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Hempfield unveils decade-long vision for township park
Hempfield Park is set to undergo a series of improvements over the next decade under an updated master plan presented at the township supervisors meeting this week. The plan focuses on enhancing the park environment, expanding recreation opportunities, fine-tuning operations, increasing accessibility, improving facilities and increasing staff, said Chris Sarson,...
Aggravated assault while DUI charges filed in Unity crash
A Unity man was arraigned Thursday on aggravated assault while driving under the influence charges in connection with a July crash that left two people seriously injured. Gianni A. Gonzalez, 24, used marijuana and drank alcohol prior to the July 11 crash, according to court papers. He is free on...
Attorneys compete for Export district judge seat
Two Murrysville attorneys will vie to replace retiring District Court Judge Charles Conway in the Nov. 7 general election. Republican Robert Klingensmith, 59, a practicing attorney for more than 20 years, said he likes the engagement district judges have with the communities they serve. “You do everything,” he said. “You...
Westmoreland County Community College president will resign in summer 2024
Westmoreland County Community College’s first female president announced her resignation at the college’s board of directors meeting Wednesday. Tuesday Stanley, 55, who joined WCCC in 2014, will remain in her position at the school near Youngwood through June 30. She will have served as president for exactly a decade. Stanley...
Franklin Regional school board candidates cite state funding, safety as major challenges
In the Franklin Regional School District, seven candidates will compete for five full-term school board seats in the Nov. 7 general election, while the current board president goes up against a challenger for a two-year seat. Full-term seats George App, 42, said he wants to be a voice of civility,...
Record railcar caravan expected in Westmoreland for annual 40-mile Toys for Tots collection
John Gonder is expecting the largest caravan of railcars yet for an annual 40-mile trek that doubles as a collection event for Toys for Tots. Twenty-two railcar operators plan to converge Nov. 11 on the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad line from East Huntingdon to Hempfield. “The people, they get really excited,...
Economic development among issues in Greensburg mayoral race
Democrat Robb Bell said he is seeking a third term as Greensburg’s mayor to continue working on the revitalization of the city. Republican challenger G. Domenic Spino believes he is the best candidate to lead the city forward in areas including economic development, livability and access to services. Voters will...
Owner’s rep will evaluate stalled Hempfield Area high school project
Hempfield Area School District’s new owner’s rep, McKinley Architecture and Engineering, will assess the district’s stalled high school renovation project over the course of the next two months and return with their findings. The school board approved the new owner’s representative contract with a not-to-exceed fee of $30,000 for the...
Murrysville will solicit bids for oil, gas rights beneath Murrysville Community Park
Murrysville council members will decide in the next few months whether to enter into leases for oil and gas rights below two municipal parks. Council deferred action at its Oct. 18 meeting on a proposed lease for oil and gas rights below the 234 acres that make up Duff Park....
Court hearing for students charged in Hempfield school gun case delayed
Three Hempfield teens charged with possessing guns on school property aren’t due in court until December. The students, ages 15 and 16, were charged earlier this month with multiple criminal charges in connection with an Oct. 2 incident in which school officials and police claim three male students passed two...
Unity man to serve jail time for sexual assault against teen
A Unity man was ordered to serve up to 23 months in jail in connection with sexual assaults against a teenager that prosecutors contend occurred over a seven-year period. Clarence J. Wallace, 74, pleaded guilty to felony charges of indecent assault of a child and corruption of minors as part...
Union accuses Westmoreland County of bad faith bargaining in labor talks
Dozens of Westmoreland County unionized workers picketed Wednesday in front of the courthouse claiming negotiations on a new labor deal with the government’s largest bargaining unit have stalled. Officials with the Service Employees International Union Local 668 and Healthcare Pennsylvania accused county leaders of negotiating in bad faith. “They called...
Westmoreland happenings: family fun day, trunk-or-treat, grief seminar, more
Arts • Westmoreland Performing Arts will perform “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8 p.m. and midnight Oct. 27 and 28 at the Westmoreland County Community College Science Hall Theatre. Tickets: 724-672-3322 or westmorelandperformingarts.com. Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a revival “Jesus Is Coming” at 6...
