Westmoreland
Monessen revival boils down to money that could be difficult to secure
By Richard Gazarik and Kate WilcoxMonessen officials stand little chance of pulling together as much as $8.5 million to match a portion of the $30.5 million in public financing they …
Zoning restrictions threaten reopening of coke facility
By Richard Gazarik and Kate WilcoxMonessen leaders’ vision for the future could impact its economy today. The city has been sued in two counties over the rezoning of an industrial tract along the Monongahela River where the proposed artist colony headquarters would be. The rezoning …
Southmoreland seniors earn spots on All-State Band
By Les HarvathSouthmoreland senior Elaina Kauffman remembers an inauspicious and, as she put it, “embarrassing” moment as an eighth-grader in her initial season with the Scotties marching …
Organization helps cancer-stricken mother see her kids attend prom
By Stacey FederoffKate Crawford smiled and laughed as her son and daughters crossed the stage of the Belle Vernon Area High School auditorium. Then, the smile gave …
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Latrobe
By Tribune-ReviewA Latrobe man died after the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon. Charles D. Bancroft, 42, was pronounced dead at …
Loyalhanna parents denied contact once baby born
By Renatta SignoriniA Loyalhanna mother and father are not permitted to have contact with their baby once the child is born, a judge ruled Friday. Assistant District Attorney Judy Petrush said Elizabeth Mae Fair, 21, is due to give birth in the …
Murrysville drivers will enjoy green all the way on Route 22 as traffic engineers adjust signals
By Amanda DolasinskiImagine getting every green light while driving on Route 22 in Murrysville. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds. Traffic engineers spent weeks scrutinizing scientific formulas to perfect how signals need to change to keep traffic moving and commuters happy. …
Hempfield man gets 5 to 10 years in prison for firing at troopers in what lawyer called an ‘anomaly’
By Renatta SignoriniA Hempfield man who fired at least 17 shots at state troopers had been under extreme pressure in his work and home life. “He never intended to do any harm to anybody that day,” said Brian Aston, attorney for Daniel …
Mt. Pleasant district renews food contract
By Rachel BasingerMt. Pleasant Area School Board members disagree with Nutrition Inc.’s recommendation to lay off three breakfast cafeteria workers at the elementary level to help offset a deficit of more than $42,000 in the food-services budget. Members renewed the contract with …
Belle Vernon family suing VFD over crash
By Paul PeirceA Belle Vernon family alleges in a lawsuit that a Rostraver Central Volunteer Fire Department truck did not have its siren activated and ignored a red light when it slammed into a sport utility vehicle on July 4. Members of …
Simpson Voting House reopens for elections with ‘Keystone of Democracy’ designation
By Greg ReinboldAfter a decade-long hiatus, voting will resume at Westmoreland County’s last remaining free-standing polling place on Tuesday. And for the first time since residents began …
Revolutionary War hero to be given new marker at Middle Presbyterian
By Marilyn ForbesMany years after the muskets have been lowered and the cannons have ceased fire, one hero’s spirit will hear the sounds of music played and adulations said in his honor as the soldier of long ago will finally be getting …
Mt. Pleasant, Southmoreland hopefuls focus on academics, financial troubles
By Marilyn ForbesFive candidates have filed for the four open seats on the Mt. Pleasant Area School Board. All seats are for a term of four years. Incumbents seeking re-election include Robert Gumbita and Rick Albright. Challengers are Charles Holt, Warren Leeder …
Mt. Pleasant pair’s mission trip to Haiti nears
By Marilyn ForbesAnswering the call to help others, two young Mt. Pleasant-area residents will take a week-long trip to Haiti as part of a mission trip under …
Communities, theater feel loss of Greensburg prisoner work program
By Rachel BasingerSeveral weeks ago, state officials gathered in Centre County to participate in a ceremony to open the $200 million, 2,000-inmate State Correctional Institution in Benner …
Judge to stay on in Knight death penalty case
By Rich CholodofskyWestmoreland County Judge Rita Hathaway said on Thursday she will remain on the case to decide whether convicted killer Melvin Knight should get a new …
Hempfield man gets life in prison for killing girlfriend during fight over spilled noodles
