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Military Timeline Weekend continues Sunday at Historic Hanna’s Town
Crowds got a taste of authentic World War II-era battle re-enactment on Saturday at Historic Hanna’s Town. The Westmoreland Historical Society hosted the first Military Timeline Weekend at the historic site, which concludes at 3 p.m on Sunday. The event features several demonstrations of American military history from the Revolutionary...
Organizer of Jeannette Summerfest hopes event will expand, bring community together
Chanelle Terry and her 9-year-old son Aiden Tartt squeezed 20 bags of lemons to get ready for Saturday’s Jeannette Summerfest, their lemonade stand’s biggest event so far. Terry of Greensburg said the pair started “LemonAiden” a couple months ago as a way to help Aiden learn about money and business...
North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue announces death of paramedic in the line of duty
A North Huntingdon EMS/Rescue paramedic and rescue technician died Saturday, 11 days after suffering a cardiac arrest in the line of duty, officials said. Fred Manno, 64, of Southwest Greensburg and his partner dropped a patient off at a township home July 19 when Manno had the medical emergency. He...
Out & About: Westmoreland Walks hosts boot-scootin’ fundraiser
Cowboy boots were the preferred footwear for the Westmoreland Walks Give Breast Cancer the Boot fundraiser, held Friday evening at The Barn at Ligonier Valley. The western themed event — perfect for the rustic venue — featured a barbecue dinner, country music by the Michael Christopher Band and lots of...
Importance of veteran support, food security highlighted during tour of Unity township farm
It isn’t every day that a hungry cow tosses its hay at an officer in the Pennsylvania National Guard. It happened on Thursday, though, as Brig. Gen. Laura A. McHugh toured Pleasant Lane Farms in Unity. The tour, hosted by Pennsvlvania Veteran Farming Network, highlighted the importance of food security...
Data from drone flyovers to help Greensburg officials reassess downtown parking
Greensburg is taking to the skies and to the streets to get a handle on an issue that can be frustrating for many: downtown parking. Professor John Benhart Jr., director of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Science and Applications certificate programs, teamed up with Greensburg’s planning commission to...
Maryland man charged in D.C. car theft, hotel room invasion in Donegal Township
A Maryland man is accused of invading a woman’s hotel room Wednesday in Donegal Township while in possession of a car stolen from Washington, D.C. John Barilovits, 42, of Rockville also is charged with resisting arrest and attempting to draw a stun gun on a state police officer. According to...
North Huntingdon’s Aubrey Burchell wows ‘America’s Got Talent’ judges in teaser videoVideo
North Huntingdon singer Aubrey Burchell has been teasing fans about her upcoming appearance before the judges on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Now the date is set — she’ll debut on the Season 17 episode airing at 8 p.m. Tuesday. NBC just released a YouTube video that shows the 21-year-old wowing...
North Huntingdon man charged with assault after police standoff
A 42-year-old North Huntingdon man fired 15-to-20 gunshots inside his house when police arrived Thursday to check on his welfare, leading to a six-hour standoff that ended peacefully, according to the criminal complaint filed in the case. Two North Huntingdon police officers said a gunshot was fired when they approached...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: July 29-31
It’s now or never Stage Right! Greensburg will stage “All Shook Up School Edition” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin. Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, the musical follows a guitar-playing young man as he shakes up...
West Overton board picks duo from staff to share leadership duties at historic village
Two familiar faces at East Huntingdon’s West Overton Village have taken on a higher profile as plans are underway to expand on offerings at the historic site. Aaron Hollis, who had served as director of education, is now co-executive director of the museum complex. It’s a title and responsibility he...
Saint Vincent expects 15,000 fans on Saturday: Steelers training camp by the numbersVideo
About 6,000 Steelers fans reserved tickets for the opening day of training camp Wednesday, according to gate staff at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. But that number will skyrocket when the weekend arrives. We collected a few figures from 2022 Steelers training camp to put the first week in perspective....
