Valley News Dispatch category, Page 674
New Kensington Subway damaged in December crash to reopen soon
The Subway restaurant in New Kensington’s Parnassus neighborhood, closed since a car heavily damaged the building in December, is expected to reopen in two weeks, the building’s owner and franchise holder said. “I’m happy to say they’re coming back to New Kensington and we’re glad they’re coming back,” said Jay...
Kids ‘want to be loved,’ retiring Highlands 1st-grade teacher says
Rita Youell was just settling into a discussion of her more than two decade teaching career when one of her former students walked through her door Thursday. Bobby Reesman was just a little boy when Youell had him for first grade 15 years ago in the 2003-04 school year. He...
Deer Lakes High School seniors collect their diplomas
Here is the Deer Lakes High School Class of 2019: Ethan Christopher Adamiak, Hannah Nicholle Allman, Richard Alexander Amy, Sydney Caroline Arbuthnot, William Milford Bailey IV, Holly Ann Baker, Armond Ballanca, Hunter Joseph Bauman, Shawn Collin Beacom, Ethan Bender Amanda Katherine Bialas, Alexandra Paige Bowser, Mikayla Lee Bridges, Kendall Delaney...
Introducing the 2019 Plum Senior High School Class of 2019
The Plum Senior High School Class of 2019: Nicole Abrams, Anthony Adamski, Hailey Ahsmann, Jonah Albert, Nicolas Albert, Matthew Allman, Arik Ankers, Cooper Aubele, Tallon Auth, Jonah Babusci, Shane Bacasa, Serena Badali, Elena Banta, Colin Barrett, Jarrett Bellotti, Daniel Benson, Joseph Benton, Skyler Bisceglia, Allison Blackwell, Katherine Bodnar, Tyler Boehm,...
Fawn, Ligonier artists recognized in ‘Art of the State’ exhibitVideo
This tea pot holds more than water. It contains the hours of blood, sweat and tears it took to make it. Known as the “Blue Bunny Tea Pot,” it was chosen to be showcased in the “Art of the State 2019 Exhibition,” held June 23-Sept. 8 at The State Museum...
Popular Cheswick six-pack shop bows out to larger competitors
Cheswick’s only six-pack beer store is closing. Allegheny 6 Pack and Doghouse at 1301 Pittsburgh St. opened in 2009 and will close Saturday. “My lease is up and I see what the future of the beer industry is becoming — it’s sliding, and Pennsylvania changing its beer sales laws are...
Leechburg police seek help to add camerasVideo
Leechburg police say they are at a dangerous disadvantage. Officers in their basement office can’t see who is ringing a bell or knocking on the locked entrance door upstairs. The door doesn’t have a window so they can’t see out even when on the stairway. But technology can fix that...
U.S. authorities monitoring probes into American deaths in Dominican Republic
Travel agencies and the U.S. State Department are monitoring the situation in the Dominican Republic after three Americans, including a Pennsylvania woman, died while vacationing there. The Caribbean nation is a top travel destination for Liberty Travel customers, according to Allison Wallace, a spokeswoman for Flight Centre Travel Group, Liberty’s...
Jury convicts Hyde Park man, 40, of sexually assaulting teen girl
A Westmoreland County jury has convicted a Hyde Park man of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Jurors deliberated more than two hours late Wednesday before returning guilty verdicts against 40-year-old Larry Lee Redmond on felony counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, child endangerment and corruption of minors...
Man accused of threatening woman with pistol in Vandergrift
A West Virginia man put a pistol in a woman’s mouth during a fight Wednesday night in Vandergrift for “disrespecting him,” police said. Henry Cherro McFadden, 44, of Barrackville, W.Va., is accused of arguing with the woman about 10:30 p.m. at a home along Spruce Street, police said. Police said...
Family of slain New Ken delivery driver frustrated with lack of answers
Jeanne Smith said her family is frustrated that New Kensington police have no updates in the shooting death of her brother-in-law, newspaper delivery driver Gregory Lee Smith. But they’re happy police haven’t given up on the case. “I just wish they would find out what happened,” Jeanne Smith told the...
