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Hempfield man sentenced for sexual assault of teens
A Hempfield man accused of fathering two children with two teen girls was ordered to serve up to 23 months in jail for sex offenses. Tristan M. Huffine, 23, pleaded guilty in March in two incidents of statutory sexual assault in connection with allegations from 15-year-old girls in Hempfield and...
Westmoreland DA files nuisance bar lawsuit against Rialto in Greensburg
Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to have the Rialto in downtown Greensburg declared a nuisance bar. If approved by a county judge, the move would shutter the restaurant and bar — which has been closed since the end of last year — for 12...
Google’s ‘Safety Roadshow’ comes to Franklin Regional
A team from the Google Safety Roadshow talked with Franklin Regional Middle School students about internet safety on Friday. Franklin Regional officials have been emphasizing the concept of “the five C’s” with students — creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and citizenship. “We want to make sure you’re productive citizens and...
Seth Rupert overcomes deafness to teach kids at Latrobe Art Center
Seth Rupert says he’s lucky to have a job at Latrobe Art Center. But everyone else seems to think it’s the center that is lucky to have him. “It’s hard for a deaf person to get a good job, even at Walmart or Target,” said Rupert, who has been a...
Arrest warrant issued for mother convicted in 2009 drowning of baby in Monessen
A former Monessen woman who served 10 years in prison for the death of her 7-month-old son soon could be back behind bars. Seairia D. Henderson, 35, now of North Charleroi, failed to appear in a Westmoreland County courtroom Thursday for a hearing during which prosecutors sought to revoke her...
Johnny Cash tribute kicks off Hempfield Park summer concert series
Fans of the legendary Man in Black are in for a treat, as The Cash Out Show takes the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday in Hempfield Park. The tribute to Johnny Cash will kick off the “Amp Up Your Summer” concert series hosted by Hempfield Township Parks & Recreation. The...
Ex-Greensburg police chief accused of taking backpack of drugs from evidence room
Former Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning, who resigned in January after his arrest by federal authorities, is facing more trouble as Westmoreland County detectives on Thursday charged him with taking items from the department’s evidence room. Denning, 42, of Delmont, is charged with theft, conspiracy and three counts of tampering...
Greensburg family fair will offer baby supplies, ultrasounds, dental care; volunteers needed
Volunteers are being sought to help distribute baby supplies to those in need June 5 in Greensburg. The distribution is part of the first Generous Hearts Family Resource Fair, a free event set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of...
Greensburg’s Steve Snider Memorial Day race includes section of Five Star Trail
Runners will take to the streets of Greensburg on Monday for the inaugural Steve Snider “It’s A Beautiful Day” 5K race. The event honoring the late longtime Greensburg Salem track and cross country coach is being presented by the Greensburg YMCA. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. on Urania Avenue,...
Jeannette seeking support for canine unit grant application
Jeannette Police Department is hoping for some help from the community to win a grant to benefit its canine units. The department is in the running to receive a grant from crime scene clean up company Aftermath. The winner will be based on vote totals online and through social media....
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: May 26-28
Community music A recital by students in the Seton Hill University Community Music Program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the university’s Performing Arts Center, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg. The program serves area young people and adults who are seeking to advance their musical training and performance skills through...
Jeannette woman accused of faking abduction may owe $11,500 for emergency response
A Jeannette woman accused by police of faking her own abduction could enter a probationary program that includes the possibility of paying nearly $11,500 in restitution for costs related to the massive, hourslong search for her. Chloe Stein, 23, waived her right to a preliminary hearing Thursday after attorneys negotiated...
Back to normal: Spike in Memorial Day travel expected
A normal Memorial Day is finally on the horizon, including ceremonies honoring veterans, family vacations and maybe even some hot dogs doused in Heinz ketchup. With the end of the covid-19 public health emergency May 11, and the halting of most pandemic restrictions, Americans have big plans for Memorial Day,...
