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Fayette prosecutor: Death of 9-year-old Dunbar girl was ‘intentional act’ by her caregivers
When Renesmay Eutsey’s body was retrieved from the middle of the Youghiogheny River in Westmoreland County in the early morning hours of Sept. 4, there were six large rocks in the garbage bag with her, Trooper Jason M. Churney said. She had a significant wound on her backside, injuries to...
Jeannette considers licensing of rental properties; 3-year inspection cycle
Inspections of residential rental units are headed for a shift in Jeannette, one that city officials said will hold landlords accountable when they are behind on property taxes or garbage bills. A proposed ordinance that got an initial approval by council Thursday would change the city’s rental inspections from a...
After months of debate, Greensburg Council decides where to install an electronic message sign
Greensburg Council has abandoned a proposal to put an electronic sign in St. Clair Park and instead plans to have it installed at the entrance to Lynch Field. Councilman Gregory Mertz said the sign will be 3 feet tall by 8 feet wide along Route 119 at the entrance to...
2 arrested after massage parlor raids in Westmoreland
Greensburg and state police raided four massage parlors Thursday and arrested two women on prostitution charges. The two police agencies teamed up on the investigations at Mu’s Asian Massage locations in Hempfield and Unity and Ruiquan Foot Spa and Li’s Massage on Main in Greensburg. Trooper Steve Limani said state...
2 arrested after North Huntingdon vape shop raid
Two men are behind bars after police raided a North Huntingdon vape shop Wednesday and seized numerous items authorities said were illegal, according to court papers. Al Merdaie Mohamed, 41, of Irwin, and El Hacen Mohamed Najem, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., were charged with drug offenses after an undercover officer...
Food donations accepted at public skate session in Greensburg
Food donations will mean free skate rentals at Sunday’s public skate session at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg. City council on Monday approved a measure offering free rentals to anyone who brings a donation to the skating session. Sunday’s public skate session at the Lynch Field arena is 2-4...
Judge dismisses appeal in 2009 murder of Blairsville dentist
An appeal filed by a former state trooper convicted in the 2009 murder of a Blairsville dentist was dismissed by a judge this month. Indiana County Judge Thomas Bianco wrote in an opinion that Kevin J. Foley made illogical arguments in an appeal seeking a new trial in the fatal...
Greensburg expected to hold tax rate as decision on garage grant is delayed
Greensburg is expected to hold the line on property taxes in 2026. “There’s no tax increase,” Councilman Randy Finfrock said. “We have no plans on changing that at all.” Although the rate is expected to stay at 27.95 mills, the city plans in 2026 to redirect some of the expected...
Fire destroys barn at horse ranch near Scottdale; 6 horses rescued safely
Six horses were rescued from a barn at a horse ranch near Scottdale Monday as it was destroyed in a fire, said East Huntingdon Fire Chief Brian Kite. “The horses were rescued by the owners,” he said. “They went in the barn and got them all out.” The fire was...
3-vehicle crash in Fayette County kills 3
Part of Route 40 was closed in Fayette County on Monday evening after a crash that killed three people, according to state police. According to state police, the three-vehicle crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. near Dark Hollow Road and Youghiogheny River Lake in Henry Clay Township. An eastbound truck...
Dialysis by night, Steelers games by day: Sports photographer stays healthy while awaiting kidney transplant
Barry Reeger eats healthy and exercises, just like the professional football players he photographs on Sundays at Acrisure Stadium. But there’s a big difference in the Hempfield man’s repertoire that helps him keep up with the action on the field — eight hours of overnight peritoneal dialysis. When his kidney...
Light snow and chillier temperatures predicted for Monday morning
It’s still fall, but winter is getting revved up. Unseasonably cold air is expected to sweep into the area overnight into Monday and bring with it the potential for November snow showers. National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said on-and-off rain on Sunday could change over to snow flurries between...