Greensburg man charged with assault of child
Greensburg police on Wednesday charged a city man with the assault of a 10-year-old boy. Charges of aggravated assault, strangulation, child endangerment and other related offenses were filed against Aaron Michael Adair, 30, in connection with an incident police said occurred July 21. Police said witnesses claimed they saw Adair...
Police: Man holed up in North Huntingdon house after firing gun surrenders peacefully
A man who had fired multiple shots inside his North Huntingdon house and was holed up for six hours Thursday as police sought to end the standoff surrendered peacefully, state police said. North Huntingdon police and a state police special emergency response team had surrounded the house at 1752 Ivanhoe...
Coulter Building’s early 20th century aesthetic brought back to life in Greensburg
An office building on Greensburg’s Main Street that originally was Westmoreland County’s courthouse has regained some of its early 20th century appeal. Owner Ryan Will renovated interior common areas of the four-story Coulter Building at 231 S. Main St. “What we were looking to do was bring it back to...
Irwin church group opens senior center
Senior citizens in the Norwin area who are looking for a place to meet people and participate in activities such as crafts, games, fun exercises and musical entertainment are now welcome at an Irwin church three days a week. First United Methodist Church, at Oak and Third streets, will open...
Westmoreland County’s 1st EMA drone team to take the sky via Sewickley Township
The Sewickley Township Emergency Management Agency is taking its resources to the sky with a drone recently purchased for $34,000. Director Glenn Wees said the device will help the agency assess emergency situations, such as search and rescue operations, from the air. “Once we get the team built, we’ll be...
South Side distributor plans large-scale expansion in Westmoreland County
The former Beckwith property, west of Route 66 near the northern end of the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass in Salem Township, will become a new distribution center for beer and soda. Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co., based in Pittsburgh’s South Side, is expanding and nearly doubling its storage capacity with...
First public training camp since 2019 brings out first-time attendeesVideo
The first public Steelers training camp since 2019 brought a lot of first-time attendees to Saint Vincent College for Wednesday’s open practice. “I’m a ride-or-die Steelers fan,” said Mike Johnson, who drove from New Jersey to attend his first training camp. Gary Andress made the drive from Indian Mills, N.J.,...
Delay in pipe replacement extends Penn Township road closure
A road in Penn Township that was to have reopened in late May is now expected to remain closed into early September since work has been held up on a PennDOT pipe replacement. The closure, which began on April 18, affects a section of Boquet Road between Frye and Walton...
Work on Latrobe parking garage underway
Latrobe’s parking garage will be getting improvements to its overhangs and ramps for people with disabilities over the next two weeks. Public works director Scott Wajdic described the rehab work as “cosmetic rather than structural.” The faces of the overhangs will be chipped off and repoured, and a protective layer...
Highmark Foundation awards grants to schools to create healthier, safer environments
Highlands Middle School students will be working out in an updated fitness room thanks to a grant from the Highmark Foundation. The district is expected to receive $7,300 to help replace outdated equipment and modernize the facilities. “We encounter many challenges daily while conducting our PE and Lifetime Wellness classes...
Rape case against Derry Township man to remain in adult court
A 21-year-old Derry Township man awaiting trial on more than 100 offenses including 30 charges of rape will be prosecuted as an adult, a judge ruled. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher Feliciani rejected a defense request to transfer the case, filed last year against Tyler Alan Eisworth, to...
Monessen councilman sues former mayor for libel, slander
A lawsuit alleging libel and slander was filed Tuesday by a Monessen councilman against the city’s former mayor. Councilman Anthony Orzechowski claims published comments and statements by Mayor Matt Shorraw in the months leading up to last year’s election and continuing into 2022 were intentionally false and erroneously suggested criminal...
Penn-Trafford student aims to encourage interest in STEM through makerspace
Markers, scissors, cutting boards and desks line what was once an empty corner in Penn Area Library. Adorned with a decal reading “STEM,” the corner is home to the library’s newest addition — a makerspace created by a Penn-Trafford High School student. Natalie Goldsworthy of Harrison City is a rising...
