Valley News Dispatch category, Page 139
Inaugural Iron City Car Cruise at East Deer brewery could feature almost 800 vehicles
An epic car cruise is brewing next Saturday in East Deer, Pittsburgh Brewing Co. and MaxMotive officials say. The two landmark businesses have paired up for the Iron City Car Cruise on Aug. 17 at the brewery. The event already has 650 car registrations, said Rachel Semelbauer, brewery spokeswoman. The...
Aspinwall Neighbors’ community event another ‘big’ hit
Joanna Studeny of Aspinwall couldn’t stop smiling as she watched her young daughter make new friends at the borough ball field. Four-year-old June Mastrangelo never hesitated to splatter bubbles or dive into a pile of suds sprayed by Camp Guyasuta volunteers. It wasn’t for a merit badge or some cooperation...
Rural Ridge Tunnel closure, Brian Kelley concert could create traffic tangles in West Deer
A tunnel closure in Indiana Township and a high-profile country music concert in West Deer could create a traffic nightmare Friday. The 130-year-old Rural Ridge Tunnel on Little Deer Creek Valley Road is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Friday for five weeks of repairs. On Friday night, former Florida...
Beefed up: Western Pa.’s burger scene gets bigger and bolder
Look out Pittsburgh — restaurant burgers are getting bigger and more creative. The classic burger that once graced most menus has evolved into beefy specialty creations at most eateries. “Gone are the days of your traditional burger,” said Cicero’s Bar & Grill co-owner Olivia Rapone. “They’re not as simple anymore.”...
Hampton, Deer Lakes mull cooperative wrestling program
Hampton Township and Deer Lakes school districts could be teaming up on the wrestling mat. The school board in Hampton is scheduled to vote Aug. 12 on approving a cooperative program between the districts. Deer Lakes has no wrestling program, but some students are interested in participating in the sport....
Harrison Township Water Authority moving offices
After nearly 40 years in its location along Freeport Road, the Harrison Township Water Authority is moving its offices to better equip its operations. “The new building will have more storage and better data for communications,” General Manager Nick Colledge said. “When our site was built, computers weren’t even a...
The Stroller, Aug. 8, 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. Civil War event planned in Apollo Apollo Area Historical Society will...
New Kensington Mexican restaurant owner hopes liquor license will bring more diners
The owner of a Mexican restaurant in downtown New Kensington hopes margaritas, beer and cocktails will attract more diners. Without any questions or concerns, city council approved Jose Tecuanhuehue’s request to transfer a liquor license into the city for his restaurant, Taqueria El Pastorcito, at 929 Fourth Ave. The license...
New Kensington-Arnold awards final contract for pedestrian bridges at Valley High
The end is in sight for reconstruction of pedestrian bridges at Valley High School. The New Kensington-Arnold School Board awarded the final contract for the replacement of the bridges as they also consider the rebuilding and possible relocation of a veterans memorial there. The school board Tuesday unanimously approved paying...
Route 356 expansion in Buffalo Township business district delayed until 2027
Motorists who have been coping with years of construction work and closures along busy Route 356 in Allegheny and Buffalo townships won’t get long-term relief for a few more years. PennDOT now says one of the final steps in overhauling the corridor — widening the highway through Buffalo Township’s business...
Verona to host Battle in the Borough 6 with local pro wrestlers
Fans of a summer outdoor wrestling tradition in Verona know the party doesn’t stop until someone goes home in an ambulance. Keystone State Wrestling Alliance superstars are returning to the “spot that’s more than a dot” for Battle in the Borough 6. Matches still are being finalized for the annual...
Plum officials seek bids for demolition of former borough building
Plum officials are seeking bids for the demolition of the former borough building as they work on plans for redevelopment of the site. Plum moved its administrative and police offices out of the building on New Texas Road in late 2022 to its new municipal center on Mike Thomas Way,...
Efforts to add liquor license at Freedom Square Diner in Harrison delayed
Diners at a popular Harrison eatery might be able to order an alcoholic beverage with their pancakes or Reuben sandwiches. It just won’t be any time soon. Freedom Square Diner, at the Walmart Plaza on Freeport Road, is seeking approval for a liquor license transfer to its space at 18...
Blawnox man faces 26 charges in alleged sexual assault of teen
Allegheny County Police say a Blawnox man sexually abused a teenager two years ago, with some of the alleged assaults occurring at hotels in Harmar and Frazer. Blawnox police responded July 9 to a reported domestic dispute on Summit Street. There, a teen told police they were sexually assaulted by...
The Stroller, Aug. 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. Free rides available to medical appointments Wesley Family Services offers free...
Roads in New Kensington neighborhood, downtown set to be resurfaced
Roads in a New Kensington neighborhood and the city’s downtown are expected to be resurfaced this year. City council on Monday awarded a contact of about $107,500 to A. Liberoni of Plum to pave two roads in the Mount Vernon area — Center Avenue from the bridge over Little Pucketa...
Allegheny Township man charged with 21 counts in neglect of 3 dogs
Police have accused an Allegheny Township man of neglecting his three dogs while he was out of state for work. Township police charged Matthew William Brueggeman, 40, with three counts of cruelty to animals, nine misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals and nine summary offenses of neglecting animals. Police started their...
Most area voters preferred Shapiro as Harris VP pick, but focused on winning in November
“Who’s that?” was the reaction of many in the Pittsburgh region after news broke that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had won the Democratic veepstakes over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. But voters told TribLive they were more focused on winning the November election than having a Pennsylvanian as second in line...
Hail heralds storm front across Western Pa. region, flash flood warnings issuedVideo
The National Weather Service Pittsburgh received a number of hail reports as a line of strong storms moved through the region Tuesday afternoon. The hail the storms produced lasted about 15 to 20 minutes, with hail measuring 1 to 2 inches in some places. Most reports were coming from northern...
Firework regulations advance in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell has officially set rules and regulations for firework displays in the city. The rules, formally approved this week, define guidelines for “consumer fireworks,” or fireworks used by the public, and “display fireworks,” larger fireworks used by professional pyrotechnicians. “It is important that rules are in place preventing people...
The Stroller, Aug. 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. Leechburg Mingle on Market to host Bike Night This month’s Mingle...
Allegheny Valley Hospital exposes students to health care profession during Career Academy
Deer Lakes junior Cori Baughman has known for years she plans to pursue a job in the medical field. A hands-on career academy Monday at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison solidified it. “Since I was a kid, I’ve been interested,” said Baughman, 16. She already is enrolled in the nursing...
Route 356 in Allegheny Township to close again Wednesday
PennDOT is scheduled to close Route 356 between Park and Melwood/Hyde Park roads and La Belle View Road between Ashland Way and Route 356 on Wednesday. Both closures are expected to be in place until early next month, depending on weather. The closures will allow Ligonier Construction Co. to perform...
Passerby thwarts robbery at Sharpsburg Dollar General, mayor says
A passerby helped to thwart a robbery Monday afternoon at the Dollar General in Sharpsburg, Mayor Kayla Portis said. Police responded shortly before 4 p.m. to a report of a robbery at the store in the 1800 block of Main Street, Portis said. A suspect ran with a duffel bag...
Brian Kelley concert, organized by Harrison girl, to help Tarentum police establish K-9 unit
West Deer’s newest concert venue will see a big-name country music act this week to help raise money for a local cause. Country music star Brian Kelley, formerly of Florida Georgia Line, will perform Friday at No Offseason Sports’ outdoor concert stage. Kelley, now pursuing a successful solo career, had...
