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Self-defense claimed as trial starts in Jeannette fatal shooting
A fatal shooting on a Jeannette street two years ago started as an argument between two friends over the potential robbery of two strangers, a prosecutor told a jury Monday. Westmoreland County Assistant District Attorney Jim Lazar said Stuart Ali, 47, of Jeannette fired as many as 10 shots at...
New museum director eager to tell Lincoln Highway stories
When Kim Cady visits a museum, her fascination isn’t just with the objects themselves — it’s with the stories they tell and what those stories reveal about society as a whole. She’s looking forward to telling more of those stories as the new executive director of the Lincoln Highway Heritage...
Westmoreland Food Bank among 9 in U.S. recognized for outstanding work
Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief group, recognized the Westmoreland Food Bank for its outstanding work. The Delmont-based food bank was part of a group of nine such organizations given recognition at the conference’s “Network Celebrations” last week. Feeding America officials highlighted how Westmoreland Food Bank officials organized...
Greater Latrobe 4th graders study alternative communication methods
A group of fourth grade students at Baggaley Elementary School now have a better understanding of alternative communication methods. Students in Elizabeth Frescura’s class are reading the novel “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper. The story centers around a girl with cerebral palsy who uses word cards and...
With bees swarming earlier this year, here’s what you should know
Jim Blackburn experiences serenity in a situation few others would. “I find that it’s very calm in the middle of a swarm of bees,“ he said. Fascinated by bees for many years, the Hempfield man has been keeping the winged insects and corralling swarms of them for others for two...
Westmoreland seeks drivers for veterans transportation program
A program that provides free rides to Westmoreland County veterans needs drivers. Veterans Affairs Director Matt Zamosky said the van service that offers transportation to medical facilities in and near Pittsburgh is understaffed and in urgent need of volunteers to continue. “Before covid, we had six to seven drivers and...
North Huntingdon OKs study for Oak Hollow improvements
North Huntingdon has hired a consulting engineer to develop a master plan of recommended improvements to the township’s 127-acre Oak Hollow Park. KU Resources Inc. of Duquesne was directed to develop a site plan to outline what would be appropriate development for what township leaders consider the community’s flagship park....
Westmoreland Museum curator named awards juror for statewide exhibition
Jeremiah William McCarthy, chief curator at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, will serve as awards juror for the 56th annual Art of the State exhibition. Running Sept. 10 to Jan. 4 in The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, the juried exhibit is a survey of the...
2 injured in Manor when vehicle overturns on railroad tracks
Two Irwin residents were taken to area trauma centers for treatment after a vehicle overturned on train tracks early Sunday in Manor, according to emergency responders. The crash happened about 1:30 a.m. and caused a closure of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks until about 4 a.m., said a Westmoreland County...
Irwin mom hopes to fund beach trips for sick kids in daughter’s memory
Bernadette Flowers was born ready to take on the world. She was lifting and turning her head before leaving the hospital, rolling over within a week and babbling a blue streak at an early age. “She loved life and gave unconditional love to everyone,” said her mother, Stephanie Apone of...
Grant will support students completing college education through Seton Hill online program
Between 18 and 20 Pennsylvania residents who have fallen short of fulfilling their college goals will have a chance to finish their education through a grant-supported program at Seton Hill University. Seton Hill is partnering with the Westmoreland-Fayette Workforce Investment Board to identify potential students for a Near Completer program....
Out & About: Westmoreland Walks in the pink for annual fashion show
Westmoreland Walks board members and supporters are passionate about two things, fighting breast cancer — and fashion. The two seemingly disparate interests came together for the organization’s annual Passionately Pink Fashion Show, on April 22 at Westmoreland County Community College in Hempfield. Guests were treated to a parade of the...
