Valley News Dispatch category, Page 374
The Stroller, June 6, 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. Mingle on Market to feature music, food and sidewalk sales Leechburg Area...
Rockin’ Roosevelt brings bands, hundreds of spectators to Roosevelt Park in Arnold
Sounds of rock, blues and a little soul filled the air Sunday in Arnold for the annual Rockin’ Roosevelt fundraiser at Roosevelt Park. Hundreds of people flocked to the recreation site in the center of the city. Resident Wesslyn Owen watched her children and family friends have fun on the...
Westmoreland County Special Olympics teams, athletes capture medals in state competition
All five Westmoreland County Special Olympics basketball teams brought home either gold, silver or bronze medals this past weekend in the state’s Special Olympics competition at Penn State University. “Every one of our teams — three five-on-five (teams) and two three-on-three — won medals,” said Anthony Monstrola of Greensburg, coordinator...
The Stroller, June 5, 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. Firemen’s carnival begins Tuesday in Vandergrift The Vandergrift Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival will...
Harrison Hills Park gets facelift as students revamp overgrown pond embankment
Bird populations are expected to soar near the south pond at Harrison Hills Park after a rigorous project to restore habitat at the Allegheny County site. Japanese barberry, honeysuckle and other bushy invasives were plucked from the pond embankment — nearly an acre’s worth — and replaced with native species...
Cousin of slain Apollo woman found at U-Haul facility works to help those suffering from abuse
A domestic and sexual abuse survivor is volunteering her decorating talents to help other victims find comfort after fleeing from their abusers. Jennifer Zimmerman, 52, of Wexford said she escaped from years of mental and physical domestic abuse. Today, she is focusing her style skills to transform seven rooms at...
Springdale Police Chief George Polnar to retire
Becoming a police officer was a lifelong dream for George Polnar, and now, after dedicating 35 years of service, he’s ready to step away from it. Growing up, Polnar was inspired by his uncle, who was a sergeant with the Monroeville Police Department. He admired the uniform and looked up...
Cybersecurity insurance costs escalate for municipalities as cases of ransomware attacks climb
Cybersecurity insurance costs are growing for local governments as incidents of cyberattacks continue to surge across the country. The costs for communities to protect themselves from such attacks have tripled in the past year, according to a municipal insurance expert. “The costs of cyber insurance have gone wild in the...
A New Kensington deacon has been ordained by the Diocese of Greensburg
A deacon who was born and raised in New Kensington was ordained into the priesthood Saturday. The Ordination Mass for the Rev. Christopher J. Pujol took place at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. “Looking back, it seems like those six years (in seminary) have flown by, and to see all...
Harrison girl spends 10th birthday raising money for New Kensington Police K-9 unit
Kaley Bastine spent the better part of her 10th birthday party in companionship with New Kensington police. The Harrison girl wanted to celebrate the milestone with a benefit for the department’s second police dog and its handler. “I’ve been wanting to do another fundraiser, so I picked it on my...
Murder charge dismissed against defendant in 2021 Parkway East shooting
Homicide and related charges were dismissed against a Churchill man accused in the shooting death of a woman traveling along the Parkway East in Churchill last year, according to court documents. The charges filed against Leroy Eugene Irvin Jr., 35, in the death of Jasmine A. Guest, 24, of Monroeville...
Fawn will become Hollywood backdrop for Highlands grad’s feature film
The bright lights of Hollywood will transform some rural Fawn landscapes in July when a Highlands grad comes home to shoot a feature film. Nikki Serafini Neurohr, 26, will return to her Steel City roots for her directorial debut of a dark comedy called “Baggage Claim.” “It’s basically a homage...
The Stroller, June 4, 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. Annual sawdust carpet celebration planned in Tarentum Guardian Angels Parish will host...
Summer camps at St. Joseph High School in Harrison combine learning, fun
School’s out for the summer, but there still are lessons to learn and fun to be had at St. Joseph High School in Harrison. Summer camps will be offered in a variety of subjects, from science and art to basketball and music, at the school on Montana Avenue. “The camps...
