Megan Tomasic stories, Page 21
$1 million scratch-off ticket sold at Coraopolis gas station
A Coraopolis gas station sold a scratch-off ticket worth $1 million, Pennsylvania Lottery officials announced this week. The Feelin’ Like a Million Bucks scratch-off ticket was sold at Sunoco, located at 6700 University Boulevard. The gas station will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Feelin’ Like a Million...
After Ida, sunny skies expected going into holiday weekend
Despite remnants of Hurricane Ida dumping almost 6 inches of rain in some parts of the region, sunny skies are mostly expected heading into the Labor Day weekend. Ida, which was downgraded from a tropical depression as it made its way inland, arrived in Western Pennsylvania Tuesday night into Wednesday...
North Allegheny Senior High School closed Thursday, Friday due to leak
North Allegheny Senior High School is closed Thursday and Friday due to a leak, officials announced. According to a tweet from district leaders, the leak was found on the third floor of the McCandless high school, causing officials to close the building to students and staff. The high school will...
USPS in Greensburg to host job fair
The United States Postal Service in Greensburg is hosting a job fair next week to fill immediate openings. Scheduled for next Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greensburg office, 238 S. Pennsylvania Ave, the event will help to hire workers for the holidays. “The Postal Service is...
History buff helps preserve Trafford history
Editor’s note: Neighbor Spotlight is a monthly feature that aims to let our readers learn more about the people in their communities who are working to make them a better place, who have interesting stories to tell or who the community feels deserve “15 minutes of fame.” If you would...
Former President Bush to speak at 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Somerset
Former President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are scheduled to speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stonycreek Township, near Shanksville, on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11. According to a release from the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Bush will deliver keynote remarks during the...
Penn Township library volunteer says ‘it’s a heck of a lot of fun’
Anne Allen has spent most of her life in a library, so when the opportunity presented itself for her to volunteer at the Penn Area Library, she jumped at it. The 66-year-old from Penn Township has been on the board of The Friends of Penn Area Library for at least...
Hempfield Area could lean on other bus companies to stem driver shortage
As the First Student bus company experiences a shortage of substitute drivers, Hempfield Area School District officials are looking to other bus companies to help transport students. When necessary, and if transportation is available, Hempfield Area will utilize buses from Mt. Pleasant-based DMJ Transportation and Kittanning-based A.J. Myers & Sons,...
USDA to conduct hemp acreage and production survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting its first hemp acreage and production survey. The survey, sent to those identified as hemp producers, will collect information on the total planted and harvested area, yield, production and value of hemp in the United States. Survey data will...
Hempfield Area reports 11 covid-19 cases throughout school buildings
The majority of Hempfield Area School District buildings are reporting covid-19 cases as students attend their first full week of classes for the 2021-22 school year. In all, there are 11 confirmed or probable cases among students in six school buildings, an online tracker updated Monday evening shows. Included in...
25th Fire Prevention Night scheduled for October at Westmoreland Mall
After being canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic, the annual Fire Prevention Night at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield is set to return in October. Scheduled for Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the event brings together fire stations from across Westmoreland County to teach the community about...
West Hempfield Elementary School’s new playground open for funVideo
West Hempfield Elementary School students have a new playground. The playground, located at the Wendel Road school, opened to students last week and features three slides with a connecting bridge, climbing pieces, an all-inclusive merry-go-round, a spin cup, an orb rocker with four seats and a platform where children can...
School bus driver call-offs affects Hempfield Area routes Monday
Three buses servicing the Hempfield Area School District were without drivers Monday morning after several called off, school leaders said. The First Student buses — including bus 20 and mini-buses 73 and 66 — were affected, according to Superintendent Tammy Wolicki. “Several drivers reported off this morning,” Wolicki said. “The...
Allegheny County police investigating possible shooting in Stowe
Sto-Rox High School was temporarily closed Monday morning as police investigated a possible shooting in Stowe. Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shots fired call around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Woodward Avenue near Fifth Street, according to a release from Allegheny County police. On scene, first...
Twilight Wish grants West Newton woman trip to Live! Casino at Westmoreland Mall
For Margaret Seglowich, a trip to Live! Casino Pittsburgh on Sunday will likely bring back fond memories. The 91-year-old West Newton resident remembers exploring casinos when they first opened in Atlantic City, N.J., in the late 1970s with her mother, Sadie Morrissey. Seglowich carried on the tradition with her daughter,...
Greensburg’s new police dog Enzo retires from force, to be replaced by Zeke
Enzo, one of Greensburg’s newest police dogs, recently had a series of minor health problems that led to his retirement, officials said. The health problems are non-life-threatening, “but it was slowing down his training,” said Capt. Shawn Denning. “He didn’t have the drive, it was kind of hindering him.” Enzo’s...
Public workshop to reveal plans, seek input for Spring Avenue Park in Greensburg
Greensburg officials are hopeful renovations planned for Spring Avenue Park in the Fifth Ward will serve as the beginning of revamping the city’s parks. On Monday, officials involved in the redesign — which has been underway for about a year — will hold a public design workshop. Draft plans for...
Pennsylvania casino revenues top record $423M in July
Pennsylvania casinos generated more than $423.6 million in July, the highest monthly revenue total to date, according to state regulators. That was nearly $35 million more revenue than what was reported in June, which totaled $388.8 million. It also is significantly higher than revenues reported in July 2020, which reached...
Hempfield Area suspends pay-to-play fees for 2nd year
For the second consecutive year, Hempfield Area School Board members voted to suspend pay-to-play fees for athletes and band members because of the covid-19 pandemic. During Monday’s meeting, board members unanimously voted to suspend the fees for the upcoming school year, which cost $100 per participant for the first sport...
Hempfield Area to complete air quality, asbestos tests at district buildings
Hempfield Area School Board members are moving forward with an indoor air quality survey in the district’s nine buildings. During Monday’s school board meeting, members agreed to hire Dauphin County-based Skelly and Loy, Inc. to complete the survey at a cost of $9,475. School board member Sonya Brajdic was absent...
Community day planned for South Pennsylvania Avenue parklet in GreensburgVideo
Following a cleanup day that took place in June, a Greensburg-based development group is hosting a community day this weekend at the parklet on South Pennsylvania Avenue. Scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, the event hosted by City Cribs will feature food from McFeeley’s Ice Cream Truck, Baldy’s...
IUP requires face masks for indoor public settings
Indiana University of Pennsylvania is requiring all students, staff and visitors on campus to wear face coverings indoors in public settings, the school announced Monday. The masking rule is in effect for everybody, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday at 8 a.m., officials said. “IUP is continuing its plan to...
Ancestry Day celebrated at Baltzer Meyer Historical SocietyVideo
Members of the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society opened their doors Sunday afternoon for the organization’s Ancestry Day. From noon to 4 p.m. attendees had the opportunity to search the library for free, tour the Harrold No. 8 schoolhouse, view a demonstration of twining rugs and tour the historical society, which...
Greensburg Hose Company’s car cruise draws a crowdVideo
For Brian Hixson, attending the Greensburg Hose Company No. 1’s first car and bike cruise Sunday afternoon had ties back to his father. “My father, he introduced me to the hobby, and I’ve been going to car shows every since,” Hixson said. Hixson was displaying his 1972 Morgan at the...
Police: 17-year-old boy injured in Turtle Creek shooting
A 17-year-old boy was injured during a shooting in Turtle Creek Saturday afternoon, police said. Shortly before 2 p.m., Allegheny County dispatchers were notified of a shooting in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue where first responders found the boy who was shot in the abdomen and arm, according to...
