Westmoreland category, Page 3
Westmoreland happenings: Puzzle race, meetings, senior citizen news, more
Church news • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals and groups with developmental disabilities 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays at the church, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg. Dinner is included. Participants must be accompanied by a family member or caregiver. Donations will...
Ministerium presents annual Good Friday drama in Greensburg
Churches in Greensburg participated in the annual “Way of the Cross” dramatic presentation Friday on Main Street. Volunteers portray characters to tell the biblical story of the events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Reenactors dressed in biblical costume played roles including Pontius Pilate, Roman soldiers, the Virgin...
Western Pa. gas prices surge above $4.20 per gallon as Iran war continues to push oil costs
Western Pennsylvanians felt a pinch at the pumps this week as some local gas stations offered fuel at $4.19 per gallon or more — about two months after the onset of the Iran war. Gas prices jumped to just shy of $4 per gallon two weeks ago. Friday, the statewide...
Jeannette considers pay boost for overnight firefighters
Jeannette fire Chief Bill Frye is seeking a higher wage for firefighters who cover overnight shifts. Frye is asking city council to consider raising the hourly rate from $8.25 to $12 in an effort to encourage firefighters to spend the night at the fire station. They respond to calls alongside...
Pittsburgh Brewing creates beer made with DNA from Immaculate Reception football
Ever wanted to drink in some football history? Some folks will be able to do just that — literally — in light of the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh this month. Partnering with Pittsburgh Brewing Co., Nemacolin Resort is offering a special pilsner, The Divinity Draft, which will be available...
IronRock Tap House in Hempfield is set to become Plaza Azteca
A sale is pending to transfer the former IronRock Tap House in Hempfield to the owners of Plaza Azteca, a Mexican restaurant with locations in 12 states. Jesse Cortez, commercial real estate adviser with The Colony Agency, on Friday confirmed Plaza Azteca is under contract to buy the property along...
From skeptics to sightings, Pittsburgh UFO Conference returns to Western Pa.
John Ventre has spent 20 years waiting for the world to take UFOs seriously, but now that the federal government is finally acknowledging the phenomenon, he is questioning its sudden change in stance. Ventre, the former state director for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), will host the 19th annual Pittsburgh...
Anglers gear up, hope for no rain on opening day of trout season
Avid trout fisherman Arnand Latour doesn’t mind taking off work to drive about 70 miles from his home in Glenshaw to Linn Run State Park east of Ligonier. “I like to go fly fishing. There are so many aspects to it. You need knowledge of insects, food sources and habitat”...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 3-5
Easter weekend is here. Before you don your pastels, take the ham out of the oven and hunt for your hidden basket, consider heading out to one of these events around Westmoreland County with your family. ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ The Palace Theatre will host a production of the classic Andrew...
Diocese of Greensburg bishop visits Blessed Sacrament for annual Maundy Thursday foot washing ritual
Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick visited Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg on Thursday for the annual Mass of the Lord’s Supper service. Maundy Thursday foot-washing is a Christian ritual observed the Thursday before Easter, when participants’ feet are washed, reenacting an act performed by Jesus Christ at the Last...
Judge weighs testimony from surviving children in Delmont mother’s murder trial
Whether two daughters and a stepson will be required to testify against their mother in her upcoming murder trial is now in the hands of a Westmoreland County judge. At issue is whether the three children are competent to testify against Lauren Maloberti, 36, or if the court will allow...
Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81
Family members recalled Gary Bowser as an automotive titan who never forgot his humble beginnings. Bowser of Murrysville died peacefully surrounded by family March 28 after a brief illness. He was 81. “He was originally from Kittanning, and he never forgot where he came from,” said Bowser’s son, Gary. “He...
State trooper found not guilty of domestic violence back on duty
A state trooper who was acquitted last year of domestic violence allegations has returned to work, according to a Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson. Trooper Nicholas E. Hood, 33, had been suspended without pay in early 2024 as charges of simple assault and harassment were filed against him by the state...
