Valley News Dispatch category, Page 372
A New Kensington deacon has been ordained by the Diocese of Greensburg
A deacon who was born and raised in New Kensington was ordained into the priesthood Saturday. The Ordination Mass for the Rev. Christopher J. Pujol took place at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. “Looking back, it seems like those six years (in seminary) have flown by, and to see all...
Harrison girl spends 10th birthday raising money for New Kensington Police K-9 unit
Kaley Bastine spent the better part of her 10th birthday party in companionship with New Kensington police. The Harrison girl wanted to celebrate the milestone with a benefit for the department’s second police dog and its handler. “I’ve been wanting to do another fundraiser, so I picked it on my...
Murder charge dismissed against defendant in 2021 Parkway East shooting
Homicide and related charges were dismissed against a Churchill man accused in the shooting death of a woman traveling along the Parkway East in Churchill last year, according to court documents. The charges filed against Leroy Eugene Irvin Jr., 35, in the death of Jasmine A. Guest, 24, of Monroeville...
Fawn will become Hollywood backdrop for Highlands grad’s feature film
The bright lights of Hollywood will transform some rural Fawn landscapes in July when a Highlands grad comes home to shoot a feature film. Nikki Serafini Neurohr, 26, will return to her Steel City roots for her directorial debut of a dark comedy called “Baggage Claim.” “It’s basically a homage...
The Stroller, June 4, 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Annual sawdust carpet celebration planned in Tarentum Guardian Angels Parish will host...
Summer camps at St. Joseph High School in Harrison combine learning, fun
School’s out for the summer, but there still are lessons to learn and fun to be had at St. Joseph High School in Harrison. Summer camps will be offered in a variety of subjects, from science and art to basketball and music, at the school on Montana Avenue. “The camps...
Introducing the Apollo-Ridge High School Class of 2022
Here is the Apollo-Ridge High School Class of 2022: Ashby Ambrose Abernathy, Brianna Marie Ahsmann, Kenneth David Baustert, Logan Michael Baynar, Kalob Nathaniel Bentz, Madison Paige Blystone, Emily Rose Bonja, Andrew W. Booth, Hannah Brown, Savannah R. Brown, Spentzer Austyn Brunner, Matthew Franklin Burkholder, Garrett Matthew Calderone, Nicholas Anthony Cecchini,...
Congratulations to the Highlands High School Class of 2022
Here is the Highlands High School Class of 2022: Blake Adams, Gionna Brielle Allias, Michale Peter Ankney, Jacob Arner, Daniel Babinsack, Cameron Michael Baker, Zachary Thomas Balog, Noah Daniel Barch, Parker Barry, Conner Best, Hannah Blythe, Olivia Catherine Bonnett, Blake Austin Bowser, Mckenna Lauraly Burk, Brandon Hunter Paul Burns. Lucas...
Introducing the St. Joseph High School Class of 2022
Here is the St. Joseph High School Class of 2022: Ryan H. Anderson, Wyatt M. Barr, Olivia Marie DiNatale, Logan Scott Fitch, Jonathan Thomas Fontana, Trevor K. Greenwald, Anthony Thomas Kuhns, Hannah M. Laskowski, Rhiannon Dee Litz, Trinity Ann Lockwood-Morris, William R. Mason, Nicholas E. Mote, Leeann Parsi, Sophia Perrino,...
Vandergrift mourns sudden death of Assistant Fire Chief Frank Morton
Frank L. Morton III is being remembered by fellow firefighters, friends and community members for his unwavering dedication and service to the citizens of Vandergrift. Morton, of East Vandergrift, served nine years with Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department No. 2. Morton died Tuesday at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison from a...
No tax increase in Allegheny Valley School District’s proposed final budget for 2022-23 school year
Taxpayers will not see an increase in taxes in Allegheny Valley School District’s proposed $23.8 million final budget for the 2022-23 school year. School board officials voted, 8-0, to approve the budget during a May 17 meeting. The budget is a 4.09% increase from the 2021-22 budget of $22.8 million....
Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival kicks off Alle-Kiski Valley’s festival season
After losing about $10,000 in revenue because of the pandemic, organizers of the Vandergrift Fireman’s Carnival are hopeful to recoup much-needed funds with this year’s event. The carnival kicks off Tuesday and runs through Saturday night in Kennedy Park. Sponsored by the Vandergrift Volunteer Fire Department, the event is the...
