Rural Valley News

Armstrong School District is inviting all parents and guardians to learn more about cell phones, electronic devices, and the consequences for their misuse at a public workshop.

The Kit-Han-Ne Questers 408 met at the home of Kay John on Oct. 8. Susan Thomas of Butler, dressed in period costume, presented a first person interpretation of Belle Boyd, who served the 'Southern Cause' throughout the Shenandoah Valley.

By Brian C. Rittmeyer , VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Last updated: 9:29 am The state has suspended the teaching certificate of a former Kiski Area School District substitute teacher who is slated to go on trial on stalking and corruption of minors charges.

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.

Divine Redeemer holds luncheon There will be a soup and salad luncheon 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Divine Redeemer School Cafeteria, Fourth Avenue, Ford City.

Community Action Agency explains food program The Armstrong County Community Action Agency Food Bank helps to provide supplemental food products to qualifying families.

A female victim of an attempted murder/suicide in Manor Township at 3:10 a.m. Saturday survived the attack, according to officials close to the investigation.

Members of the Kit-Han-Ne Questers 408 celebrated the 40th anniversary of the founding of their chapter on Sept.

Two students from West Shamokin have been honored as students of the month for September.

A big thank you to all who helped make the Shannock Valley Memorial a dream come true.

The Ford City Borough Sewage Authority will conduct its semi-annual sewer flushing.

An Allegheny County man was left naked and stranded on a rural back road Thursday night after being robbed of prescription pills by three men, state police said.

A 42-year-old Swissvale man was robbed and left stranded in a remote area of Armstrong County on Thursday.

Mountain bike racing seems to be making a comeback in northwestern Pennsylvania thanks in part to the new Bike the Wilds series.

As the Sept. 11 anniversary is near once again, the Armstrong Conservation District is calling on residents to get involved for the 9/11 Day of Service .

A garage fire quickly spread to two nearby homes destroying all three structures in the middle of the afternoon Wednesday.

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

Armstrong County officials said a husband killed his wife and then took his own life in an apparent murder suicide at their home in Cowanshannock early Saturday.

From now on, the Shannock Valley Community Park will be a place for veterans and their families to reflect and remember.

Police in two communities responded to murder-suicide cases early Saturday morning.