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Pa. Environmental Hearing Board reviews dispute over 11,000-acre Westmoreland County mine expansion
The battle among an environmental organization, a coal mining company and the state over whether 11,000 acres in Donegal and Mt. Pleasant townships are unsuitable for surface mining remains undecided. The Mountain Watershed Association, a Melcroft-based environmental group, the state Department of Environmental Protection and Rustic Ridge Mine owner LCT...
Retired Greensburg-area priest charged with sex crimes, official oppression
A retired Catholic priest and former Pennsylvania State Police chaplain is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a person at a home for priests in Unity Township and having an inappropriate relationship with another person. State police on Friday charged Robert Byrnes, 84, of Christ Our Shepherd Center, Unity, with...
Country music superstar Luke Bryan bringing his farm tour to Westmoreland County
County music superstar Luke Bryan is bringing his farm tour to the Latrobe area this fall. On Friday, the artist announced three new tour stops, including one at 1846 Farms in Unity Township on Sept. 17. The other new dates are Sept. 18 at Miller Family Farm in Millersport, Ohio,...
Teen sentenced to state prison for Westmoreland youth facility riot
A teenager will serve up to five years in state prison for his role in a riot at a Fairfield youth detention facility last year. Rockey Magar, 16, pleaded guilty in January to charges of causing a catastrophe, rioting, institutional vandalism and making terroristic threats in connection with what authorities...
Township considers new features at Ligonier Beach site to draw visitors
Ligonier Township supervisors want to see small improvements at the former Ligonier Beach site so the community can enjoy the space while officials decide its long-term future. Supervisor Wade Stoner last week proposed a list of amenities — electrical service, temporary bathrooms, trees, a post-and-rail fence and picnic tables —...
Murrysville Medic One driver charged with possession of child porn on work computer
A Murrysville Medic One wheelchair driver has been jailed on accusations that he used a workplace computer to access child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated files of children in indecent poses, the state attorney general said. Gregory A. Kelley, 31, of Delmont allegedly used a communal workplace computer intended for...
Public invited to participate in Greensburg redevelopment meetings
Three community feedback sessions are scheduled next week as the Greensburg Community Development Corp. continues its quest for a Main Street Matters designation. The sessions are scheduled for: • Monday, 3:30-5 p.m. at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main St. A virtual option will be available. •...
Jeannette will install cameras in parks to help curb vandalismVideo
Twelve cameras are coming to five of Jeannette’s parks as city council on Thursday approved a $97,000 bid for their installation. The bid from DirecTec LLC will add a dozen cameras to provide police with a direct link to the goings on at the parks. Officials have said the cameras...
Hempfield welcomes new park with weekend Founders FestivalVideo
The first big event this weekend at Hempfield’s newest park is just the start of a slate of activities planned for the summer, said Marissa Haynes, township parks and recreation director. Founders Park already has been a busy place with visitors using the workout equipment, play areas, walking path and...
Verona rowing club prepares for regional championships in Ohio
On the Allegheny River in Verona, a thin boat cuts through the water as members of Steel City Rowing Club practice sculling, a rowing discipline where each athlete uses two oars to propel the boat. Working in unison, a single rower and teams of two or four power the boat,...
Chipotle to demolish former Denny’s restaurant in Irwin
The former Denny’s restaurant along Route 30 in Irwin soon will meet the wrecking ball. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has received a permit from Irwin Borough to demolish the restaurant at 9174 Route 30, said Shari Martino, borough manager. Chipotle did not list the company that will demolish the building,...
Greensburg man sentenced in connection with armed robbery
A Greensburg man was sentenced to state prison Thursday in connection with an armed robbery last year. William Owen Altman, 20, was ordered to spend two to four years behind bars followed by two years on probation, according to a sentencing order. He was arrested last year by Southwest Greensburg...
