Valley News Dispatch category, Page 341
Arnold plans to use federal covid-19 relief money to target blight
The landscape in Arnold could look vastly different several years from now, thanks to money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The city will receive a portion of the $10.1 million sum allotted to Westmoreland County for blight remediation. Arnold will then be able to tear down 79 of...
Vandergrift shutterbug lands first public exhibit
A nature-loving shutterbug from Vandergrift has landed her first public photography exhibit. Karlee Holmes spends most of her time outdoors, photographing animals and scenery across the Alle-Kiski Valley and beyond. Butler Area Public Library is exhibiting “Call of the Wild,” featuring some of Holmes’ images, through Sept. 30. The display,...
Asbestos uncovered in Tarentum structures set for demolition will increase cost of work
The good news for Tarentum residents is that four hazardous homes and a dilapidated commercial building are expected to be demolished by January. The bad news is that the cost of the demolitions just jumped after asbestos was uncovered in all of them. “It will be costly,” Code Enforcement Officer...
The Stroller, Sept. 15, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Freeport to celebrate September By the River Freeport Renaissance Association will host...
Cloggers, runners, kayaks and more Freeport September by the River festival
Live music, craft and food vendors, and activities galore will highlight Freeport’s September by the River celebration Saturday and Sunday. “We hope to cater to loyal attendees over the years and bring in some new folks,” said Cheyenne Filous, secretary of the Freeport Renaissance Association, which is sponsoring the event....
Lower Burrell to crack down on sewage bill scofflaws
While most Lower Burrell residents pay their sewage and recycling bills, owners of homes with wells and vacant homes in the city have delinquent bills totaling almost $172,500. City council intends to do something about that. It is preparing to pass an ordinance that will allow the city to put...
Kiski Area’s new curriculum director eager to help students ‘reach their full potential’
A new curriculum-related position with a federal focus has been added to the lineup of administrative jobs in Kiski Area School District. Emily Mather is the new director of curriculum and instruction and the director of federal programs. Her annual salary is $110,000. Mather began the new job July 1....
Harrison, ATI and Western PA Conservancy partner to ‘put trees to bed for winter’
Harrison resident Sharon Ellis spent much of Tuesday morning weeding and mulching around the trees that dot the grass outside the Highlands High School football stadium along California Avenue. “Trees are good for the health of the community and it’s important that you take care of them properly,” Ellis said,...
Local kids get free bikes from Kiski Township police
Kiski Township police bestowed a rainbow selection of bikes for kids living in the Pine Valley Estates along Sugar Hollow Road. Small Huffy bikes with silver streamers on the handlebars, along with red and green boys’ bikes, and pink models emblazoned with butterflies with white wheels for girls, arrived Tuesday...
The Stroller, Sept. 14, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Tickets on sale for annual Armstrong Foundation dinner The Armstrong County Community...
Route 356 renovation in Allegheny Township on pace to be finished by midfall
A midfall reopening remains on track in Allegheny Township for the massive Route 356 renovation project that began in April. The project spans an area from near the Weinels Crossroads section of the township to the area near the corner of Route 356 and White Cloud Road. Ligonier Construction crews...
The Stroller, Sept. 13, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Memorial Walk set Saturday in Kotecki Park Monarch Hospice will host its...
Police: Pedestrian in North Apollo suffered medical emergency, not struck by vehicle
Kiski Township police say a man taken by ambulance from along River Road in North Apollo Monday night was not struck by a vehicle. Surveillance camera footage shows the man, whose identity has not been released, suffered a medical emergency and collapsed near the roadway. It initially was reported the...
With a painting and pickup, these 2 veterans bring heightened awareness to military members’ suicide
David Williams and Heather Allen’s visit to Western Pennsylvania lasted only a few hours, but their message is one they hope endures. “The main message is, you are not alone,” Allen said, referring to military veterans and their families who have been affected by suicide. “There are so many people...
Tarentum police seek help finding woman missing for 2 weeks
Tarentum police are seeking help to find a woman missing for two weeks. Tonya Lynn Sadecky, 43, was last seen when a friend dropped her off in the area of Ninth Avenue and Morgan Street in Brackenridge, Chief Bill Vakulick said. She was last seen before noon on Aug. 28....
Medical examiner lists cause of death in infant’s fall from Plum window
A 1-year-old boy who fell from a Plum window on Aug. 30 died of blunt force head trauma, according to an updated report from the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office. Henry Witucki’s death was an accident, the medical examiner indicated. The boy fell from the window around 6:30 p.m. along...
The Stroller, Sept. 12, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Free resource fair planned in Harrison The Building Block of Natrona will...
Flags on the move for the 9th year in Harrison to remember 9/11 attacksVideo
Predawn pouring rain Sunday couldn’t dampen the spirit of more than 300 patriotic participants on a mission to never forget the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The ninth annual Allegheny Valley Moving Flag Tribute for 9/11 began at 5:30 a.m. in Harrison, with the first participant running with an...
History museum celebrates work of late Tarentum artist Rudy Tutka
A late Tarentum artist whose work added flair to the pages of the Valley Daily News in the mid-1900s and later the Valley News Dispatch will be celebrated with an exhibit of his work. Illustrations by Rudy Tutka, who grew up in a home along Ross Street and worked as...
The Stroller, Sept. 11, 2022: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least a week in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Super bingo planned Oct. 1 in Gilpin Christ the King and St....
1 bridge complete, 3 more to go on Valley High School’s campus
It’s one bridge done and three to go for the crossings over Little Pucketa Creek on the Valley Junior-Senior High School campus. Ed Patton of Patton Engineering told the New Kensington- Arnold School Board last week that the entrance bridge over the creek was completed Tuesday. Now, the planning will turn...
Vandergrift Public Library’s new director returns to her roots
The Vandergrift Public Library has a new full-time director. Vandergrift resident Sarah Buzzard, 28, began her new role Tuesday. Buzzard holds a master’s degree in information and library sciences from Clarion University. She replaces Vanessa Groholski who served as director for a decade. Groholski’s last day as director was Aug....
5-day Leechburg Carnival fundraiser slated for later this month
The annual Leechburg Carnival returns this year with a new date and a big fundraising goal. Brian Scott, president of the Leechburg Volunteer Fire Company, said the department, with a roster of 32 volunteer firefighters and eight administrative volunteers, has been raising funds for a new pumper truck for a...
Leechburg prepares for 11th annual Pink Day celebration
Leechburg is gearing up for its 11th Pink Day fundraiser to support breast cancer research. “We are happy to be back again,” said event coordinator and resident Sherry Price. “We love holding this event and being in Leechburg.” Leechburg Mayor Tony Roppolo is excited to attend this year’s Pink Day,...
Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 hosts craft-themed fundraiser that serves as community reunion
Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 hosted its second annual Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday. Company president Mike Ogurchock said the event raised about $17,000 last year and proceeds go to the company’s general fund. “During covid we had a lot of restrictions and we couldn’t hold our...
