Valley News Dispatch category, Page 150
Alle-Kiski Valley senior citizens reap benefits of Sunny’s Community Garden in Indiana Township
Sandi Lando Welch has spent her career nourishing people’s souls. Now, the retired nonprofit leader is feeding people’s bellies, too. Welch launched Sunny’s Community Garden this spring in Indiana Township. It’s her third such initiative, following parcels in Pittsburgh’s Hill District and Manchester neighborhoods, with the goal of growing and...
Pittsburgh Brewing Co. seeks DEP approval for Iron City Dock
Positive feedback from a temporary boat dock at the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. facility in East Deer has brewery officials eyeing a more permanent landing, but this time, with approval from state authorities. Brewery officials are applying for a permanent boat dock permit through the state’s Department of Environmental Protection. “The...
The Stroller, Aug. 4, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. National Night Out celebrations scheduled Three National Night Out celebrations are...
Verizon wireless users have longer wait than expected for outages to be resolved in Harrison, Tarentum and beyond
A widespread cell phone outage for Verizon customers in parts of the Alle-Kiski Valley is now expected to take three times as long to resolve. According to the company’s website, Verizon is aware of the issue and crews are working on a solution. On Saturday, the expected wait time was...
Zion Methodist Community Church in Buffalo hosts Fun Fest for special needs families
The rain on Saturday afternoon fit right into the four seasons theme of a Fun Fest for special needs families at Zion Methodist Community Church in Buffalo Township. “We’ll have some sunshine too,” said organizer Becky Ross. “It’s all about making these families smile.” Among the foam machine and bouncy...
Arnold resident convicted of cocaine trafficking sentenced to 11 years in prison
An Arnold resident, one of 57 people charged last year as part of a four-year, nationwide investigation, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking cocaine. Senior U.S. District Judge Kim R. Gibson imposed the sentence Thursday on Milton Paschal, 44. His jail term on convictions of conspiracy to...
Safety Day in Harrison gives kids chance to mingle with emergency services
Citizens Hose volunteer Catherine Erb was giving six-year-year old Andrew Klein a deluxe tour of a fire engine during a children’s Safety Day event on Saturday when the youngster told her she had to stop. “If I hear any more good stuff my brain is gonna melt,” Andrew said. The...
Westmoreland returns part of grant to pay for 911 upgrades; blames bookkeeping error
Westmoreland County has returned nearly 75% of a federal grant meant to pay for mobile backups of the county’s 911 dispatch system. Officials said bookkeeping errors impacted the $529,000 project to purchase the mobile 911 dispatch units. Those units could be relocated if public safety services were forced to evacuate...
Oakmont native sentenced to life in kidnapping, murder of Bethel Park woman
An Oakmont native was sentenced to life in prison Friday following his conviction in the 2019 kidnapping and killing of a Bethel Park woman. John Matthew Chapman, 44, of Oakland, Md., was found guilty in May of kidnapping and killing Jaime Feden, 33, of Bethel Park under the pretense that...
The Stroller, Aug. 3, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Annual YMCA golf outing planned at Hill Crest CC Valley Points...
Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games has ‘everyone coming together for a good cause’
At last year’s Alle-Kiski Inclusion Games in Lower Burrell, event organizer Courtney Kobelenske lined up volunteers to create a “football tunnel” for the athletes, children with special needs, to walk through. While the volunteers lined the field and cheered as the participants marched through, a poignant moment between a child...
Mangiare: Mt. St. Peter’s Festa begins in New Kensington
The layout may have changed, but the food and fellowship remains the same at the annual Mt. St. Peter Parish Festa Italiana in New Kensington. Hundreds of people packed parish grounds Friday for the opening of the two-day festival. The Festa continues 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Attendees included newcomers...
What Americans still remain in Russian prisons?
The U.S. and Russia on Thursday completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a deal involving 24 people, many months of negotiations and concessions from other European countries who released Russians in their custody as part of the exchange. But not all Americans came home. Some still are being...
Friends of the Riverfront seeks volunteers to clean the Tarentum waterfront by kayak
Anyone curious about the types of trash submerged in the Allegheny River can volunteer to pluck gas cans, soccer balls and other items from the Tarentum waterfront during a special event this month. Hosted by Friends of the Riverfront, the cleanup is part of a pilot program to target water-based...
Allegheny Township supervisor, 2 former officials face charges over toy drive money
A disagreement in Allegheny Township over who should control a pool of money raised to buy Christmas presents for children now is in a district judge’s office. Charges were filed Thursday against an Allegheny Township supervisor, a former supervisor and the township’s former manager apparently over $10,000 that was transferred...
The Stroller, Aug. 2, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Bagpipe performance to highlight Plum festival Living Word of Plum will...
Owner of skilled nursing facilities in Lower Burrell, Greensburg files for bankruptcy
Guardian Elder Care, the parent company of skilled nursing facilities including Belair in Lower Burrell and Oak Hill in Greensburg, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Johnstown-based health care company filed the petition for relief this week. Nineteen facilities — including locations in Lower Burrell, Greensburg, Bethel Park and...
Sharpsburg student proposes workout stations at outdoor borough recreation sites
Sharpsburg native Domiana Costa believes her borough would be better off if more residents worked out and got healthier. A fairly honest idea for a 10 year old. The incoming Dorseyville Middle School sixth grader knew she had to find a way to achieve that goal. Her inspiration came from...
Ranch homes development in Buffalo Township nearly ready for residents
A 32-home plan in Buffalo Township geared toward older buyers could be welcoming residents as soon as late September. About nine months after getting final site plan approval from township supervisors, builder Ryan Homes has started courting families looking to downsize for the development off Sunset Drive. Prices for the...
School, pedestrian safety projects planned on Leechburg Road in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell officials have outlined a plan to make Leechburg Road safer for students, pedestrians, bicyclists and people with disabilities. The city soon will start projects geared toward pedestrian safety and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance along the city’s main business artery, Mayor Chris Fabry said. Projects include flashing beacons...
Kiski Township police seek help to find missing teen
Kiski Township police are searching for a teenager who has been missing since Monday. Alexander Orr is a 17-year-old white boy with brown hair and brown eyes and is approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and between 150 and 160 pounds, according to a description provided by police. He is...
The Stroller, Aug. 1, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Mt. St. Peter Parish to celebrate 43nd annual Festa Italiana The...
Leechburg eatery takes steps to grow from cafe into full-service restaurant
A coffee shop housed in a historic Leechburg mansion — and known for warm drinks and friendly faces — has seen some changes since opening in January. 1st Street Cafe is in the building formerly known as the Addison House Restaurant & Lounge. Devra Gromley, owner of 1st Street Cafe,...
Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel remains in Russia as Gershkovich, others are freed
Marc Fogel was left behind. The Oakmont teacher was not part of a historic prisoner swap completed Thursday among the United States, Russia and other countries. Instead, Fogel was seemingly abandoned, left in a Russian prison while Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, Radio Free Europe journalist...
Arnold man headed to trial in fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash
A judge on Wednesday ordered an Arnold man to trial on charges he crashed into a 75-year-old pedestrian, killing him, while driving under the influence of marijuana. Tyrell Jimmie Knight, 37, is charged with homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter in connection with a Nov. 9 incident. He appeared in...
