Valley News Dispatch category, Page 276
Officials identify man fatally stabbed in Tarentum
A 26-year-old man died Sunday after being stabbed in Tarentum, Allegheny County Police reported. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Thomas Baczynski of Tarentum. County homicide detectives said borough police were notified of a stabbing around 6:25 p.m. along the 100 block of Davidson Street. Baczynski was...
The Stroller, June 5, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Mingle on Market hopes to again highlight Leechburg’s character, spirit
A seasonal socializing and shopping event is returning to Leechburg. Mingle on Market, sponsored by the Leechburg Area Community Association, had a successful inaugural year last summer, and organizers are hopeful the event will continue to bring people together to shine a spotlight on the borough. The community association is...
Rockin’ Roosevelt fundraiser highlights ‘jewel of the community’ in Arnold
Back in the good, old days, Roosevelt Park in Arnold served as far more than a playground. There was roller skating. Dancing. Entertainment. The city would feature horror movies and the Three Stooges on outdoor screens. And in the winter, someone would open the fire hydrants and flood the concrete...
2 vehicles collide near Golden Dawn intersection in New Kensington
Two cars collided Sunday afternoon outside the parking lot of the Golden Dawn supermarket in New Kensington, leaving one driver with a headache and both vehicles needing to be towed. The accident occurred about 1:52 p.m. at Camp Avenue and Freeport Road. Early indications were that a black Dodge Nitro...
Harrison Cub Scouts pay respects with flags on Memorial Day
Harrison Cub Scouts gave up a couple of hours of free time on Memorial Day to honor veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice in war. Cub Scout Pack 186, sponsored by Guardian Angels Parish, dressed up the gravesites at the historic Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge that spans 13 acres off...
Building the Valley: Baker savoring sweet success with growing shop in New Kensington
When Jamie Parker took her home-based bakery into a storefront, small felt right. Two years later, with Sweet Alchemy Bake Shop moved into larger quarters in New Kensington and its offerings expanding, Parker looks back and wonders why she didn’t go big from the start. How has she succeeded? “I...
Washington Township police accuse woman of using bank info to swindle $34K from former boyfriend
A woman is accused of stealing more than $34,000 from the Washington Township man she lived with in 2021 by using his debit card and Social Security numbers to pay for online purchases. Rebecca Lynn Hubert, 55, who previously lived in Apollo and Vandergrift, faces seven felony charges. They include...
Resident, pet escape safely from Lower Burrell house fire
A resident and her pet escaped safely when fire broke out at the rear of their home early Sunday in Lower Burrell, according to a fire official. Firefighters were dispatched about 12:30 a.m. after the fire started on the rear porch of a home in the 2600 block of Leechburg...
Many helping hands needed to preserve local history, make Strawberry Festival possible at Burtner House
Visitors to the Burtner House in Harrison can learn to churn butter, weave wool and cook over an open fire — all while eating shortcake and ice cream — during the annual Strawberry Festival. None of this would be possible, however, without a sturdy stock of volunteers. ”There’s so much...
Amid dusty cleanup, Springdale residents remain unsettled in the wake of smokestack implosions
Susan Mangel didn’t mince words about the implosion Friday of the two towering and iconic smokestacks that have dominated Springdale’s skyline for decades. “It was a disaster,” declared the 22-year resident of Duquesne Court, heaving a sigh from her perch on a porch swing as she gently rocked Saturday in...
Police: Springdale woman spots burglar on Ring camera while in Florida, ex-boyfriend arrested
A Springdale woman’s former boyfriend is accused of breaking into her home while she was in Florida and stealing $1,000 in personal items and cash, according to authorities. Coleman Walsh, 24, of Freeport Street in Etna, got caught after she saw him on a security camera inside the house, police...
The Stroller, June 4, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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New Kensington woman accused of dealing drugs after car she was riding in pulled over for traffic stop
A New Kensington woman was accused of dealing drugs after police said she had bags of crack and heroin stuffed down her pants when the car she was riding in got pulled over. Emily Grace Hock, 39, of the 200 block of Glenview Drive was charged with two felony counts...
Retiring from retirement: Whether for financial reasons or boredom, a growing number of older adults are rejoining the workforce
Michael Trenga was retired two days before he jumped back into the workforce. The decision was financially motivated. “I retired on a Friday and went back to work on a Monday,” said Trenga, 71, of Leechburg. “Without my job, I would have to cut back on a lot — not...
New Kensington woman accused of trying to run down pedestrian, crashing into pickup she thought was driven by stalker
A New Kensington woman is accused of trying to run over a pedestrian crossing the street before intentionally crashing her Range Rover into a pickup driven by a man she thought was stalking her, according to authorities. Jody L. Horner Glenberg, 69, of the 100 block of Argonne Drive was...
Brackenridge to seek separate bids for playground resurfacing, tree removal after combined bid was too high
A bid of more than $200,000 to do the Brackenridge playground project has jolted Brackenridge Council. The bid, from Done Right Construction, was the only one the borough received. It’s more than double the $95,000 in Allegheny County grant money the borough has to spend on the project. Borough Engineer...
Coroner IDs 2 men killed in head-on crash in Allegheny Township; second driver seriously injured
Two men riding in the same car died and the other driver was seriously injured in a head-on collision Saturday morning in Allegheny Township. The men who were killed were Alan Louis Karadeema, 41, of Vine Street in Harrison’s Natrona neighborhood, and Stephen John Dasta, 53, of Taylor Avenue, New...
Medical examiner: Etna man killed in West Deer dirt bike crash
An Etna man was killed in a dirt bike crash Friday morning in West Deer. Peter Carricato, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 500 block of Bairdford Road, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. The crash was reported at about 7 a.m. Police told Tribune-Review...
Highlands residents not likely to see tax increase
Highlands School District residents likely will pay the same in real estate taxes next school year after the board approved its $51.9 million budget. The plan maintains a tax rate of 25.13 mills. If approved, the owner of a home assessed at $100,000 again will pay $2,513. The total budget...
The Stroller, June 3, 2023: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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East Deer adopts new noise ordinance
The East Deer commissioners have approved a new noise ordinance. The ordinance, designed to provide greater clarity and specificity, sets decibel levels and offers guidelines on the hours of construction activity. Previously, the township followed Allegheny County’s ordinance. “There have been a few complaints and minor problems with contractors and...
Plea in catalytic converter thefts spotlights larger problem
While a New Florence man was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay restitution this week for his role in a catalytic converter theft ring, a salesman at one of the dealerships targeted said there’s little more that could have been done to prevent the crime. William J. Glover III,...
Threat made against Highlands High School determined to be unfounded
A threat made against Highlands High School on Friday morning was determined to be unfounded, according to district officials. An alert was sent to families about 11:20 a.m., informing them of a threat made earlier in the day. Principal Mike Toole said on a recorded message that the threat was...
Nighttime road restrictions set next week during epoxy overlay work in Westmoreland County
PennDOT District 12 is alerting motorists about nighttime road restrictions next week during epoxy overlay preservation work in Westmoreland County, weather permitting. Single-lane restrictions will occur from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. during the following timeframes: Upper Burrell: Monday evening through Wednesday morning at Route 366 (Greensburg Road) between Albee...
