Valley News Dispatch category, Page 94
Pittsburgh Regional Transit driver and passenger face assault charges in Sharpsburg incident
A Pittsburgh Regional Transit driver is on paid leave while he faces criminal charges for allegedly dragging a passenger stuck to the moving bus and then nearly running her over in Sharpsburg. Port Authority police have charged driver Jesse White, 55, of Pittsburgh with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another...
Longtime Westmoreland transit board chairman Frank Tosto Jr. passed over for reappointment
Republican Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday replaced longtime Westmoreland County Transit Authority board member Frank Tosto Jr., saying it was time for change on the board that oversees public transportation. “Nobody is to be on a board forever. Yes, he has knowledge and experience, but the board, as a recommendation,...
Springdale preps for round 2 of boiler house demolition
What’s hopefully the last attempt at pulling down the boiler house at the former power plant in Springdale is scheduled for Saturday morning. The demolition — which was about 70% successful last weekend — is anticipated to occur between 9 and 11 a.m. Saturday, according to the Allegheny County Police....
Leechburg Youth Baseball Association creates 12U team, switches to Pony League
After an almost complete overhaul and rebuild, the Leechburg Youth Baseball Association is offering a program for players 12 and younger for the first time in 10 years. Jonathan McLaughlin, president of the organization, said the association’s board has mostly new leadership after previous board members’ children aged out of...
Holiday Park VFD life member remembered as loving volunteer
Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department is mourning the loss of life member and staple at its Plum social hall. Annabell Ratner was someone firefighters could count on while recovering from a big emergency call. “Ann was always the person who was here when we came back from a fire and...
The Stroller, March 6, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Pittsburgh Mills potholes — much frustration, few answers
Driving around Pittsburgh Mills in Frazer is like an arcade game with real world consequences. A driver must create a mental map of all the potholes. Winners get home from shopping without significant damage to their cars. It was just like that for Ashlynn Bashline on Wednesday. The Harrison resident...
Harrison Catholic church observes Ash Wednesday with the help of high school students
Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that marks the start of the six weeks of penitence before Easter, known as Lent. For many Christians, its start is noted by receiving cross-shaped ashes on their forehead. That was the case Wednesday at Most Blessed Sacrament Church...
Hotel Saxonburg closes after 193 years in business
Saxonburg’s longest continually operating hotel, restaurant and bar is closed. Ownership for the Hotel Saxonburg broke the news in a social media post on Wednesday. “After much consideration, the decision has been made to cease operations due to health issues, rising costs of food and the growing expenses associated with...
New Kensington-Arnold’s Project SEED packs 100,000th bag of food for children in need
A child in the New Kensington-Arnold School District received a special bag of food for this weekend. Project SEED, which stands for “Something to Eat Every Day,” marked a milestone Friday, distributing its 100,000th bag of food in the school district. The project combats childhood hunger during the school year...
Springdale’s Colfax School to be demolished this month
While one Springdale structure is having some trouble coming down, another — the former Colfax Upper Elementary School building — should be demolished this month. “The demolition of the original building has already begun,” said Jan Zastawniak, spokeswoman for the Allegheny Valley School District. “The contractor anticipates the entire original...
The Stroller, March 5, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Arnold police seek man who allegedly attacked 2 men with a gun in separate incidents
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of attacking two men with a gun in Arnold in separate incidents on the same November day. Arnold police filed charges Tuesday in two cases against Roger Moore, 37. Moore is accused of threatening to shoot the victims, saying he...
Ash Wednesday: Tradition meets convenience when it comes to buying ashes
Online shopping has become a way of life — even for the Catholic Church. In preparation for Ash Wednesday, a rising number of religious leaders are forgoing the tradition of burning palms and instead buying ashes on the web. “Actually, the manufactured ones stick better and are darker,” said Joan...
Lower Burrell considers allowing alcohol in parks for events only
People who attend events at Lower Burrell city parks may be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage under a proposal from city council. Mayor Chris Fabry said the city will draft a proposal that would allow alcohol in city parks during events only. He intends for the proposed rules to...
Vandergrift holds off spike in rental licensing fee, seeks comments on proposal
Vandergrift will hold off on quadrupling the borough’s rental licensing fee after landlords and real estate representatives warned doing so would harm renters and homeowners while potentially costing the borough in legal costs. Council voted unanimously Monday night to table a proposed ordinance that would have increased the annual cost...
Suspect shot last month in East Vandergrift police raid dies
The man shot and critically wounded by police last month during a raid on his East Vandergrift apartment has died. Lyle Cessna, 52, died Monday afternoon at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. He was awaiting a preliminary hearing in Armstrong County Court on a...
The Stroller, March 4, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Highlands fixture Eddie Teorsky to receive Courage Award from A-K Valley Sports Hall of Fame
Harrison native Eddie Teorsky was a fixture at Highlands High School athletic events for nearly 40 years before his death at age 57 on Jan. 15. Born with Down syndrome, Teorsky’s popularity within the community led Golden Rams followers to dub him “Mr. Mayor” among other complimentary monikers. With that...
Developer of upscale 55-plus housing to pitch Frazer plan
A developer seeking to build upscale 55-plus housing in Frazer is expected to present its plan Tuesday. Foxlane Homes is scheduled to have a conditional use hearing at the start of the township supervisors meeting, after which the board could vote on the project, Supervisor/Secretary Lori Ziencik said. The public...
Man accused of attacking Arnold landlord after breaking into woman’s apartment
Police responded to an Arnold apartment building Friday night after a city officer heard a man attacking its landlord over the phone, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case. Police charged Joseph Anthony Rodrigue, 20, with felony counts of aggravated assault, burglary and criminal trespass and misdemeanor charges...
West Deer VFDs say state grants help lighten financial burden
West Deer Fire Chief Luke Raynovich breathes a sigh of relief with every dollar donated to his department. “It takes some of the financial burden off,” said Raynovich, chief of West Deer No. 1. “With the fire department being volunteer, there is always stress with money and needing to update...
Landlords and Vandergrift officials clash over proposed rental licensing fee hike
Vandergrift won’t be able to hike its rental licensing fee without a fight. Some local landlords say increasing the annual cost to register their units from $50 to $200 will eat into their already slim margins and inflate rents, ultimately harming their most vulnerable tenants. “I am all for the...
4 escape injury in Frazer rollover
Four occupants of an overturned pickup truck late Sunday in Frazer appear to have escaped injury, according to officials. No cause for the crash was available early Monday. Frazer police Chief Aaron Scott said the report was not yet complete. Frazer and East Deer volunteer fire departments were called at...
The Stroller, March 3, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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