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
Vandergrift Borough has two new full-time police officers. Council approved hiring Danny Anthony and Steven Zemba at a starting salary of $59,692 each. After three years of service, the salary would increase to $71,075, according to Vandergrift Police Chief Joe Caporali. They will begin patrolling in later this month. The
Some parking meters in Vandergrift are set to receive a fancy, metal makeover. The Vandergrift Improvement Project (VIP) is moving forward with plans for the Streetscape project, with 10 custom-made V-shaped metal baskets to be installed over parking meters along Grant and Columbia Avenues in the historic shopping district. “The
Vandergrift councilwoman Karen McClarnon has resigned her position. McClarnon submitted a letter of resignation, effective immediately, to council President Kathy Chvala and borough secretary Steve Delledonne. Council approved McClarnon’s resignation during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. Borough solicitor Larry Loperfito was absent. McClarnon did not attend the meeting and declined
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The historic Casino Theatre in Vandergrift.
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Casino Theatre boardmembers Brady Bottegal and Anthony Ferrante show recently made tile mosiacs to Carol Kleber, a retired artist of Ligonier, during a visit last week.
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The historic Casino Theatre in Vandergrift opened in 1900. Ongoing restorations and repairs are a reality for volunteers. The theater remains closed due to the pandemic.
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Casino Theatre longtime volunteers and boardmembers Brady Bottegal and Anthony Ferrante in the former jail cell section of the former Vandergrift Police Department that was once located inside the Casino Theatre. Three former jail cells are used as dressing rooms during large productions.