Moss & Rain Boutique to open in downtown Greensburg
Greensburg resident Amy Fiaschetti is living out her dream of owning a boutique. Fiaschetti and her two daughters, Rachel Mormack and Madison Swan, will open Moss & Rain Boutique on Saturday in downtown Greensburg. “I love clothes, and then having two girls, I passed that on (to them),” said Fiaschetti,...
Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50
Kevin Shields thought nothing of an unusual but persistent sensation in his throat. A public address announcer for the Fox Chapel Area School District baseball, softball and flag football teams, Shields also is the man behind the mic for the Carnegie Mellon University Tartans teams. He chalked up the sensation...
Federal grand jury charges Westmoreland man with alleged explicit conduct involving depiction of minors
A Westmoreland County man was arrested Thursday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and an indictment against him was unsealed, according to court records. James William Martin Jr., 43, was taken into custody in the Greensburg area, according to Bradford Arick, public affairs specialist with FBI Pittsburgh. U.S. Attorney’s Office...
Strawpump fire department regains its service area in North HuntingdonVideo
The Strawpump Volunteer Fire Department regained its status this week as the primary responder for its service area in eastern North Huntingdon, 18 months after its territory was split between two neighboring departments following a poor insurance rating. “We are just excited to be the primary fire service for our...
Murrysville man killed in motorcycle crash near Saltsburg
A Murrysville motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening after crashing into a pickup near Saltsburg, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Peter Devey, 59, died in the crash. Police said Devey and the driver of a Ford F-250 pickup had been traveling west on Waukeena Road in Loyalhanna Township around 10:45 p.m....
Land Trust plans tree planting, highway clean-up Saturday
Volunteers and visitors are welcome Saturday afternoon for a series of environmental activities at Westmoreland Land Trust’s Saint Xavier Nature Reserve in Unity. Tree planting and clearing trash along a section of Route 30 are scheduled along with a series of awareness programs set from noon to 3 p.m. The...
Limits on commercial water use at Beaver Run Reservoir sought by environmental group
An environmental group on Thursday asked Westmoreland County commissioners to ban the removal of water by fracking companies from Beaver Run Reservoir during periods of drought. Gillian Graber, executive director of Protect PT, a nonprofit citizen environmental group, said the concerns were brought to the commissioners after similar requests made...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 17-19
The NFL Draft will rock the region next weekend, so this is the weekend to get out and about to enjoy the calm before the storm. Here are a few things you can do around Westmoreland County. ArtsWalk 2026 Experience the artistic offerings of Greensburg with ArtsWalk this Saturday. The...
Murrysville lawyer testifies alleged road rage incident a ‘non-event’
A Murrysville lawyer facing criminal charges for what Westmoreland County prosecutors contend was a road rage incident nearly three years ago told a judge the encounter was a “nonevent.” Brad Funari testified during the second day of his nonjury trial Thursday that his former wife and her father fabricated claims...
Hempfield grad Luke Zajdel plays PPG Paints Arena as Walker Montgomery’s drummer, calls it a ‘bucket list’ momentVideo
It had been a long time since Luke Zajdel felt as nervous as he did before performing on March 6. But this just wasn’t any concert for the 2018 Hempfield Area High school graduate. This was a hometown show — at PPG Paints Arena, no less, where he’d seen his...
Diocese of Greensburg bishop joins clergy nationwide weighing in on Trump, Pope Leo XIV discourseVideo
Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick said Thursday that Pope Leo XIV is “speaking from his rightful position” in criticism of President Donald Trump and the Iran war. The polarizing debate between the president and the pope has pushed onlookers to opposing sides. But Kulick views Leo’s continued calls for...
Sage’s Army marks 14 years of support for those fighting substance abuse
Hempfield nonprofit Sage’s Army marked its 14th anniversary this week with a celebration at its headquarters on Route 30. Founder Carmen Capozzi lost his son, Sage, to an opioid overdose in 2012. He started Sage’s Army shortly afterward. It quickly grew from a Facebook page into a nonprofit recovery community...
