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Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department swears in 8 members
Oakmont Mayor Sophia Facaros swore in eight volunteer firefighters Tuesday at the borough’s monthly work session. Facaros chose to call on each volunteer separately to recite the oath of office. “You all probably don’t get as much recognition as you should for the work that you do for the community,”...
Southmoreland middle-schooler awaits heart transplant
Eleven-year-old Marshall Fee has already formed some strong opinions: waffles over pancakes at breakfast time and, at the park with his friends, the slide over swings. Early morning starts at summer camp? A definite no. When people see the Southmoreland middle schooler’s endless curiosity and lively spirit, they would not...
Wallen, Wiz and a porta-potty: Morgan Wallen brings excitement with 2 shows in Pittsburgh
Fans were in for a lot of excitement during Morgan Wallen’s two-show stint in Pittsburgh. The country star performed two nights in a row at PNC Park, and the shows included two events that ended up going viral on social media. During the Wednesday night show, four Wallen fans were...
Oakmont Council commits to first step of Dark Hollow Woods restoration plan
Dark Hollow Woods, a 40 acre nature reserve in Oakmont, has fallen victim to erosion and invasive species that are slowly kneading away at the integrity of the plant life that lives there. Oakmont Borough Council has decided to prioritize the well-being of the forest, and the surrounding life that...
Penn Hills students return for 2023-24 school year
Penn Hills students donned their backpacks and pencil cases as they returned to the locker lined halls on Aug. 21. Various members of the district’s administration office visited the schools to find that the first day was running smoothly with only a few minor hiccups. A couple of elementary school...
Oakmont Carnegie Library encourages children to approach reading paws-itively
A new weekend program taking place at the Oakmont Carnegie Library intends to teach children that learning to read isn’t always so “ruff.” Stories with Sandy is a reading program that utilizes therapy dog Sandy, a Goldendoodlecertified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, to help children ages 5 to 10...
E-bikes: Ride before you buy
Having been in business for 13 years, shop owner Bryan Metzgar of Greensburg Bike Shop in Youngwood said that he has never seen a trend in the bike market become so popular, so fast. This type of attention for a product creates a new category of problems. With ever-increasing demand,...
E-bike sales in high gear, no signs of slowing down
Ashley Reefer, 35, owner of Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop in Greensburg, recognized the advantages of electric bikes after her friend broke his arm. “We’re all mountain bikers,” Reefer said. “The only reason we really started picking up locally was because our buddy broke his arm and then he couldn’t...
Robot donated to Greater Latrobe School District
This upcoming school year, Greater Latrobe students will have hands-on experience with coding and programming after the district received a donation of a $43,000 Universal Arm Robot from L&S Machine Co., a machine part manufacturing firm based in Latrobe. Rob DiNardi, president of L&S, said that the company often makes...
Western Pennsylvania coffee shops release fall-themed drinks
With September here and leaves changing, it’s time to say a solemn goodbye to summer barbecues and pool days. Some are eager to turn their backs on the sunshine, ready to say hello to a crisp breeze — and the iconic pumpkin spice latte. Starbucks pumpkin spice latte is included...
Sportsmen’s groups push for use of semi-automatic rifles for big game hunting
Some sportsmen’s league leaders are pushing for the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow the use of semi-automatic rifles for big game hunting. Members of the Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League, Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League, Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania and the Institute for Legal, Legislative and Educational Action collaborated to write...
Those bananas gotta split: Resident enjoys Latrobe’s festival without the fruit
Latrobe may be buzzing about this weekend’s Great American Banana Split Celebration, but not everyone is enthusiastic about paying homage to the iconic ice cream dish. Linda Brasile, a lifelong resident of Latrobe, is one of those people who won’t be digging in to the treat invented by a drug...
