Valley News Dispatch category, Page 19
Tarentum officials lobby PennDOT to repair ‘hazardous’ bridge
Tarentum officials fear a small bridge near Mill Street has become a big safety problem, especially for pedestrians. Visible rebar and crumbling concrete dot the West Seventh Avenue Bridge, a 40-foot span that connects the east and west sides of town. PennDOT has deemed the span, owned by the state,...
1st phase of Riverview football, baseball field lights project approved
The first phase of the Riverview Raiders field lights project is a “go” after a unanimous council vote Tuesday night. Oakmont Council approved the geotechnical investigation of the subsurface soil, rock and groundwater surrounding the field where the lights are proposed. It’s the first step required in the project and...
The Stroller, Jan. 21, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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‘Potential deals emerging’ at some closing Penn State campuses, trustee says
Penn State officials say the process to repurpose seven of its closing commonwealth campuses is making “steady progress.” “There are three or four potential deals emerging, arrangements emerging, a few others that we are still working to hammer out — who will be the anchor, who will be the tenant,...
Pleasant Valley fire chief passes torch to son after decades on the job in O’Hara
When the fire whistles sounded at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 12 in O’Hara, Butch Michalowski trudged out of his house and into the bitter cold — despite officially retiring two weeks earlier from his role as Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Company chief. “I’ll probably never stop,” he said, laughing. “I’ve been...
Winter Field Day to put Upper Burrell ham radio club to the test in winter weather
If all else fails, amateur ham radio usually doesn’t. The Skyview Radio Society in Upper Burrell will participate in an annual event to make sure that remains the case, putting their communication skills to the test with other ham radio clubs across the continent. The radio society will take part...
Court postponed for Patrick Vereb in Harrison pet cremation scandal
Alleged victims of Patrick Vereb, the man accused of taking money for pet cremations and disposing of the animals in landfills, will have to wait a bit longer for his trial. The 71-year-old from Hazelwood was scheduled Thursday for a non-jury trial in Allegheny County Court. That has been pushed...
The Stroller, Jan. 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Construction of 1st of 2 new Harmar hotels set to start this year
The first of two hotels slated to go up at the site of the former Days Inn in Harmar will enter its construction phase this spring. That’s according to Naren Patel, co-owner of KN Hospitality, the firm developing the hotels. He said he’s still working through the permitting process and...
MLK Day in New Kensington highlights tech, community and the power of dreams
When Darryl Johnson talked Monday about celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been the civil rights leader’s 97th birthday, four words came to the New Kensington pastor’s mind — a variation on King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech. “My dreams matter, too.” “It’s not just mine...
Woman escapes injury in Harrison house fire
Nobody was injured in a house fire Monday afternoon in Harrison. Firefighters from a half-dozen companies responded at 2:15 p.m. to the fire, which started near the rear of a single-family home at 809 Jefferson Ave. A woman who lives in the house was the only person inside when the...
The Stroller, Jan. 19, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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No-kill animal control making inroads with municipal contracts
After decades of being the only animal control business in much of the Alle-Kiski Valley and Westmoreland County, Hoffman Kennels is beginning to see competition from an upstart service in Indiana County. After announcing its first municipal animal control contract in December, no-kill shelter Whiskey Acres Animal Rescue and Sanctuary...
The Stroller, Jan. 18, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Tri-County Trout Club’s annual show, market helps anglers prepare for season ahead
With the first day of spring about two months away, and the start of the regular trout season about two weeks after that, the doldrums of winter is a perfect time for fishermen and other outdoorsmen to gear up for warmer days. Mark Hanna of Murrysville said he came to...
Alle-Kiski senior citizen news: Jan. 17, 2026
Armstrong County Senior Centers All centers are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Apollo Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. , bingo. Thursday: health program about vaccines. Friday: 10 a.m., Apollo Area Historical Society program about fires in Apollo. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays. Details: Charlotte at...
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Police say Harmar man shot and burned down his own home, fired guns at nearby houses
A Harmar man fired gunshots at his and neighbor’s homes before torching his residence early Friday morning, according to police. David John Benec, 65, of Harmar is charged with arson, discharging a firearm into a structure and recklessly endangering another person. Around 4 a.m. Friday, police arrived at the scene...
Frankie’s Friends in New Kensington helps rescue 40 cats from hoarding situation
Frankie’s Friends nonprofit veterinary clinic in New Kensington is seeking help from the public after saving a hoard of 40 cats from a Westmoreland rescue shelter. Officials declined to name the rescue organization because no charges have been filed against it. The investigation continues. “The cats are sick, skinny —...
Pennsylvania Cable Network to showcase Leechburg artist
The Leechburg Area Museum and Historical Society will be gracing the television screen once again. After previously filming for its show “It’s History!,” the Pennsylvania Cable Network is back for more. “There was just so much information,” said Larry Boehm, president of the museum board. Boehm said the museum’s first...
Arnold park improvements on hold after higher-than-expected cost estimates
Upgrades to Arnold’s Roosevelt Park may have to wait after estimates for work there came in significantly higher than expected. City officials planned to use Community Development Block Grant money to pay for upgrades, but the costs are far exceeding the money available. The city will have to redo its...
Riverview seeks to fill vacancy on school board
Riverview School Board is looking for a new member. Applications are being accepted to fill a board vacancy left after Roger Pogoda resigned. “This was not an easy decision,” Pogoda told the board at its meeting Monday. “I appreciate each and every one of you. … You can’t know if...
Tarentum road closed after garbage truck collides with tree
Motorists who use Ormond Street in Tarentum will need to detour. A portion of the road is closed, between 10th and Roup avenues, after a garbage truck struck a tree early Friday. A borough post said the closure is for immediate safety concerns. Public Works and emergency crews are on...
‘Age in place’ living boasts home elevators, river views in OakmontVideo
The elevator entrance inside the garage of a newly built brownstone is the first clue that the residence at Overlook Brownstones has designed modern living solutions for aging-in-place along the Allegheny River in Oakmont. The state-of-the-art elevator travels from the garage to all four floors of the brick brownstone at...
The Stroller, Jan. 16, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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