Valley News Dispatch category, Page 105
East Deer residents to pay 35% more for garbage collection
East Deer residents will pay about 35% more for their garbage pickup in 2025. Commissioners on Tuesday approved the township’s 2025 budget, which maintains the property tax rate at 4.65 mills but includes a hike for garbage pickup. “There’s no increase,” Commissioners President Tony Taliani said of taxes. “It’s been...
The Stroller, Jan. 1, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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1 injured in Route 28 crash in Tarentum
A man was detained and a woman was taken to the hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Route 28 in Tarentum. Summit Hose Chief Josh Fox said his crews were dispatched at 3:11 p.m. Tuesday for the crash, which was just past Exit 14, the Tarentum exit on northbound Route...
Sun glare cited as factor in vehicle, pedestrian collision in Harrison
Sun glare is believed to have contributed to a 72-year-old driver hitting and seriously injuring a 64-year-old woman in Harrison, township police Chief Brian Turack said Tuesday. Township police filed four summary traffic charges against Mark A. Waltenbaugh of Tarentum. The collision happened around 4:35 p.m. Waltenbaugh was driving a...
Indiana Township restaurant issued 15 health code violations
An Italian restaurant in Indiana Township was issued multiple health code violations by the Allegheny County Health Department. Roma Italian Restaurant, located along Indianola Road, was issued 15 violations during an inspection Dec. 18, according to a report from the Health Department. The restaurant could not be reached Tuesday morning....
New Kensington SWAT incident nets man wanted for assault in Pittsburgh
A man charged with assaulting a woman in October in Pittsburgh was arrested Monday night in New Kensington after being accused of assaulting a child outside a bar. New Kensington police Chief Bob Deringer confirmed that Burnell Johnson, 26, was the person arrested after a SWAT unit was called to...
The Stroller, Dec. 31, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car on Harrison’s Freeport Road
A 64-year-old woman was conscious and talking with paramedics Monday afternoon after being hit by a car on Freeport Road in Harrison, according to township police. The woman, who was not identified, was hit at the intersection with California Avenue, near Sheetz and CVS, around 4:35 p.m., police said. She...
Freeport eyes food truck regulations
Looking forward to festival season, Freeport wants to update its rules for food trucks operating in the borough. Council will consider the proposed food truck regulations during a meeting Jan. 14. Borough Manager Zachary Filous said Freeport previously had a broad special events ordinance that oversaw many functions of community...
Plum homeowner accused of trying to blow up his house with natural gas is jailed
A Plum man accused of trying to blow up his own home in a natural gas explosion in November is being held in the Allegheny County Jail. Neil Andrew Yetsko, 39, was arraigned Friday night by Braddock District Judge Scott H. Schricker, according to court records. Plum police charged Yetsko...
Springdale looks to establish shade tree commission
In an effort to spruce up the borough, Springdale could grow a shade tree commission. Addressing borough council earlier this month, resident Deborah Sigmund said a nonprofit, TreeVitalize Pittsburgh, offers an application-based program that provides trees to municipalities. “It makes the business district look nice,” she said. “The trees that...
The Stroller, Dec. 30, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Global company with Lower Burrell hub aims to give everyone the ability to communicate
A global company boasting its U.S. presence in Lower Burrell hopes to build a world where no one is left without a voice. The founders of Smartbox developed software that enables people who can’t speak to communicate with others, said Michele Rimmel, senior vice president of operations for the company....
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Dec. 19-24, 2024
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...
Building the Valley: Lojaks Cycle Sales celebrates 50 years of business and its place in off-road racing history
Being in business for 50 years has its perks. For example, Lojaks Cycle Sales has motorcycle parts from the 1970s that can be found at few other retailers. Recently, the shop shipped out a part made in 1972 to a buyer in California. Branded hoodies take up a whole corner...
The Stroller, Dec. 29, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Families have fun counting birds at Fox Chapel nature reserve
Stacy Ogutu has the eyes of a red-tailed hawk and the quick note-taking skills of an educated song sparrow. Both of those talents were on display as the McCandless youth marked down every bird she and her other family members saw along the paths of Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve in...
1 injured in crash along Route 28 in Aspinwall
One person was injured in a single-vehicle crash Saturday morning along northbound Route 28 at Exit 7 in Aspinwall. The incident led to temporary closure of the exit as responders cleared the scene. Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services fire Chief Mike Daniher said the crash was reported at 6:53 a.m....
Artists hope to expand New Kensington downtown alley art project
Artists hope to get to work on a second block of downtown New Kensington’s Ivy Alley next year. More than $23,000 in grant funding has been obtained to continue the Art in the Alley project between 10th and Ninth streets, said Michelle Thom, president of the New Ken Downtown Partnership....
Councilwoman resigns in Freeport
Freeport Councilwoman Jeannie Mazurowski has resigned from her post. Appointed in January, Mazurowski confirmed her resignation to TribLive on Friday, citing prioritizing her family obligations as the primary reason for her decision to exit public service. “I don’t think I have the time to put into the borough that I...
The Stroller, Dec. 28, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Leechburg man remembered as a pure soul who brought joy to family, friends, neighbors
Nancy Wickham nicknamed her son, Cameron, “the happy child.” “I would often refer to him as the happy child,” said Wickham of Leechburg. “It was like the only state of emotion he was ever in. It was amazing. He loved people.” About 10 years ago, the family moved from Ohio...
Kia, Hyundai vehicles targeted by thieves in New Kensington’s Mount Vernon area
A New Kensington restaurant owner whose car was stolen from in front of her home said she worries about what the theft says not only about her neighborhood but the entire city. Jillian Ludwiczak, who owns Jillian’s Restaurant with her husband, Phillip Call, said her 2014 Kia Optima was taken...
Arnold woman proposing transitional housing program for women
An Arnold woman says she’s following the hand of God, and her sister’s dream, as she works to establish a home for women in need. Amanda Wheeler is seeking approval from the city to open The Battle Life, a transitional housing program, on Fourth Avenue. The home would accommodate up...
The Stroller, Dec. 27, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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