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Food, music fill the air at Westmoreland Fair grounds this weekendVideo
The smell of burgers and barbecue smoke was in the air Friday night at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds during the Food & Music Festival, the first time fair organizers have promoted their own food-truck event. “It’s great to be out serving food for the public,” said Jason Frye of Pleasant...
Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary awards scholarship to nurse Theresa MacBlane
A luncheon at the Greensburg Country Club hosted by the Westmoreland Hospital Auxiliary June 16 celebrated a new scholarship winner 一 its own Excela Health employee, Theresa MacBlane. “She just stood out,” said Darlene Delaini, auxiliary president. “She was a dynamo.” MacBlane, 52, of Home, Indiana County, who has worked...
Donora man, 66, dies after jumping from Rostraver bridge
A man seen jumping from the Donora-Monessen bridge Friday afternoon died as a result of his injuries, according to the Washington County coroner. Thomas B. Matsick Jr., 66, of Donora was reportedle seen jumping from the eastbound side of the bridge, which carries traffic over the Monongahela River between Donora...
Greensburg rally celebrates federal Juneteenth holidayVideo
Many of those attending Greensburg’s Unity in the Community rally Friday felt they were taking part in a historic event. About 20 speakers, a dozen human service organizations and a small crowd attended the afternoon gathering in St. Clair Park — held to mark the first federal Juneteenth holiday, which...
Westmoreland Transit to use federal grants to keep bus fares steady, for now
Fares to ride Westmoreland County Transit Authority buses and paratransit vehicles will remain unchanged under a new operating budget approved this week. The spending plan relies heavily on federal stimulus grants as revenues continue to lag more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic caused a dramatic drop-off in passenger...
Judge rejects Westmoreland primary challenges
A Westmoreland County judge on Friday rejected two lawsuits seeking to invalidate results from the May primary. Judge Harry Smail Jr. said the lawsuits, both filed without the help of lawyers, were improperly submitted because they did not include verified signatures from 20 district voters and failed to include required...
PennDOT plans project road closures in St. Clair Monday, in Murrysville in 2023
Road closures and detours lie ahead for motorists in two Westmoreland County communities as PennDOT makes plans for road and bridge improvements in St. Clair Township and Murrysville. A section of Shannon Creek Road in St. Clair will be closed beginning Monday for a pipe replacement. A bridge replacement affecting...
Funding for new path at Irwin Park appears imminent
Residents accustomed to walking along the asphalt path at Irwin Park — get ready for an upgrade. The borough will receive a $135,000 Community Development Block Grant from Westmoreland County to replace the existing path, said Shari Martino, borough manager. The money also will be used to create rain gardens...
Mystery note found in donated prom dress in Mt. Pleasant sparks viral TikTok search, new trend
As Jillian Nimick sorted through bags of prom dresses donated to Nimi Boutique in Mt. Pleasant, she didn’t expect to find anything out of the ordinary. But she did. Nimick, owner of the Main Street shop, has been accepting prom dress donations to give away since the spring. Sorting through...
Covid-19 still a threat in nursing homes
Covid-19 is still a threat in Pennsylvania nursing homes even as vaccination rates climb and the number of new infections decline, acting Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Alison Beam said this week. Although state officials designated nursing home residents and health care workers a top priority for vaccination when the first...
Murrysville police accuse Morningside man in Route 22 hit-and-run
Murrysville police obtained an arrest warrant for a Pittsburgh man — also wanted in two neighboring counties — after they say he crashed his car into a dump truck along Route 22 before fleeing the scene, according to court records. John A. Paustenbaugh II, 29, who lives in the Morningside...
Latrobe man accused of assaulting woman, resisting arrest
A 25-year-old man was ordered held in the county prison on $25,000 bond after being accused of fighting with Jeannette police early Thursday. Matthew T. Bard, 25, of Latrobe was arraigned on multiple counts of disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, simple assault, unlawful restraint, illegal possession...
