Cowansville News

What started with a simple idea has snowballed into a full-blown Christmas musical celebration.

Police are still investigating an incident in which a man was found unconscious in an empty lot along Evergreen Road on Monday.

By Jessica Turnbull , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Saturday, November 28, 2009 Last updated: 11:27 am Shoppers in the Alle-Kiski Valley fell into two categories on Black Friday: the casual shoppers and the avid sales seekers on marathon trips that started in the early morning.

No one was injured when a truck driven by Brian Hileman, 45, of Vandergrift, collided with a school bus, driven by Christina Pepple, 34, of Kittanning, at the intersection of Route 66 and Pleasantview Drive at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday.

The Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, will host Richard Laub at 2 p.m. Nov.

Paul Benson, no age given, of Sewickley, was charged with driving under the influence of a controlled substance after he was stopped for traffic violations along Route 28 at 11:30 p.m. Friday.

Ford City Library sets book sale The Ford City Public Library Friends of the Library will hold a different type of book sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.

A Cowansville man accused of robbing elderly twin sisters last week will face further prosecution after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

A robbery suspect was soon apprehended after quick-thinking bystanders followed him into a wooded area Wednesday afternoon.

Liz Hayes can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4680. The laurels are piling up for New Kensington-Arnold School District this year.

The Armstrong County Tourist Bureau holds the Annual Tourist Bureau luncheon for Sept.

Are you a runner, training for the upcoming Pittsburgh Great Race? Or, are you just curious about the race? Click here to watch a series of videos from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter and veteran runner William Loeffler.

Armstrong County sets family events With the economy in its current state, families are looking for affordable activities that are closer to home.

Moments before, in an elevator, members of the local AMVETS Riders group joked with each other.

Hot meal offered in Kittanning Saturday A free hot meal will be served to any family or individual in need at 4 p.m. Saturday at Grace Presbyterian Church in Kittanning.

The Cowansville American Legion Auxiliary will hold its first Kids Funday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

'Summer plunge' pool party slated The eighth annual "summer plunge" pool party with admission to the pool at half price will be held noon-3:30 p.m. Friday at the Belmont Complex, East Franklin.

At a time when senior citizens should be able to relax, some retirees are finding it necessary to go back to work to keep up with bills and other expenses.

Years ago, a group of friends from Kittanning followed the band Street Fair to all of its performances.

Jennings Center marks hiking week Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock, celebrates Hiking Week with an invitation to venture into the early morning dew at 6 a.m. Friday.