Police: North Huntingdon man used handgun to threaten municipal authority worker
A North Huntingdon man was arraigned Thursday morning on police accusations that he threatened a Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County worker with a handgun. Township police said the worker was turning off the water at Mykola Prut’s home Wednesday when Prut chased him with the weapon, according to court papers....
Tax clinic set on IRS audits, denied claims and penalties
A federal tax clinic is being planned for April 10 to help low-income individuals and families navigate legal issues with the Internal Revenue Service. Summit Legal Aid’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic will be held at the Laurel Highlands Workforce and Opportunity Center at 310 Donohoe Road in Hempfield. Attorneys and legal...
Westmoreland County’s housing director named to state housing finance board
Westmoreland County Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Washowich has been appointed to serve as a board member for the state agency that has been a key to financing a construction boom for low-income seniors over the last decade. Washowich, 62, of North Huntingdon was named in March to the 14-member...
Westmoreland happenings: Worship services, Art on the Vine fundraiser, more
Church news • Christ Lutheran Church, 5300 Old Logans Ferry Road, Murrysville, will have a Maundy Thursday worship service at 7 p.m. April 2 and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 3. Easter services will be at 6 p.m. April 4 and 10 a.m. April 5. Details: 412-795-1212....
Band Together Pittsburgh open mic night holds its signature event in Murrysville
Franklin Regional Senior High School in Murrysville hosted the third annual Band Together Pittsburgh open mic night on Wednesday evening. The nonprofit focuses on providing musical education and experience to people with disabilities. “This is what it’s all about,” said Band Together Pittsburgh spokesperson Lisa Hnath. “Open mics are our...
Mt. Pleasant man pleads guilty to paying for videos of monkey torture
A Mt. Pleasant man pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to paying people overseas to torture monkeys and record the acts on video. Joseph Garrett Buckland, 44, was charged with conspiracy to create and distribute animal crush videos in February. The videos, which are illegal to sell or exchange,...
Death row inmate Kevin Murphy appeals to Pa. Supreme Court in Westmoreland triple murder case
A Loyalhanna businessman on death row for 16 years is asking the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to hear an appeal for a new trial. Lawyers for Kevin Murphy are challenging a ruling last month by Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio that upheld his triple homicide convictions. Bilik-DeFazio previously...
How Hempfield Area’s $119M high school renovation will impact students
Hempfield Area students will not have to attend classes in temporary trailers during the upcoming $119 million high school renovation. Instead, a 2023 decision to move freshmen to the former Harrold Middle School has provided enough available space to keep all students in permanent classrooms after work begins June 1....
Mutual Aid designates 4 leaders as assistant chiefs
Mutual Aid Ambulance has restructured its day-to-day operation to follow a leadership model set by the region’s police and fire departments. Four new assistant chiefs will cover 12-hour shifts each day for the service that covers 34 communities and almost 1,000 square miles in Westmoreland County, according to Michael Wystepek,...
Straight-line winds damage properties in North Huntingdon
When Frank Kingerski peeked out of his North Huntingdon home Wednesday after an overnight tornado warning, he noticed something was missing. All four of his sheds had disappeared, mangled into pieces and scattered through a grassy field behind his house. “It was devastating,” he said while surveying the damage to...
Mt. Pleasant house party shooting suspects denied bail reduction
Two of the four men charged in connection with a drive-by shooting at a Mt. Pleasant Township house will remain in jail after a judge on Tuesday refused to reduce their $250,000 bonds. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Christopher Feliciani rejected requests from Nino S. Manno, 21, of Adamsburg and...
Westmoreland County Housing Authority to implement new ‘house rules’ for visitors
Visitors to Westmoreland County Housing Authority properties will soon face new “house rules” as officials look to crack down on bad behavior and improve safety. The agency’s board on Tuesday authorized Executive Director Michael Washowich and management to draft and implement standardized guidelines for guests. The move will codify what...