‘Thank you for your service’: Crowds at the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade show their appreciation
The motorcycles of the VFW Riders rumbled at the intersection of Liberty Avenue and 10th Street in Pittsburgh, waiting to get the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade underway. With a wave of the hand from the parade marshal, they headed down Liberty Avenue on Saturday to a huge American flag suspended...
Railcars returning to Westmoreland for Toys for Tots collection
In the years since a caravan of railcars started rolling around Westmoreland County every November, they’ve collected an estimated 15,000 toys and $30,000 for Toys for Tots. Organizer John Gonder is hoping to add to the total Nov. 15, which will be the 10th time the railcars make the 40-mile...
Greensburg considers crackdown on false alarm fire calls
As many as seven trucks manned by volunteers hit the streets every time Greensburg Fire Department gets a call for an automatic fire alarm. They race to an address, not knowing what they’re going to find when they get there. But about 20% of the time, such a call turns...
Jeannette’s Langdon wins 2 races, will serve as mayor
There is expected to be an opening in Jeannette city government after one candidate won two seats in Tuesday’s election. Michelle Langdon will be notified of her victories for mayor and council once results are certified this month, said Scott Ross of the Westmoreland County Elections Bureau. Langdon will have...
Close race among Jeannette council candidates
Just 70 votes separated the field of three candidates for Jeannette council, according to unofficial returns. They were vying for two open seats for four-year terms on council. It appeared incumbent Michelle Langdon held on to her seat with 33.65% of the vote. She was followed by Denise Ward, who...
Challenger Langdon wins Jeannette mayoral race
Michelle Langdon appeared to have won the race for Jeannette mayor, beating out incumbent Curtis Antoniak, according to unofficial returns. With all precincts reporting, Langdon had 52% of the vote to secure the four-year seat. Antoniak finished with 39% of the vote. Langdon, 68, has served on council for the...
Weimer, Durbin top field in Hempfield supervisor race
Longtime Hempfield Supervisor Doug Weimer appeared to have won his fifth term on the board in a tight race, according to unofficial election returns. He and Becky Durbin appeared to be headed to victory to fill two open six-year terms. Weimer and Durbin ran as a team for the general...
Hempfield settles on name for road through new municipal complex
The road going through Hempfield’s new municipal complex has a name: Hempfield Crossing. Township supervisors approved the name last week for the new street that runs from Mt. Pleasant Road to Summit Drive. Township Manager Aaron Siko said two homes and a business will have to change their addresses from...
Door Dash driver admits stealing packages from porches in multiple communities including Greensburg, Fox Chapel and Plum
An Indiana County man was sentenced to state prison Friday for stealing thousands of dollars worth of packages from porches in four counties and putting the goods up for sale on Facebook Marketplace. John D. Manning, 35, was sentenced to one to three years in prison followed by four years...
Hempfield supervisors race attracts 4 candidates for 2 seats
Four candidates for Hempfield supervisor have separated into two opposing teams with each side hoping to win both open six-year terms. Becky Durbin has paired up with longtime incumbent Doug Weimer, while Paul Kosko is campaigning with Jerry Fagert, who served on the board eight years ago. All four candidates...
Game commission seeks information after deer is illegally shot in North Huntingdon
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for information after authorities believe a white-tailed deer was illegally shot Sunday over bait on private property in North Huntingdon. State game wardens in the Southwest Region said the deer was shot between Colonial Manor Road and Cornwall Drive, not far from Route 30,...
Roaring Run Resort sale leaves hundreds of campers facing eviction, say membership holders
Theresa Novobilsky’s teenage memories center on weekends at Roaring Run Resort. As a newly licensed driver, she and her brother would head to the camping resort in Donegal Township after school on Fridays, intent on spending the weekend amid the natural beauty of the Laurel Highlands. Their parents were among...
Attorney says Hempfield woman will claim self-defense in husband’s shooting
The attorney for a Hempfield woman accused of fatally shooting her husband said he plans to present a self-defense argument at trial. “We’re going to do everything we can to bring this case to trial as soon as possible so the jury can make a decision,” attorney Tim Andrews said....
