Valley News Dispatch category, Page 122
‘She’s like Supergirl’: Abandoned dog cared for by West Deer shelter overcomes odds
Defying all expectations, a dog left abandoned in a McCandless park in April may now find a new home. Josie, a 10-year-old flat-coated retriever mix, underwent three major surgeries within six weeks over the summer, said Barb Pasquale, volunteer kennel manager at the West Deer Township Dog Shelter. “We just...
Innovative ‘learner profiles’ give Burrell students a jump on success
Burrell High School profiles students — but not in the way you might think. All students take a survey at the beginning of the year that asks what motivates them, how they learn best, their strengths, what supports could help improve their learning and possible future career pathways. That’s coupled...
The Stroller, Oct. 7, 2024: 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. Leechburg HS to host...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Sept. 25-Oct. 2, 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...
Pastor Susan Moudry a ‘fantastic fit’ for Fox Chapel’s Faith United Methodist Church
The Rev. Susan Moudry believes her diverse background helped her land the job as new lead pastor at Faith United Methodist Church in Fox Chapel. “I have a background of working with a variety of people that meant this might be a good place for me,” said Moudry, 41. “The...
Remember When: Horrific steel mill accidents spur special memorials, reports of hauntings
In the early hours of June 23, 1910, John Mitchell died in an unimaginable way at the West Penn Steel plant in Brackenridge. Working as a tongsman at the mill, his job was to oversee the handling of the hot steel ingots coming from the furnace. For the steel to...
The Stroller, Oct. 6, 2024: 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. State button show planned...
Highlands senior hopes people ‘cut footloose’ as local need for warm clothing surges
The Salvation Army in New Kensington never declines donations, especially not at this time of year when temperatures begin to dip and need increases. “We have already accounted for our funding resources to buy children’s coats, and we have a wait list twice as long,” business manager Laurie Suprano said....
Upper Burrell pursues broadband program
Upper Burrell Supervisor Ross G. Walker III estimates about 15% of his township does not have broadband internet service. But, when broadband providers are ready to come to the township, they’ll be ready. The supervisors will move to obtain designation from the PA Broadband Development Authority as a Broadband Ready...
Vendors, crowd of hundreds closes farmers market season in Lower Burrell
For Victoria Krzywda, the Lower Burrell Farmers Market comes down to the hot sauce. On Saturday, the Leechburg resident perused 3 Shiba Farm’s myriad Mason jars and glass bottles of freshly brined pickles, peppers and relishes — not to mention the spiciest hot sauce Krzywda could find: the Arnold business’...
Arnold food pantry finds new home in city to continue service
A no-questions-asked pantry that has been serving the Arnold community for two years has found a new home in the city. The Speed Family Blessing Box & Pantry will be located to Real Life Church on Freeport Road at Drey Street by Nov. 1, founder and CEO Chelsey Speed said...
The Stroller, Oct. 5, 2024: 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. Masquerade ball planned in...
Airsoft gun confiscated from elementary student on Kiski Area school bus
Kiski Area administrators cautioned families about the disruption “lookalike” weapons can cause in school settings after an airsoft BB gun was confiscated during a Friday afternoon elementary bus run. A driver on a South Primary/Upper Elementary school bus was alerted that a student was in possession of the inoperable gun...
Valley soccer player known for never-quit attitude recovering after on-field collapse
In some ways, Tuesday night was a high-water mark for the Valley High School boys soccer team’s return to WPIAL competition. With only a minute left, a Valley player scored the go-ahead goal against Leechburg and put his team in the driver’s seat for its first victory of a season...
Arnold parking violation turns up man wanted on federal, state warrants
An illegal parking call in Arnold netted a Pittsburgh man wanted on local and federal warrants and a supply of heroin, crystal meth, cocaine and marijuana Thursday, police say. Arnold police charged Tyriese Leon Green Saunders, 25, with felony counts of prohibited possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm without...
Guardian Elder Care leases 10 facilities, sparks contract talks with SEIU, new owners
The transition from Guardian Elder Care to Oxford Valley Health has led to new contract talks at 10 regional nursing homes. So far, the transfer of ownership does not affect two local nursing homes: Belair in Lower Burrell and Oak Hill in Greensburg. Those remain, at least for now, under...
Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum offers classical concerts to ‘build community’
Leaders at Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum believe a new musical acquisition will hit a high note in creating community connections. A Yamaha baby grand piano will make its debut during Sunday’s kickoff of the 10th annual Academy Concert Series, which is free to the public. The concert will begin...
Arrest warrant issued in gun beating at Plum motel
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Monroeville man who police say beat a man with a pistol Wednesday at a hotel in Plum. Plum police charged Timothy Eden Bell, 30, on Thursday with two counts of felony aggravated assault. According to a criminal complaint, officers responded to the...
New Kensington-Arnold kicks off homecoming with parade, festival
The New Kensington-Arnold School District kicked off three days of homecoming activities with a parade and festival Thursday evening. The events came the day after the district shut down Valley High School, which Superintendent Chris Sefcheck said was prompted out of concerns after school-age students were involved in discharging a...
Halloween happenings in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Trick-or-treat Residents participating in trick-or-treat should turn on their porch lights. To have information included in the Stroller’s big Halloween listings online at TribLive.com and the Valley News Dispatch, email information to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Apollo: Trick-or-treat, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. A parade will be from 6 to 8 p.m....
Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company declines to return contested toy drive money to Allegheny Township
The Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company won’t return $10,000 in Christmas toy drive donations once held in an Allegheny Township escrow account. Instead, it will run Toys for Alle-Kiski Kids on its own for the second straight year. A resolution passed by the fire company’s membership Tuesday also calls for a...
The Stroller, Oct. 4, 2024: 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. Leechburg fundraiser to aid...
Aspinwall dog park users invited to voice concerns at open forum
Aspinwall dog park users have an opportunity to voice their concerns about the upcoming season. Dogs can roam free in the Aspinwall Recreation Area ball fields Nov. 1 through March 31. The infields are fenced off to limit damage to the baseball playing area. Borough officials have scheduled an open...
Harrison Realtor Cameron Yockey spearheading Helene relief mission
Cameron Yockey watched the devastation from Hurricane Helene unfold on TV and social media until he could no longer stomach it. He posted to Facebook on Wednesday that a one-day collection would happen at his Harrison real estate office before he and other volunteers hit the road to Black Mountain,...
Willie Thrower Heart Walk aims to bring awareness of heart disease in New Kensington
Melvyn Smith and Willie Thrower grew up together in New Kensington and used to attend Steelers games together. Now, as one of the founders of the Willie Thrower Heart Walk, Smith is honoring the football legend’s life and legacy. “We wanted to enhance awareness of heart health and acknowledge the...