Former McCartney bandmate lends wings to Greensburg Central Catholic grad’s sophomore albumVideo
North Huntingdon native and musician Johnathan Pushkar knows the value of inspiration. Pushkar played drums with a Beatles tribute band, the Abbey Roadsters, more than seven years ago while he was a student at Greensburg Central Catholic High School. In his most recent reconnection with the British musicians who inspired...
Hanna’s Town Court Days, Compass Inn Living History bring Westmoreland’s past to life
History lovers will find a variety of attractions to explore this weekend in Westmoreland County, from frontier justice to forged metal crafts and pint-sized circus feats. Westmoreland Historical Society will present its Frontier Court Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday...
Covid forced Murrysville church to postpone bicentennial, will now celebrate 201 years
The congregation at Emmanuel Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ has plenty to celebrate, especially at a time when, according to Gallup polling, a majority of Americans say they do not belong to a church, synagogue or mosque. Results from the March survey marked the first time in...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: June 18-20
Dads get in free In recognition of Father’s Day, admission to Bushy Run Battlefield is free for dads this weekend when they’re accompanied by one or more of their kids — regardless of the offspring’s age. Tours of the museum and golf cart tours of the battlefield will be available...
No Juneteenth holiday this year for Westmoreland County government
Westmoreland County government offices will be open Friday as the federal and state governments, along with neighboring Allegheny County, are closed to observe the Juneteenth holiday. Westmoreland officials said there are no concrete plans to add Juneteenth to the holiday schedule, but discussions to consider doing so could be in...
Troopers say tips from public led to arrest of Scottdale man on animal cruelty charges
State police said a Westmoreland County animal rescue’s social media posts seeking information on the abuse of a stray dog this week helped lead them to a suspect Wednesday. Devin Jacob Eli Rugg, 19, of Scottdale, was arrested on two counts each of aggravated cruelty to animals causing serious bodily...
Live! Casino Pittsburgh to host craft beer, wine and music festival
Officials with Live! Casino Pittsburgh are gearing up to host their first festival as a celebration of the start of summer. Summerfest Live! is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. June 26 in a parking lot adjacent to the Hempfield facility at Westmoreland Mall. The festival will feature craft beer,...
Westmoreland commissioners restructure election bureau; director’s job in limboVideo
Westmoreland commissioners on Thursday overhauled the county election bureau to add a layer of management, increased pay for staff and, for the first time, acknowledged a potential change in leadership of the department. The move comes a month after numerous operational and administrative issues plagued the bureau the days before...
Greensburg police getting 2 new dogs
Two new police dogs are being added to the Greensburg Police Department’s roster. City council on Monday unanimously approved the purchase of the dogs, which will cost $11,000 plus $2,800 for shipping. The purchase will be covered by funding received from the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, officials said. According...
Concerns over removal of Harvison Road bridge unlikely to save Penn Township span
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will remove the bridge on Harvison Road in 2023, a move Penn Township residents and emergency responders oppose. The bridge, which crosses over the turnpike and connects to Pleasant Valley Road, will be eliminated as part of the commission’s $300 million Total Reconstruction and Widening Project....
Household hazardous waste will be accepted at special Westmoreland Cleanways collection
Registration is open for a June 26 household hazardous waste collection event at the Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling site, but those planning to drop off items should first check the lists of materials that can and can’t be accepted. “The things we do not take include explosives, like flares, medical...
Greensburg Salem debates use of pandemic funding to restore librarians
Greensburg Salem School District officials are debating using federal pandemic relief money to temporarily cover restoration of recently eliminated librarian positions, which aren’t otherwise provided for under the 2021-22 budget, set to be approved Wednesday with no tax increase. According to district Business Manager J.R. Dzurica, Greensburg Salem received about...
Troopers accuse Export man of making false report of gas leak
A 21-year-old Export man will be cited for disorderly conduct and related offenses after making a false report to 911 Wednesday that a gas line leak was sending toxic fumes into his residence, according to state police at Kiski. Troopers reported the incident occurred at 2:23 p.m. along the 5700...
