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Out & About: Westmoreland Museum unveils annual winter light display
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness,” so the saying goes. At The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, it is better to light the building’s entire south-facing facade during the darkest days of the year. This year’s light show was revealed during Winter Lights Illumination...
Hunters prepped for opening of firearms deer season
Rachael Myers and Keri Roadman, both of Acme, joined thousands of other people on Black Friday to go shopping and take advantage of deals on merchandise. The difference between these 30-something sisters and other shoppers is they bypassed the mall and department stores and were at a gun shop in...
U.S.-England World Cup faceoff draws growing soccer fan base to local viewing
Friday’s scoreless draw in the World Cup soccer match between the United States and England cost Greensburg’s Scott Fidazzo $100. Fidazzo, 25, bet the United States would win. But, he said, “It’s a fun bet. It makes watching the game more interesting.” He was among area soccer fans who packed...
Westmoreland happenings: Victorian house tour, community Christmas celebrations, choral concert
Fundraisers • New Alexandria Center for Active Adults has bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the center, 207 W. Main St. Cost: $16, includes 16 bingo sheets. Specials available. Details: 724-668-7005. • Norwin Historical Society will sponsor a Homes for the Holidays House Tour, from 3:30 to 8...
Police say bar fight in Greensburg’s Rialto spilled outside, led to stabbing
A fight between two men inside a Greensburg bar spilled into the street Thursday when one was stabbed and the other arrested, according to police. Anthony J. Sharp, 21, of Jeannette admitted to stabbing the man after getting into an altercation with him inside Rialto Bar & Bistro, investigators said...
Voting challenges in 5 Westmoreland precincts to delay certification
Westmoreland County Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew have pre-certified results of midterm election voting in all of the county’s 307 precincts. But when they meet Monday to consider final certification of the Nov. 8 vote — in their capacity as county election board members — they’ll be limited to...
Sewickley Township woman gets 8 years probation for animal neglect
A Sewickley Township woman was sentenced Tuesday to eight years of probation after being convicted of 61 counts of animal neglect. Nicole Marzole, 42, was not present at the nonjury trial in her case, according to a court order. The animals seized from her home were ordered to be forfeited...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Nov. 25-27
Light ‘em up Light Up Ligonier will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the Ligonier Diamond. Santa will come to town for a countdown to the flipping of the switch to illuminate the bandstand, trees and holiday decorations on the Diamond. Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available. For information, visit...
Record turnout at 2022 Greensburg Turkey Trot
A record number of people woke up early Thursday to race in this year’s Greensburg Turkey Trot and raise money for charities. About 2,300 people participated in the 5K, race officials said. In recent years, the race typically has drawn between 1,500 and 2,000 participants. Runners and walkers, often sporting...
Greensburg nurse sentenced to probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions
A Greensburg woman is prohibited from holding duties as a certified registered nurse practitioner while she serves three years on probation for writing fraudulent prescriptions for thousands of pills. Judge Christopher Feliciani ordered that Kari A. Halaut, 55, continue with drug and alcohol treatment during the probationary period. Halaut pleaded...
Mt. Pleasant church serves Thanksgiving meals for 23 years
No one has to celebrate Thanksgiving alone in Mt. Pleasant. For 23 years, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church has hosted a holiday dinner in its basement. About 25 people volunteered to serve others on Thanksgiving this year. Church member and meal organizer Wanda Permuka called it a “wonderful ministry.” “I just...
1 person hospitalized after stabbing at Rialto in Greensburg
One person is in the hospital after being stabbed early Thursday morning at The Rialto Bar & Bistro in downtown Greensburg. The stabbing happened about 1:40 a.m. at the tavern at the intersection of West Otterman Street and North Pennsylvania Avenue, Greensburg police said. Police did not release further details...
West Newton plans light-up night festivities
Downtown West Newton will be the site of the town’s holiday festivities from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday with its Miracle On Main Street and Light Up Night Festival featuring a parade, entertainment, food and more than 40 craft vendors. The parade along Main Street will begin at 5:15 p.m.,...
