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‘Yankee drummer’ makes trek from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg
By Deborah A. BrehunOne hundred years ago this week, Civil War veteran Peter Guibert started out on a trek from Pittsburgh to Gettysburg to pay tribute to the …
Ligonier military groups organize program for Memorial Day observance
By Deborah A. BrehunFort Ligonier Post 734 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Byers-Tosh American Legion Post 267 will conduct a Memorial Day program on the Diamond in Ligonier. …
School board postpones Ligonier Valley roof replacement
By Jewels PhranerAfter working for more than 300 days without a contract, teachers asked Ligonier Valley school directors to invest in the district’s educators. Represented by Amy Salay, an elementary counselor and chief negotiator for the Ligonier Valley Education Association, teachers and …
Ligonier’s Foxley Farm owners required to renew application
By Jewels PhranerLigonier Township Supervisor Tim Komar expressed dismay that a full house showed up at last week’s supervisors’ meeting to address a controversial bed and breakfast. “I find it sad that we have more people here for a bed and breakfast …
Ligonier Valley holds steady at No. 21 among Western PA schools
By Jewels PhranerLigonier Valley School District remained at No. 21 in the Pittsburgh Business Times’ overall ranking of 104 Western Pennsylvania public school districts, released recently. The list is based on the last three years of district scores on standardized tests, part …
Latrobe, Derry, Ligonier pools ready for summer of watery fun
By Greg ReinboldAs summer approaches, area community pools are gearing up for another fun-filled swim season. The Derry Community Pool will open Friday for special Memorial Day …
R.K. Mellon offers life-skills program for autistic students
By Jewels PhranerEarly last fall, Maxwell Markosky, a 9-year-old third-grader who has autism, would cry nearly every day as he got off the school bus after traveling …
Ligonier-area voters head to polls Tuesday
By Jewels PhranerIn Tuesday’s primary election candidates are vying for nominations from both major parties to be placed on the ballot in the general election in November. Bolivar Borough Sue Bartow, Adrien Cameron, Amy McClellan, Dan Short Jr. and Arthur Sisitki are …
Expanded drop-off lane at Ligonier Valley YMCA to relieve congestion
By Jewels PhranerIn addition to approving the expansion of a drop-off lane in front of the Ligonier Valley YMCA on Church Street, Ligonier officials said they want to crack down on those who park illegally along that street. Ligonier Borough council members …
Ligonier Valley groups promote hope, health and history
By Deborah A. BrehunLocal residents and area visitors will have an opportunity to promote health, history and hope when three different events take place around the Valley this weekend. The 24-hour Ligonier Valley Relay for Life fundraiser starts Friday afternoon at Weller Field …
24-hour Relay for Life event starts Friday at Ligonier Diamond
By Deborah A. BrehunThe Ligonier Valley Relay for Life will kick off on the Ligonier Diamond at 1:45 p.m. Friday when students from R.K. Mellon Elementary School and Ligonier Valley Middle School walk to the Diamond to give donations in support of the …
Ligonier supervisors fill sudden vacancy
By Jewels PhranerLigonier Township supervisors Tuesday night appointed Albert “Mike” Shadron to fill the vacancy on the board left by the sudden resignation of Keith Whipkey. Shadron has worked on the township’s road crew for about 35 years. “We believe by appointing …
Ligonier council OKs longer lane for YMCA
By Jewels PhranerTo combat traffic “chaos” in front of the Ligonier Valley YMCA on Church Street, Ligonier Borough Council has approved extending the Y’s drop-off lane. Some officials were hesitant to approve the $18,000 project when they met Thursday night. “Personally, I …
LaRosa’s Hair Cuts closes after 46 years in Ligonier
By Deborah A. BrehunLiterally overnight LaRosa’s Hair Cuts was transformed into Diamond Hair Cuts. Barber May LaRosa retired after six decades in the hair cutting business. LaRosa’s last …
Candidates vie for 2 Ligonier Township positions
By Jewels PhranerIn Ligonier Township, two supervisor positions are open; one with a six-year term and the other with a two-year term. Scott Matson is running for the Republican nomination for the six-year position. Former Supervisor Keith Whipkey’s name will be on …
8 vie for nomination for Ligonier Valley school director
By Jewels PhranerThe unseen financial future of the Ligonier Valley School District, an unsettled teachers’ contract and a divided district are among the top three concerns candidates hope to address if they are elected to one of five school board seats up …
Ligonier Borough Council to discuss noise ordinance changes
By Jewels PhranerLigonier Borough council members will likely discuss Thursday a business owner’s proposal to extend the hours of the borough noise ordinance, which could crimp some construction projects. Officials will meet at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Colonial House on Main …
Ligonier Township supervisor resigns
By Jewels PhranerMore than one week after former Ligonier Township supervisor Keith Whipkey abruptly resigned in the middle of his re-election campaign, officials have not disclosed to his constituents the circumstances surrounding the resignation. Whipkey cited personal reasons in a letter that …
Ligonier’s Sheldon Kiser chosen for Excela billboard promotion
By Deborah A. BrehunLigonier Valley eighth-grader Sheldon Kiser is one of 10 Westmoreland County student winners of Excela Health’s middle school healthy habits essay contest. Kiser was recognized …
Convicted LeNature’s CEO claims he should retain seized sparkling personal possessions
By Richard GazarikFrom a minimum-security prison in New Jersey, convicted LeNature’s CEO Gregory Podlucky of Ligonier is trying to retain ownership of 160 gems and pieces of custom-made jewelry that he claims are personal possessions seized by the government, according to federal …
