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Out & About: Fort Ligonier hosts art conservator at annual meeting
Fort Ligonier welcomed artist and painting conservator Michael Mosorjak of Johnstown as speaker at the annual meeting and member reception on April 28. Mosorjak discussed the conservation techniques of British paintings, which comprise most of Fort Ligonier’s collection — many of which he has conserved. When asked if he had...
Out & About: The Westmoreland bids farewell to portrait exhibit
As a Black, gay, immigrant artist living in the Rust Belt, Gavin Benjamin has contemplated themes of isolation, both personal and for the wider communities of which he is part. The impetus behind his recent exhibit at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, “Break Down and Let It All Out,”...
Charleroi native opening fitness studio in Rostraver
Natalie Raitano has lived in New York and Los Angeles. The fitness expert has acted on television shows and trained numerous celebrities. But for her, there’s no place like home. Raitano moved back to Charleroi, Washington County, right before the pandemic in 2020 to be closer to her family. “I...
Racin’ in the rain: Export event benefits Moose charityVideo
Stephanie Bruggeman of Delmont didn’t need an umbrella to stay dry on Saturday afternoon — her giant inflatable koala costume was doing the job just fine. Bruggeman and a street full of inflatable athletes turned out for the second annual “Blow Up Export” race down Washington Avenue. Proceeds from the...
A few sprinkles can’t spoil 9th annual Loyalhanna SojournVideo
Keystone State Park Manager Kris Baker wasn’t discouraged at all by the gray, drizzly morning that greeted kayakers at the ninth annual Loyalhanna Sojourn. “Sometimes this weather is better and more comfortable,” Baker said. “When it’s 85 degrees and sunny all day, it gets pretty hot out on the water.”...
Fire, hazmat officials clean up fuel spill in Hempfield
County hazmat crews, firefighters and other emergency officials were working late Saturday morning to contain a fuel spill on South Center Avenue in Hempfield. Hempfield Assistant Chief Don Thoma said a truck delivering a piece of heavy equipment to Case Construction crashed and began leaking fuel. Firefighters were laying down...
Latrobe man killed in motorcycle crash identified
A 79-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on Route 981 near Latrobe on Friday afternoon, according to the Westmoreland County coroner. Bruce Santella of Latrobe was traveling southbound on a 2011 Harley-Davidson Triglide when his bike hit the center median, causing him to lose control, according to Coroner Tim...
Doctor testifies New Kensington child was physically, sexually abused
A pediatrician who examined Mikel Fetterman just days after he was hospitalized with serious head injuries in March 2020 testified Friday the child was the victim of physical abuse and potentially a sexual assault. Dr. Jennifer Clarke works at a hospital in New York, but three years ago, she was...
Former Elrama Power Plant boiler house imploded; more to come
Dave Hromanik did not want to miss the spectacle Friday morning when the hulking boiler unit at the former Elrama Power Plant went out with a bang. Or came down with a boom, as it was. Still, not all of the building came down, and the demolition contractor held a...
Aloha! Mt. Pleasant Area hosts luau for life skills students from around the county
Westmoreland students didn’t need to go to Hawaii to enjoy a luau Friday morning. Staff at Mt. Pleasant Area Junior High School hosted a luau-themed party for life skills students from high schools throughout the county. “I think that being around kids just like them makes them feel comfortable,” said...
Hempfield bridge project to trigger Monday night traffic restrictions on Route 30
PennDOT is planning lane restrictions and rolling stoppages Monday night for traffic on Route 30 near the East Pittsburgh Street overpass in Hempfield. The restrictions will affect eastbound and westbound traffic on the highway from 8 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. It will allow crews with contractor Charles J....
Former TV actress opening SUPERBODIES by Nat in Rostraver
Natalie Raitano has lived in New York and Los Angeles. The fitness expert has acted on television shows and trained numerous celebrities. But for her, there’s no place like home. Raitano moved back to Charleroi, Washington County, right before the pandemic in 2020 to be closer to her family. “I...
