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Police identify victim in crash on Toll Route 66
A Connellsville man died during a crash on Toll Route 66 in Hempfield last week, according to state police. Steven E. Kooser, 53, was traveling south on the highway at 3:30 p.m. Thursday around mile marker 3.2. The Honda CRV he was driving went off the right shoulder and then...
Residents escape before fire destroys home in Unity
A Unity home was destroyed early Tuesday by flames, according to Dry Ridge Fire Chief Rich Levay. The blaze was reported around 3:45 a.m. along Route 130. Levay said the occupants were able to get out safely after a smoke detector alerted them to the fire. “When I pulled in,...
Gold chain pawned in Florida led police to suspect in Rostraver killing; charges filed
A 14-karat gold chain reported stolen from a Rostraver home was pawned in Florida weeks later, leading police south in their search for a suspect in the shooting death of a 24-year-old woman, according to court papers. On Monday, they filed homicide charges against that suspect — Dorian C. Jeri-Greene,...
Ex-Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning reports to prison June 10
Former Greensburg police chief Shawn Denning will begin serving his federal prison sentence in a drug distribution conspiracy case on June 10, according to a notice from the U.S. Marshals Service. Denning, 44, of Delmont, was ordered to report to a satellite camp at the Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill...
Hempfield Big Lots store among locations in Western Pennsylvania slated to reopen
A few former Big Lots stores in the region are preparing for a rebirth under the same name. Locations in Hempfield, Ross, Penn Hills, Washington, Indiana, Rochester and Johnstown are on a list of 11 stores statewide reopening June 5 after their assets were transferred to a North Carolina-based discount...
Law enforcement officer memorial unveiled on Westmoreland courthouse square
The absence of Trooper Michael Paul Stewart III is felt on a daily basis, said his brother, Jason Stewart. Now the family has a spot where he can be remembered by them and the entire community as a memorial honoring Westmoreland County’s 28 fallen law enforcement officers was unveiled Thursday....
Jeannette’s 2-term Republican mayor faces challenger in Tuesday’s primary election
A political newcomer is challenging an incumbent in Tuesday’s Republican primary election for mayor of Jeannette. Ed Day hopes to bring a new face to the seat, while Curtis Antoniak is seeking his third term. The winner will face Michelle Langdon, the lone Democrat seeking a nomination and current councilwoman,...
Minivan slams into barn along Eisaman Road in Hempfield
Firefighters had to work quickly — and carefully — Thursday morning to free a motorist who became trapped after crashing a minivan into a barn in Hempfield. Hempfield Fire Assistant Chief Dan Thoma said the vehicle slammed into a load-bearing wall of the structure along Eisaman Road around 7:20 a.m....
‘Person of interest’ in death of Jennah Seibert awaiting extradition from Florida
A “person of interest” in a Rostraver woman’s death is awaiting extradition from Florida on unrelated burglary and robbery charges stemming from an incident in Donora. Dorian C. Jeri-Greene, 39, of Monessen was booked into the Orient Road Jail on Tuesday after being arrested on a warrant by police in...
Person of interest identified in killing of Jennah Seibert, DA says
A person of interest in the slaying of a Rostraver woman last month has been arrested on unrelated charges, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. Spokesperson Melanie Jones did not release his name Wednesday. No charges have been filed in connection with the April 11 death of Jennah...
North Carolina woman extradited to Westmoreland after arrest related to online extortion, theft case
North Huntingdon police made an arrest after sorting through a convoluted scheme that cost a township man nearly $24,000, according to court records. The man reported to police last year that he donated to what he believed was an online fundraiser for a person in need of a heart transplant....
Jeannette City School District considers classroom storage of cellphones for all grades
All student cellphones may spend much of the day locked away at Jeannette City School District buildings if school directors approve a new policy next month. Directors gave an initial OK on Monday to the proposed change that would require mandatory classroom storage of any electronic device for students in...