When is your town hosting trick-or-treat?
Here is a listing of local dates and times for trick-or-treating in Westmoreland County. Many towns use the same timeframe for trick-or-treating, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Those include Delmont, Export, Greensburg, Irwin, Hempfield, Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township, Manor, Murrysville, New Alexandria (parade will line up at 5 p.m. at...
Hempfield mulls librarian feedback on book posting policy
Hempfield Area School District librarians are requesting a portion of the district’s policy on book acquisition be changed in order to potentially save the district money on reading materials. Approved in August, the policy requires school librarians to post lists of books they intend to purchase 30 days before they...
Court papers detail how McKeesport man threw drugs when he saw police during North Huntingdon sting
A McKeesport man is behind bars after police said he delivered heroin/fentanyl twice in six days in North Huntingdon, according to court papers. Gerald R. Lawrence, 31, brought drugs on Oct. 18 to a confidential informant who was working with township police and agents from the state attorney general’s office....
Alumni group raises $500,000 in push against admission of girls at The Kiski School
Some alumni of The Kiski School have been raising money in an attempt to get the all-boys boarding school in Loyalhanna Township to reverse course on welcoming girls in fall 2024 — ending a storied 136-year tradition. Joseph Garcia, a 1985 alumnus, is the chairman of the Friends of Kiski...
Jeannette EMS bankruptcy filing reports more than $850,000 in debts
Jeannette EMS Inc. revealed in a bankruptcy court filing this week it has more than $850,000 in debts that will go unpaid once administrative costs are covered. The ambulance service, which closed July 3, said in a bankruptcy filing that among the debts not secured by any collateral are a...
Westmoreland 250: 10 things to see in Allegheny, Washington townships
Two rural townships offer visitors history, agriculture commerce and nature pursuits in Westmoreland County. Allegheny and Washington townships have a combined population of fewer than 10,000 residents. Early settlers were drawn to the once-prosperous coal mining industry in Washington Township, which was founded in 1789 and named after George Washington....
Attic, second floor sustain damage in Greensburg house fire, resident unhurt
No one was injured when the second floor of a Greensburg home caught fire Tuesday evening. Firefighters were called to the home at the intersection of Unity Way and Evergreen Avenue. “There was one person in the home, and he was already outside when we got here,” said Greensburg VFD...
Jeannette man pleads to federal drug charges
A Jeannette man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to possession of nearly 5 ounces of cocaine. Tristin B. Axton, 25, of Jeannette, pleaded guilty in connection with a case originating in March 2023, when he was found in possession of 139 grams of cocaine. Axton was on federal release...
Penn Township man will serve life in prison for killing father, aunt
Neal Hubish had only a few words to share with his mother and sister as he was led out of a Westmoreland County courtroom Tuesday afternoon after pleading guilty to killing his father and aunt. Westmoreland County prosecutors said that Hubish violently stabbed to death his 71-year-old father, Arthur Hubish,...
Westmoreland DA to impanel grand jury to investigate unsolved cases
A grand jury will investigate unsolved crimes in Westmoreland County for the first time in more than three decades, District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said Tuesday. “This is a substantial step and invaluable resource for our criminal justice system. We want to take a closer look, specifically, at unsolved cases involving...
Braddock woman faces charges after shooting incident on Route 30 in Unity
A Braddock woman is charged with attempted homicide after state police said she fired a gun at her boyfriend’s vehicle while both were traveling on Route 30 in Unity, according to court papers. The man was not hurt. The shooting stemmed from an argument Markale D. Younger, 27, had with...
Delmont looks to continue improvements at Newhouse Park
Delmont’s Newhouse Park has seen a steady course of improvements over the past five years. That has translated to more visitors and the need to make some more improvements. “We’ve had several tournaments up there this summer and it’s shown that we need some more parking,” said councilman and recreation...