Job fair slated at PA CareerLink near Youngwood
Employers from the manufacturing, transportation and health care industries, as well as local job training agencies, are expected to participate in a job fair from noon to 3 p.m. May 18 at the PA CareerLink offices, 15 Pavilion Lane adjacent to the Westmoreland County Community College near Youngwood. ”These sorts...
Norwin elementary school teacher is finalist for state teacher of the year
The state Department of Education announced Friday that Rachel Kalberer, an elementary teacher in the Norwin School District, is among 12 educators nominated to be the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. Other finalists and their school districts are: Anthony Angelini, Conewago Valley; Brittney Bell, Carmichaels Area; Jonathan Bickel, Eastern...
Ligonier Township crash sends 1 to hospital
One motorist was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment following a Friday morning wreck in Ligonier Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. Firefighters freed the motorist by removing a door of the vehicle that crashed shortly after 9:30 a.m. along Route 30 near the former...
Delmont approves ‘jake brake’ ordinance
Delmont residents may not get the “no-jake-brake” signs exactly where they want them, but they will get several installed in the borough. When residents initially brought complaints to council about trucks using the Jacobs engine brake system, commonly called “jake brakes,” Delmont police Chief T.J. Klobucar had concerns about enforcement,...
New Greensburg GetGo store part of convenience trend in downtown food options
The GetGo Cafe + Market gas station and convenience chain expects to have a downtown Greensburg location open by early August, taking the place of a shuttered Family Video store that was razed to make way for the new business on South Main Street, near Euclid Avenue. It’s a change...
Westmoreland human service department expansion to focus on public health, welfare
Westmoreland County’s new human services department will be expanded to advocate for health and welfare concerns, including homelessness prevention, and programs to deal with food insecurity. Commissioners this week approved creation of four new positions and revised job descriptions for two others as part of an overall increase in the...
Ligonier Township supervisors question work done by fellow board member’s company
Two Ligonier Township supervisors are raising concerns after a company co-owned by a fellow board member did about $15,500 worth of work for the municipality over four years. But Supervisor John Beaufort said he was trying to leverage his background in construction and project management in an effort to help...
3 Democrats running for mayor in Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Mayor Diane Bailey will face two Democratic challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The winner will face off in the fall against Republican Nicholas Lucia, who in unopposed on the GOP ballot in a bid to succeed his grandfather as mayor. Jerry Lucia died Dec. 17, 2021, at 76,...
Norwin grad named head of National Archives and Records Administration
A Norwin High School alumna will take over the National Archives and Records Administration at at time when the agency is embroiled in a controversy with former President Donald Trump. Colleen Shogan, a 1993 graduate of Norwin, was confirmed as archivist Thursday in a 52-45 vote by the Senate. Only...
Ligonier Township man accused of threatening Pa. Game Commission officer
A Ligonier Township man is charged with terroristic threats and felony aggravated assault after he was accused of threatening to shoot a Pennsylvania Game Commission officer. Marc Wallace, 56, is accused of being confrontational with and threatening to shoot Warden William Brehun. According to the criminal complaint filed by Ligonier...
2 races in GOP primary for North Huntingdon commissioner
Republican voters in North Huntingdon Wards 1 and 3 will have to choose between two candidates for township commissioner in the May 16 primary. The outcome of next week’s voting likely will decide the races, as there are no Democrats on the ballot in either contest for a four-year term...
Greensburg streamlines approval process for food trucks
Food trucks have become an increasingly frequent feature at in Greensburg. such as the monthly Greensburg Night Market. A new city ordinance approved this week is meant to make it easier for the truck operators to obtain permission to offer their fare while also reducing the time Greensburg officials spend...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: May 12-14
Back to the beach Award-winning playwright Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical play, “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, 111 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale. The story follows Eugene Jerome, a young teen growing up in 1937 Brooklyn, as...