Parks, building development, public safety draw 6 candidates to pursue Hempfield supervisor post
Options for Hempfield supervisor will range from political newcomers to a longtime incumbent when township Republicans go to the polls Tuesday to nominate candidates during the primary election. Five hopefuls are vying for the party’s nomination to two open seats on the board of supervisors. The two top vote-getters will...
Jeannette school board eyeing 2-mill property tax hike
A preliminary 2025-26 budget approved by Jeannette City school directors Monday calls for a 2-mill property tax increase. Superintendent Matt Jones said the biggest challenge in balancing the budget is the amount the district has to pay for students who live within the district but attend cyber or charter schools....
Jeannette man dies after motorcycle crash
A Jeannette man died after a motorcycle crash Sunday night in Penn Township, according to police. Lt. David Loughner said Corey Cramer, 32, was traveling east on Route 130 when the motorcycle left the road at a bend and collided with an embankment and stone wall. The crash, at the...
Unity man charged with attempted homicide
A Unity man is behind bars after state police said he attacked a woman, sexually assaulted her and attempted to kill another person with a shotgun, according to court papers. Collin R. Boggio, 32, was arrested Friday and charged with attempted homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault and related offenses. Troopers said...
Lead 400 times beyond safe drinking level found in Laurel Ridge creek
A high amount of lead contamination has been found in a Laurel Ridge stream known for its pristine conditions. The finding in Blue Hole Creek, at the border of Fayette and Somerset counties, poses a danger to wildlife and humans, as it is a popular spot for fishing and to...
Humane society revives foster home program for cats and dogs
The Humane Society of Westmoreland County is looking for foster homes to help care for cats and dogs that would thrive outside of a shelter environment. Some of the animals in need of a foster home may have special medical or behavioral needs that require extra attention, said Carly Miller,...
Westmoreland sheriff’s deputies sue Pa. troopers, claim they were subject to frivolous investigations
Ten Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday claimed in a federal lawsuit a Pennsylvania State Police trooper used his position to initiate frivolous criminal investigations against them. The deputies, who are members of the agency’s fugitive apprehension unit, said the situation started in 2022 when they twice requested help from...
Safety first: 4 Postal Service carriers lauded for 30 years of safe driving
Four U. S. Postal Service carriers at the Monroeville Post Office entered elite company Wednesday. They each have served more than 30 years without getting into a preventable crash on their routes. It’s a rare feat, accomplished by only 2.5% of all letter carriers, said Ted Lee, representative for the...
Southwest Greensburg residents report armed robbery, e-bike theft
Two men were arraigned Monday in connection with an armed robbery in Southwest Greensburg and an incident during a related search for the suspect in Greensburg, according to police. Southwest Greensburg police were called around 10:20 p.m. Sunday to an Oakland Street apartment where two residents reported a man wearing...
Man jailed after stolen car burned in Trafford
A Delmont man was arrested Sunday on police accusations that he stole a car in Trafford and set it on fire near railroad tracks, according to court papers. Steven Ray Flenner, 35, was being held at the Westmoreland County Prison on $50,000 bail on charges of reckless burning, risking catastrophe,...
Special Olympics honors schools for engaging students across activities, curriculum
The inclusive atmosphere at Hempfield Area High school has been beneficial for students in Amanda Montell’s autistic support classroom. They love to work with their peers and build their social skills, she said. “They are just so excited to be included,” Montell said. The collaboration, often in the form of...
Conservancy leads project to repair sinkhole near Route 30 in Unity
Motorists on Route 30 probably don’t notice the massive sinkhole about 24 feet from the highway when they speed through Unity heading east. A $720,000 project to stabilize and repair the sinkhole will ensure it stays that way. “We felt that we wanted to be a responsible landowner and make...
Duels in St. Clair Park? Fencing group practices centuries-old sport in Greensburg
It’s not just the agile and quick movements of fencing that draw Tom Huwalt to the centuries-old sport, but also the historical preservation aspect of the motions. “I’ve been obsessed with history and swords since I was a kid,” said the South Greensburg man. William Moore of Hunker also expressed...
