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Latrobe Presbyterians mark 250th anniversary of Unity Cemetery
Those who have found a final resting place at Unity Cemetery range from veterans of the Revolutionary War to iconic children’s television host Fred Rogers, who grew up just a few miles away in Latrobe. “A walk through Unity Cemetery is a walk through history, not only the history of...
Greater Latrobe alumna honoree cites benefits of sports, outdoors, support of Flight 93 Memorial
Dawna Joyce Richards Bates is most at home when she can apply her skills to help others. When she wasn’t working at her alma mater — Greater Latrobe School District — teaching elementary students the importance of physical fitness or junior high girls the value of sportsmanship on the basketball...
‘From the archive’ features construction of the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(Editor’s note: “From the archive” is a recurring series highlighting vintage photos submitted by community members or gathered from the Tribune-Review’s files. If you have a photo you would like to see featured here, please contact gtrcity@triblive.com.) It is the site of a steady hum of traffic now, but decades...
Penn-Trafford 8thgraders collect donations for school food program
When tasked with completing a community service project leading up to their Catholic confirmation ceremony, eighth grade Penn-Trafford students Jillian Rettger, Ashley Hetrick and Gabby Geary knew they wanted to support the district’s supplemental nutrition program, Backpacks-to-Go. The program, which supports the district’s families in need, gathers meals and snacks...
Western Pa. elections officials say higher pay for poll workers helped to ease staffing crunch
It takes thousands of employees to run an election. Elections officials across Southwestern Pennsylvania said they continue to gear up and prepare staff needed for the April 23 presidential primary, including the hiring of judges of elections, inspectors and clerks needed to man voting precincts. Concerns about staffing levels have...
‘We’re not leaving the community’: Manor Bar & Grille to close doors, reopen in Irwin
Derek and Megan Gutkowski’s three children grew up at Manor Bar & Grille. Howie, 14, cleaned dishes, and Julia, 17, and Madison, 19, helped serve customers. The family’s lives were dedicated to the Manor restaurant, Derek said. “At Manor Grille, if you go in there in our dining room, we...
Urban Air Adventure Park banks on attracting youngsters, adults to North Huntingdon site
Mary Ann Brown of Adamsburg got a sneak peak Friday at an indoor entertainment venue in North Huntingdon replete with a zip line hanging from the ceiling, a double-layer 1,000-foot electric go-kart track, four 30-foot-high climbing walls, a battle beam and a sea of 200,000 plastic balls for youngsters to...
Latrobe 4th of July activities to return to park; Murrysville consultant on board as director
The Latrobe 4th of July Celebration is moving back to Legion Keener Park with a new two-day schedule of activities. Steph Mihleder, a Murrysville consultant who has worked with businesses and nonprofits, is on board as the new director of the celebration. Mihleder was chosen in mid-January by a group...
Man hospitalized after domestic incident in Latrobe
A Latrobe man was taken into surgery after being stabbed in the chest late Thursday, and a woman accused of attacking him was charged with attempted homicide, according to court papers. City police accuse Heather Little, 36, of using a folding knife to stab the man during a domestic dispute....
Westmoreland to consider services similar to Uber and Lyft as public transit options
A program modeled on ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft could begin in Westmoreland County early next year as part of a recasting of the county transit system. The Westmoreland County Transit Authority plan includes changes to existing routes and an emphasis on local service. The ride-sharing program would...
Babies leap into Leap Year birthdays
Ben and Lindsey Ereditario were expecting their first child to arrive on Sunday, but little Louis waited until Thursday to make his appearance at Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. He’s among several newborns in the region who joined the ranks of Leap Year babies that day. There are...
Case against teacher, aide accused of assaulting Greensburg Salem students heads to county court
The criminal cases against two women accused of assaulting three students at a Greensburg Salem elementary school will proceed to Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court, and more people could be charged, a detective said Thursday at a hearing. Prosecutors suggested two witnesses who testified during preliminary hearings for Brooke A....
