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Longtime firefighter, paramedic named Murrysville Volunteer of the Year
Rick O’Mahony of Murrysville answered his first emergency call in 1964. “You can do the math,” he said. “I’ve been in it ever since.” O’Mahony was named the Murrysville Volunteer of the Year at Wednesday’s council meeting. He is a longtime paramedic, firefighter with Murrysville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1,...
Murrysville Council approves WetGo car wash on Route 22
Murrysville officials approved construction of a WetGo car wash, which will replace the former Standard Bank on Route 22. Giant Eagle officials have expanded their presence in the municipality’s business corridor in recent years, adding a GetGo gas station and upgrading the grocery store to a Market District. In addition...
2 arrested in North Huntingdon drug bust
Two people were arrested Wednesday after a reported drug bust at a North Huntingdon motel. A controlled buy was set up by an undercover officer through communication with a man who goes by the street name of “G,” according to court papers. Township police and authorities from the Westmoreland County...
Work on Westmoreland bridges to restrict traffic in Penn, Oklahoma boroughs
Short-term lane restrictions will be in place next week for PennDOT bridge preservation projects in Penn and Oklahoma boroughs. Nighttime single-lane restrictions are slated between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Monday and Tuesday on Route 66 (First Street and Oklahoma-Apollo Bridge), between Sheridan Road and Kiski Avenue in Oklahoma. Traffic...
Jeannette police seek funds for extra K-9 patrol unit
Police dog Kilo wants to get to work in Jeannette. He just doesn’t have a ride. The city police department is hoping to raise enough money to buy a patrol unit for the 5-year-old Dutch shepherd and its handler, Officer Matthew Painter, to add the out-of-work dog to the force....
Minor injuries reported in school van crash in Hempfield
Two people reportedly had minor injuries Thursday morning after a two-vehicle crash involving a school van in Hempfield, near the Greensburg border, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatch supervisor. The crash was reported around 7:15 a.m. at Triangle Drive and East Pittsburgh Street, not far from Route 30. It was...
State approves $485,000 grant for downtown upgrades in Export
Export officials didn’t get the $1.95 million they were hoping for, but a state grant for about $485,000 will go a long way toward realizing a project to unify its downtown features and establish a central community space. The original concept plan, dubbed “Heritage Square” in 2021, used newly designed...
Anonymous report of active shooter temporarily locks down Mt. Pleasant Area school
Mt. Pleasant Area Junior-Senior High School was locked down for more than an hour Wednesday morning as authorities responded to a report of an active shooter at the school. Superintendent Timothy Gabauer said school administrators received a Safe2Say message shortly after 10 a.m. indicating there was “an active shooting in...
Owners vow to honor reservations as Ferrante’s Lakeview goes up for sale
The owners of Ferrante’s Lakeview don’t want clients to panic when they hear that the longstanding wedding and banquet facility in Hempfield is for sale. “We do want to retire, but it might take a year or two to sell,” said Susan Domasky of Greensburg, president of the family-owned business....
Westmoreland DA vehicle usage declines as a result of crash
Westmoreland District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli has been driving a county-owned vehicle less frequently since she was involved in a December crash in Murrysville, according to records obtained by the Tribune-Review. Ziccarelli, a first-term Republican from Lower Burrell, drove her county vehicle nine days and 533 miles in February, according to...
Fire guts McCali Manor in Mt. Pleasant
Firefighters battled a blaze Wednesday afternoon that extensively damaged an apartment building and former restaurant in downtown Mt. Pleasant. All seven of the occupants of the McCali Manor at 462 W. Main St. were accounted for after fire broke out shortly before 3 p.m., causing extensive damage. No one was...
May 29 a ‘beautiful day’ for inaugural charity 5K honoring late Greensburg Salem coach
Longtime Greensburg Salem track and cross country coach Steve Snider was known for his inspirational approach and positive outlook, viewing, in his own words, every day as “a beautiful day.” The beloved coach, who also taught physical education and health in the district for 36 years, will be remembered on...