Introducing the Apollo-Ridge High School Class of 2022
Here is the Apollo-Ridge High School Class of 2022: Ashby Ambrose Abernathy, Brianna Marie Ahsmann, Kenneth David Baustert, Logan Michael Baynar, Kalob Nathaniel Bentz, Madison Paige Blystone, Emily Rose Bonja, Andrew W. Booth, Hannah Brown, Savannah R. Brown, Spentzer Austyn Brunner, Matthew Franklin Burkholder, Garrett Matthew Calderone, Nicholas Anthony Cecchini,...
Congratulations to the Highlands High School Class of 2022
Here is the Highlands High School Class of 2022: Blake Adams, Gionna Brielle Allias, Michale Peter Ankney, Jacob Arner, Daniel Babinsack, Cameron Michael Baker, Zachary Thomas Balog, Noah Daniel Barch, Parker Barry, Conner Best, Hannah Blythe, Olivia Catherine Bonnett, Blake Austin Bowser, Mckenna Lauraly Burk, Brandon Hunter Paul Burns. Lucas...
Introducing the St. Joseph High School Class of 2022
Here is the St. Joseph High School Class of 2022: Ryan H. Anderson, Wyatt M. Barr, Olivia Marie DiNatale, Logan Scott Fitch, Jonathan Thomas Fontana, Trevor K. Greenwald, Anthony Thomas Kuhns, Hannah M. Laskowski, Rhiannon Dee Litz, Trinity Ann Lockwood-Morris, William R. Mason, Nicholas E. Mote, Leeann Parsi, Sophia Perrino,...
Vandergrift mourns sudden death of Assistant Fire Chief Frank Morton
Frank L. Morton III is being remembered by fellow firefighters, friends and community members for his unwavering dedication and service to the citizens of Vandergrift. Morton, of East Vandergrift, served nine years with Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 2. Morton died Tuesday at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison from a...
No tax increase in Allegheny Valley School District’s proposed final budget for 2022-23 school year
Taxpayers will not see an increase in taxes in Allegheny Valley School District’s proposed $23.8 million final budget for the 2022-23 school year. School board officials voted, 8-0, to approve the budget during a May 17 meeting. The budget is a 4.09% increase from the 2021-22 budget of $22.8 million....
Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival kicks off Alle-Kiski Valley’s festival season
After losing about $10,000 in revenue because of the pandemic, organizers of the Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival are hopeful to recoup much-needed funds with this year’s event. The carnival kicks off Tuesday and runs through Saturday night in Kennedy Park. Sponsored by the Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department, the event is the...
Alle-Kiski Valley pools poised to make a splash
Local pools are prepped and ready for a sizzling summer swim season. Alle-Kiski Valley residents have several options to cool off, including sites in Harrison, Allegheny Township, Leechburg and Kittanning. “Last weekend was so ridiculously hot, it was definitely a good start to the season,” said Gianna Kraus, a Kiski...
The Stroller, June 3, 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. Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Arnold park New Ken/Arnold Social...
Congratulations to the Valley High School Class of 2022
Here is the Valley High School Class of 2022: Benjamin J. Aftanas, Brooke M. Alcorn-Ferry, Jayden D. Alexander, Reaghan E. Baksis, Dominique N. Ballard, Jonna N. Banko, Joshua D. Bayne, Danica M. Berecin, Nyasia A. Berger, Eva M. Bischof, Taylor A. Blystone, Camria R. Bowman, Matthew S. Bresuciak, David R....
Introducing the Burrell High School Class of 2022
Here is the Burrell High School Class of 2022: Jaclyn R. Baker, Zaynah Dae Baronie, Damian Daniel Barr, Zackary Bartholf, Payton Elizabeth Beattie, Alexander R. Bennett, Adam Michael Bettinelli, Travis Ray Bitar, Michael G. Blubaugh, Brandon Michael Booker, Georgia Leigh Brothers, Simone Marie Buckner, Christian Malik Burrell, Donovan Patrick Callahan,...
Access to clean water coming to dozens of residents in Bell Township
Kim Hardin is tired of having orange-colored water at her residence on Forest Drive in Bell Township. “The sooner I can get city water, the happier I’ll be,” Hardin said. “My commodes and tubs in the bathrooms were so orange when we bought this house eight years ago — it...
