Valley News Dispatch category, Page 230
Miss Little Italy winner from Fox Chapel inspired by participation, plans to compete in other pageants
Kara DiNatale of Fox Chapel really liked participating in pageants when she was a little girl. But around the time she turned 10, soccer and lacrosse left her little time to focus on pageants. But when the 19-year-old Duquesne University marketing student was asked to consider entering the Miss Little...
Springdale police say homeless man found with illegal gun was wanted in Westmoreland County
A homeless man who failed to show up for his trial in October on charges of terroristic threats and harassment was accused by Springdale police of illegally carrying a loaded gun after he was stopped while walking along railroad tracks. Kevin Michael Sifers, 45, whose last known address was in...
Lower Burrell police accuse waterproofing contractor of taking $3K upfront for no-show job, refusing refund
Lower Burrell police accused a waterproofing contractor of taking more than $3,000 upfront from a woman last year for work he never did and then telling her that he was out of business when she asked for a refund. Jason Sims, 49, of the 300 block Murrysville Road in Penn...
Plum matches $26,000 in county funding for cameras at 3 intersections
Surveillance cameras to be installed at three intersections in Plum will become part of a network police use to help solve crime, a police department spokesman said. Plum Council has approved spending $26,000 for the cameras, matching $26,000 offered by the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office. They will be placed...
The Stroller, Sept. 17, 2023: 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. Summer concert series to feature Moe Taters and the Gravy Train...
Oktoberfest celebrated heartily in Vandergrift
Vandergrift played host to its second annual Oktoberfest on Grant Street on Saturday afternoon — a perfect day for an outdoor party in the Alle-Kiski Valley. Hundreds of folks took advantage of the sunshine and mild temperatures to socialize, drink beer, eat some delicious food and enjoy good music. The...
Pink Day breast cancer fundraiser in Leechburg draws thousands with food, fun, bubbles
Pink was the color of the day Saturday in Leechburg, but the finale of the breast cancer fundraiser — a foam party filled with white bubbles — appeared to be a hit. Omar Holyfield, 8, and his brother Asante, 7, were still dressed in their Kiski Valley Youth Football uniforms...
Boil water advisory lifted for Leechburg, neighboring municipalities
A boil water advisory has been lifted for people in Leechburg, West Leechburg, Hyde Park and parts of Allegheny Township. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County issued an alert early Saturday that relieved a five-day boil advisory for the authority’s nearly 3,890 customers. “We are pleased to report that the...
5-day carnival embraces fundraising and fellowship in Leechburg
Carnival volunteers from the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company are busy prepping for their biggest annual fundraiser. The annual five-day carnival starts Tuesday on the fire company’s grounds at 268 Canal St. The event has entertained carnival goers for more than 85 years. The carnival serves as an essential fundraiser for...
Saltsburg man killed in Avonmore motorcycle crash
A Saltsburg man was fatally injured when his motorcycle crashed early Saturday in Avonmore. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson said Tate Matthew Kaleda, 27, was riding east on Route 56 when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve in the road at about 2:15 a.m. The motorcycle crossed into the...
Arnold Council seeks to formally appoint a recreation commission
Arnold Council is moving to formalize recreation activities by creating a city recreation commission. The move is intended to create a formal, legal body to plan, sponsor, sanction and oversee recreation activities in the city’s name and act as an advisory group to council. “Right now, the city is not...
The Stroller, Sept. 16, 2023: 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. Project SEED accepting donations to feed local children New Kensington-Arnold Project...
Plum man accused of fleeing from police after finding them searching his home
A Plum man is accused of fleeing from police this week after coming home to find officers serving a search warrant at his house. Police charged Mitchell Patrick Stewart, 31, on Wednesday with a misdemeanor count of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and several summary traffic offenses,...
Wife, daughter of Plum explosion victim Kevin Sebunia speak out about losing an ‘amazing man’ and the investigation
The wife and daughter of Kevin Sebunia, one of the victims in the fatal Aug. 12 home explosion in Plum, are sharing their story just over a month since the man they say had a “heart of gold” passed away. Kelly Sebunia, Kevin’s wife, and their daughter, Emily Brizee, sat...
River’s Edge outfitter on market for $2M in Gilpin
A popular river recreational business is on the market in Gilpin. The River’s Edge Canoe & Kayak at 3158 River Road is listed for sale by Coldwell Banker Realty for $2 million. Co-owners Neill and Evelyn Andritz have been a fixture at the family-run business for more than 16 years...
Input sought as Gilpin officials work to update 38-year-old zoning ordinance, map
Gilpin officials want to hear from township residents and business owners concerning ongoing efforts to officially rezone the township. Residents are asked to review the proposed zoning ordinance and fill out the corresponding online comment form by Sept. 25. “It’s time to bring our township into the 21st century,” Supervisors...
Man injured in accidental self-inflicted shooting in Arnold, authorities say
A man was injured in an accidental shooting Thursday night in Arnold, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s office. The shooting was reported just before 7:30 p.m. outside in the 1400 block of Constitution Boulevard, said Melanie Jones, a spokeswoman for county DA Nicole Ziccarelli. Jones said a man...
The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2023: 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. Super bingo planned at St. Vladimir Church St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic...
Proposed Springdale zoning overlay needs some revisions, planners say
The Springdale Planning Commission is advising the borough to take a closer look at its proposed mobility overlay. Members of the three-member commission, which serves in an advisory role to borough council, said Wednesday that some sections of the proposed ordinance, which would provide various zoning amendments and changes within...
Best of Blawnox’s 3rd annual fall festival showcases borough’s offerings
A fall tradition of showcasing Blawnox and what borough businesses and organizations have to offer continues at the end of the month. Best of Blawnox presents its third annual Blawnox Fall Festival from noon-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Blawnox Community Park along Center Avenue. Festival coordinator Carol Hillwig said the...
Blawnox approves new garbage contract with current hauler; rates to increase by at least 14%
Blawnox residents should expect to see their garbage bills increase by at least 14% next year as a result of a new contract with Waste Management. Council voted 6-0 on Sept. 13 to approve a new three-year contract with a two-year option with the trash hauler. Councilwoman Meghan Kennedy was...
Official: Boil water advisory for Leechburg area could extend past Saturday
Depending on test results, the earliest a boil water advisory would be lifted for people in the Leechburg area would be Saturday, according to authorities. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County issued a precautionary boil water advisory Monday for its customers in Leechburg, West Leechburg, Hyde Park and part of...
Target of undercover drug probe in Lower Burrell accused of selling crack cocaine
Lower Burrell police accused a man of being a crack cocaine dealer after officers working undercover bought crack cocaine from him. Jerrail Albert “Kobe” Carver, 30, of the 900 block of Evans Street in New Kensington was charged with two felony counts of possession of drugs with the intent to...
Freeport’s plan to pave portion of Dam Road on hold for now
A public-private road paving proposal in Freeport has hit at least a temporary obstacle. Freeport Council tabled action on a proposal from Freeport Terminals to pave a section of Dam Road with each picking up 50% of the cost. The reason council balked at taking action is a 60-foot section...
Kiski Township supervisors toss animal regulation proposal amid pet alligator escapes
Regulations governing the keeping of animals in Kiski Township are unchanged, for now. Facing a crush of public criticism and opposition, the township supervisors voted Wednesday to toss out the draft of an ordinance governing everything from pets to farm animals. It specifically would ban crocodilians, including the American alligator....
