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Westmoreland, Allegheny election results certified; precinct petitions still under review
With the exception of the vote counts from five of the county’s 307 precincts, the Westmoreland County Board of Elections on Monday gave its final certification to the Nov. 8 election results. Petitions filed challenging the results of the vote counts of the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races in five precincts...
North Huntingdon police charge Philadelphia man after traffic stop
A Philadelphia man who asked North Huntingdon police to “hurry up” during a Sunday traffic stop is being held without bail after authorities said they found a gun and drugs inside the empty flatbed car hauler he was driving, according to court papers. Shawn E. Hunter, 32, was arraigned Monday...
Rostraver commissioner, already in probationary program, charged with harassment, disorderly conduct
A Rostraver commissioner is accused of disrupting a township Halloween event by threatening people and slapping a fellow commissioner in the face. John J. Lorenzo, 43, of Rostraver was cited with two counts of harassment or physical contact, disorderly conduct and an additional harassment charge in connection with the Oct....
Youngwood man charged with animal cruelty after dog is found with deep cut on its neck
A Youngwood man was jailed Saturday in an animal cruelty case that state police said left a dog with a deep cut on its neck. Bruno P. Boyd, 46, is facing charges of aggravated animal cruelty and neglect of animals. Troopers said they were notified by HEAL Animal Rescue in...
Scottdale house tour will offer peek at Greystone Manor renovation
Participants taking Scottdale’s Christmas House Tour will get a peek inside a landmark residence dating back to the early 20th century that is in the midst of an extensive restoration. They’ll also have the chance to visit four other standout dwellings in the community as well as one of its...
State to hold hearing on Yukon landfill expansion
Environmental regulators on Thursday will review plans and take testimony on a Yukon industrial waste treatment firm’s bid for approval to build a 14-acre landfill that could hold 1 million tons of treated hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste. During a public meeting and hearing beginning at 6 p.m. on Dec....
Hempfield Area remains stuck on placement of books in school library, curriculum
Expressing frustration after months of controversy over Hempfield Area’s book policies, school board President Tony Bompiani urged his fellow directors to stop “kicking the can” and find common ground on the issue. “We put 10 months into this, and we’ve gotten nowhere,” Bompiani said during last week’s school board meeting....
New Pitt-Greensburg theater director brings varied background including improv, sci-fi plays
Chryss Allaback believes theater arts is one of the best fields of study to pursue at the college level. As an example, she points to the student actors and crew who recently staged a production of “A Streetcar Named Desire” in the Ferguson Theater at the University of Pittsburgh’s Greensburg...
Warden mansion in Mt. Pleasant hosts 32nd annual ‘Festival of Lights’
It’s only appropriate that the 32nd annual Festival of Lights in Mt. Pleasant would feature one tree for every year it has taken place. That means nearly three dozen trees, decorated by members of the public, will be on display — and on sale — to benefit restoration work at...
Out & About: Greensburg Hempfield Area Library gala gives thanks to supporters
Greensburg Hempfield Area Library hosted a Nov. 18 fundraising event whose name was a bit of a play on words. The Thanks“giving” Gala, at Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield, not only looked forward to the coming holiday but also thanked supporters for their generosity. About 120 guests gathered in the...
Out & About: Westmoreland Walks sells out 3 seatings of annual SereniTea
About two dozen women spent a cozy afternoon at The Victorian Lady of Academy Hill, guests of Westmoreland Walks at the annual SereniTea. Held Nov. 19 at the historic mansion in Greensburg, the event was one of three sold-out seatings of the tea, which raises funds for the organization’s scholarship...
Car overturns on Route 380 in Murrysville
Police, firefighters and medics responded to an overturned car crash on the westbound side of Route 380, near 380 Auction Discount Warehouse in Murrysville on Sunday. There were no serious injuries, according to Murrysville Medic One officials. The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m....
