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Westmoreland County fire departments gear up for possible flood rescues
Fire departments and water rescue units in Westmoreland County were preparing Tuesday for possible flooding that could be caused by heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida drenching the region. “We want to make sure we got everything in order. Guys are checking the pumps, the life preservers and...
Motorcycle crash closes Route 30 westbound at Route 217
A section of the westbound lanes of Route 30 at the Kingston Dam in Derry Township was closed late Monday night because of a motorcycle crash, according to the Westmoreland County Public Safety department. A motorcyclist traveling westbound along Route 30 crashed at the Route 217 intersection at about 11:15...
Norwin grad, Afghan war vet, helps interpreters to safety
A Norwin grad who served three tours of duty in Afghanistan over the past 15 years was able to help two Afghan interpreters he worked with at bases in Afghanistan safely escape the chaos of Kabul in the last hours of the massive U.S. airlift of evacuees. Major Jason Smith,...
84 Lumber looks to add 35 regional employees at Hempfield hiring event
Building materials supplier 84 Lumber scheduled a hiring event Wednesday in Hempfield as it looks to fill 35 positions at five locations in the Pittsburgh region. Job seekers can interview for openings from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott, 700 Power Line Drive. Candidates can connect...
Covid cases slow at Westmoreland jail
A recent surge of coronavirus cases among inmates at Westmoreland County Prison has slowed, officials said Monday. Warden Bryan Kline said just 13 active cases of the virus remained at the Hempfield lockup, less than a week after the facility saw as many as 29 inmates with new infections. “It’s...
Youngwood man ordered to serve 6-year prison sentence for 2-month crime spree
A Youngwood man was ordered to serve up to six years in prison Monday for a series of eight thefts police said occurred over a two-month period in 2019. Police said Michael A. Krautz IV, 36, conducted a one-man crime spree in Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties, stealing items from...
‘You don’t get it’: Judge gives Jeannette BB gun shooter prison term
Just three weeks after a jury found Darnell Dennison not guilty of the most serious offenses he faced in connection with a shooting incident that left a Jeannette teen without an eye, he was charged in another shooting, this time suffering an injury himself. “After the jury trial, I was...
Get the scoop on The Palace Theatre during free tours Saturday
There’s more to The Palace Theatre than meets the eye. “There’s so much more story behind the scenes. It’s not just a theater, it’s a part of the community,” said Teresa Baughman, director of operations and programming for the downtown Greensburg venue, owned and operated by Westmoreland Cultural Trust. Baughman...
Fort Ligonier goes all out for Cannon Ball auction prizes
The Cannon Ball returns to the grounds of Fort Ligonier on Sept. 17, after going online in 2020 because of the pandemic. Under two large tents on the patio of the education building and adjacent lawn, the signature fundraising event will feature the unveiling of a new whiskey collaboration with...
25th Fire Prevention Night scheduled for October at Westmoreland Mall
After being canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic, the annual Fire Prevention Night at Westmoreland Mall in Hempfield is set to return in October. Scheduled for Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the event brings together fire stations from across Westmoreland County to teach the community about...
Penn Borough man accused by police in shooting at his home
A Penn Borough man is being held without bail in connection with a weekend shooting at his home, according to state police. Michael Eugene Keslar, 44, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. State police said in court papers filed early Sunday that the wounded man was...
West Hempfield Elementary School’s new playground open for funVideo
West Hempfield Elementary School students have a new playground. The playground, located at the Wendel Road school, opened to students last week and features three slides with a connecting bridge, climbing pieces, an all-inclusive merry-go-round, a spin cup, an orb rocker with four seats and a platform where children can...
School bus driver call-offs affects Hempfield Area routes Monday
Three buses servicing the Hempfield Area School District were without drivers Monday morning after several called off, school leaders said. The First Student buses — including bus 20 and mini-buses 73 and 66 — were affected, according to Superintendent Tammy Wolicki. “Several drivers reported off this morning,” Wolicki said. “The...
Seward man accused of sexually assaulting child
A Seward man was jailed Friday after state police said he sexually assaulted a child younger than 16, according to court papers. Micky Scott Thompson, 35, is charged with statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors and indecent assault. Troopers said the April 2019 assault at a Seward...
Western Pennsylvania trailblazers enjoy St. Vincent College’s rare equestrian program
Horseback riding enthusiast Teresa Klapchar and her horse, Annie, both experienced jitters Sunday morning as they cautiously approached a glittery New Year’s Day-decorated pulley obstacle erected along an equestrian trail in Unity. Klapchar was among 75 horseback riders from throughout Western Pennsylvania participating in a Saint Vincent College Equestrian Program...
Out & About: Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary hosts French-themed dinner
Guests received a “bienvenue” as they arrived at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center on Saturday to dine in white at an outdoor dinner hosted by the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary. Chairwoman Darlene Delaini, a former French teacher, was inspired to model the event after the Diner en Blanc, first hosted...
A letter to readers of the Tribune-Review
To the readers of the Tribune-Review: Our readers tell us that they want more: more stories, more news, more of everything that makes the Tribune-Review the best overall newspaper in Pennsylvania. Today, I am pleased to announce that soon, you will be getting more. Starting Wednesday, subscribers to the print...
Unity native, medical student caps undergrad swim career with Academic All-American honor
Time is precious for Mikayla Bisignani as she begins her first year as a Pitt medical student. Still, the Unity native hopes to find the opportunity to take her standout swimming career in a new direction, as a coach. She’s been offered a part-time assistant swimming/strength and conditioning position at...
Mutual Aid Ambulance named Mt. Pleasant Township EMS provider
Repeating a scene that has become more common in recent years, another municipality — Mt. Pleasant Township — is turning to Mutual Aid Ambulance Service to provide coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Township supervisors last week unanimously approved a resolution that calls for Greensburg-based Mutual Aid...
Marker recognizing works over 151 years of Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill dedicated in GreensburgVideo
For 151 years, the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill have overcome many obstacles and rejections in an effort to better the many communities around the world they have served. On Saturday, about 100 members of the congregation, Seton Hill University administrators, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and friends...
Kids benefit from 1st ‘Back 2 School Jam’ event in GreensburgVideo
Eleven-year-old Aujanae McCreary is looking forward her first day at Greensburg Salem Middle School on Wednesday, and what’s a better way to prepare than picking out your own book bag with classmates and getting your face painted? McCreary was among several dozen children who took advantage of the first “Back...
Crabtree woman recalls groundbreaking career for PCN show
As a young girl, Natalie Carbone Mangini liked building sparklers and bombs and burned a hole in her family’s kitchen floor. “My mother got me … a chemistry set and I started doing it,” she said. “It those days, chemistry sets were a lot different than they are now.” At...
Rostraver native finishes 6th in triathlon at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
A Rostraver native finished sixth Friday night in the triathlon competition in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Eric McElvenny, 38, of Bethel Park, representing the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team, finished in 1 hour, 6 minutes, 58 seconds. That was just 6 minutes, 2 seconds off the winner from France in...
Work of Greensburg cops is worth a buck, maybe a little moreVideo
Greensburg police — usually accustomed to capturing criminals — were called to free an unusual suspect this week: a six-point buck. Lt. Donald Cole and Officers Adam Gogets and Frank Tempo freed the deer after it became stuck in a goal net on a soccer field at Greensburg Salem High...
Trustee objects to implementation of mask mandate at WCCC
Westmoreland County Community College Board of Trustees member Doug Weimer said he isn’t personally opposed to masks, but on Friday he questioned a mandate issued by the school’s president to require all students, faculty and others to wear face coverings inside the institution’s buildings. “I feel we jumped the gun...
