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Irwin planners recommend approval for senior citizen housing project
A proposed $12 million, 50-unit senior housing project in Irwin was recommended for approval by the borough’s planning commission by a 2-1 vote. But the Westmoreland County Housing Authority project is opposed by some North Huntingdon residents, who say in addition to increasing traffic it could possibly reduce the value...
Pitt-Greensburg theater director ends tenure with ‘Trailer Park Musical’
Welcome to Armadillo Acres Trailer Park, where an unlikely romance develops between an exotic dancer running from an ex-boyfriend and a highway toll collector with an agoraphobic wife. Trouble is brewing in “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” which Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company will stage tonight through Sunday in Ferguson Theater...
Woman charged after trooper pierced with needle during New Stanton arrest
A state trooper was medically evaluated this week after his finger was pierced by a hypodermic needle during an arrest at a New Stanton hotel, according to court papers. The incident reportedly happened when the trooper was arresting Angeline M. Percha, 33. She is charged with aggravated assault, theft, receiving...
Instruction continues as water line break cleaned up at Hempfield Area High School
Students in the area of a water line break at Hempfield Area High School Thursday were moved elsewhere in the building to continue instruction, according to Superintendent Tammy Wolicki. The break happened around 10:30 a.m. in the bridge between the high school and field house, she said. Water spread into...
Sage’s Army still waging battle against drug abuse; mission continues after 10 years
Norwin graduate Troy Jones hit rock bottom four years ago when he “died.” It happened as Jones was driving on Route 30 in North Versailles, as a result of a dose of heroin laced, unknown to him, with fentanyl, a deadly drug that dealers often add to heroin and cocaine....
Lawyer for Unity man argues revenge shooting into wrong house was not murder
A Westmoreland County judge will decide if a Derry Township woman’s 2020 death at the hands of a man who fired four shots into the wrong home was murder. Court documents filed Wednesday by the lawyer for Nathan Quidetto argued that Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger should dismiss murder...
Hempfield to use app to help students plan for their future after graduation
Hempfield Area School District is partnering with a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that will assist students in selecting a career path aligned with their interests and skills. Board members last week approved a contract with Smart Futures, an online career planning and portfolio platform that will guide students as they make graduation...
Sewickley man charged with assault of 3 people to remain in jail
A Sewickley man will remain in jail as he awaits trial on charges that he assaulted three people, including one who police said was hit in the face with a shovel. Jason Lee Bingaman, 50, has been in jail on $50,000 bond since his arrest in January. He is charged...
State police campaign targeting aggressive drivers makes stop in Westmoreland County
If you’re driving aggressively, Pennsylvania State Police want to find you. They’re keeping an eye out for those quick lane changes, distractions and high speeds that plague some of the state’s roads, making them potentially dangerous, as part of a crackdown on aggressive drivers. “Although as state law enforcement we...
Latrobe police set event to help with license plate replacement, medication disposal
Latrobe police next month will help motorists replace illegible vehicle license plates and to collect unused, expired medications. There is no cost to take part in the event, which is slated for 9 a.m. to noon April 9 in the city municipal building, at Jefferson and Main streets. Police Chief...
Out & About: Bands booked for Greensburg’s SummerSounds concerts
Fans of SummerSounds will be happy to know that Greensburg’s free Friday night concert series is on track for a full 14-week season starting June 3. Nine bands are under contract already. That was the good news for attendees at the annual SummerSounds sponsor and volunteer appreciation party, held Tuesday...
Hempfield’s senior citizens prom returning for first time since pandemic
For the first time since the covid-19 pandemic, the Hempfield Area School District is hosting a prom for area senior citizens. The 22nd annual senior citizens prom is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Hempfield Area High School Field House. “This is the first time since the...
Westmoreland happenings: photography class, reverse basketball game and photos with the Easter Bunny
Church news • The Blairsville Brass will participate in the 11 a.m. April 3 worship service at Derry First United Methodist Church, 311 N. Ligonier St. Details: 724-694-8333. Classes • Westmoreland Photographers Society will offer a series of classes for beginning and novice photographers at 7 p.m. April 6 and...
