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4 new cases, no additional coronavirus deaths reported in Westmoreland County
Health officials reported four new cases of the coronavirus in Westmoreland County on Wednesday as the state’s death tally continued to catch up with the coroner’s count. The new cases bring the countywide total to 409, according to the state data. County Coroner Ken Bacha was reporting 31 covid-19 deaths...
Outside sources charged in alleged scheme to get drugs into Westmoreland jail
Four women who investigators said acted as outside sources were charged Wednesday in connection with an alleged year-long scheme that used fake legal mail to deliver drugs to the Westmoreland County Prison. The women communicated with inmates to send them mail containing synthetic marijuana and pass them papers soaked in...
Mister Rogers, sea life inspire Greater Latrobe entries in Vans shoe design contest
Shoes re-imagined as sea creatures and as iconic images from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” could reap rewards for the Greater Latrobe Senior High art program. Greater Latrobe is among 25 high schools across the country vying for prizes of up to $50,000 in the annual Custom Culture Contest sponsored by Vans,...
South Huntingdon extends tax discount deadline
The South Huntingdon Township Supervisors have extended the discount period on township property tax until Aug. 31, as permitted under the law signed by Gov. Wolf. For additional information, contact attorney Chris Huffman, South Huntingdon’s solicitor, at 412-601-0265 or cwhuffman@gmail.com....
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation latest to hold virtual fundraiser gala
Gone are the days — well at least they’re gone this spring — when people dress up to go festive galas, joining with family and friends for evening of food and drink, all for their favorite non-profit in need of money. Instead, the typical galas are being replaced by virtual...
Excela employees donate $80K to Westmoreland food bank
The Westmoreland County Food Bank has seen an “overwhelming” increase in need with no end in sight, CEO Jennifer Miller said. “Our biggest obstacle right now is the unknown,” she said. But the organization knows for sure it can count on an $80,000 donation from Excela Health employees. “This $80,000...
Latrobe man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend found hiding under couch, police say
When police went to a Latrobe man’s home Monday to question him about allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend, they found him hiding beneath his sofa, troopers said. Sean L. Hurley, 35, is charged with harassment, simple assault and terroristic threats in connection with the incident, which police said began in...
6 more accused in scheme to get drugs into Westmoreland jail
Six more people have been charged in connection with an alleged yearlong scheme that used fake legal mail to deliver drugs to the Westmoreland County Prison. Five men were inmates at the time of the alleged offenses and the sixth was a girlfriend of one of the defendants, according to...
Westmoreland County reports 2 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Health officials reported two new coronavirus cases in Westmoreland County on Tuesday as Pennsylvania neared 51,000 cases of the virus. The two new cases bring the county’s running total to 405 since the first patient tested positive on April 5. Of the county’s cases, 129 are residents of eight long-term...
Franklin Regional adopts proposed budget with 2.54 mill tax hikeVideo
The Franklin Regional school board adopted a proposed $61.5 million budget for the 2020-21 school year that includes a 2.54 mill tax hike. The budget includes a nearly $3 million funding gap that will be plugged, for now, with money from the district’s various fund balances, some of which are...
The Westmoreland’s virtual exhibit celebrates ‘Spring in Pennsylvania’
Even though it’s spring in Pennsylvania, cool weather and the coronavirus quarantine have kept people indoors and away from all the delights of the season. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is bringing nature inside for all to enjoy via “Spring in Pennsylvania,” a virtual exhibition available for viewing on...
Greensburg likely to suspend pool opening, future of swim season in doubt
Greensburg officials next week will likely vote to suspend the opening of Veterans’ Memorial Pool. Whether it will open at all this summer is in doubt because of the uncertain future of coronavirus mitigation efforts. City pool manager Trudy Ivory said current state restrictions wouldn’t allow the pool to open,...
Cops: Jeannette burglary suspect coughs on police, says he ‘might have corona’ after struggle
A burglary suspect is accused of saying he “might have corona” and coughing on Jeannette police officers after a struggle Sunday. Police were responding to 911 calls that a man who appeared to be under the influence was staggering on the street. Callers told 911 the man went into the...
