Westmoreland category, Page 2
Westmoreland happenings: Memorial Day events, strawberry festivals, gardening seminars, more
Camp • Jacobs Creek Watershed Association will sponsor a young naturalist camp June 8 to 10 at Laurelville Retreat Center, 941 Laurelville Lane, Mt. Pleasant Township, for children ages 10 to 14. Activities will include scat and track identification, a bird hike, flatwater kayaking, environmental stewardship, swimming and more. Cost:...
Limited-edition exhibit ‘Gilded Glamour’ is open at Westmoreland Museum of American Art
A pop-up exhibit is open to the public for a short time at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Until the end of the month, Gavin Benjamin’s “Gilded Glamour” will be on display for free at the museum in Greensburg. Visitors will find a collection of three of Benjamin’s portrait...
Jacob Maloberti seeks plea deal in 2023 killing of Westmoreland County boy
A Delmont man accused in the 2023 killing of his wife’s 5-year-old adopted son is seeking a potential plea deal to lesser charges, his attorney told a Westmoreland County judge Friday. Jacob Maloberti, 36, appeared in court for what was labeled a disposition hearing on criminal homicide and other charges...
Township OKs purchase of flood-prone Hempfield home near Slate Creek
Soon, Rob and Lori Upholster won’t have to worry anymore when there’s rain in the forecast. The Hempfield couple is getting out of their flood-prone Redgrave Drive home and buying a new house thanks to federal funding. Township supervisors this week approved buying 15 Redgrave Drive from the Upholsters for...
Police: Ligonier Township man pointed gun at another driver on Route 30
A Ligonier Township man is behind bars after police said he pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident on Route 30. Ligonier Valley Police charged Michael A. Payne, 62, this week with attempted aggravated assault, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and simple assault. The driver of a...
Judge revokes Delmont man’s bond despite girlfriend’s recanting of assault allegations
A Delmont man awaiting trial for the alleged assaults of two Murrysville police officers was jailed this week. The action came in response to another arrest last month in connection with claims he strangled and threatened his pregnant girlfriend. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart II revoked the $50,000...
Westmoreland County water authority drops fees, offers free lead pipe replacementsVideo
Hoping that a price tag of zero will entice reluctant property owners, the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County on Thursday dropped plans to charge residents to replace lead water lines and will instead offer the service for free. Just months after launching a program that could have cost homeowners and...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 22-25
We made it to a long weekend and to the unofficial start of summer. Relax, get the grill fired up and don’t forget to check out these events over the extra-long break. Spring Wine Festival Sip and dance your way through Memorial Day weekend at the Yinzer Valley Farms Spring...
Penn-Trafford graduates 302 in its Class of 2026
Penn-Trafford High School honored its 302 graduating seniors under cloudy skies Thursday evening. A commencement ceremony was held at 6:30 p.m. at the district’s Warrior Stadium, located along Route 130 in Penn Township....
Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91
Donald Nagy’s life could be summed up by three things: his love for his family, his barbershop and beer. The owner of Don’s Barber Shop in North Huntingdon died Tuesday. He was 91. For 65 years, Nagy cut hair five days a week. He would arrive at his shop at...
Former Export workers give hydrants a fresh patriotic makeoverVideo
In 1976, Export public works employees Bob Smith and Steve Veach repainted the borough’s fire hydrants red, white and blue in honor of the upcoming American bicentennial. This week, the pair were back in the borough a half-century later, giving a patriotic makeover to four downtown fire hydrants in advance...
Hanna’s Town farmers market kicks off this weekend
The opportunity to shop and stroll through a historic village that dates back to the 18th century has returned. The Hanna’s Town farmers market season will begin Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring about 60 local vendors. “We’ve got a great list of vendors we’re looking to support...
Late-season freeze puts chill on fruit harvests across the region
Those looking forward to the annual ritual of picking fruits and berries are likely to be disappointed this year. Blame Mother Nature. A late-April frost wreaked havoc with crops, killing many of the buds that would have produced fruit. Perennial crops such as apples, pears, peaches, strawberries and cherries bloom...
