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Lord’s Prayer revision: OK, say some, but don’t let meaning get lost in translation
And lead us not into banal translations of the Lord’s Prayer. Catholics in the Diocese of Greensburg say they don’t mind Pope Francis’ proposed change to the Lord’s Prayer, as long as it faithfully reflects the meaning of Christ’s words. “I would not want him to mistranslate Jesus’ words, but...
Unity woman had ‘heart of a caring person’
Anna Dunn made it her life’s work to care for the Benedictine brothers at Saint Vincent Archabbey. She spent 40 years as a certified nurse’s aide at the monastery infirmary, caring for brothers and priests who were convalescing or were in their last hours, said her daughter Kathleen Hendrickson. “She...
New Florence Sesquicentennial Celebration taking shape
From Elvis and Patsy Cline tribute artists to a cornhole tournament, the New Florence Sesquicentennial Celebration is starting to take shape. The all-day event on Aug. 17 will be held near the New Florence Library and will open with a parade and close with a fireworks show. In between, there...
Mt. Pleasant Area’s new busing contract comes with green advantages
Mt. Pleasant Area is the latest Westmoreland County school district to “go green” with its transportation program. Effective July 1, the district will have a new school bus provider — the Mt. Pleasant-based DMJ Transportation — and access to a fleet that runs on liquid propane. DMJ, which already handles...
Wolf tours Greensburg blight, touts proposed gas severance taxVideo
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf used his tour of blighted properties in downtown Greensburg on Thursday to tout his Restore Pennsylvania initiative, which relies heavily on a proposed natural gas severance tax. Standing at the corner of West Second Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wolf said the severance tax would raise...
S&T Bank and DNB First announce merger
Indiana-based S&T Bancorp Inc., the holding company for S&T Bank, and DNB Financial Corp., the holding company for DNB First, announced a definitive merger agreement on Wednesday. Based on S&T’s Tuesday price of $38.75 per share, the transaction will have an aggregate value of $206 million and will expand S&T’s...
Mt. Pleasant Area Senior High School: Class of 2019
Here is a list of the 2019 graduates of Mt. Pleasant Area Senior High School: Matthew George Achtziger* x Courtney Ann Ahlborn Mikayla Mae Alakson Rachel Lynn Albright♪ Carolyn Elizabeth Alincic Shayree Mae Ansell x Tyler Austin Antonich Charles Lee Augustine Taylor Nicole Barr ^ Jonathan Micheal Bash Helena Francesca...
Pittsburgh farm cooperative celebrating 20th anniversary in July
Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, the Pittsburgh region’s only farm cooperative, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a farm-to-table dinner on July 31. The event will be held at the Whitfield Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh. Tickets are $100 and are being sold at showclix.com. Penn’s Corner is a...
2 Kennywood roller coasters make ‘tallest, scariest’ list
Just in time for summer, two Kennywood roller coasters — one wooden, one steel — make the Pennsylvania Tourism Office’s list of the 10 “tallest and scariest” roller coasters in Pennsylvania. Coming in at No. 3 is Phantom’s Revenge, a steel coaster that reaches speeds of 85 mph and a...
Yough High School: Class of 2019
Here is a list of the 2019 graduates of Yough High School: Sidney Marie Albers Kenneth Jarett Bach** Laurel L. Bachy** Corey Baldwin Autumn Kylee Baumeister Dylan Biagini Meg L Bieranowski Dominic C. Bonari Codey W. Bonsell Jada Marie Brown Madison G. Brown* Mason James Brunson * Peyton Sierra Buglar*...
Penn State finds digital divide wider than reported for broadband internet in rural Pa.
The “digital divide” in rural parts of Pennsylvania may be growing instead of closing, according to a new study by Penn State University. The “Broadband Availability and Access in Rural Pennsylvania” study found there isn’t a single county where at least 50% of the population received broadband connectivity, defined by...
Report: Pennsylvania natural gas production shows ‘significant’ jump
Total natural gas production in Pennsylvania grew by 14.7% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period last year, a report by the Pennsylvania Independent Fiscal Office said. “Despite decelerating from the previous two quarters, production growth continued to show significant strength,” the report said. Pennsylvania remains...
