Freeport News

After 26 years as a Freeport councilman, James Swartz Jr. will be moving into the mayor's chair.

Freeport Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sarver Road in Butler County at 10:15 a.m. Friday.

Michael Aubele is a Valley News Dispatch staff writer and can be reached at 724-226-4673 or via e-mail. Council must appoint someone next month to serve for two years as mayor after Bob Ravotti was re-elected to another term despite his death in September.

A screening of the holiday film classic "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas" will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Crooked Creek Environmental Learning Center.

South Buffalo and Freeport fire departments responded to a fire alarm at 225 Furnace Run Road at 5:04 p.m. Friday.

Rex Rutkoski can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4664. There's a reason why something penned in 1843 still can touch us today, Randi Gartner says.

By George Guido , FOR THE VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Friday, December 11, 2009 Last updated: 7:47 am Photos click to enlarge Detailed explanation Jason Bridge/Tribune-Review News Service click to enlarge Bridge plans Jason Bridge/Tribune-Review News Service Keep up to date PennDOT has created a Web site for residents to monitor progress on the Freeport ...

The Leader Times will continue its tradition of publishing the submitted Christmas memories of its readers in the Christmas Eve edition, a shared gift between us all.

East Franklin fire department and Kittanning Hose Company 6 ambulance responded to a report of a vehicle accident with reported injury and entrapment at 365 Franklin Hill Road at 6:11 p.m. Friday.

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.

Jacob A. Harsh, 23, of Buckhannon, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at his home. He was born Oct.

29. Call John Dern at 412-856-4642. * Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania will hold a winter walkabout from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec.

State police at Clearfield The investigation continues in an incident of terroristic threats at a Curwensville residence Tuesday.

Getting people to cooperate is the goal of Leechburg mayor-elect Anthony "Tony" Roppolo and three other mayors- to be.

By Michael Aubele , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Last updated: 8:41 am Funding for the Freeport Bridge reconstruction faces a roughly $1 million shortfall, although the gap isn't one that should prevent the work from being done, a regional transportation official said.

South Buffalo Township and Freeport fire departments responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Stokes and Iron Bridge roads at 7:20 p.m. Friday.

Planning is under way to establish a hiking trail from Pittsburgh to Lake Erie. Officials of the Friends of the Riverfront and various trails associations will hold a public meeting Monday to answer questions about linking about 10 trails intended for hikers and bicycle riders.

South Buffalo and Freeport fire departments responded to a brush fire near the intersection of Sipes and McVille roads at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday.

With continuing human fallout from the recession mounting, officials at area food banks and food pantries are concerned about meeting a growing demand for their help with shrinking resources.

W L Roenigk bus company, based in Sarver, isn't taking any chances when it comes to germs and swine flu.