Irwin, Export bars challenge covid fines, license suspensions
Two local restaurant owners are asking a Westmoreland County judge to overturn fines and liquor license suspensions they incurred after they were accused of failing to follow covid-19 mandates. Brandy’s on Main in Irwin and Jiggers Pub in Export claim health and safety orders instituted by former Gov. Tom Wolf...
Music, mayhem mix in upcoming Saint Vincent Summer Theatre shows
The upcoming Saint Vincent Summer Theatre season is feeling like “a return to normalcy” for producing artistic director Greggory Brandt. For its 53rd season, the theater will present three productions and welcome back its popular after-performance cabaret. Following a two-year pandemic shutdown, SVST presented two productions in 2022. This year’s...
Routes 30, 130 improvements needed, Norwin town hall participants say
Norwin-area residents told local and county officials improvements are needed to routes 30 and 130 to ease traffic congestion and improve safety. About 20 residents attended a meeting this week organized by Irwin Councilman Tyler Baum, who said he views the communities as being connected through the transportation routes. “Our...
Westmoreland happenings: Easter services, caregiver support meeting, pepperoni roll sale, more
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Greensburg unveils design for Spring Avenue Park revamp
Greensburg resident Luis Sanchez and his family are eager to try out updated amenities planned at Spring Avenue Park, which faces the front door of their Menoher Way home. “It’s going to be really good for so many kids,” Sanchez said. That includes his 10-year-old daughter, Gianna, who has fun...
Trafford police accuse couple of running prostitution service from their home
A married couple was arrested Tuesday after Trafford police said they were running a prostitution service and two “Johns” claimed to pay for sex there. The “Johns” told investigators that they paid $150 per session at the Fairmont Avenue home after booking a woman through online escort services, according to...
Police say Unity woman loses $14K to scammer
A Unity woman was scammed out of $14,000 after an unknown person contacted her claiming there was an issue with her computer security software, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Troopers said the woman was contacted earlier this year by the person who claimed that her McAfee account erroneously was credited...
Irwin apartment evacuated after kitchen fire
Two people were evacuated from an apartment fire early Tuesday morning along First Street in Irwin, according to a Westmoreland 911 supervisor. At about 12:45 a.m., a cooking fire broke out in the apartment’s kitchen, the supervisor said. Video from the scene, via Tribune-Review news partner WPXI, showed heavy smoke...
‘Air’ follows Trafford native’s pursuit of Michael Jordan for NikeVideo
Most people won’t get a chance to see a movie made about their lives — much less see themselves portrayed by A-list Hollywood leading man Matt Damon. Trafford native John “Sonny” Vaccaro is about to get both. “Air: Courting a Legend” premieres Wednesday in theaters nationwide. Directed by Ben Affleck,...
Luxor church uses surplus mission team funds to help Greater Latrobe, Hempfield Area schools
A country church in the village of Luxor in Hempfield decided to use its surplus mission team money to support students at two Westmoreland County school districts. After reaching out to the food service department to see whether there were students with unpaid lunch accounts, Luxor United Methodist of Greensburg...
Sinkhole closes road in North Huntingdon; PennDOT announces detour
A sinkhole resulted in closure of a section of road in North Huntingdon Monday night. PennDOT officials said Paintertown Road is closed between Bickerstaff Road and Penn Woods Drive until further notice. Motorists are being directed along a detour following Station Street, Morris Avenue, Nike Site Road, Route 130 and...
Southside Johnny brings classic Jersey Shore sound to The PalaceVideo
When Southside Johnny hits the stage with the Asbury Jukes, he likes to tell the audience, “You’re more than welcome to enjoy yourself.” The invitation is extended to those who come to hear their raucous, horn-heavy, roots-tinged rock at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “We’re gonna...
Westmoreland County unveils new social services grant program
Westmoreland leaders expect a $3 million grant program launched Monday to make a significant impact on mental health care in the county. Up to 20 grants will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations that serve residents who have become increasingly in need of social services since the onset of...
