restrictions will be in effect from Nick Chevrolet to Greco’s. The work is planned in advance of a scheduled paving project....
Harry Potter-themed Airbnb brings the magic in New KensingtonVideo
Calling all muggles. Harry Potter fans — and those just looking for whimsical digs — can book a stay in a two-story Harry Potter-themed Airbnb rental created by uber-fan Kim Waits and her boyfriend, AJ Rassau, both of New Kensington. It’s the latest creative Airbnb endeavour for the couple, who...
Peoples Library gets sensory spaces for neurodivergent inclusivity
Though libraries are typically quiet spaces, they aren’t always the most sensory friendly spots for people with special needs, according to Elle Kisiday, an occupational therapist at nonprofit Achieving True Self. Now, though, visitors might find the New Kensington and Lower Burrell People’s Libraries a bit more serene following the...
Burrell officials consider adding vending machines to schools
Burrell School Board is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to install vending machines in school buildings. The board is considering a three-year contract with New Kensington-based Iron City Vending Co. Food Service Director Megan Mlinarcik and Business Manager Jennifer Callahan recommended the contract to the board as a possible...
Trash mounds along Allegheny River in Braeburn to be cleaned up
Illegal trash dumping has always been a problem along the Allegheny River in Lower Burrell’s Braeburn neighborhood, said Wade Schantz, a resident who adopted a stretch of Lowe Road. The past week has been no exception, with large piles of abandoned furniture and scattered waste along the road, accumulating mostly...
The Stroller, April 17, 2026: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Tickets on sale for...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from April 9-15, 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...
Brackenridge awarded $13.2M from state for water plant upgradesVideo
Brackenridge got a major boost from the state this week to upgrade its water filtration plant and rectify previous concerns from the Department of Environmental Protection about aging mechanisms. The borough landed more than $13 million — a $5.7 million grant and a $7.4 million loan — through the Pennsylvania...
Sharpsburg chili cook-off fundraiser postponed until October
A beloved Sharpsburg Community Library food-themed fundraiser has been postponed. The annual Robert “Snakeguy” Habegger Chili Cook-off was originally planned for April 18 at Roots of Faith. It has now been pushed to early October. Organizers are working to confirm a new date and time. “We’re cooking up something bigger...
Southwestern-themed cantina expands with dinner and bar hours in O’Hara
Brunch, dinner and cocktails are now on the menu at Gordo’s Cafe & Cantina in RIDC Park, O’Hara. Owner Brian Gorder is looking to spread the news that there’s something for everyone at the Southwestern/Mexican-themed eatery featuring made-from-scratch food and cocktails. “We’re so excited to launch our cantina menu,” he...