Jury finds Delmont woman guilty of 3rd-degree murder in adopted son’s death
Lauren Maloberti stood emotionless as a Westmoreland County jury announced it had found her guilty of killing her 5-year-old adopted son. Jurors deliberated three hours Thursday before convicting the Delmont mother of third-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault and single offenses of child endangerment and conspiracy in connection with...
Irwin to build temporary detour road around closed Colony Drive bridge
Irwin officials took a step this week to create a detour around the Colony Drive bridge by agreeing to advertise for bids to build a two-lane road that would connect Caruthers Lane with Colony Drive. The contract bids will be opened in June and a contract could be awarded to...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 15-17
Why not do some exploring this weekend? From music to history to fun and games, there are plenty of options for new experiences and favorite hobbies around Westmoreland. Hempfield Township Founders Festival Check out a packed weekend of fun activities while coming together with the community to celebrate Hempfield Township....
Jason Richey, John Ventre seek GOP nod for lieutenant governor
Two former candidates for governor are seeking the Republican nomination to serve as Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s running mate this fall in her bid for the state’s highest office. Allegheny County Republican Committee Chairman Jason Richey and retired UPS executive John Ventre of Hempfield make up the field of candidates...
Greensburg park status in limbo as city, property owner settle on ‘acceptable solution’
Greensburg is still trying to iron out an agreement with Seton Hill Child Services regarding use of a public playground, Mayor Robb Bell said. “We had agreed to maintain the property and maintain the equipment if our kids could play on it,” he said, adding negotiations will continue. Bell this...
Westmoreland happenings: Burger bash, art exhibit, rummage sales, more
Art • Greensburg Art Center and Greensburg Hempfield Area Library will sponsor an exhibit of the works of Milissa Bruce through May 29 at the library, 237 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Greensburg. Works in acrylic, watercolor and graphite will be on display. Fundraisers • Rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m....
3rd graders compete in annual Rotary Club spelling bee
The Greensburg Rotary Club’s annual spelling bee for third grade students was held at Aquinas Academy in Greensburg. Students from the Hempfield Area and Greensburg Salem school districts and Aquinas Academy participated. The Greensburg Rotary Club started the spelling bee to expand on a literary program it launched more then...
Delmont mother denies murder claims, testifies husband inflicted adopted son’s fatal injuries
A defiant Delmont mother told a Westmoreland County jury Wednesday her husband raped and emotionally controlled her and that he was the person responsible for the injuries that caused her adopted 5-year-old son Landon Maloberti’s death in early 2023. Lauren Maloberti, 36, testified she suspected Jacob Maloberti beat her child...
Fallen officers honored at annual ceremony at the courthouse
The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office held its fifth annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Wednesday at the courthouse. The service was held inside the entrance to the courthouse under threatening skies. The district attorney’s office last year unveiled a granite memorial to 28 police officers who died in the...
IUP can begin admitting students into new medical school
Indiana University of Pennsylvania can officially begin recruiting students into its College of Osteopathic Medicine. IUP received “pre-accreditation status” this week from the American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. That means IUP can begin recruiting and admitting students to its College of Osteopathic Medicine and begin medical instruction...
Jeannette Community Band kicks off 38th season with Memorial Day weekend performance
The Jeannette Community Band will kick off its 38th season on May 24 with a spring Memorial Day weekend concert. It will be at 7 p.m. at the Jeannette American Legion, 109 South Fifth Street. The band is made up of more than 60 volunteer musicians from Jeannette and the...
Residency requirement among changes proposed to Greensburg home rule charter
Four referendum questions could be on the ballot for Greensburg voters this fall. City council this week introduced a bill that would seek to amend Greensburg’s home rule charter which was written in 1988. Councilman Randy Finfrock proposed the amendments: • eliminating the residency requirement for the city administrator and...
Scottdale motorcyclist killed in East Huntingdon crash
A Scottdale man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in East Huntingdon. According to a report from the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office, Mark Hixson was driving his motorcycle on Porter Avenue a little before 3 p.m. when he reportedly rear ended an SUV in front of him. The...