Report: Spirit Airlines may liquidate its assets as soon as this weekVideo
Spirit Aviation Holdings could decide to liquidate its assets as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg News, a move that would likely strand travelers and leave Arnold Palmer Regional Airport without a commercial carrier. The Bloomberg report cites sources familiar with the matter, who say the discount carrier faces...
Walmart stores in Bethel Park, Unity among 32 Pa. stores set for upgrade
Walmart plans to remodel 32 stores in Pennsylvania this year, including two in the Western Pennsylvania region. The retailer announced Thursday morning that the remodels are part of ongoing efforts to modernize the in-store and digital shopping experience at its stores. The remodels include upgrades to layouts, technology, and services....
Westmoreland park police officer, bomb-detection K-9 will be loaned to Pittsburgh for NFL DraftVideo
Westmoreland County will deploy park police and a bomb-detection K-9 to assist the City of Pittsburgh during next week’s NFL Draft. County park Police Chief Jeff Shearer said one of the department’s officers and the county’s explosives canine will be stationed in Pittsburgh for four days. The assignment consists of...
Mobile home park owner takes over as Westmoreland County’s top taxpayerVideo
A New Jersey-based company that owns mobile home parks and prefabricated residential communities in a dozen states will be Westmoreland County’s largest taxpayer in 2026. New totals from the county’s tax assessment office reveal United Mobile Homes Properties Inc. has taken the top spot among local taxpayers, replacing the owners...
Murrysville attorney on trial for alleged road rage incident
The former wife of a high-powered Murrysville lawyer told a Westmoreland County judge her estranged husband used his car as a weapon and ran her off a road near her home three years ago amid a heated custody battle. Brad Funari, 49, was charged with a misdemeanor count of reckless...
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
A Glassport sandwich shop has expanded to a second location in Penn Township. Glads Deli opened in March along Route 130 at Crossroads Plaza. The building formerly housed a Subway. Owner Jason Billingsley ran Affordable Bathrooms and Kitchens by JB from 2000 to 2023 before getting into the restaurant industry....
Jeannette boosts pay for new patrol officers to address 3 open positions
Two agreements between Jeannette and its police union are aimed at filling three open full-time positions in the department and alleviating rising overtime costs. Council approved the measures that will increase pay for new hires in 2026 and allow the police chief to collect overtime pay. So far this year,...
Student art, America’s 250th anniversary to be highlighted during Greensburg ArtsWalk
Work by local students will be a focal point of this year’s Greensburg ArtsWalk — including vinyl records on display in businesses and an exhibit celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday. This is the seventh year for ArtsWalk, a day highlighting local artists and musicians throughout downtown Greensburg. It is a...
Authority board approves scaled-back solar farm project for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
A scaled-back solar farm is moving forward at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport after an Arizona-based energy company received the green light this week. The project aims to power an expanded passenger terminal in Unity and could generate extra revenue for the airport over the next 20 years. The $4.4 million...
Westmoreland happenings: Night at the races, scholarship, mulch sale, more
Arts Greensburg Civic Theatre’s Greasepaint Players will present, “Diary of a Whimpy Kid, The Musical” at 7 p.m. April 17 and 1 and 4 p.m. April 18 at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg. Cost: $15, plus fees in advance; at the door if available,...
State police make arrest after killing of pet cat
State police made an arrest Tuesday in connection with what they described as the brutal killing of a pet cat in Derry Township. Police charged Tyler Rost-Maiolie, 27, with aggravated animal cruelty, reckless endangerment and related offenses. A resident on Guthrie Road, just off Route 981 north of New Alexandria,...
Jeannette parks could see camera installation
Cameras could be installed at five parks in Jeannette this summer. City officials are seeking bids for the installation of 12 cameras that will provide police with a direct link to the goings on at the parks. “We’ve had some vandalism in the parks,” said city manager Ethan Keedy. A...
Ligonier Township supervisors failed to approve request; Country Market to look at other options
Ligonier Township officials Tuesday failed to approve Waterford Volunteer Fire Department’s request to have its 26-acre property rezoned from an agricultural to a commercial designation so it could expand its fire hall and also host the popular Ligonier Country Market. The rejection came by default — it never made it...
