A former Vandergrift mayor and longtime Leechburg Area School District educator is being remembered as a dedicated servant in two neighboring communities. Barbara Jo (Sendry) Turiak died on June 20, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was 70. Turiak lived in Vandergrift for more than 19 years, often
East Vandergrift officials are extending an invitation to residents for a town hall-style community gathering Tuesday evening. The inaugural East Vandergrift Community Planning Session kicks off at 6:30 p.m. at the borough office, 254 Kennedy Ave. The event is co-sponsored by the East Vandergrift Community Foundation and East Vandergrift Council.
When people call Denise Lewandowski “Crazy Christmas Lady,” she considers it a compliment. Lewandowski, of Vandergrift, proudly embraces her holiday moniker. She wore a sweatshirt with that phrase on it while preparing Wednesday for a big holiday event this weekend in Vandergrift. She talked about her passion for all things
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. Events set to kickoff holiday season There are many holiday happenings
Vandergrift officials are hosting a public meeting Friday to educate the public about ongoing efforts to maintain the numerous trees that line borough streets. Council’s tree and lights committee members will host a free informational meeting at 10 a.m. Sept. 15. in the borough office The committee members are Councilwomen