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‘Good Morning America’ comes to Springdale
Allegheny Valley School District’s involvement with an initiative aimed at connecting underserved students to the internet is bringing it national attention. The ABC-TV morning show “Good Morning America” sent a crew to record interviews in Springdale and Cheswick on Monday, including a stop at Springdale Free Public Library to highlight...
West Deer to allow trick-or-treating despite coronavirus pandemic
West Deer children will be allowed to trick-or-treat in the township this Halloween despite federal health officials recommending that the tradition should be avoided this year because of the covid-19 pandemic. Trick-or-treating will be take place in West Deer from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents who want trick-or-treaters...
Police: Burglar left shoes behind as he ran from Brackenridge home
A Brackenridge woman came face-to-face with a burglar at her kitchen door who ran off, leaving his shoes behind, according to borough police. Brackenridge police charged Eric Randall Thompson, 41, of New Kensington with two felonies, burglary and criminal trespass, and misdemeanor counts of theft and receiving stolen property. According...
Fox Chapel’s Hardie Valley Park set for October opening
A private opening ceremony will be hosted in October for Fox Chapel’s newest recreational gem, the 17-acre Hardie Valley Park, just prior to the space officially welcoming the public. A brief event at 11 a.m. Oct. 17 will include members of the parcel’s previous longtime owners, the Hardie family, borough...
Kiski Township looking for sewage board members to preside over $8 million project
Kiski Township is looking for members for its new sewage authority, which will preside over an $8 million first phase of a sewage project in the township’s Orchard Hill neighborhood. Since most of the township does not have public sewage, the new project caused the township to recently establish a...
The Stroller, Sept. 28, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Prospect Cemetery Ghost Tour books for sale Although year’s Ghost Tours at Prospect Cemetery, Brackenridge, are canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic, the cemetery is selling a...
Hole in the Wall owner: Contrary to the ‘for sale’ sign, we’re still openVideo
Although the building and business are up for sale, the Hole in the Wall Gallery gift shop in Lower Burrell is still very much open, brimming with Halloween skulls and gift favorites such as colorful gem studded jewelry and a T-shirt trimmed in a pink tutu that says “I get...
West Deer looking for someone to fill Supervisor Shawn Maudhuit’s seat
West Deer is looking for a special person to take over the supervisor’s seat formally occupied by Shawn Maudhuit. Maudhuit, who was known for bringing recreational opportunities to the township, including reviving Community Days, died unexpectedly Sept. 20. He was 50. “While no one could ever possibly take the place...
West Deer man known for his generosity recovering in North Carolina after motorcycle collision
Rob Keller of West Deer was riding his motorcycle down a hillside in Cullowhee, N.C., to raise money for homeless veterans in Pittsburgh last month when he was struck by an out-of-control pickup. Keller, 56, had been participating in the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge when the pickup rammed into him....
Historic New Kensington Alcoa building becoming 3-floor, indoor paintball arenaVideo
An historic, three-story building that once was Alcoa’s headquarters in New Kensington is becoming an indoor paintball battlefield. Rooms that had been offices and labs will become spaces players will have to carefully clear, lest they get nailed. The lowest floor, darkened, will glow in the dark. Tom Bianco, owner...
Who needs low prices? Everyone. Fifth dollar discount store comes to Lower Burrell
If you live in Lower Burrell and have to go to a dollar discount store, you won’t have to go far: The fifth discount store in the city, a Family Dollar, is moving into the former Walgreen’s store at 108 Greensburg Road near Parnassus. There are two Dollar Trees, two...
Upper Burrell to audit fire company’s books to quell concerns over proposed fire tax
Not only are some Upper Burrell residents resistant to paying a proposed 2-mill fire tax, but they have wanted, and just got, the township to pay an auditor to review the fire company’s finances. Supervisors rolled out a proposal for a 3-mill fire tax in August, then reduced the proposed...
