Valley News Dispatch category, Page 523

While Gov. Tom Wolf plans to gradually reopen the state’s economy starting May 8, the only businesses currently operating are those deemed “life-sustaining.” Puff Discount Tobacco is one such business. Owner Bob Busche of Murrysville has 13 stores in Western Pennsylvania, including Plum and Monroeville, and has 80 employees. Busche,...

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or...

A New Kensington woman awaiting sentencing for helping a cousin avoid capture following the murder of a city police officer claims she is at high risk to contract the coronavirus and should be released from jail. In court documents filed this week, Lisa Harrington, 33, claims her pregnancy and a...

A proposed housing development in West Deer has cleared a major hurdle. The township supervisors have voted 4-0 to approve a conditional-use request by Richland Holdings that would allow it to build a 63-unit development off McIntyre Road. Planned residential developments are permitted as a conditional use under the township...

Did your neighbor call and check on you, or bring a mask or groceries? The Stroller wants to recognize those around us who are performing small acts of kindness for others during this stressful time. Send a short, one-paragraph note highlighting someone and how they helped you, your family or...

Repairs to sports fields at two West Deer parks damaged when three teenagers did donuts on them with a pickup last year should be completed soon, Township Manager Dan Mator said Tuesday. Mator said the repairs to Nike Site Park, located off Route 910, began Thursday, a day after the...

Beyond its tree-covered hillsides and cozy locale along the Allegheny River, O’Hara has a rich history that includes several surprises, according to local historian Tom Powers. The lifelong resident plans to recount highlights of his book, “Portrait of American Community,” in a virtual workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Powers hopes...

The Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania has received a $1.2 million federal grant to help preserve the Buffalo Creek watershed, one of the wildest, untouched natural areas in the Pittsburgh region. Audubon and other environmental organizations will provide a range of services, including planting chestnut trees, helping landowners preserve environmental...

Harrison is considering making improvements along nearly two dozen roads and alleys this year. The township has budgeted $450,000 for road work. Most of that — almost $408,000 — is expected to be spent on repairing and resurfacing 16 roads and alleys. About $40,000 is expected to be spent seal...

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

The Pittsburgh law firm Andrews & Price has been named the new solicitor for Highlands School District. The firm replaces Weiss Burkardt Kramer effective Tuesday. Highlands didn’t disclose payment or other contract details. School board members Bob Betts and Debbie Beale voted against the change during a meeting Monday that...

The Burrell-New Kensington Rotary Club will accept emergency grant applications online until 5 p.m. Tuesday from local nonprofits impacted by covid-19. The business organization established the Emergency Community Grant Program to help nonprofits dealing with the pandemic. “Our Rotary Club would like to express our sincere appreciation for the selflessness...

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

Two Apollo councilwomen resigned Thursday because of leadership issues and clashes with borough council President John Steele. “I don’t appreciate how business is conducted since we voted in John as president,” said Ashley Stiffy, who resigned as council vice president Thursday, along with Councilwoman Nancy Walker. “I feel bad,” Stiffy...

A New Kensington man wanted in connection with an Arnold homicide was arrested Sunday morning in Duval County, Fla., after police officers spotted him sitting on a beach. Jacksonville Beach police officers saw Mario Matthew Gatti, 30, lounging by some sand dunes in the 500 block of Beach Proper South...

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

Residents of a Harrison row house can remain in place after an electrical fire caused a stir in one of the four units. Hilltop Hose Fire Chief Mike Krzeminski said no one was displaced or injured in connection with the incident around 6:15 p.m. Friday at 78 Pond St. in...

A lit candle knocked over by cats is being blamed for a fire that left six New Kensington residents and their pets homeless Friday afternoon. Fire Chief Ed Saliba said three of the six people living in the house were inside at the time of the blaze at 638 Fifth...

Arnold Council approved new regulations governing handicapped parking at homes in the city. Under the ordinance, residents issued handicapped or severely disabled veteran license plates by the state are eligible to receive permits and have handicapped parking signs placed in front of their homes. The spaces would be solely for...

New Kensington-Arnold School District scrapped a proposal last week to award a $3.8 million contract for a roofing project because some board members raised concerns that bids were obtained by a Tennessee group purchasing company, not the district. Under the state’s School Code, districts are required to obtain sealed bids...

Dawn Galia hasn’t been able to work since being involved in a car crash that she said nearly killed her and her husband in 2018. But when someone she knows put out a request for face masks to help combat the spread of the coronavirus that causes covid-19, Galia knew...

Efforts to restore Harrison Township’s Honor Roll memorial are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the discovery of additional damage. The 75-year-old stone memorial at Freeport and Springhill roads bore the names of nearly 2,000 World War II veterans painted in gold on black glass panels. Work to shore...

Sitting at home all day, many of us are asking ourselves how we can help others during this pandemic. Read The Stroller daily for announcements of how everyone can ease the pressure and stress of others, even while maintaining social distancing. Information for The Stroller should be emailed to vndnews@tribweb.com....

A 59-year-old Washington Township man was accused Thursday of sexually soliciting a minor in Maryland, state police said. Donald Henry Loughner of Washington Township, was detained by Kiski Valley state police on a warrant issued Thursday by Washington Township District Judge Jason Buczak. The warrant was based on information from...