By Rich CholodofskyKeith Kruel had nothing to say in court Thursday as he was sentenced to serve life in prison for killing his live-in girlfriend as they …
Sentence in fatal DUI crash rings hollow for family of Jeannette woman
By Rich CholodofskyFriends and family of a Jeannette woman killed two years ago in an alcohol-fueled car crash told a Westmoreland County judge they took no solace from the state prison sentence imposed on the driver. Lauren Thompson, 30, was killed on …
Hempfield man to be jailed 5 days in stalking
By Rich CholodofskyA Hempfield man will serve five days in jail for breaking into two coeds’ apartments last year to get to know the women he never …
Armagh man critically injured in Route 22 collision
By Tribune-ReviewAn Armagh man is in critical condition after an accident Thursday afternoon on Route 22 in East Wheatfield. Roy Boldin, 82, was driving a 1994 Dodge truck near the intersection with Clyde Road about 2 p.m., state police at Indiana …
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Your Hempfield
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Hempfield man gets life in prison for killing girlfriend during fight over spilled noodles
• Hempfield man to be jailed 5 days in stalking
• Capt. Seranko will soon retire from Greensburg police
• Greensburg health care district one step closer to fruition
• State seeks to unload 123-acre Hempfield prison site
Your Jeannette
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Sentence in fatal DUI crash rings hollow for family of Jeannette woman
• Vivid Photography opens on Clay Avenue
• Few contested races for voters Tuesday
• Carter runs for a second mayoral term
• Mayoral candidate in first election
Your Latrobe
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Motorcyclist dies after crash in Latrobe
• Benefit auction in Hempfield will feature set of Arnold Palmer’s golf clubs
• Latrobe officials stress retirement needs
• ‘Mythbusters’ elevates Derry classroom experience
• Without witness, counts dropped against Latrobe councilman
Your Ligonier
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R.K. Mellon offers life-skills program for autistic students
• Ligonier-area voters head to polls Tuesday
• Expanded drop-off lane at Ligonier Valley YMCA to relieve congestion
• Ligonier Valley groups promote hope, health and history
• 24-hour Relay for Life event starts Friday at Ligonier Diamond
Your Murrysville
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After complaints, Franklin Regional stifles a ‘Howl’
• Voters head to the polls to cast votes in primary Tuesday
• Candidates from Murrysville, Delmont, Export vie for nominations
• Franklin Regional officials to consider $600K in tech upgrades
• Franklin Regional board meetings could be televised by fall
Your Mt. Pleasant
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Mt. Pleasant district renews food contract
• Mt. Pleasant pair’s mission trip to Haiti nears
• New Mt. Pleasant business offers a patchwork of crafts
• Club purchases scoreboard for Donegal Elementary
• 3 Mt. Pleasant Area teachers receive student project grants
Your Norwin
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North Huntingdon tubing track could slide into place
• Dems to seek nominations to fill Reynolds’ North Irwin seat
• 10 candidates vie for 4 Norwin school board positions
• Irwin parking ticket costs could increase soon
• Camps help keep focus on Norwin STEM education
Your Penn-Trafford
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Penn-Trafford officials seek input on remodeling
• Baseball center hopes to develop nine fields at former Westinghouse site in Trafford
• Trafford candidates outline their visions for borough
• Alcosan sues Western Westmoreland Municipal Authority over trailer-court consumption
• Candidates list for Manor, Penn Twp., Trafford, school board races
Your Scottdale
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Nichole’s Chic Boutique relocates to East Huntingdon
• Work planned at Scottdale’s Pittsburgh Street Park
• ‘Walk Now for Autism Speaks’ set for Sunday at Idlewild
• Trip to Nickers and Neighs provides exercise, relaxation for Southmoreland Primary Center students
• Southmoreland baseball team displays improvement, potential for more
Your West Newton
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Yough could see tax hike for 2013-14
• Primary Preview: South Huntingdon Township
• Smithton councilwoman resigns seat
• West Newton fire chief blasted for son’s use of fire truck for prom
