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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...
Youngwood man faces charges after high-speed chase
A Youngwood man is accused of being intoxicated when he crashed during a police chase, injuring a female passenger. Greensburg Police said Zachary J. Burkholder, 29, nearly hit a police car around 3 a.m. Saturday when he pulled onto Ehalt Street. Officers followed the Honda Civic onto College Avenue and...
Person flown by medical helicopter after Rostraver crash
A person was taken by medical helicopter to a hospital Monday morning after a crash in Rostraver. A vehicle was reported to be overturned on Cedar Creek Road just after 10:15 a.m. in the area of the Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatch supervisor. The...
Greensburg’s new Laurel Marketplace hosts collection of local vendors
Shoppers who are used to going online or visiting seasonal outdoor markets for locally made products now have a storefront option for finding some of their favorites. The Laurel Marketplace opened March 1 at 14 W. Second St. in downtown Greensburg, in the newly renovated space that previously housed the...
Activist explores Native peoples’ history, recent issues during presentation at The Westmoreland
Miguel Sague Jr. finds value in reenactments involving Native Americans, such as those at Bushy Run Battlefield that have prompted widespread discussion over their appropriateness. But he conceded that, when non-Native Americans depict Native people, it can be tricky. “I think reenacting these battles is a good thing. It’s something...
Murrysville continues park updates; gaga ball pit planned at Kovalczik Park
The children’s game gaga ball is becoming more popular with Murrysville recreation officials, who are looking to partner with local Boy Scouts to install a second arena for the game at a local community park. “In 2022, a local Scout installed the gaga ball pit at Murrysville Community Park for...
Sutersville woman to serve probation for sexual assault of teen
A Sutersville woman was ordered Thursday to serve two years on probation for having sex with a 13-year-old boy she tutored during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Ashley E. Sherry, 23, pleaded guilty in January to felony charges of statutory sexual assault and corruption of minors. A more serious count of...
April programs promote growth of backyard butterfly habitats in Westmoreland
Spring’s arrival brings two programs to Westmoreland County to guide backyard gardeners in selecting plants for their property that are attractive to the senses and to migrating butterflies. The staff of the Penguin Court preserve in Laughlintown on Tuesday will lead a virtual program on creating a “Monarch Waystation,” or...
Out & About: Black Tie event benefits Excela Health heart, lung institute
Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers coach Chuck Noll wasn’t above invoking scripture to teach a lesson. So said four-time Steelers Super Bowl champion Jon Kolb to VIP party attendees at Black Tie for Hearts, hosted by Westmoreland/Frick Hospital Foundation on March 25 at Greensburg Country Club. The event raised funds for the...
From sheep to shawl: Loyalhannon Spinners keep age-old craft alive
About 10 years ago, Trafford resident and knitting enthusiast Liza Jennings Seiner began to wonder: where does yarn come from? “I’ve been a knitter since I was a kid, and it just never occurred to me,” she said. “You can go down to Joann’s and you can buy yarn and...
Out & About: Greensburg Garden Center hosts biggest-ever spring tea
Obviously, the word is out about the annual Greensburg Garden Center Spring Tea. The March 25 event at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center was a hot ticket, drawing its biggest-ever attendance of 122. Each of the 15 tables was decorated in a unique theme created by the table hostess...
Out & About: Local songbirds shine at ‘Westmoreland Has Talent’
Pitt-Greensburg students might be intrigued — or appalled — to know that, after hours, their leader can really rock out. President Robert Gregerson brought a heavy-metal growl to Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” as one of the featured performers in Westmoreland Has Talent on March 25 at Live...
Trout group seeks to work with state on improving Linn Run watershed
A trout fishing organization wants to work with state conservation officials on projects that can maintain and improve seven-mile-long Linn Run and its watershed. The stream is a high-quality habitat for trout in Ligonier and Cook townships in eastern Westmoreland County. The hope of the Forbes Trail Chapter of Trout...