Alle-Kiski Valley pools poised to make a splash
Local pools are prepped and ready for a sizzling summer swim season. Alle-Kiski Valley residents have several options to cool off, including sites in Harrison, Allegheny Township, Leechburg and Kittanning. “Last weekend was so ridiculously hot, it was definitely a good start to the season,” said Gianna Kraus, a Kiski...
The Stroller, June 3, 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Rockin’ Roosevelt concert to raise funds for Arnold park New Ken/Arnold Social...
Congratulations to the Valley High School Class of 2022
Here is the Valley High School Class of 2022: Benjamin J. Aftanas, Brooke M. Alcorn-Ferry, Jayden D. Alexander, Reaghan E. Baksis, Dominique N. Ballard, Jonna N. Banko, Joshua D. Bayne, Danica M. Berecin, Nyasia A. Berger, Eva M. Bischof, Taylor A. Blystone, Camria R. Bowman, Matthew S. Bresuciak, David R....
Introducing the Burrell High School Class of 2022
Here is the Burrell High School Class of 2022: Jaclyn R. Baker, Zaynah Dae Baronie, Damian Daniel Barr, Zackary Bartholf, Payton Elizabeth Beattie, Alexander R. Bennett, Adam Michael Bettinelli, Travis Ray Bitar, Michael G. Blubaugh, Brandon Michael Booker, Georgia Leigh Brothers, Simone Marie Buckner, Christian Malik Burrell, Donovan Patrick Callahan,...
Access to clean water coming to dozens of residents in Bell Township
Kim Hardin is tired of having orange-colored water at her residence on Forest Drive in Bell Township. “The sooner I can get city water, the happier I’ll be,” Hardin said. “My commodes and tubs in the bathrooms were so orange when we bought this house eight years ago — it...
Allegheny County Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention coming to Oakmont, Verona
Verona and Oakmont residents should not be alarmed when seeing fire trucks from communities miles away motoring through town later this month. The 108th annual Allegheny County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association convention is set for June 11-18 with activities in both boroughs. Festivities begin with Night at the Races at the...
Tarentum man faces prison for part in drug trafficking ring
A Tarentum man faces at least 10 years in prison for his part in a cocaine distribution ring, officials announced. John William Montgomery, 33, pleaded guilty in federal court before U.S. District Judge W. Scott Hardy to charges of conspiracy to distribute at least 5 kilograms of cocaine. Montgomery admitted...
The Stroller, June 2, 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 15068. Please include a daytime telephone number. Touch-a-truck event planned Saturday in Fawn Autism support group Powered By Love...
Highlands High seniors reminisce, celebrate with elementary walk-through and parade
Lots of cheers — and plenty of tears, too — marked a series of events Wednesday for Highlands seniors who are set to graduate Friday and embark on their next journey. Pre-commencement celebrations began with a 9 a.m. walk-through at each of the three former buildings that most students attended...
Introducing the Leechburg Area High School Class of 2022
Here is the Leechburg Area High School Class of 2022: Sara Evonne Adams, Emily Caitlyn Baker, Taedem Mae Banichar, Tessah René Barnes, Carleigh Nicole Barr, Alaysia Nicole Berry, Alexia Taylor Bond, Thomas Louis Burke III. Olivia Paige Callahan, Kylie Eilis Carnahan, Kailyn Alexis Csonka, Tegan Ann Daugherty, Dane Charles Davies,...
Harrison firefighters respond to electrical problem at Sheetz, no smoke or fire found
An electrical problem at the Sheetz along Freeport Road in Harrison resulted in a fire department response but no injuries. Hilltop Hose Co. No. 3 Chief Mike Krzeminski said crews from all three township departments responded to the gas station and convenience store for a commercial alarm around 5:30 p.m....
Dignitaries celebrate opening of Digital Foundry in New Kensington
Dignitaries gathered on Fifth Avenue in New Kensington on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a facility officials hope will serve as a regional hub for innovation, creative thinking, problem-solving, learning and collaboration. With its energetic orange color and a sawtooth roof evoking the city’s industrial heritage, the key thing...
FC Pride in the Park aims to show support for all
“Be who you are” – that’s the message of the second annual FC Pride in the Park, a family-friendly event scheduled to fill the grounds at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall. An inclusive festival featuring crafts, carnival games, button making, canvas painting and food will be 5 to 8 p.m....