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: March 1-3
Folks seem to have taken Punxsutawney Phil seriously when he declared an early spring. With the arrival of March, there are a few Easter activities to get in a festive mood, along with art, wine and music events. Easter Bunny at Westmoreland Mall Shoppers at the Westmoreland Mall on Route...
Latrobe police propose new handguns, cite improved sighting, cheaper ammo
Latrobe police are considering a switch to new handguns with advanced sighting optics, citing expected benefits in targeting and accuracy. The department is proposing to buy Glock 9mm pistols — enough to equip its 14 officers, with a few additional weapons to spare. Latrobe police would trade in the .40-caliber...
Ligonier Township road to remain closed until late summer
A section of a Ligonier Township road that has been closed for about five years will remain off-limits to traffic for several more months. After hearing concerns about traffic safety, township supervisors voted this week to extend the closure of Myers School Road until late summer, after it has been...
Diocese efforts to resettle Ukrainians: Helping refugees helps businesses
Two years after Russia invaded their country, five Ukrainian refugee families are living in Westmoreland County through a Catholic Diocese of Greensburg mission, an initiative to help them get a fresh start while easing the region’s worker shortage. “It is my prayer that when we, the ecumenical, business and community...
Westmoreland County employers say they have a tough time finding workers who want to work
In an era when some businesses offer a flexible post-covid schedule, some employers at a job fair in Hempfield on Wednesday said it is a challenge to find employees willing to work — and do it five days a week at a job site and be there when the company...
Former public defender found not guilty in incident with Greensburg police
A former Westmoreland County assistant public defender was found not guilty of evading arrest by a Greensburg police officer last fall following a traffic stop. Following a lengthy hearing Tuesday, David Mulock, 38, of Murrysville was acquitted on one summary count in connection with an incident Oct. 4 on North...
Independence Health addresses losses from 1st year as merged health care system
Independence Health System continued to lose money as it passed its one-year mark at the end of December 2023, though annual losses have shrunk by almost $9 million, according to recently released financial reports. Reports indicate the health system formed by the merger of Excela and Butler health systems has...
Blair County woman injured in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash near New Stanton
A Blair County woman was injured in a multi-vehicle crash that temporarily blocked one lane of eastbound traffic Wednesday afternoon on the Pennsylvania Turnpike just past the New Stanton interchange. State police said Linda Closson, 64, of Martinsburg was taken by Mutual Aid Ambulance to Independence Health Frick Hospital in...
Westmoreland broadband installations to begin this spring
Work to install new high-speed internet service to as many as 400 Westmoreland County residents unserved by broadband is set to begin this spring. County officials announced Wednesday that after months of delays, crews will soon be starting work on the $1.7 million project designed to connect homes in Derry,...
Pelesky named as new warden for Westmoreland County Prison
Westmoreland County has hired a new warden to run the prison. Steven Pelesky, 49, of Ligonier, was promoted Wednesday to serve as the full-time warden after having serving in the same role in an interim capacity since last September. “He has done a great job here at the prison for...
Westmoreland happenings: High school musicals, kolache sales, spring ephemerals, more
Arts • Greater Latrobe Senior High School will present its spring musical “The Wizard of Oz” at 7 p.m. March 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. March 3 in the high school auditorium, 131 High School Road, Unity. Cost: $18; students and senior citizens, $15. A meet-and-greet with the main...
Laurel Valley seniors director accused of theft, receiving stolen property
A St. Clair woman is accused of stealing $4,000 from the Laurel Valley Senior Citizens Corp. while she worked as the director, according to court papers. State police arrested Rocky Jo Yeager, 53, Wednesday on charges of theft and receiving stolen property. Troopers reported in arrest papers that Yeager wrote...
Murrysville to add permanent restroom, other improvements to Duff Park lot
Murrysville Public Works crews are set to begin making improvements to the parking area at Duff Park starting March 4, which will include a permanent restroom. “We want to put in a facility that can be used year-round and will be cleaned once a week,” Murrysville Public Works Director Bill...
