Valley News Dispatch category, Page 350
East Deer summer festival growing in 4th year of operation
On Saturday, hundreds attended the East Deer Summer Celebration, where families played games, kids enjoyed pony rides, bands played to crowds, and food vendors hawked local favorites. It was the fourth year the township has hosted the summer festival, and officials say it has been growing each subsequent year. Chrystal...
The Stroller, Aug. 20, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Native tree, shrub sale continues through Aug. 31 The Penn State Extension...
Police say Pittsburgh man was selling drugs out of New Kensington house, nearly 2 ounces of crack confiscated
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Friday morning on felony charges after a drug task force raided a house in New Kensington and found him in possession of close to 2 ounces of crack cocaine and other evidence of drug dealing, according to authorities. Jordan Edwin James, 30, of the 3400...
New West Deer municipal complex could cost $11 million, but no tax hike vowed
The West Deer supervisors viewed plans for a new municipal complex this week — along with its $11 million price tag. Matthew Franz, a vice president for HHSDR Architects and Engineers, and HHSDR associate David Kent unveiled proposed artist renderings and a floor plan to the supervisors. The new complex,...
Armstrong County man faces drug charges after police pursuit in Springdale Township
An Armstrong County man faces felony drug charges after a state trooper said suspected fentanyl tablets fell out of his shorts during a traffic stop in July 2021. Braden Taylor Stevenson, 23, of the 100 block of Brady’s Bend Cemetery Road in Brady’s Bend Township, was charged with two felony...
New 5K grows into fitness festival in downtown New Kensington
An effort to organize a first-time 5K race in downtown New Kensington has grown into what promises to be a multifaceted fitness festival dedicated to health, nutrition and wellness. The NK 5K FitFEST will be Sept. 4. Cullen Maag, owner of BodyWork412 on Fifth Avenue, hopes the festival will educate,...
Gatto Harley-Davidson moving from Tarentum; watersports, bike sales will remain
A cycle shop that has grown to become a Tarentum institution since opening in 1964 will move part of its operations from the borough. Gatto Cycle Shop announced it will close its Harley-Davidson dealership along East Sixth Avenue. It will merge it with a shop along Glenn Avenue in Shaler,...
Convicted felon accused of trying to hide gun after Arnold cops were called to quell fight with neighbor
An Arnold man who is not allowed to have a firearm because of his criminal record was accused by police of trying to hide a handgun from officers responding to a call for a fight between him and a neighbor. Troy Lyn Jones, 48, of the 1600 block of Horne...
Springdale Volunteer Fire Department provides headstones for 3 firefighters from early 1900s
For decades, members of the Springdale Volunteer Fire Department have placed flags on the graves of fallen firefighters for Memorial Day. In recent years, they noticed something. “There were a couple that didn’t have grave markers,” said Zachary Wilhelm, fire company chaplain. “We noticed that for a couple of years....
The Stroller, Aug. 19, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Talent show scheduled at Casino Theater The Casino Theater in Vandergrift will...
Valley High School marching band, cheerleaders preview halftime show
The Valley Vikings 2022 Fall Preview Night was held Thursday at the high school stadium. Teams from the middle school, junior varsity and varsity fall sports were recognized during the event before the cheerleaders performed a routine featuring a medley of songs. The band then took to the field to...
New Kensington police say man risked burning his own apartment building
New Kensington police say a man told officers he wanted to burn an apartment building he lives in with his family and others. Mark Douglas Daniels Jr., 33, of 740 Seventh St. was arraigned Thursday, Aug. 18 on a felony charge of arson before District Judge Frank J. Pallone Jr....
Aspinwall, O’Hara police investigating thefts from unlocked vehicles
O’Hara and Aspinwall police are investigating recent thefts from unlocked vehicles. Officials from both communities posted reminders on their social media pages for people to lock their car doors and store valuables out of sight. Township leaders said the latest thefts from vehicles took place sometime between Aug. 13-14. Aspinwall...
Community Free Fridge now open in Sharpsburg for anyone needing food
A free, community food program has opened at the nonprofit Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Sharpsburg. The Community Free Fridge is an outdoor, full-size refrigerator, freezer and pantry area, stocked with perishable and nonperishable donated food items available to anyone who needs them. It is open 24/7 every day...
Beer business reopening under new ownership in Allegheny Township
A beer distributor shuttered for more than three years in Allegheny Township is set to reopen with a new name and owner. The former Big Boys Beer at 5743 Leechburg Road closed in December 2018, after the death of owner Corey Snyder. Big Boys originally was started by Snyder and...
Kiski Township proposes zoning change to allow for business district along Route 56
The Kiski Township Planning Commission and the township supervisors will hold hearings in the next two weeks to amend zoning ordinances to create a business district along Route 56. The township is proposing to change the zoning classification of about 175 properties lining Route 56. Most are zoned agricultural or...
Route 28 crossover scheduled near Harmar, O’Hara this weekend
A traffic crossover is scheduled for northbound Route 28 in O’Hara and Harmar this weekend. Motorists should be aware of the restrictions, which will begin at 8 p.m. Friday, PennDOT announced. Paving will continue around-the-clock and should wrap up in time for rush hour at 5 a.m. Monday. Work will...
Citizens Hose Fire/Rescue/EMS set to host second professional wrestling fundraiser
Harrison residents can take in the excitement of a professional wrestling event for the second straight year, as the Battle in Birdville returns to the township. According to Jim Erb, Director of Citizens Hose Fire/Rescue/EMS, the fundraiser will be a lively family- oriented event. “Any age can come and enjoy,...
Police: Fentanyl, crystal meth seized in raid at New Kensington home
Police charged two New Kensington men with conspiring to sell fentanyl and methamphetamine after significant amounts of the drugs were confiscated during a raid at one of their homes Monday evening. Andrew Michael Slywczuk, 38, of the 400 block of Charles Avenue and Shawnti Eugene Shifflett, 26, of the 500...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Barbeque bash to feature food, vendors and music Leechburg Area Community Association...
Allegheny Valley School Board approves health, safety plan without contact tracing
Allegheny Valley School District students will not have to quarantine if they come in close contact with a student who tests positive for covid-19. School board members voted 8-0 to approve the district’s health and safety plan, which eliminates contact tracing, during their meeting Tuesday, Aug. 16. Board member Jessica...
Highlands Dems host environmental rally at Harrison Hills
Highlands Dems are hosting an environmental rally Thursday at Harrison Hills, where participants are encouraged to don Super Hero capes and accept the challenge to help climate-friendly candidates get elected in November. “This is a call to action,” said Autumn Monaghan, organizer. “All of us green heroes will channel our...
Free ballet-themed program for kids returns to the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift
An interactive ballet-themed story program provided a unique experience for youngsters Wednesday in Vandergrift. Instructors from The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presented “Dance the Story” to more than 20 girls at the Casino Theatre. The annual event was sponsored by the Vandergrift Public Library and presented by the Westmoreland Library Network....
Historic Salina Bridge to be replaced beginning as early as 2024
The historic Salina Bridge connecting Kiski and Bell townships will be replaced with a modern bridge, maybe as early as 2024. And the new bridge won’t be built in the same spot as the existing one. The exact dates are not set in stone, but Troy Pitts, PennDOT project manager,...
Remember When: New Ken’s Aluminum City Terrace still going strong 81 years since inception
As World War II approached, New Kensington was truly “The Aluminum City.” In 1940, there were 7,500 people employed at ALCOA facilities in the city at the riverfront aluminum works, the powder plant along the river in Plum and at the research center along Freeport Road. Thousands of other support...