Greater Latrobe School District: Tentative budget passes with tax increase
Property owners in the Greater Latrobe School District might pay more real estate taxes, unless additional funding is obtained through the state budget. The school board adopted a proposed 2023-24 budget of about $64.6 million, which includes a 3-mill property tax increase. The increase would help close a $1.1 million...
Westmoreland Republican row officers secure Democratic nominations through write-in votes
Westmoreland County Treasurer Jared Squires and Controller Jeffrey Balzer were out to lunch in late April when they decided to put in motion a plan to ensure they wouldn’t have any competition for the jobs they’ve held for the last 11 years. “We realized no one was running against us....
Man accused of leaving nephew for dead in North Huntingdon fails to appear for hearing
A warrant was issued for a Forest Hills man who failed to appear for a hearing Wednesday in a case involving his nephew’s 2022 death in North Huntingdon. The lawyer for Jeffrey Carlson said his client claimed work obligations kept him from attending the hearing in which he was to...
Greensburg Salem eyes fall reopening for water-damaged middle school classrooms
Greensburg Salem School District plans to have three middle school classrooms with water-damaged carpeting back in use in time for fall instruction. But it’s expected to take longer to restore the district administration offices that also were soaked in mid-April when a water fountain on the school’s second floor started...
Latrobe woman wins big from scratch-off Pa. Lottery ticket
When Diane Babbin sent her mother, Laura LeBlanc, to the Shop ’n Save in Latrobe last week, she was expecting to receive a thermometer, not a million dollars. “We still haven’t bought the thermometer,” Babbin joked Wednesday. The 38-year-old Latrobe woman said her son, Boston Soluri, had stayed home sick...
Latrobe welcomes back former officer as new police chief
Latrobe’s council chambers were filled with people this week as they watched a familiar face become the city’s police chief. Richard Bosco will be returning to the department and will replace John Sleasman, who retired last year. “It’s great to be home,” Bosco said Monday as he took the oath...
Menu options could change at Westmoreland courthouse as county seeks food service proposals
Lunch options could be expanding at the Westmoreland County courthouse. The county is seeking proposals from private food providers and restaurants to operate the former cafeteria space that since 2016 has been run by Subway, commissioners said this week. “We as a county are open to different options, such as...
Vanderbilt woman arrested after drug sting at Rostraver gas station
A Fayette County woman was jailed this week after she received a half pound of crystal methamphetamine from an undercover officer in Rostraver with the intent of taking it to an apparent drug dealer, according to court papers. Kylee J. Moore, 21, of Vanderbilt is facing drug and conspiracy charges....
Monessen woman accused of threatening judge, children’s bureau arrested in Washington, D.C.
A Monessen woman charged this month with threatening Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau employees and now accused of threatening a Westmoreland County judge has been arrested in Washington, D.C., police say. Precious L. Gantt, 39, was arrested by the Metro Police Department after it received a copy of a warrant obtained...
Jeannette concert, food truck nights expand to 8 summer dates
Some homegrown heroes will take the stage for the season opener of Concert and Food Truck Thursdays in downtown Jeannette. Rock band Twisted Fate will play a free show 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Elliott Group Amphitheater at Clay Avenue and South Fifth Street. Food trucks and a...
Westmoreland happenings: Strawberry festival, sunset yoga, Memorial Day service, more
Fundraiser • West Newton First Church of God will have a Strawberry Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Sewickley Grange, Route 136, Sewickley Township. Menu: homemade sandwiches, salads and strawberries. Dine in or takeout. Takeout orders: 724-872-7467. Health • Excela Health neurologist Dr. Cathleen Adams will present a...
Westmoreland Heritage Trail Community Festival will include poker run
The annual Westmoreland Heritage Trail Community Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3 in Trafford, and this year will include a poker run. In addition to basket raffles, a DJ, fishing for kids, food vendors, ice cream, face-painting and more, the festival will include a...