Behind the Art: Fort Ligonier work depicts George Washington’s ‘friendly fire incident’
Among pivotal French and Indian War dates is Nov. 12, 1758, when a raiding party of French troops from Fort Duquesne and their Native American allies went to filch livestock from the Post at Loyalhanna, later rechristened Fort Ligonier. The raiders were chased off by about 500 Virginians under Col....
Service, generosity were among pharmacist’s contributions to Greensburg community
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series about Westmoreland County residents who have been honored as Hometown Heroes. Pharmacist John E. “Joe” Fishell worked 13 out of every 14 days at his Greensburg drug store and was on call on holidays. “There were many times he was called out...
Out & About: Westmoreland Museum unveils annual winter light display
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness,” so the saying goes. At The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, it is better to light the building’s entire south-facing facade during the darkest days of the year. This year’s light show was revealed during Winter Lights Illumination...
Hunters prepped for opening of firearms deer season
Rachael Myers and Keri Roadman, both of Acme, joined thousands of other people on Black Friday to go shopping and take advantage of deals on merchandise. The difference between these 30-something sisters and other shoppers is they bypassed the mall and department stores and were at a gun shop in...
U.S.-England World Cup faceoff draws growing soccer fan base to local viewing
Friday’s scoreless draw in the World Cup soccer match between the United States and England cost Greensburg’s Scott Fidazzo $100. Fidazzo, 25, bet the United States would win. But, he said, “It’s a fun bet. It makes watching the game more interesting.” He was among area soccer fans who packed...
Westmoreland happenings: Victorian house tour, community Christmas celebrations, choral concert
Fundraisers • New Alexandria Center for Active Adults has bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the center, 207 W. Main St. Cost: $16, includes 16 bingo sheets. Specials available. Details: 724-668-7005. • Norwin Historical Society will sponsor a Homes for the Holidays House Tour, from 3:30 to 8...
Police say bar fight in Greensburg’s Rialto spilled outside, led to stabbing
A fight between two men inside a Greensburg bar spilled into the street Thursday when one was stabbed and the other arrested, according to police. Anthony J. Sharp, 21, of Jeannette admitted to stabbing the man after getting into an altercation with him inside Rialto Bar & Bistro, investigators said...
Voting challenges in 5 Westmoreland precincts to delay certification
Westmoreland County Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew have pre-certified results of midterm election voting in all of the county’s 307 precincts. But when they meet Monday to consider final certification of the Nov. 8 vote — in their capacity as county election board members — they’ll be limited to...
Sewickley Township woman gets 8 years probation for animal neglect
A Sewickley Township woman was sentenced Tuesday to eight years of probation after being convicted of 61 counts of animal neglect. Nicole Marzole, 42, was not present at the nonjury trial in her case, according to a court order. The animals seized from her home were ordered to be forfeited...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Nov. 25-27
Light ‘em up Light Up Ligonier will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the Ligonier Diamond. Santa will come to town for a countdown to the flipping of the switch to illuminate the bandstand, trees and holiday decorations on the Diamond. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available. For information, visit...
Record turnout at 2022 Greensburg Turkey Trot
A record number of people woke up early Thursday to race in this year’s Greensburg Turkey Trot and raise money for charities. About 2,300 people participated in the 5K, race officials said. In recent years, the race typically has drawn between 1,500 and 2,000 participants. Runners and walkers, often sporting...
Greensburg nurse sentenced to probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions
A Greensburg woman is prohibited from holding duties as a certified registered nurse practitioner while she serves three years on probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of pills. Judge Christopher Feliciani ordered that Kari A. Halaut, 55, continue with drug and alcohol treatment during the probationary period. Halaut pleaded...
Mt. Pleasant church serves Thanksgiving meals for 23 years
No one has to celebrate Thanksgiving alone in Mt. Pleasant. For 23 years, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has hosted a holiday dinner in its basement. About 25 people volunteered to serve others on Thanksgiving this year. Church member and meal organizer Wanda Permuka called it a “wonderful ministry.” “I just...