Longtime Mt. Pleasant teacher had ‘soothing Italian way’
As a young woman, Clarina DiPietro had two goals in life – to attend Seton Hill University and to work for the CIA. Although she accomplished both, she spent most of her career as a social studies teacher at Mt. Pleasant Area Senior High School. “She was always teaching her...
‘Luck of the draw’: Plastic balls determine winners of Westmoreland primary races
Two winners in the May 21 primary election were selected Friday through the ancient practice of casting lots. The process, conducted at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, broke a tie in the Norwin Area School Board race between Keith Genicola and Joanna Jordan. On election night, Jordan edged Genicola 1,087 to...
Help sought from Attorney General regarding wastewater pollution into Monongahela River
Two county district attorneys have referred their concerns over pollution to the Monongahela River to the state Attorney General’s Office for further investigation. Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone and Fayette County District Attorney Richard Bower recently discussed the matter with Chief Deputy Attorney General Rebecca Franz, who is with...
With $1 million park overhaul looming, Mammoth Fest set to begin
Fans of the Mammoth Park Giant Slide, your days of waiting are numbered. On Thursday, Westmoreland County commissioners awarded a contract to Custom Contracting of Acme for Phase I of the Mammoth Park rehabilitation project – which includes installing two big slides and the addition of a third slide for...
Commissioners approve $85K settlement for Sheriff Held lawsuit
Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday approved the latest payment to settle a discrimination lawsuit against the county and Sheriff Jonathan Held. They agreed to pay part-time sheriff’s Deputy Jonathon Sutton $85,000 to settle the lawsuit, which he filed in March 2018 in the U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania. Sutton,...
Testing shows no Legionella contamination at Greensburg’s Redstone Highlands
Water tests conducted at Redstone Highlands in Greensburg have revealed that there is no Legionella contamination at the skilled nursing facility. CEO and President John Dickson said he got the test results on Thursday. “To ensure the continued safety of our residents, staff and visitors, we are proceeding with additional...
New Florence Borough planning for sesquicentennial celebration
The New Florence Borough Sesquicentennial Committee will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the New Florence Borough Building, 146 7th St. The borough in northeastern Westmoreland County is getting ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a one-day event on Aug. 17. The borough building is located...
Greensburg nursing home tested after resident contracts Legionnaires’ disease
Redstone Highlands in Greensburg continues to implement emergency procedures after a resident tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease last week. The skilled nursing facility is using bottled water and suspending showers until it receives test results, said John Dickson, CEO and president. Results are expected soon. “We take the health and...
Chad Amond to do 4-month fellowship with U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Chad Amond, president and CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, has been named a Business Leads Fellow of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Amond will participate in the third cohort of the Business Leads Fellowship Program, which trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of...
New youth homelessness program looking for volunteer host homes
A new program that aims to reduce youth homelessness in Armstrong, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties is looking for volunteers to provide host homes. The Bridge2Home program will connect youth ages 16-20 who are experiencing housing instability with volunteer host homes for temporary housing. The program is a newly-funded outreach...
Westmoreland County may pay $85K to settle reservist’s lawsuit against sheriff
Westmoreland County commissioners appear ready to settle another discrimination lawsuit filed against the county and Sheriff Jonathan Held. The settlement calls for a payment of $85,000 to part-time sheriff’s Deputy Jonathon Sutton, who filed the federal lawsuit in March 2018. Commissioners could approve the deal at their Thursday meeting. Details...
Excela, Saint Vincent, Seton Hill team up to provide grief counseling for children
Childhood and death shouldn’t go together, but they often do. That stark reality is prompting a movement within Westmoreland County to increase services for children grieving the death of a loved one — whether from suicide, an opioid overdose or natural causes. “Our community was in great need,” said Maureen...
More legal wrangling ahead over flow of gasoline in Laurel Pipeline
The Texas-based owner of a petroleum pipeline that serves Western Pennsylvania is trying once again to move refined product in an easterly direction — to the continued chagrin of Giant Eagle, GetGo, Sheetz and other gasoline retailers. Houston-based Buckeye Partners LP and its subsidiary, Laurel Pipe Line Co., which operates...
