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Westmoreland County Courthouse garage construction behind schedule
The $7 million reconstruction project of a two-story underground parking garage at the Westmoreland County Courthouse is about six months behind schedule, but officials said final preparations are being readied to complete the work by the end of April. Work started last April to demolish and rebuild the parking structure...
Greensburg officials: member of police force placed on desk duty
A member of the Greensburg Police Department has been placed on desk duty, city officials said. The police employee wasn’t identified in a statement issued Thursday by city solicitor Zachary Kansler on behalf of Mayor Robb Bell. The move comes as the city is conducting an internal investigation prompted by...
‘Kinky Boots’ at Irwin’s Lamp Theatre spreads message of acceptance
It wasn’t in the plan for Split Stage Productions to do the musical “Kinky Boots” this season. But when the opportunity arose, it was too good to pass up. “We were actually very, very fortunate to get the rights, and it was almost accidental how it happened,” said Split Stage...
New Alexandria Fireman’s Club to host spaghetti dinner fundraiser
The New Alexandria Firemen’s Club will be hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Feb. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. Dinner is $10 per person. There will be desserts, a 50/50 raffle and silent auction baskets available for bidding. Proceeds will go to the Breakiron family, who lost their Mt....
YWCA Westmoreland opens Black History Month programs with art show
The YWCA Westmoreland County will begin its Black History Month programming Saturday, with the opening of an exhibit of work by Greensburg artist Pamela Cooper. The featured drawings, paintings and sculptures are a survey of her life as an artist and as a Black woman, Cooper said. “They reflect work...
Saint Vincent art center hosts retrospective of monk’s sacred artwork
In his artwork, the Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby is inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, which championed handicrafts and natural elements in response to the mass-production push of the Industrial Revolution. Still, he’s not above using a computer in the creation of his designs. A member of the...
Bell Township bar sued by woman who claimed injuries caused by drunken fall from stool
A Bell Township bar was sued this week by a woman who claimed she was left a quadriplegic when she was served too much alcohol and fell off a stool. According to the lawsuit, Mary Jo Jordan, 55, of Avonmore contends her injuries two years ago were caused by negligence...
Latrobe’s Medicine Shoppe location closes after more than 25 years
After more than a quarter century of business, Sue Schropp, owner of The Medicine Shoppe in Latrobe since 1996, has closed the independent pharmacy’s doors for good. “I’m excited, but it is bittersweet,” Schropp said. “I made many good friends and with taking care of all the people over the...
Westmoreland schools take top spots in Westinghouse Chain Reaction Contraption contest
From marbles to movie tributes, Westmoreland County students made all the right moves when it came to creating a Rube Goldberg-style machine for the annual Westinghouse Chain Reaction Contraption contest. Teams from Hempfield Area and Franklin Regional high schools took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively, in the...
Irwin officials hold to ballfield fee hike despite rec league protests
Irwin officials aren’t backing down from their decision to double rental fees for its ballfields and basketball court this year despite pleas from leaders of the sports leagues. Irwin borough council members debated Tuesday among themselves and sometimes verbally sparred with representatives of the Norwin Community Athletic Association and the...
Pharmacies cutting hours amid staff shortages
Starting this spring, routine visits to pick up medicine at the pharmacy after work might require more advance planning than usual. Officials from major pharmacy chains say staffing problems at pharmacies are the culprit. They are facing a shortage of pharmacists and pharmacy assistants, and some are making changes to...
Westmoreland happenings: Spaghetti dinner benefit, bingos, museum trip, more
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Norwin Show Choir to expand program to help more students
The Norwin Show Choir wants to expand its initiative to help additional students in the district. The Norwin in Action Fund, created last year by the Norwin Show Choir members, wants to spread the program to each of the seven schools in the district this fall, said Bridget Faulk, director...
Photography exhibit reveals ‘Jeannette Unvarnished’
When Beth Yadamec worked at the Jeannette Public Library, she sometimes arrived early to spend a little time walking through the streets — and the alleys — of the city. “There are cameras all over Jeannette, and I have purple hair, and I often wondered if people glanced up and...
Delmont library will host annual seed swap on Feb. 11
Did you grow a tomato in your garden last year that you really loved? If so, it’s easy to keep that crop going by saving seeds from your harvested fruit. Seed savers of all types will be on hand, with everything from fruits to vegetables to native plants and flowers,...
Staff to take on student bowlers during Greater Latrobe’s senior night match
There is an intense rivalry building within the walls of Greater Latrobe Senior High School. Staff and students have turned against each other, each side maintaining a take-no-prisoners attitude. What caused this rift? The high school’s boys and girls varsity bowling teams will be facing off with 10 staff members...
Harmar man receives light sentence for 2021 Greensburg apartment shooting
After sentencing Jaron Haten-McCoy for his role in a 2021 Greensburg apartment complex shooting, Common Pleas Judge Christopher Feliciani asked the 19-year-old how he felt. “Blessed,” Haten-McCoy answered. “Blessed extremely.” Haten-McCoy of Harmar received a light sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to aggravated assault and firearm possession charges. He was...
Man killed in Route 993 crash in North Huntingdon
An Allegheny County man was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash along Route 993 near the Cleaveland/Price Inc. manufacturing plant in North Huntingdon, said township police and a Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety supervisor. The victim, William J. Henning IV, 41, of Wall, died at AHN Forbes Hospital...
Greensburg Salem bus driver accused of inappropriate communication fired
A bus driver in the Greensburg Salem School District has been fired after being accused of inappropriate communication with students, according to the driver’s employer. DMJ Transportation Safety Coordinator Mark Kraynick said the driver was recently fired after an internal investigation. Greensburg Salem officials said the issue, which began with...
2 Westmoreland Prison inmates accused of hiding cocaine in their cell
Two Westmoreland County Prison inmates are accused of having cocaine hidden in their cell, according to court papers. Antjuan D. Smith, 39, of Oklahoma Borough, and Thomas M. Moore II, 33, of Unity, are charged by Westmoreland County detectives with contraband and drug possession. Investigators said another inmate at the...
Sticker shock: High heating bills from December have more seeking help
Henry and Holly Johnson of Greensburg did what they could during the cold days of December to keep their heating bill manageable, to a degree that others might not find comfortable. “We keep the (thermostat) temperature at 67 degrees,” Henry Johnson said. And if family and friends visiting over the...
South Greensburg church team recognized for recycling program
Recycling is a matter of faith as well as good citizenship for a group of volunteers at St. Bruno Parish in South Greensburg. The Creation Care Team’s drop-off recycling program for materials including metal cans and glass containers has been embraced by local residents. The effort also has garnered praise...
Westmoreland Bar Association plans free clinic on child custody issues
A free clinic in Greensburg next month is aimed at helping with child custody legal issues and questions, which are among the top reasons people call the Westmoreland Bar Association, according to Executive Director Alahna O’Brien. Often, those callers can’t afford an attorney or a fee to get a consultation...
Greensburg YMCA plans job expo to remedy staffing shortage, curtailed programs
The Greensburg YMCA is planning a Job Expo on Wednesday to help fill available openings ranging from child care teachers to lifeguards and custodians. CEO Suzanne Printz said the nonprofit organization is looking to hire about 50 people as it copes with staff shortages that have been a problem since...
Bushy Run draws support after state halts annual reenactment
In Rob Malley’s opinion, Bushy Run is experiencing its third battle. The first battle occurred in August 1763 between the British and Native Americans during Pontiac’s War. The second happened in 2009, when the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission threatened to close the historical Penn Township park that memorializes the...
