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Class Reunions in the Alle-Kiski Valley, May 17, 2024
• Freeport High School Class of 1964 is planning a reunion this year. Classmates are asked to send their telephone number, email address, home address and level of interest in attending to either George Contie Blackburn, 724-321-6418 or Georgie.blackburn@blackburnsmed.com or Carol Wetter Kepple, 724-353-1086 or rckepple@consolidated.net. • Burrell High School...
Fox Chapel Area grad Nathaniel Serkov serving on Navy helicopters in Japan
Nathaniel Serkov credits his success in the Navy to his upbringing in the Lower Valley. A 2020 Fox Chapel Area High School graduate, Serkov is serving at the Atsugi Naval Air facility in Tokyo. “Humility and accountability have helped me,” said Serkov, a petty officer third class and helicopter aircrewman....
Report of wires down following crash on Lebanon Road in Penn Township
PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — There is a report of wires down following a crash on Lebanon Road in Penn Township. It was reported at the intersection of Lebanon Road and East Mount Hope Road. Emergency crews are on scene. Use caution in the area. Injuries are unknown at this...
Freeport coach Ron DeJidas, players see big picture after WPIAL quarterfinal loss to Mohawk
Freeport’s 2-1 loss to Mohawk on Thursday night in the WPIAL 3A softball quarterfinals appeared to unfold as a disappointment that should have been difficult for any high school athlete to handle. After all, the game ended the careers of Freeport seniors Sydney Selker, Megan Grolemund and Abby DeJidas...
Morning Roundup: Vehicle crashes into New Kensington house; $3M lottery ticket sold
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, May 16:. A vehicle crashed into a New Kensington house early Thursday morning. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. along North Street, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The vehicle went through a yard, hit another vehicle...
The Stroller, May 18, 2024: 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. Safety town camp planned for children. Mary, Queen of Apostles...
Plum set to graduate 309 students
Plum School District’s 2024 commencement ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. May 29 at the athletic stadium at Plum High School. The district has 309 graduates this year. The outstanding senior award recipients are Isabella Surace and Austin J. Kim. Patrick Baughman became high school principal in October. He...
Members of Pittsburgh-area Mustang club pay visit to New Kensington career & technology school
The lone “pony” in the stable at the Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center had some visitors Friday morning. Members of the Greater Pittsburgh Mustang Club brought about a dozen of their Ford Mustang “pony cars” to put on a car show for students at the New Kensington school.
Lower Burrell man arrested after disrupting several church services
A Lower Burrell man has been arrested in connection with a series of disrupted church services. Joseph Gorencic, Jr. is accused of going into nearly a dozen churches and screaming at priests.
Art therapy program boosts well-being of Allegheny Valley School District students
Students in the Allegheny Valley School District are turning to art as an additional way to support their mental well-being. Melissa Holler, the district’s director of pupil services, said the district has implemented an art therapy program. It has done so by contracting with the Pittsburgh Center for Integrative Therapy, using money it received from the state’s Commission on Crime and Delinquency mental health supports grant.
Firetrucks, K-9 Midas a hit at Curtisville Primary's Safety Day
Firetrucks, police officers and a special guest, Midas the K-9, all were a big hit with students at Curtisville Primary during the school’s annual Safety Day on Thursday. Youngsters in kindergarten through second grade were excited to learn about the first responders who serve the Deer Lakes communities. On...
Franklin Regional sends 2 runners to state track meet
Franklin Regional coach Bob Ralston joked that he can retire after his son Eryk qualified for the PIAA track and field championship on May 24-25. Eryk Ralston finished fourth in the Class 3A 400-meter dash in the WPIAL meet at Slippery Rock’s Mihalik-Thompson Stadium on May 15 to earn his spot at Shippensburg University.
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