Valley News Dispatch category, Page 366
Valley High graduate turns to classmate for cover art for debut novel
Opening a chiropractic office right after the covid pandemic started was terrible timing for Erik Beck, but it gave him time to write that book he always wanted to. “Here at the office, where it was pretty much having hours at a time uninterrupted to think, it ended up being...
Kiski Township Police accuse man of abusing toddler after doctors say she suffered multiple neck fractures
Kiski Township Police accused a Butler County man of abusing an 11-month-old girl he was babysitting after a doctor reported that the girl had four fractured bones in her neck and bruises on her jaw, chest and nose when she arrived at the hospital by medical helicopter. Jacob Tyler Rupert,...
Closed garage cancels New Kensington fireworks; display planned at AK Valley Park
There will be a professional fireworks display for Independence Day in New Kensington this year, but it won’t be put on by the city. The city will not be launching fireworks because the usual location, the Kensington Plaza Garage on Fourth Avenue, is closed and can’t be used, City Clerk...
VALarena owners say goodbye as new owners continue roller skating rink tradition in North Apollo
After more than two decades of operating the successful VAL- arena in North Apollo, Fred and Debra Knepshield get to finally hang up their roller skates. The skating rink, named after the first letters of Vandergrift, Apollo and Leechburg, has been an entertainment institution in the Alle-Kiski Valley for 73 years....
Police sergeant alleges Kiski Township supervisor asked him to arrest resident suing the township
A Kiski Township police officer says a township supervisor asked him to arrest a resident who hadn’t committed a crime. The allegation was included in a deposition given by Sgt. Thomas Dessell in connection with a lawsuit the resident filed against the township. Dessell gave the deposition March 10 in...
The Stroller, June 30, 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. HOPE Center shares wish list The Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Tarentum, needs...
PennDOT: Northbound Route 28 ramp to Delafield Avenue reopened to traffic
The Route 28 northbound ramp to Delafield Avenue has reopened to traffic after being shut down seven weeks for construction, PennDOT announced on Wednesday. Work on the northbound Exit 7 ramp is part of a $15.32 million project to improve a 3.5-mile stretch of Route 28 between the Delafield Avenue...
Syria Shriners’ 3rd annual free summer concert series keeps rolling along
During 2020 when people stayed indoors to occupy their time, Bob Addleman wanted to give the community a fun environment outside while still being safe. Addleman, who serves as recorder, secretary and business manager for the Pittsburgh’s Syria Shriners, would find the perfect opportunity by using the Pittsburgh Shrine Center’s...
Fireworks, parades, festivities planned to celebrate Fourth of July
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, there are many local celebrations to choose from to spend the holiday with family and friends. Here’s a list of fireworks displays, parades and festivities: ALLEGHENY COUNTY Brentwood On July 3, Brentwood will hold its Street Fair and the Battle of the Barrel,...
1 injured in single car crash over hillside in Plum
One person was injured when their vehicle went over a hillside in Plum early Wednesday morning, according to an Allegheny County 911 dispatcher. No other vehicles were involved in the accident, in which the car landed on its roof. The crash occurred in the 4300 block of Sardis Road just...
The Stroller, June 29, 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. Knead Community Café welcomes donations Knead Community Café, New Kensington, is accepting...
Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments moving to Tarentum
The Allegheny Valley North Council of Governments will move its offices to Tarentum after more than three decades in Harmar. The 11-member municipal group will be housed in the Murphy Building on Corbet Street. “There’s more space for conducting business, and it’s easily accessible for every member community,” said Rhoda...
Blawnox walking group offers fitness, friendship
For fitness or fun, a Blawnox group is inviting residents to join them on Mondays for a jaunt around the borough. Knox Walks, hosted by the Best of Blawnox advocacy group, is a weekly trek through the business district and side streets of town. “It’s to exercise or socialize,” organizer...
Demolition of 8 buildings in Tarentum could happen by late summer
Demolition of eight blighted homes in Tarentum could happen as soon as late summer. Code enforcement officer Anthony Bruni said a list will be compiled by July 1 for council’s approval. “Realistically, we could start work by September,” council President Scott Dadowski said. “That would be fantastic to see this...
Freedom Train stopped in A-K Valley to mark nation’s bicentennial
One of the main memories of America’s Bicentennial in the Alle-Kiski Valley was the arrival of the Freedom Train in Brackenridge on July 11-12, 1976. The Freedom Train included 10 railroad cars hooked up to a steam locomotive. The cars were filled with memorabilia chronicling our nation’s first two centuries...
Family, friends make Greek Food Festival in Oakmont possible year after yearVideo
Many people deserve recognition when it comes to the Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church’s annual Greek Food Festival in Oakmont. From the committee organizing the volunteers and tracking funds to people ordering supplies, from the chefs baking and preparing foods months in advance to the young workers setting...
Foot doctor practicing in 5 counties accused in state grand jury indictment of sexually abusing a dozen women
A foot doctor with offices in five Western Pennsylvania counties faces multiple felony charges after a state grand jury heard testimony from a dozen women who accused him of sexually assaulting them during office visits. Some of the women told the grand jury that the doctor got them hooked on...
Harrison pauses on plan for police chief to retire, be rehired
The Harrison commissioners Monday voted to table a measure that called for police Chief Michael Klein to retire then return on a limited basis three days later. According to the proposal, Klein would retire on Oct. 28 (a Friday), then return to his post at a salary of $85,978 annually...
Several thousand people participate in Plum’s SummerFest at Larry Mills Park late June
Plum’s annual SummerFest returned to its pre-pandemic power with games and rides, a community section packed with nonprofits and organizations, and a firefighter obstacle course. The three-day festival took place June 23-25, with thousands of people visiting Larry Mills Park. C&L Shows had about half the park for its carnival...
Police: Tarentum man arrested on warrants faces additional drug charges
Tarentum police charged a man wanted on two arrest warrants with being a drug dealer after a state narcotics agent spotted him hanging out on his front porch. Jadrian Race “Toocy” Wade, 28, of the 300 block of East Eighth Avenue was charged with two felony counts of possession of...
The Stroller, June 28, 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. Jentz Band to play in Tarentum’s Riverview Park The Tarentum Summer Concert...
State police: Traffic stop for tinted windows leads to man’s arrest for drugs, illegal gun
A man was arrested in North Buffalo Township after a state trooper accused him of having cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and a loaded pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop for tinted windows and an expired inspection sticker. Warren Paul Greenleaf Jr., 37, of the 300 block of College Avenue...
Building the Valley: Harmar bar known for its witchy theme, community camaraderie
Michelle Meade said it’s a miracle to see her bar still standing and thriving following the setbacks caused by covid. The Leechburg resident owns Wicked Witches Bar & Grill in Harmar, a bar known for its witchy decor and charm and its community outreach. Meade, 60, ran the bar alongside...
Vacant Tarentum property to become parking lot
A vacant Tarentum property near the defunct Tarena skating rink is expected to be transformed into a parking lot this year. Bridges & Co., the construction outfit that purchased the Tarena, also is seeking to buy the nearby property at 204 Lock St., zoning officer Anthony Bruni said. “They would...
Police accuse convicted felon of stealing gun from East Deer home where his mother lives
Allegheny Valley Regional Police accused a convicted felon who is not allowed to possess a firearm of stealing a gun from a home in East Deer Township. Jonathon Rian Cordial, 28, of the 100 block of Frederick Street in Millvale, was charged with felony counts of theft, possession of a...