Annual Pa. Game Commission elk cam starts streaming
With the September peak of Pennsylvania’s elk mating season fast approaching, the Pennsylvania Game Commission once again has installed a camera on State Game Lands 311 in Elk County, a field that typically serves as a hub of elk activity during mating season. Video and sound from the camera are...
Latrobe locals keep tradition for their birthday celebration
Latrobe native Audrey Spangler attended her 103rd birthday dinner Thursday night with her longtime friend, Lou DaRold, who turned 63 the same day. Spangler and the local barber could be considered an unlikely pair of friends considering the 40-year age gap. Plus, they only see each other once a year,...
Latrobe officials to remove error from official zoning map
Latrobe Planning Commission members approved the removal of the R6 zoning category from the city’s official zoning map. City Manager Terry Carcella recently informed the commission about the error, explaining that there is no R6 zoning category on the map itself. The R6 designation does not exist in the city’s...
Council members see progress of Latrobe municipal building renovation
The Latrobe municipal building along Jefferson Street is being renovated to make operations more efficient for staff, officials said. Talk of a renovation has circulated through council chambers more than once, but the work was ultimately prompted by aging computer equipment and the need for space. After Mutual Aid Ambulance...
Latrobe Council members approve new code enforcement officer
Latrobe council hired a new city code enforcement officer this week.. Daniel Weimer, 52, of Ligonier, was hired. His salary was set at $55,000 per year. Weimer is among 10 people who applied for the job. He’ll replace Jim Nieusma, who retired. Weimer has a bachelor’s degree in geography from...
Saint Vincent College announces 2023 Alumni of Distinction awardees
Saint Vincent College is recognizing seven alumni this year for exemplary service based on their accomplishments, careers and commitment to the legacy of the school. The 2023 honorees include Irwin native and 2000 graduate, Jennifer Miele. Miele works as the chief communications officer for the Diocese of Greensburg. She was...
Latrobe planning commission approves Adelphoi expansion
Adelphoi’s plans to build a gymnasium and separate classroom building at its campus in Latrobe took a step forward this week when the city planning commission approved the proposed land development plan. Adelphoi, a supportive program headquartered in Latrobe, focuses on assisting abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families....
Red Cross offers $10 movie gift card to blood donors
The American Red Cross is offering a $10 movie theater gift card to all blood donors during the month of August. Donors are able to select a movie theater of their choice and will receive an electronic gift card after they give blood. The initiative comes after the nonprofit reportedly...
Unity supervisors honor firefighter, Girl Scout, food drive organizer
A 17-year-old Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department member is the latest Distinguished Youth Award recipient. Todd Frye Jr. applied to serve as a junior firefighter two years ago, and received the award and accompanying gift certificate at a recent Unity supervisors meeting. Frye, who said he was inspired by his...
Latrobe’s Steelers Fest attracts fans from all over the country
A sea of black and gold filled the green grass of Legion Keener Park on Friday in Latrobe. Football fans from across the country turned out for Steelers Fest, the prelude to Friday Night Lights, the annual practice session held at the park by the Pittsburgh Steelers. As visitors made...
Latrobe residents set their sights on Steelers and Friday Night Lights
Not many things can bring every facet of a community together to work as one. But in Latrobe, the Pittsburgh Steelers and students have inspired the effort. From the school district to robots, every member of the community has pitched in to make the annual Friday Night Lights practice a...
Shoppers show local Latrobe businesses love at Flamingo Bingo Shop Hop Night
Being a business administration major at Westmoreland County Community College, Kaylee Dusetzina always has been a strong supporter of local businesses. “Ever since I was younger, it’s always been about supporting local businesses,” Dusetzina said. “I’ve even tried to start my own little business. You just get to know everybody...
Meteor shower viewing to be hosted at Flight 93 National Memorial
Friends of Flight 93 will partner with the National Park Service to host the dark sky program Friends Under the Stars on Aug. 11 at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Astronomy clubs from Cumberland and Hollidaysburg will be there for a viewing of the Perseid meteor shower. The event will...