Vandergrift officials pondering options for abandoned structure
Officials in Vandergrift are looking to Westmoreland County to begin the process of getting rid of a deteriorated structure. On Monday, Melissa Adams, who lives near the deteriorated property at 113 East Adams Ave., asked council if there is something more that can be done about it. She said although...
National Weather Service to lift Pittsburgh boating advisory this weekend
Boating season might begin after all. The Allegheny and Kiski rivers are expected to clear and settle down this weekend as the National Weather Service lifts a weeklong recreational boating advisory in Pittsburgh. More than 3 inches of rain soaked the region within three days last week and the significant...
Inner Groove Brewing in Verona promises suds and sounds
A new brewhouse in Verona promises to be the place for sounds and suds. Inner Groove Brewing along East Railroad Avenue is expected to open at noon on June 15 with eight beers on tap. It’s located in a former interior design shop near the borough building and owned by...
Tarentum Farmers Market nearing opening date
The Tarentum Farmers Market returns for the 2019 season beginning next week. The market’s opening is set for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, in the upper parking lot of First United Presbyterian Church at the corner of Lock Street and East 10th Avenue. The market will be open from...
Benefit concert to honor New Kensington Officer Brian Shaw
A dozen bands will play Friday and Saturday for the Back the Blue benefit concert honoring fallen New Kensington police Officer Brian Shaw at the Quality Inn ballroom in New Kensington. Tickets are $10 at door, which opens at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The first band plays at 6...
Man found in Arnold basement with illegal gun to serve at least 3 years in prison
A Mercer County man found hiding in an Arnold basement two years ago was sentenced Wednesday to serve up to six years in prison for the illegal possession of a gun. Detric Wood-Palmer, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts, including one that involved an allegation that he was a convicted...
Washington Township police charge man following alleged bar assault, chase
An Irwin man is accused of firing at least one gunshot into a hillside outside a Washington Township bar Tuesday evening and then leading police on a high-speed chase. Michael Habura, 45, faces multiple charges including assaulting a woman. According to police, patrons of Shootin’ Bull Tavern told them they...
Frazer woman sentenced to at least 6 years in prison for killing husband
A Frazer woman was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for fatally shooting her husband after a drunken argument involving money, sex and a burned tuna casserole more than two years ago. Teresa M. Drum, 40, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband,...
Tarentum eyes 33 properties for demolition this summer
Tarentum is preparing for the demolition of at least a dozen abandoned and dilapidated buildings later this summer. The borough recently sent 33 letters to owners of the properties; 19 came back marked “return to sender.” Officials said the owners who did reply showed no interest in reclaiming the properties....
Deer Lakes senior takes set design all the way to Point Park University
Just three years ago, Noah Glaister never thought he’d enjoy working on the plays and musicals at Deer Lakes High School. But with a little encouragement from his parents, he got involved in the behind-the-scenes work of the school’s productions. He quickly rose up through the ranks to work on...
Eagle Scout project, dedication ceremony planned at Tarentum garden
Two events are taking place this weekend at Tarentum’s community garden. A ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday to rededicate the garden, now known as Tarentum’s Greg Blythe Friendship Garden. The Tarentum Recreation Board is sponsoring a plaque. The garden was renamed for Blythe, one of its founders,...
Burtner House hosting annual Strawberry Festival in Harrison
If you missed the strawberries in Cheswick, or just can’t get enough, there’s another opportunity coming up. The Burtner House will hold its annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 15. The festival is one of the major fundraisers supporting the historic landmark in Harrison. It will run from 11 a.m....
Kiski Area graduates march into their futures
Here is the Kiski Area High School Class of 2019: Bethany Danielle Abbott, Amber Nicole Aikins, Miranda Stella Akerley, Hope Joie Albert, Summer Ann Allshouse, Collin J. Andree, Megan Riley Andree, Evan John Anker, Drake Steven Armitage, Alaina Mary Aulerich Jessica L Ayres, Alaina Lynn Baker, Zachary M. Baker, Erin...
1 injured in hillside crash near Freeport Road in O’Hara
A man was injured Tuesday afternoon when his car veered across traffic and rolled onto a hillside just off Freeport Road in O’Hara Township, officials said. Rescue workers used special tools to cut the man from his vehicle, O’Hara Township police Officer Keith Carney said. Emergency dispatchers received a report...
