Valley News Dispatch category, Page 145
N.Y.-based company acquires Lower Burrell’s Hillcrest Shopping Center for over $3.78 million
Nassimi Realty, a New York City-based real estate development company, is the new owner of the Hillcrest Shopping Center in Lower Burrell, and it’s an acquisition that excites local officials. Nassimi purchased the property, off Leechburg and Wildlife Lodge roads, after an auction this summer. Its starting bid was $1.14...
The Stroller, Sept. 16, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Burrell’s Elijah Goulet faces complex surgery for chronic pain, inspires community with resilience
Elijah Goulet excels at many things inside and outside the halls of Burrell High School. The 16-year-old from Lower Burrell shines in the school’s band, as a leader and mentor to many younger students. A junior, Goulet is an avid reader, a member of the reading team and aspires to...
Valley student wins 2nd national boxing championship
Traveling from New Kensington to Downtown Pittsburgh hardly would seem like a picnic, especially by bus. “I usually come every day, weekdays and weekends,” Valley High School sophomore Gea Fultz said as she wrapped up running a warmup mile on a treadmill at the 3rd Ave. Gym, the training site...
‘A Joyous Day’ as St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church reopens in Arnold after 2021 fire
George Honchar of Carnegie said it was like “coming home” to attend the reopening services Sunday at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church in Arnold. “This is my Bubba’s church,” Honchar said. “We come every year for a reunion, and it’s only natural that we would celebrate this.” The city’s only...
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Sept. 5-11, 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: Restoration gives historic Vandergrift structure new life as hair salon
Between the crumbling roof and buckling walls, the Anchor Building in Vandergrift looked like a goner late last year. On Sept. 3, Julie Aiello moved her business there. A chain of events started by Vandergrift Councilwoman Marilee Kessler brought the historic structure from the brink of demolition to becoming the...
The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Lower Burrell community rises to occasion in family’s time of need
The power of community never ceases to amaze. The Saulsberry family of Lower Burrell has seen this firsthand as their community rallies around them after they were left homeless when a Sept. 4 fire destroyed their Michigan Avenue home. Less than a day after the fire, Patrick Elston, co-owner of...
The Stroller, Sept. 14, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Skimming device at Golden Dawn is only one found recently in New Kensington, police say
A skimming device found at a New Kensington grocery store this week is the only one the city’s police are aware of, a detective said Friday. Golden Dawn owners Gene Tommasi and Jim Faccenda said Thursday a skimming device was found Wednesday attached to the pinpad in one of their...
Fox Chapel residents put on alert after burglary of home
Fox Chapel police are urging residents to be vigilant after a home was burglarized this week. A house on South Drive was burglarized around 8 p.m. Wednesday, police Chief Michael Stevens said Friday. According to a notice to residents, two burglars forced their way into an unoccupied home. Stevens deferred...
Program gives local high school students a shot at landing a job before graduation
Seniors at three local high schools could have a full-time job lined up before they walk the graduation stage. Burrell, Valley and Kiski Area high schools this year are collaborating with PNC for its PartnerUp program, an initiative where educators join forces with employers from various industries to teach students...
Lower Burrell police, school district team up to help children who suffer traumatic experiences
A new, more formal program between Lower Burrell police and the Burrell School District aims to support a child after they have experienced a traumatic incident. The district and police are working with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Trauma Education and Response (TEAR) program for the initiative, called “Handle With Care.”...
Construction to begin for 1-mile Leechburg bike trail
Leechburg residents will see some construction in the coming weeks as the Leechburg Area Community Development Corp. kicks off its Tow Path Trail project, which has the potential to give Leechburg access to almost 600 miles of trail. The milelong trail will connect Leechburg to the existing 4 miles of...
Arnold’s city manager says financial shortfall has been cut by more than half, but still remains
Arnold City Manager Mario Bellavia told council this week that the city is slowly but steadily climbing out of a budget hole. Bellavia said the city was looking at a major financial shortfall after the previous administration erred in creating this year’s budget. The budget overestimated the city’s 2024 revenue...
Party to help generate ideas for use of vacant New Kensington lot
Blighted buildings, poor lighting at night and a history of crime make an area of New Kensington near Valley Points Family YMCA unpleasant to visit. Unkempt sidewalks, problems with traffic and unclear crosswalks make walking there challenging, a survey of residents conducted this summer found. And yet, residents say they...
The Stroller, Sept. 13, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Coming this fall: Penn State plans to regionalize or share more operations across its branch campuses
Penn State University intends to regionalize or share additional operations across its branch campuses this fall, including services such as advising and student affairs. Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi and top aides outlined the move Thursday during an update on efforts to ease financial pressures — some caused by sharp...
Trial begins for Tarentum man charged with sexually assaulting child
A trial for a Tarentum man charged with sexually assaulting a 6-year-old opened this week in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, where the alleged victim took the stand Thursday. Brian Jefferies, 27, is charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child, unlawful contact, endangering the welfare of children, indecent exposure,...
Skimming device found in checkout lane at New Kensington Golden Dawn
A skimming device was found in a checkout lane at the Golden Dawn grocery store in New Kensington on Wednesday, the store’s owners confirmed Thursday. The store has five checkout lanes. The skimmer was found on register 2, co-owner Gene Tommasi said. They believe the device — which can capture...
Deer Lakes primary school named among ‘America’s Healthiest’
It’s not uncommon to see students at Curtisville Primary School dancing and stretching during class. The youngest students in the Deer Lakes School District have movement breaks, when they are encouraged to shake off “the blahs” and reenergize themselves to learn. Elsewhere in the school on Saxonburg Boulevard, tower gardens...
Freeport passes short-term rental regulations, but parking concerns remain
If and when Airbnb-type rentals start popping up in Freeport, borough officials say they will be ready. Council unanimously approved an ordinance governing short-term rentals offered by businesses such as Airbnb. The ordinance defines short-term rentals as a dwelling unit or part of one, that is available to rent for...
Allegheny Valley eyes contract for demolition of Colfax
After years of discussion and deliberations, the end for Colfax Elementary in Springdale may be near. The Allegheny Valley School Board on Tuesday will consider hiring Kane Specialty Group of Pine to perform asbestos abatement and demolition of the shuttered building along Colfax Street. Kane submitted a $404,000 base bid...
The Stroller, Sept. 12, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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