Voter turnout for primary election lags with few contested races on spring ballots
Westmoreland County’s political leaders have a simple plan for November. Democratic and Republican party heads Wednesday said that plan will be to drive up vote totals after a lackluster spring primary that saw turnout dip to 24% of all eligible voters. According to unofficial results released by the county election...
Westmoreland happenings: Car cruises, rummage sale, veterans brunch, more
Fundraisers • EC Cruisers car cruise, 5 to 9 p.m. May 22 at 814 Lanes & Games, 4589 Route 136, Hempfield. There will be a DJ, dash plaques, door prizes and a 50-50. Admission: $5 and will be donated to Fisher’s Furry Friends. Details: Scott Kramer, 724-420-7101. • Rummage sale,...
West Overton announces historical event series for children
DIY History Days at West Overton Village will provide cost-free educational and hands-on learning experiences for children to explore history. “Each day will feature a historical theme and related activity, such as a craft or the opportunity to handle real artifacts from the Museum collection,” wrote Pam Curtin, director of...
Murrysville man pleads guilty to baseball bat assault
A Murrysville man was released from jail Wednesday after being sentenced for the assault of two people last year with an aluminum baseball bat. Reno J. Roberts, 26, pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated assault in connection with an incident last Oct. 16 following an argument at the GetGo...
Westmoreland County Community College named military friendly school
Westmoreland County Community College has been recognized as a Gold Award-winning military friendly institution by Viqtory, a small business that provides resources for veterans. The college is among nearly 900 schools nationwide to receive the military friendly designation in 2026-27. More than 3,200 schools and organizations applied for it, according...
Police: Derry Township woman under influence of drugs in December crash
A Derry Township woman was under the influence of drugs at the time of a Dec. 28 crash state police said left another motorist seriously injured, according to court papers. Troopers said Breah P. Gonzalez, 27, didn’t have a valid driver’s license and had been convicted 10 times previously for...
Western Pa. law enforcement officers participate in 150-mile run for Special OlympicsVideo
The light rain and cloudy skies hanging over Western Pennsylvania Wednesday morning worked in North Huntingdon police Sgt. Kari Bauer’s favor. Led by two police motorcycles and trailed by a handful of emergency service vehicles, Bauer, her police dog Ceco and fellow North Huntingdon Officer Jack Packe completed a leg...
Review: ZZ Top play the classics with style at the Palace Theatre
First and foremost, a happy belated birthday to Dusty Hill, the legendary bassist for ZZ Top, who passed away in 2021. The sold-out crowd at the Palace Theatre on Tuesday got to see his bandmates perform on the day he would have turned 77. As for the band itself, ZZ...
Volunteers ready new Ligonier Valley farmers market ahead of June debut
A small but determined group worked Tuesday to prepare for the first Ligonier Valley Farmers Market, set for June 13. “We just want Ligonier to shine,” said Angel Tunstall, 57, who raked grass, joined by her dog, Aspen. “I’m excited about a Ligonier Valley market happening,” she said, expressing hopes...
Resident of Westmoreland Manor receives tickets to Brooks & Dunn show
For as long as Westmoreland Manor workers can remember, Felicia Moore, a 65-year-old resident at the county care facility, has listened to Brooks & Dunn every day. Moore will get to listen to the duo live instead of just from the speaker of her computer tablet because of a wish...
Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination
Newcomer Jordan Omlor defeated Lisa Gephart on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for the 59th District state House seat. He will face Republican incumbent Leslie Rossi in November. With all precincts reporting in the district — which includes Latrobe, Ligonier, Derry, Mt. Pleasant and Unity in Westmoreland County —...
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid
An outspoken Democratic congresswoman from Allegheny County’s eastern suburbs is poised to earn her party’s nomination to run for another term in Washington in the November election. As of 10:30 p.m., with 96% of the 12th Congressional District’s precincts reporting unofficial results, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Swissvale, had collected 81%...