Out & About: Ligonier Valley Historical Society food fest packs ’em in
A group of area restaurants put their best foods forward for Ligonier Valley Historical Society’s 30th Tastes of the Town, on April 20 in The Barn at Ligonier Valley. Surveying the packed house, Ligonier Borough Mayor Ormond “Butch” Bellas said, “It’s great to get together as a community and enjoy...
Out & About: Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP hosts annual banquet
“Looking Back While Moving Forward” was the theme for the annual Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP Human Rights Banquet, held April 22 at Greensburg Country Club. It’s a pivotal time in history not just for the organization, but for society itself, said branch President Ruth Tolbert. “We find ourselves in a period of...
Westmoreland again expected to be major factor in 2024 presidential race
Eyes could once again be on Westmoreland County as a key indicator ahead of the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden’s announcement last week that he will seek a second term in office, political observers said the county is expected to play an outsized role in determining who wins...
Greensburg Salem students to present French, Spanish performances for Culture Day
Those attending Greensburg Salem High School’s annual Culture Day may hear students singing a French chanson or see them dancing a Latin salsa. “Students from the world language classes create cultural acts,” explained Tammy Lyons, a Spanish teacher at the school who chairs its world language department. The students will...
Frogs, toads, trillium, more showcased at North Huntingdon nature preserve
An evening nature walk at a North Huntingdon nature preserve will help participants learn about the frogs and toads that make the area their home. Herpetologist AAron Capouellez will lead the walk at the Otto & Magdalene Ackermann Nature Preserve, near Ardara, and share his love for amphibians while hopefully...
Behind the art: Italian abbey’s history depicted in painting at St. Vincent
Editor’s note: Behind the Art is a recurring series highlighting artistic works throughout the county. A deeply symbolic work of art on display in St. Vincent Archabbey’s Crypt leads viewers through the fall and rise of the Abbey of Montecassino in Italy, an important place in the Benedictine Order’s history....
Out & About: Saint Vincent seniors exhibit digital media creations
Senior students from four disciplines came together to exhibit works from their digital media professional capstone project at Saint Vincent College. Their work is showing through May 5 in the Verostko Center for the Arts on the Unity campus, where an April 19 opening reception drew a large crowd. “Collectively...
Woman freed after being trapped under vehicle in Monessen
A woman was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment after she was freed after being pinned underneath a vehicle Saturday in Monessen, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. She reportedly was getting out of the vehicle when it moved and she became trapped under it, the dispatcher said....
Boy flown to Pittsburgh hospital after injury at Mt. Pleasant Township soccer field
A boy was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after suffering head and neck injuries Saturday at a Mt. Pleasant Township soccer field, according to a Hecla Volunteer Fire Department spokesman. A medical helicopter was summoned following the incident shortly after noon near Bridgeport Dam, a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher said....
UFO, Bigfoot research, stories shared at Westmoreland conference
Fifty years or more ago, Pat Desmond saw a ball of light moving low through the air near her Washington County home. Ever since, she’s been seeking information about such unexplained phenomena and sharing stories of sightings with like-minded folks. That was the case Saturday, April 29 at the 15th...
Visitors got to explore Greensburg’s art scene Saturday
Visitors to downtown Greensburg on Saturday were invited to explore the city’s arts scene during the annual Greensburg ArtsWalk. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art played host to a poetry reading by Greensburg Salem School District students. There also were art displays by students from the Central Westmoreland Career and...
Communication, cooperation cited as keys to Westmoreland County Drug Task Force’s success
A tip about drug activity can be tough for small municipal police departments like Delmont to follow up on, Chief T.J. Klobucar said. They just don’t have the manpower, time and resources it can take to conduct surveillance, serve search warrants, make controlled drug purchases and, ultimately, identify a dealer....
North Huntingdon takes step to make Indian Lake Park good for dogs year-round
Dog owners may soon be able to walk their pets around Indian Lake Park in North Huntingdon year-round, if the township commissioners lift the limits on pet owners exercising their pooches in the park just between November and February. Township commissioners paved the way to eliminate rules that prohibited leashed...