Hempfield contracts with Care Solace to expand access to counselors
The Hempfield Area School District is expanding mental health services for students and others in the community. Board members unanimously approved a $23,190 contract with Care Solace, a California-based firm that helps link people to mental health professionals. “The primary purpose of Care Solace is to connect families to outside...
Westmoreland coroner hires first full-time female deputy
A Southmoreland High School graduate who worked in a Minnesota medical examiner’s office has been hired as the first full-time female deputy coroner in Westmoreland County — which first elected a coroner in 1774, according to historical records. Cara Shaffer, 30, was hired to fill the vacancy left by the...
Penn Township artist’s work included in Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League exhibit
While she typically works with oil paints, Penn Township artist Rita Haldeman found herself drawn to soft pastels, composed of pigment, water and a small amount of chalk or artificial binder. “Pastels have the most beautiful luminosity and vibrant color,” she said. “They create new colors in a different way,...
Latrobe ordinance update sparks debate over guidelines for motorized wheelchairs
Latrobe officials could lump motorized wheelchairs and scooters into a new ordinance that was designed to govern the use of bicycles and skateboards in the city. The move would be part of a proposed ordinance update that would make provisions for wheeled devices that aren’t mentioned while eliminating an outdated...
10K eggs with prizes up for grabs during festival at Westmoreland Fairgrounds
Some lucky winners will take home prizes Saturday during a huge egg hunt for adults and children at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds. There will be 10,000 plastic eggs up for grabs, some of which have prize-winning golden tickets tucked inside. “We have an egg team and we will be putting them...
State police arrest Greensburg man in 7-mile chase that ended on busy Hempfield highway
A Greensburg man is accused of leading state police on a 7-mile chase Monday that ended on a busy section of Route 30 in Hempfield, according to court papers. Troopers said the chase started when Isaac J. Brown, 19, fled a traffic stop in New Stanton at 5:30 p.m. Police...
2 Scottdale brothers accused in knifepoint robbery of pizza delivery driver
Two Scottdale brothers are accused of robbing a pizza delivery driver who brought a pie to a now-vacant home where the suspects’ family used to live, according to court papers. Authorities said they found the pizza box in a pickup truck one of the suspects was driving in the Scottdale...
DNA from welding glove leads to arrest of Delmont break-in suspect
DNA evidence from a welding glove left at the scene of a 2020 burglary in Delmont led to the arrest of a Washington Township man on Monday. Jesse T. Noble, 26, was charged with burglary, receiving stolen property, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and possession of instruments of crime in connection...
Former Magee Mine was site of 1910 gunfight in Yukon
Editor’s note ‘What’s That?’ is a recurring feature in the Tribune-Review’s Westmoreland Plus edition. If there’s something you’d like to see explored here, send an email to gtrcity@triblive.com The old buildings are visible along a quiet road in Yukon — a reminder of the village’s storied past in the coal...
Local events mark 5th annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The national recognition of Vietnam War veterans this week is a way of showing appreciation to a group who likely did not get the welcome home they deserved, a Westmoreland County veterans affairs official said. “The Vietnam War veterans came home to a different welcome than previous generations,” said Matt...
Westmoreland County hires firm to reduce inmate recidivism
Westmoreland County Prison inmates with three months remaining on their sentences may have the opportunity to participate in a program beginning in May that is aimed at improving their chances of successfully reentering the world — and keep them from returning to jail. The program, to be conducted by Peerstar...
Pitt-Greensburg art exhibit showcases Black experiences
Watercolor paintings, emotion-filled photographs, bold quotations and more line the sidewalk outside Chambers Hall at Pitt-Greensburg. The artwork makes up “Black Lives in Focus,” a multimedia exhibit that puts Black experiences in the campus spotlight. The exhibit, which comprises 21 art panels and 10 text panels, has traveled to all...