Greensburg man sentenced in July assault of 10-year-old boy
A Greensburg man who assaulted a 10-year-old boy was sentenced Wednesday to 11 1/2 to 23 months in the Westmoreland County Prison. Aaron M. Adair, 30, expressed remorse for his actions on July 21. “I’m sorry, I can’t take back what I did,” Adair said. He pleaded guilty Wednesday to...
Shop with a Cop fundraisers in Unity, Latrobe sustain annual effort for children in need
State Trooper Steve Limani is braving Black Friday crowds at the Unity Walmart in an effort to raise money for children in need who will get to participate in Shop with a Cop next month. He’s planning to be outside the store along Route 30 from 10 a.m. to 2...
Blue Knights expand effort to feed area families for Thanksgiving
Westmoreland County law enforcement officers were out in force last week to round up the usual suspects: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, veggies and butter — the time-honored ingredients of a Thanksgiving dinner. For the second year in a row, local Chapter I of the Blue Knights motorcycle club for active...
Police say trio admit to using stolen credit card to buy nearly $2,000 in gift cards at Hempfield Walmart
Three people walking quickly across the parking lot into the Hempfield Walmart store earlier this month caught the eye of Katrina Jaquay, who was outside taking a break from her duties in loss prevention. One of the people glanced over at her. “It gave me a red flag,” she said...
Surveillance video captures Westmoreland Prison guard’s involvement in assault, detectives say
A man being held at the Westmoreland County Prison testified that he started locking his cell door on C Unit after two other prisoners began picking on him. That’s what he did Aug. 20 when he took a nap on the top bunk of his cell in the Hempfield facility....
Salem teen, her terrier earn honors at National Dog Show
Natalia Backos and her dog, Boozer, have much in common. That includes matching pajamas and major wins at this year’s National Dog Show in Philadelphia. The 15-year-old Salem girl captured $5,500 in scholarships when she was judged as the top junior handler at last weekend’s two-day show. Under her guidance,...
Norwin High School girls to play flag football games for charity
A group of Norwin High School students have been practicing for two big football games Wednesday, but they won’t involve boys and they’re not for a WPIAL championship. Taking the field at the Norwin Knights Stadium will be about 150 girls in ninth through 12 grades, playing two flag football...
Holiday cheer to flourish at Jeannette Sparkle of Christmas
The annual holiday Sparkle of Christmas parade and celebration returns to downtown Jeannette on Saturday with food, art, children’s activities and wintertime cheer. Presented by the Jeannette Business Association and the Jeannette American Legion, the event will feature a parade, craft show, cookie and candy sale and visit from Santa...
Hempfield officials defend middle school consolidation as community awaits February vote
Hempfield Area officials defended the district’s proposal to permanently close Harrold Middle School at the final public meeting before the school board will vote on the plan in February. About 70 people attended Monday’s board meeting, many of them to speak out against the plan. Parents raised concerns over transportation,...
Greensburg police union files suit to block change in retirement plan provider
Greensburg’s police union has filed suit in Westmoreland County court seeking to block a change to a retirement savings plan it says would violate its contract with the city. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 56 argues in the civil action filed last week that Greensburg’s planned change of provider for...
‘Making great strides’: Jeannette IDs 12 more blighted homes for demolition
Twelve homes in Jeannette were deemed public nuisances and ordered demolished Monday, adding to the city’s list of blight proposed to be removed through Westmoreland County American Rescue Plan funding. Fire Chief Bill Frye said he hopes to push as many as 100 properties through what can be a time-consuming...
Vehicle rollover in Ligonier Township sends 1 from Route 30 scene for treatment
One person was transported for treatment following a one-vehicle wreck Monday evening in Ligonier Township, according to responding firefighters. The rollover crash with entrapment was reported at about 7:15 p.m. on Laurel Ridge, a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher confirmed. Waterford and Ligonier firefighters were dispatched to the crash near the...