Spirit relaunches flight to Orlando with Pittsburgh, Unity stops
Spirit Airlines is starting once more to fill seats with passengers headed from Westmoreland County to Orlando, Fla., as it resumes service this week at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Spirit suspended service at the Unity airport for nearly a month, amid travel trends depressed by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the...
Latrobe police to collect unwanted medications
Area residents who want to safely dispose of unwanted medications may bring them to a Drug Take-Back collection Thursday morning at the Latrobe City municipal building. Latrobe police will oversee the event from 9 to 11 a.m. at a table near the building’s front entrance, at 901 Jefferson St. Medications...
Export native takes over Naval Air Force Atlantic commandVideo
Export native and Navy veteran Rear Adm. John Meier was placed in charge of six nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, 54 air squadrons, 1,200 aircraft and 43,000 officers, enlisted and civilian personnel on May 1. Meier relieved Rear Adm. Roy Kelley during a change-of-command ceremony for the Naval Air Force Atlantic. Kelley,...
Global slowdown drops Kennametal earnings, sales
The global economic slowdown hit Kennametal Inc. hard in the quarter ending March 31, as it earned just 3 cents per share from net income that plunged to just $2.24 million on sales that dropped to $483.0 million, a 19% decline from a year ago. The Pittsburgh-based industrial toolmaker said...
Pa. Supreme Court upholds Alex Hribal plea, prison sentence in Franklin Regional stabbings
The state Supreme Court on Monday upheld the conviction and prison sentence for Alex B. Hribal, who was arrested as a teen in the wounding of 20 youths and a security guard during a 2014 knife attack at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville. Hribal’s attorney, Patrick Thomassey, had argued...
Alleged assault of Westmoreland County Prison inmate by guards under investigation
An investigation is under way regarding an inmate at the Westmoreland County Prison who was allegedly abused by guards, District Attorney John Peck confirmed Monday. “At this point, all I can say is that there is an investigation. It’s ongoing,” Peck said. Sheriff James Albert, who is chairman of the...
Ligonier Country Market will open with new safety rules in place
The Ligonier Country Market will open May 23 for its 45th season — with some adjustments mandated by the covid-19 pandemic. The market is held 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, rain or shine, at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association Farm, off West Main Street and Route 30 in Ligonier Township. Organizers also are...
Westmoreland coroner reports another coronavirus death
The Westmoreland County coroner on Monday reported one additional covid-19 death, bringing the countywide death total to 31. State officials continue to report fewer deaths than Coroner Ken Bacha, who updated the death count early Monday morning. As of noon Monday, state officials were reporting 26 deaths in Westmoreland County....
Fire crews rescue logger in Ligonier Township
A logger had to be rescued by multiple fire departments Monday when he was injured by a falling tree in a remote area atop Youngstown Ridge in Ligonier Township. the unidentified man, had to be carried by Fire crews carried the unidentified man, a worker with a timbering crew from...
Driveway artists create colorful chalk scenes for good cause in HempfieldVideo
A group of young driveway chalk artists put their skills to good use Sunday afternoon by drawing colorful art on the driveways of their homes in a Hempfield neighborhood — all for a good cause. The contestants representing about 20 families pledged a total of more than $1,000, said Delaney...
Loyalhanna house damaged in shed fire
A house near the Loyalhanna Dam was damaged by fire early Sunday when a shed in the rear of house caught fire. Vinyl siding in the rear of the house, nearest to the shed, was burnt , exposing the wooden studs and insulation at the Hickory Road house in Loyalhanna....
Police: Hempfield man victim of $1,063 ID theft
A 57-year-old Hempfield man was the victim of identity theft last year in which $1,063 in merchandise was illegally purchased by someone opening a credit line in his name, state police at Greensburg said. The unknown thief gained access to the victim’s social security number and was able to open...
