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Fireworks show at Westmoreland Fairgrounds raises money for fire departments, fair board
Thousands of people attended a drive-in fireworks show at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds to celebrate Independence Day, donating more than $4,000 to benefit local fire departments and the county fair board. “It was a big success,” said Jessica Skinner, who helped organize the event with her fiance, Marcus Wisneski. “I think...
State expected to prohibit indoor dining in Westmoreland, Allegheny as covid-19 cases rise
Pennsylvania officials are expected to put new restrictions on dining and gatherings in five counties around Southwestern Pennsylvania — including Westmoreland and Allegheny — as coronavirus cases in the region continue to rise. The new rules will take effect Thursday, according to two Westmoreland County officials familiar with the proposal,...
North Huntingdon Double Wide restaurant reopens with limited capacity, menu
A North Huntingdon restaurant that’s been closed for more than three months reopened Tuesday with the help of federal covid-19 funding. Co-owner Steve Zumoff said he hopes to keep it open, at least for the near future, although he expects the eatery will be squeezed later this week by new...
Adaptive bikes, strollers, devices unlock new potential for Westmoreland County childrenVideo
Aiden Rogers beamed Tuesday morning as his mother Melissa Burke helped him into the bright green adaptive bike that is destined to become a new friend. The 10-year-old Greensburg boy, who will be a fifth grader this fall at Clairview School in Hempfield, battles multiple challenges every day. In the...
Plum man sentenced to 12-24 years on child porn charges
A Plum man was sentenced to 12-to-24 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to child pornography charges in Westmoreland County. Antonio R. Pampena, 37, pleaded guilty before Westmoreland Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio to two counts of disseminating photos of child sex acts, 35 counts of possessing child pornography and one...
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ bowling fundraiser moves to Westmoreland park
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region is headed outdoors for this year’s annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising event. Outdoor bowling, food, music and a corn hole tournament will be among the featured activities at the event, set for 1 to 4 p.m. July 26 at Pavilion No....
1st new covid-19 death since May reported in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County reported its first new coronavirus death since May on Tuesday, bringing the death total to 39. According to the county coroner’s office, the deceased was 78-year-old white male. The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported 35 new covid-19 cases in Westmoreland, bringing the countywide case total to...
Trafford library will reopen July 13
The Trafford Community Public Library will reopen July 13 with new health and safety guidelines in place for patrons. The library’s new hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 3-7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Patrons must wear masks unless they have...
Checks stolen from Mt. Pleasant area auto dealer
State police are looking for a man they say stole checks from Mt. Pleasant Auto Sales along Route 31 in East Huntingdon and cashed a forged check for $2,970. John R. Bandemer Jr., owner of Mt. Pleasant Auto Sales, said his signature on the check was forged and the suspect...
Derry Township man accused of nearly running over kids in playground, soliciting sex from girls
A Derry Township man accused of soliciting sex from two girls last week is accused of having a marijuana grow operation in his former Greensburg home, according to court papers. Eric Alan Armstrong, 31, is being held in the Westmoreland County Prison without bail in two cases. An arrest warrant...
Route 66 in Delmont buckles because of high heat
It’s so hot, Route 66 in Delmont buckled. A pavement heave Sunday night in the northbound lanes near West Pittsburgh Street and Dairy Queen closed one lane until PennDOT can make repairs this week, said spokesman Jay Ofsanik. During times of extreme heat, water trapped under pavement starts to boil....
Police: Man drove under the influence in Rostraver with child in car
An Allegheny County man is accused by state police of driving under the influence with a child in the car, according to court papers. Patrick John Skrinjorich, 36, of Jefferson Borough, was driving on a suspended license, police said. He is charged with child endangerment, drug possession, driving under the...
Positive coronavirus case reported at Westmoreland County courthouse
A worker at the Westmoreland County courthouse has tested positive for the new coronavirus, said Amanda Bernard, director of human resources. The finding comes as Allegheny County officials confirmed Monday that six employees tested positive for the virus. Westmoreland officials were notified of the positive test there on Sunday. The...
27 new covid-19 cases reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Monday reported 27 new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County. This brings the countywide case total to 828 and death total to 38. Of the total cases, 801 are confirmed and 27 are probable. The department reported 27 new cases Sunday,...
Unity man pleads guilty in 2017 fatal drug overdose
A Unity man pleaded guilty Monday to selling a fatal dose of drugs that killed a 24-year-old woman in 2017. David L. Jellison, 28, of the village of Hostetter, entered a general plea to drug delivery resulting in death. He faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in...
Fire engulfs Salem home; family makes it out safelyVideo
A Salem family is homeless after a fire that started in a gas grill on the front porch destroyed their home Sunday night. Erik and Melissa Strobel and their four children were home at 193 Roosevelt Way when the fire broke out just before 8 p.m. Family members, including a...
Westmoreland County counts 27 new coronavirus cases Sunday
Westmoreland County saw 27 new cases of covid-19 Sunday, but no additional deaths, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. That makes the seventh time in the past week that Westmoreland County saw double-digit increases in new coronavirus cases. The new cases bring the total number of cases in the county...
Westmoreland among the counties that charge inmates a fee to be locked up
Two single beds with semi-private bathroom. Shared shower and gym facilities. A balcony room that overlooks a spacious common area with tables and television. No safe in the room, and sunlight is minimal. Free parking. Meals and outfit included in $10 nightly fee. Book and movie rentals available. Guests may...
Briefly speaking: July 5, 2020
Sale The West Newton Library, 124 N. Water St., will hold a “fill a bag for $5” book sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 11. The rain date is July 18. Details: 724-633-0798...
Coronavirus taking its toll on hotel tax revenues across the region
As Western Pennsylvania struggles with the coronavirus, officials say the pandemic is expected to have a dramatic, continued impact on tax revenue collected from hotel stays, which in turn is used to promote the region’s more than $7 billion travel industry. Virus fears resulted in fewer people coming to the...
Motorcycles create ‘Patriot Thunder’ as they roll through Westmoreland to honor USA, police
Well more than 100 motorcycles took part in a “Patriot Thunder” ride Saturday through portions of Westmoreland County. Organizers said the simple purpose of the free event was to “celebrate the greatest nation on earth” and honor active and fallen police officers. Organizers encouraged riders to wear red, white and...
Coroner IDs Blairsville woman killed in Derry Township crash
A Blairsville woman died Saturday morning when she was ejected from her vehicle in a two-car crash in Derry Township. Brittany C. Lash, 23, was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m., the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office said Sunday night. An autopsy found the cause of death to be blunt force injuries...
Traditional prayers for unity and blessing find a new home in a time of trauma
On a sunny July 4 morning when the parades and festivals that traditionally mark the holiday had been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, a small group of men and women gathered at the Evergreen Drive-in on the outskirts of Mt. Pleasant. Men such as Eric Harris, 62, of East...
Westmoreland sees 30 new covid-19 cases, 6th double-digit increase this week
Westmoreland County saw 30 new cases of covid-19 in the past 24 hours, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported Saturday, but no additional deaths. That makes the sixth time in the past week that Westmoreland County saw double-digit increases in new coronavirus cases. The new cases make a total of...
Police identify driver in Mt. Pleasant Twp. crash that injured two pedestrians
State police have identified the driver of a car that struck two pedestrians in Mt. Pleasant Township early Friday morning as Elizabeth Sirianni, 30, of Mt. Pleasant. Police said Sirianni was driving west on Route 31 in Mt. Pleasant Township, near the intersection of Yoder Avenue and Maple Street shortly...
