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Irwin to hold rubber duck race to promote water quality
Irwin Borough and the Turtle Creek Watershed Association are joining forces with an event aimed at educating the public about the importance of water quality while sponsoring a rubber ducky race along a section of a Tinker’s Run tributary at Irwin Park. Planned for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept....
Norwin board urged to fight mask mandate rules
A week after the Norwin School Board meeting was abruptly adjourned before business could be conducted because people in the audience would not don face masks, the school board heard the complaints during a virtual meeting and was urged to fight state orders that students be masked while in school....
Croquet tournament: hitting balls for fun and fundraisingVideo
On a beautiful sun-drenched summer day, more than 120 men, women and children were hitting croquet balls for fun and raising thousands of dollars for a variety of good causes at the Westmoreland Croquet Club’s annual tournament Sunday at the Westmoreland County Community College near Youngwood. The croquet club tournament,...
Woman shot in Duquesne
Police are investigating the shooting of a woman in Duquesne Saturday night. The woman, shot in the upper extremities, was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive, Allegheny County police said. Police said they were notified of the shooting in the 1000 block of Duquesne Boulevard at...
Woman shot in McKees Rocks
A woman was shot multiple times in McKees Rocks early Sunday morning, the Allegheny County police said. The woman, who is expected to survive, was shot in the area of Locust Street near Linden Street, police said. The shooting was reported around 1:15 a.m. and county detectives were asked to...
Unity Rally message to sparse crowd: Work together to improve community
A Unity in the Community rally Saturday in Greensburg attracted few people outside of the speakers and those attending to distribute information about available social services. But the speakers emphasized the need to work together on a broad front to improve conditions for all people, regardless of race, gender and...
Thousands bask in return of Highlands Games at Idlewild parkVideo
Cy Deitz had left one major Pennsylvania historical site — his hometown of Gettysburg — to experience some of his Scottish culture and heritage in the Highland Games, at another historical area, that of Ligonier. “It’s just a beautiful experience for us to share the camaraderie of our Scottish heritage....
Millvale police seek men who stole American flags
Millvale police are seeking two men who tore down “multiple American flags” and destroyed the mounting brackets and parts of the buildings in the borough last week and vowed to make them “famous” with posting of videos of the crime if they don’t turn themselves into authorities. Chief Tim Komoroski...
Norwin Chamber to hold OktCHAMBERfest fundraiser
Fans of German food and a beer can partake of both while raising money for scholarships at the Norwin Chamber of Commerce’s fourth OktCHAMBERfest from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Quinn Brewing, Banco Business Park, 3000 Commerce Loop, North Huntingdon. Participants will receive a commemorative beer glass, one...
Passavant Memorial Homes boosts pay during special week
Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services, which serves those with intellectual disabilities, autism and behavioral health needs, boosted the pay of about 1,100 frontline employees by $5 per hour for this week in recognition of those employees who have maintained services during the covid pandemic, a company official said. “People...
Penn-Trafford area: Bingo, chicken dinner, senior meeting and more
Bingo set for St. Regis Church The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a bingo at 1 p. m. Sept. 26 at St. Regis Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford. The door fee is $15 for 20 regular games. There will be optional special games and a $150 jackpot guaranteed for special...
Norwin area: Craft and vendor show, book sale, more
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church to hold craft, vendor show A holiday craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2 at Mack Hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 200 Leger Road, North Huntingdon. There will be about 40 tables of area crafters...
North Huntingdon OKs new trash hauling contract; boosts rates $25 a quarter
A hike in residential garbage collection rates in North Huntingdon next year that is part of a new deal was almost inevitable, given the “below-market rates” charged by the current hauler, township officials said. The four-year contract commissioners approved Wednesday with Waste Management Inc. will boost residential rates to $77.25...
Rate increase expected under proposed North Huntingdon trash hauling contract
North Huntingdon residents could see a jump of about $25 per quarter in their trash bills next year under a new four-year contract expected to be approved by commissioners, and the rates would increase each year through 2025. A change in how garbage is collected is part of the reason...
Karaoke singers in Irwin to benefit county food bank
Amateur singers who want to show off their talents in front of an audience and help people in need of food can do both Saturday in downtown Irwin. Those who want to participate in the 14th annual Sing for Their Supper from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the arch...
Norwin halts school board meeting over mask issue
The Norwin School Board halted its meeting shortly after it started Monday because some people in the audience refused to wear masks as required by the state. District solicitor Russell Lucas gave those without masks the opportunity to put one on, and, after announcing “one last chance,” declared that no...
Irwin recognizes first responders who saved woman’s lifeVideo
An Irwin woman who suffered a cardiac arrest last month was saved by the quick response and actions of three ambulance personnel, who were recognized last week for their life-saving effort. Irwin Council gave certificates of appreciation to Irwin Volunteer Fire Department paramedic Robert Gowans and emergency medical technicians Jordan...
Greensburg rally to focus on addiction recovery resources
A host of speakers from drug and alcohol treatment programs and mental health treatment facilities are expected to highlight an event to help those dealing with substance abuse during a Justice & Recovery rally planned for Saturday at St. Clair Park in Greensburg. “We will be talking about different programs...
Amtrak chief promotes 2nd Pittsburgh-Harrisburg service
Amtrak remains committed to adding a second daily train between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, with stops in Greensburg, Latrobe and Johnstown, the president of the passenger rail service said. Making that expanded service a reality, however, depends on negotiations with Norfolk Southern and securing state and federal money. Stephen Gardner, president...
Woman surrenders after standoff in Pittsburgh
An armed woman who had barricaded herself in a building South Braddock Avenue in Pittsburgh surrendered without incident early Thursday night, according to Pittsburgh police. The woman, who was not identified, ended the standoff in the 200 block of South Braddock Avenue at 7 p.m. and was going to be...
Norwin area: Soup sale, shelter fundraiser, civil service test
Ardara church will hold soup sale The Ardara United Presbyterian Church, 3380 Nehrig Hill Road, will hold a soup sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25. A quart of soup is $5. Varieties will include vegetable, cream of potato, cream of rice, stuffed pepper, potato cauliflower, wedding, chicken...
Penn-Trafford happenings: Broom sale, homecoming, library programs
Bushy Run Lions Club plan broom sale The Bushy Run Lions Club will hold its annual roadside broom sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 16 though 18 in the parking lot of the S&T Bank, Route 130, Harrison City. Various types of brooms will be available, including household,...
Signature Dishes: ‘Knife and fork burgers’ at Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse Restaurant in LigonierVideo
This is part of an ongoing series highlighting Signature Dishes at locally owned restaurants in the region. See Trib Total Media’s new online directory of restaurants, Dine Local, at dinelocal.triblive.com If you are tired of the typical hamburger with lettuce and tomato and maybe a slice of cheese added, try...
Greensburg YMCA sued over attorney’s death in sauna
The family of a Greensburg attorney who died last year after remaining overnight in the sauna of the Greensburg YMCA is suing the organization and its former executive director, claiming negligence. The two-count wrongful death lawsuit filed in Westmoreland County Court by Colleen Robinson and her four sons claims her...
Protest planned at Rep. Reschenthaler Hempfield office
A citizens activist group is planning a rally Wednesday afternoon outside Republican Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s Hempfield office to seek his support for the $3.5 trillion relief package supported by House Democrats but opposed by the GOP members. Voice of Westmoreland plans to join with the United Home Care Workers of...
