Valley News Dispatch category, Page 50
The Stroller, June 22, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Greek Food Festival planned...
Suffering together bonds those daring to brave Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
Trekking 37 miles with temperatures approaching 90 degrees Saturday sounds like it would be a grueling challenge for anyone. But Morgan Kiebler and Wade Endress said it was premarital bliss to take part in this year’s Rachel Carson Trail Challenge. The couple plan to wed July 16 in Maine. “It’s...
UPMC St. Margaret opens urology lab, streamlines prostate cancer testing, treatment
A new urology lab with advanced diagnostic testing is up and running at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital to deal with a slow but steady increase in the number of prostate cancer cases diagnosed each year. The second-leading cause of cancer death in men, prostate cancer impacts one in eight men,...
From conservationist to coach, New Kensington-Arnold honors 8 distinguished alumni
From conservationist to chaplain to researcher to coach, this year’s distinguished alumni class recognized by the New Kensington-Arnold School District covers a bit of everything. The eight distinguished graduates from Valley High School and its predecessors will be recognized at Valley’s homecoming football game Sept. 26, said School Director Sarah...
Deep-rooted Lincoln Beach community in Upper Burrell celebrates 100 years
Marcella Moore says her Upper Burrell neighborhood embodies the phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Tucked behind Puckety Creek off Greensburg Road, Moore’s neighborhood, Lincoln Beach, is a historic, if often bypassed, group of homes and businesses with a century of stories and a reputation of caring...
The Stroller, June 21, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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New Kensington officials aim to improve Ninth Street corridor
With most infrastructure improvements complete on Fourth and Fifth avenues in downtown New Kensington, city officials are now planning $1 million worth of improvements to its Ninth Street corridor. “Because so many people are coming into town, we want to make it more welcoming, easily accessible and safe for people...
Up close and personal: Kids get first hand look at critters during visit from Pittsburgh Zoo in Natrona
There’s nothing like seeing it up close. And that’s what the kids at the Summer Lunch and Arts Program at Natrona Riverfront Park got to do this week during a visit from Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium educators. The zoo staff brought some friends, of course, including Rose, the eastern pine...
Ice cream, candy shop opens in downtown New Kensington
Add an ice cream parlor and candy store to the growing repertoire of businesses in downtown New Kensington. Mark and Mandy Simon, of Winfield, opened the Lucky Duck Candy Company at 1001 Fifth Avenue on Friday at noon. “We’ve been long-waiting for this day,” Mark said. “It’s a cool and...
Highlands, St. Joe’s agree to co-op tennis, baseball and softball; now 7 combined teams
Highlands Athletic Director Katie Jo Stobert said an expanded sports co-op with St. Joseph High School is a no-brainer. The schools, both in Harrison, already field combined teams in cross country, swimming, bowling and track. This coming year, students will get even more athletic opportunities in tennis, baseball and softball....
Burrell schools to pay $999K to settle sex abuse lawsuit
Burrell School District will pay almost $1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a former student who alleged the district failed to protect her from sexual abuse by a former swim coach. The lawsuit claimed the district also failed to supervise former assistant swim coach Raymond Novak, whom she...
Fencing considered for Tarentum Bridge after New Kensington man jumped to his death
PennDOT officials said Friday they will assess the potential of installing fencing on the downriver side of the Tarentum Bridge following the death of a New Kensington man who apparently jumped to his death from the span Tuesday. The victim was identified as Thomas Peter Link, 68, by the Allegheny...
Allegheny Valley approves $1.2M bids for lobby amid price concerns
Allegheny Valley School Board members unanimously awarded $1.2 million in higher-than-expected bids for lobby renovations at Springdale Jr.-Sr. High School. Between the four bids, the price was about $180,000 more than the board had initially anticipated, board President Nino Pollino said. Terry Thompson, vice president of Foreman Architects Engineers, said...
Blawnox considering tax credit for volunteer firefighters
Blawnox firefighters may soon get a tax break. Borough officials are drafting an ordinance that could slash hundreds of dollars from their earned income tax. There are many details that still need to be worked out with the fire department, borough manager Kathy Ulanowicz said on June 11, including criteria...
The Stroller, June 20, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Kiski Area bowler Veronica Flanagan wraps up high school career with medal at nationals
After finishing third in the U.S. High School Bowling National Championships in Fort Wayne, Ind., Veronica Flanagan is leaving behind a lasting impact as a Kiski Area bowler. “My teammates past and present have become my best friends,” Flanagan said. “We always said an individual win is a win for...
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge pushes hikers to the limit
While 99% of participants finish the Pittsburgh Marathon, the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge has an average finish rate of 75%. The Rachel Carson Trail will put more than 1,000 hikers’ physical and mental endurance to the test Saturday for the 28th annual challenge featuring three separate courses. The full challenge...
From gardening to lifeguarding, Highlands Camp Creativity helps stop ‘summer slide’
When Lincoln Sims chomped into a handful of kale at the Greg Blythe Friendship Garden in Tarentum, the 6-year-old gave it a thumbs up. Classmate Teigen Capozzoli followed suit — and promptly spit the bitter greens to the ground. “I didn’t care for it,” she said. “I liked the strawberries...
Oakmont wastewater treatment plant to enter construction phase
Progress is sweet, or as sweet as it can be when it comes to Oakmont’s wastewater treatment plant on Ann Street. Since 2021, borough officials have been overseeing a project to improve and modernize the plant for the first time since 2008. The project is being managed by consulting agency...
New ‘pawfficer’ program promotes dog adoption in Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Borough officials and the Fox Chapel Police Department are looking to beef up dog adoption awareness with a new program. A rescue dog named Mr. Beefaroni was the first of many dogs that will hopefully find their furever homes through the “K9 Officer for a Day” initiative. The...
Allegheny Valley approves budget with small tax increase
Opting for a slight tax bump, Allegheny Valley School Board members passed the district’s 2025-26 budget Tuesday. Revenue generated from the 1.48% increase will go toward a projected $3.2 million budget deficit, though the majority of that deficit will be made up using the district’s fund balance. The new budget...
Fox Chapel Area School District celebrates the class of 2025
Fox Chapel Area High School senior Anna Mohn believes asking odd questions is among the best ways to get to know someone. As editor of the school’s weekly student newspaper, she has sought knowledge such as someone’s hype song, what they are most thankful for and their favorite word. Mohn...
The Stroller, June 19, 2025: 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. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Annual Strawberry Festival on...
New Fox Chapel borough manager’s salary information obtained
The new Fox Chapel borough manager’s salary will be $185,000, according to borough records obtained by TribLive. Council unanimously voted May 19 to hire Julie Bastianini as its next top administrator upon the retirement of current manager Gary J. Koehler. Her salary was not listed in the May meeting minutes...
Pet owners demand justice, new laws to deal with funeral director accused of theft
Don’t mess with the pets. That was the resounding message from protesters outside the Allegheny County Courthouse Wednesday, demanding justice for deceased pets they fear were mistreated by Patrick Vereb at funeral homes he operated in Pittsburgh and Harrison. About 20 people were scattered along the sidewalk of the courthouse’s...