Proposal outlines future, identifies key issues in Harrison, Brackenridge, Tarentum
Economic development, property deterioration, recreation and branding are the four key issues identified in a new comprehensive plan aimed at guiding the future of Harrison, Brackenridge and Tarentum. “Our goal was to formulate an implementable plan — not a 100-page plan that would sit on a shelf,” said Robin Bergstrom,...
The Stroller, Sept. 27, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Peoples Library plans annual Adventure with Wine event Peoples Library will sponsor a different kind of Adventure with Wine event – a drive-thru takeout meal with wine...
Man flees on foot after car crash that heavily damaged New Kensington houseVideo
A car crashed into a New Kensington house Saturday morning with such force that it knocked out a corner of the concrete block building and landed in the middle of the kitchen. The vehicle was traveling along the 1200 block of Equator Alley, which runs behind Leishman Avenue about a...
West Deer family pays it forward with fundraiser for fellow child with cancer
At barely 7 months old, Noah Latronica was diagnosed with brain cancer. “It was just one of those out-of-body experiences,” said his mother, Sara Jane Latronica, 28, of West Deer. Latronica and her husband, Nick, realized something was wrong a few months after Noah’s birth on June 9, 2016. Noah...
Vandergrift meeting abruptly ends amid accusations, confusion
It was a short meeting. A Vandergrift councilwoman called for the resignation of the council president Thursday night, during a continuation of the September council meeting. Councilwoman Karen McClarnon was immediately called out of order, resulting in a brief shouting match before the meeting was quickly adjourned and the Zoom...
The Stroller, Sept. 26, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Participants sought for benefit walk Apollo Area Churches will sponsor the area CROP Walk at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the Roaring Run Trail, Kiski Township Registration...
East Deer to use federal grant to replace aging waterline
East Deer will use federal grant money to replace an old waterline on Parsonage Street that supplies water to about 15 homes. Jenna Miller lives on the street and has experienced water issues. She was happy to hear the news. “I’m excited for them to replace it after all these...
The Stroller, Sept. 25, 2020: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
The Valley News Dispatch is compiling a list of autumn events and Halloween parades, parties and trick-or-treat nights. Send an email to cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Bands set to play at outdoor fundraiser in Gilpin A fundraiser to support the Leechburg Pink Day event,“Lingrow Goes Pink,”will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday...
One Brilliant in Aspinwall can style you and your homeVideo
Customers can feel at home shopping at One Brilliant in Aspinwall. The women’s clothing and accessories boutique launched “One Brilliant Home,” a stylish line of products to spruce up an abode as well as leisure wear such as comfy bathrobes, soft pajamas and cozy slippers for those whose office is...
New Kensington woman sentenced to 3-7 years for helping to hide Officer Brian Shaw’s killer
A New Kensington woman was sentenced Thursday to serve at least three years in prison for helping her cousin escape capture in the hours after a city police officer was gunned down nearly three years ago. Lisa Harrington was convicted of five felony offenses and one misdemeanor for helping Rahmael...
Trove of historical information that had been kept in Tarentum now at Harrison library
A treasure trove of local history is available at the Community Library of Allegheny Valley in Harrison. The library’s local history department had been located in the Tarentum branch on Lock Street, but that branch closed in late February. Its resources were being moved to the Harrison library and set...
Police: Brackenridge man strangles, threatens to kill woman during argument
A Brackenridge man charged with strangling a woman late Wednesday allegedly told her they both were going to die, according to a criminal complaint against him. Brackenridge police charged Roy Bryan Cavitt, 63, with a felony count of strangulation, misdemeanor offenses of simple assault and making terroristic threats, and a...
New Kensington couple charged in death of 2-year-old also face animal abuse counts
A New Kensington man accused of inflicting fatal injuries on a 2-year-old boy also beat a dog so badly that one of its legs had to be amputated, according to court documents. New Kensington police on Wednesday charged Keith Dale Lilly Jr., 31, with cruelty to animals and neglect of...
