Valley News Dispatch category, Page 35
Low water pressure could be on tap for some in Washington, Allegheny townships
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will perform a system upgrade starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday, and some customers in Washington and Allegheny townships could experience low or no water pressure during that time. Areas affected will include Pine Run Church Road, Elderberry Lane, Elm Drive, Strawberry Lane, Pine Vue...
West Deer man opens home to music for good causes
John Vento has always loved music and helping people. He has dedicated years of his life and his home on Corbriwood Lane in West Deer to these two passions since 2007. A few times a year, his yard becomes the home of various charity concerts, one being his self-founded music...
The Stroller, Aug. 18, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Brackenridge man charged in stabbing faces drug charges after police search his home
A Brackenridge man charged in an early Saturday morning stabbing also faces drug charges after police searched his home, according to court records. Tarentum police filed five felony and two misdemeanor drug offenses against Brandon Bowman, 45. Bowman is accused of stabbing a man in the back in the 1000...
The Stroller, Aug. 17, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Motorcycle ride honoring slain New Ken officer Brian Shaw supports new generations of police
An annual motorcycle ride held in memory of a New Kensington police officer is helping put new generations of officers on the street. About 1,000 people with 600 motorcycles participated Saturday in the eighth annual Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Ride, which funds scholarships for cadets attending the Allegheny County...
Brackenridge man found, arrested after early morning stabbing
A Brackenridge man is accused of stabbing a man during an argument early Saturday. Tarentum police charged Brandon Bowman, 45, with felony aggravated assault and a misdemeanor count of recklessly endangering another person. Bowman was denied bail when he was arraigned Saturday, and he was being held in the Allegheny...
The Stroller, Aug. 16, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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State police investigating vehicle crash into Fawn creek
State police are investigating a crash involving a black Hyundai SUV that flipped into a ravine in Fawn. The crash occurred before 8 p.m. Friday outside of Greg Keener’s home at 2912 Howes Run Road. Keener was inside with three relatives when the crash occurred. The family said they did...
Buffalo Township teacher, volleyball coach charged with rape and sexual assault of minor
A Buffalo Township volleyball coach and elementary teacher is charged with rape and other sexual related crimes. State Police said Jared Lampus, 50, of Buffalo Township was arrested Friday. He is charged with rape, sexual assault, trafficking, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, institutional sexual assault, sexual assault by a sports officials,...
Allegheny Valley gets new artificial turf as athletic field construction nears finish
Workers laid down artificial turf Friday at the site of what is set to become the Springdale Dynamos’ new athletic home field. The field, across Butler Road from Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School, will host Allegheny Valley football and soccer this fall as well as track and field in the spring....
‘We didn’t get justice’: Questions surround charges filed in Natrona girl’s death
For almost a year, Heather Bonnoni has known the name of the man she feels is responsible for her niece’s death. She kept it secret on the advice of legal experts as they sought “full justice” for 11-year-old Roxanne Bonnoni, who died after being run over by a vehicle on...
Leechburg Area renews MOU agreement
The Leechburg Area School District has renewed its memorandum of understanding agreement with the Leechburg Police Department. “It shows that they have jurisdiction for any emergencies or anything that would happen,” said superintendent David Keibler. Due to a 2023 state requirement, the district selected the department to enter into an...
Riverview teacher recognized as 2025 Pennsylvania History Teacher of the Year
Kenneth Kubistek was surprised to be selected as the 2025 Pennsylvania History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute. After all, he said, he’s just doing his job. “I was really surprised. Teaching to me is just something I do because I enjoy working with the kids,” Kubistek...
Facebook Marketplace scam has Allegheny Township police charging Maryland woman
Dan Sevic believed something was off after his business, Sevic Landscaping and Supply in Allegheny Township, took an order for concrete block back in March. Little did he know that transaction would be linked to an alleged scheme that police say used stolen credit cards to buy the blocks, sell...
New Kensington-Arnold hikes pay rate for substitute teachers
New Kensington-Arnold School District officials hope a $30 per-day pay increase will attract more day-to-day substitute teachers to the district. School directors this week set the substitute teacher rate at $130 per day. Previously, substitute teachers made $100 daily for the first 30 days they worked. That would increase to...
Allegheny Valley to implement new emergency alert badges this school year
Allegheny Valley teachers and staff will have an additional safety tool this school year. On their first day back district employees will receive training to use Centegix’s CrisisAlert panic button system. The system will add a credit-card sized badge into the lanyards or clips that employees already wear, according to...
Burrell schools beef up, add layers to disciplinary protocols
Burrell’s high school and middle school will be adding another layer to their in-school suspension protocols. Burrell High School and Charles A. Huston Middle School will establish an Alternative Learning Center this school year that’s located within the school buildings but away from other classrooms, said Carla Roland, assistant high...
More than 700 motorcycles expected for 8th annual Shaw Ride
The largest charity motorcycle ride in Western Pennsylvania returns to the Alle-Kiski Valley this weekend. The eighth annual Brian Shaw Ride is set for Saturday. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Pittsburgh Shrine Center, Harmar, and kickstands go up at 10 a.m. The ride is in memory of Officer...
The Stroller, Aug. 15, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Faces of the Valley: Brackenridge’s Marlene Haggerty, 90, ‘keeps on going’ at work, church, volunteering
Marlene Haggerty doesn’t believe in sitting still. The 90-year-old Brackenridge resident works full time as a medical biller, teaches Sunday school and serves as an Allegheny County judge of elections. “I wish I knew my secret, but the truth is: I’m just active,” Haggerty said. “It keeps you going.” Born...
Tarentum police enjoy Olive Garden lunch served by Highlands Golden Rams
Tarentum police Chief Bill Vakulick said building relationships with the community’s youth is one of his officers’ most important roles. On Thursday, the department connected with members of the Highlands High School football team during a special lunch. The goal was to foster positive connections between students and law enforcement....
Vape sensors to be installed at Valley Jr.-Sr. High School
Vape sensors will be installed in restrooms and common areas at Valley Jr.-Sr. High School in New Kensington. The New Kensington-Arnold school board this week approved buying and installing vape sensors at Valley at a one-time cost of $12,800, said Superintendent Chris Sefcheck. There is an ongoing annual maintenance fee...
Community Supermarket in Harrison sets closing date
Harrison has about two months left with a grocery store in the heart of town. George Sears, general manager of Community Supermarket, said the store will tentatively close Oct. 31. It has operated at Heights Plaza since 2002. “It could be a week earlier, depending on how things go,” he...
Plum hires 2 principals to fill roles at high school, middle school
Plum School Board voted on Tuesday, Aug. 12 to hire two new principals about a week before the first day of school. Colleen Pegher joins the district as assistant principal at Plum High School, and Rachel Lintelman takes over as assistant principal at Plum Middle School. Pegher previously served 11...
