Valley News Dispatch category, Page 280
Portion of Pleasantville Road in Harrison to close for slide remediation
Motorists who use Pleasantville Road in Harrison will need to allow extra travel time next week. PennDOT is scheduled to close a portion of the road at 7 a.m. Monday, depending on the weather. The project will target landslide repair in the section of the road between Burtner Road and...
Arnold mayor, challenger lead competing Democratic slates in primary
The Democratic Party primary in Arnold could decide this year’s election for mayor and council. Two slates of Democrats are vying to fill the office of mayor and two council seats in the May 16 primary. No Republicans are on the ballot for any Arnold offices up for election this...
Tredway Trail, dubbed ‘gem’ of Allegheny Township, nears completion
A woodsy recreational asset is nearing completion in Allegheny Township. The Wynn and Clara Tredway River Trail, which formerly stretched from the Braeburn section of Lower Burrell to the Freeport Bridge, now extends nearly 2 miles farther north to Kiski Junction. The latest $1.2 million expansion project was made possible...
The Stroller, April 27, 2023: 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. Cash bash to fund trip to Florida basketball tournament Burrell Boys...
More than 100 older homes could benefit from Westmoreland County lead removal program
A few new doors and some paint might not seem like much, but it’s been a huge comfort for Michelle Trenk to know her Jeannette home is now free of lead-based paint. Her family isn’t exposed to the toxic metal any longer, thanks to Westmoreland County’s new grant-funded lead removal...
Flowers featured in New Kensington Camera Club’s spring exhibit at Pittsburgh Mills mall
Dozens of pictures and other art of flowers are featured in “Art in Bloom,” the New Kensington Camera Club’s annual spring floral photography and art show. The exhibition has prizes for both the artists and the public who will decide the winners. Club President Joel Varga said the show features...
3 Democrats vying for 2 New Kensington Council seats in primary
New Kensington Democrats will have three candidates to choose from to fill two ballot spots for city council. Incumbents Dante Cicconi and Tim DiMaio are seeking to remain on the five-member council. Newcomer Laurie Scheid is looking to take one of those seats. There are no Republican candidates on the...
Man left homeless after fire destroys North Apollo dwelling
A North Apollo house fire has left a man homeless and state police searching for answers. No injuries were reported after firefighters from multiple companies put out a blaze Wednesday night in the 1200 block of Pegtown Avenue near the borough’s Roaring Run Trail access. First responders were dispatched about...
Driver seriously injured in Arnold accident
A man was seriously injured after crashing his vehicle into a parked car on Victoria Avenue in Arnold on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened at around 3:16 p.m., according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher, who said the driver was unresponsive at the scene in the 1500 block of Victoria Avenue....
5 Democrats vying for 3 nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council
Five Democrats will compete in the May primary for three Democratic Party nominations for seats on Aspinwall Council. Challengers Louis Curcio Jr., David C. Brown and Mark Chimel II will vie against incumbents Heth R. Turnquist and Patti McCaffrey. Barring any unexpected write-in campaigns, the winning Democrats could face Republicans...
Brackenridge recreational trail takes shape
Construction crews put the finishing touches on a half-mile Brackenridge trail Wednesday, as borough officials hope that the simple amenity will expand outdoor recreation and economic development opportunities. The project cost about $450,000. It was coordinated by the nonprofit Friends of the Riverfront. “We’re excited to move forward on this,”...
Survivor of New Kensington gun battle charged
The survivor of a gunfight Sunday in New Kensington that left a 16-year-old dead is charged with firearms violations but not homicide. That’s because, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, video of the fight shows Dylan James Walmsley, 19, was not the aggressor when he shot Divine Warner,...
Do not pass: Police crack down on school bus scofflaws in Freeport, Leechburg districts
Jennifer Pirhalla grinds her teeth with worry every time she accompanies her two children to their bus stop in rural Gilpin . Pirhalla is concerned about student safety after witnessing numerous motorists disregarding the lighted stop sign arm on the school bus that picks them up along Johnetta Road. “I...
The Stroller, April 26, 2023: 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. Fridays on Fifth event to open summer season The first Fridays...
Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser features award-winning author Angeline Boulley
A buzz-worthy author will be the featured guest at the Books, Besties & Brunch fundraiser in Fox Chapel. Angeline Boulley, the award-winning author of “The Firekeeper’s Daughter,” is the guest speaker at the event benefiting Cooper-Siegel Community Library. Boulley, a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians,...
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Restaurants and breweries from Oakmont and Verona will come together in support of their local library. The Oakmont Carnegie Library will host a Taste of Two Towns fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. May 7. Patrons can sample items from more than a dozen places. There will be door prizes...
Verona bike derby to return in June
The Verona Police Department plans to bring back one of its popular community events after a three-year hiatus. The annual Verona Bike Derby returns June 10 outside the borough building. Railroad Avenue will be closed between Center and South avenues from at least 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s good...
County detectives accuse Fawn man of downloading child pornography; felony charges filed
A former Fawn man has been arrested on charges that he downloaded videos and photos of children engaged in sexual activity to his cellphone. John Matthew McAteer, 38, who is now living in Plum, according to court papers, was charged by Allegheny County Police detectives with five counts of possession...
Evidence tampering charges withdrawn against Arnold policeman in Pa. Game Commission case
After being found not guilty last week of unlawfully killing an antlered deer, charges of tampering with evidence were withdrawn Tuesday against an Arnold police officer because of a lack of evidence. Pennsylvania Game Commission officials said Jacob A. Pollick, 29, of Murrysville killed an antlered whitetail Oct. 11 in...
The Stroller, April 25, 2023: 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. Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame tickets on sale Alle-Kiski Valley Sports...
Arnold 16-year-old identified as person killed in New Kensington shootout
A 16-year-old from Arnold died in an exchange of gunfire Sunday in New Kensington, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli’s office revealed Monday. Divine Warner died at a nearby hospital. According to Ziccarelli’s office, Warner was shot outside, near Valley Royal Court, in an exchange of gunfire with Dylan Walmsley,...
Tech offices, housing and more in store at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo
As a $5.3 million “tech flex” building at RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in South Buffalo broke ground Thursday, officials announced a deal to potentially develop another 615 acres. The 30,000-square-foot building, designed to have flexible uses aimed at attracting tech companies, is the first of two expected to be constructed....
Duplex fire displaces senior citizen in Allegheny TownshipVideo
A senior citizen is displaced after a Monday morning fire at a duplex in Allegheny Township. A fire broke out about 8:49 a.m. in the kitchen area of a patio home in the 600 block of Cedar Ridge Drive, Allegheny Township police Chief Duane Fisher said. Fisher said a neighbor...
The Stroller, April 24, 2023: 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. Open house and discussion planned in East Deer East Deer and...
Valley Dairy Restaurant’s opening date set in Allegheny Township
Calling all ice cream lovers. Promising the “best banana split of your life,” Valley Dairy Restaurant training manager Joe Wyant took a few minutes out of his increasingly busy schedule Thursday to provide details on the upcoming May 1 grand opening in Allegheny Township. “It’s original strawberry and vanilla hand-dipped...
