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Claridge Boy Scout troop has a flock of Eagles
Eagle is the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve, and the culmination is a community service project in which the Scout takes the lead in organizing, gathering materials and a work crew, and executing his vision. At Troop 239 in Penn Township’s Claridge neighborhood, this summer produced a whole...
Greensburg Salem plans surveys to address school attendance, parental engagement
Greensburg Salem will be asking students and parents to take a survey to determine how they feel about district schools, as officials look to curb student absenteeism. “There was a decline in overall attendance last year at our high school, so it’s a concern,” Superintendent Ken Bissell said. The district...
Pa. plan for electric vehicle supercharger stations becoming reality
Davie Huddleston wasn’t looking for an electric vehicle. He loves his gas-powered Nissan Murano convertible. But his two daughters kept insisting, and he finally bought one. “They should sell electric vehicles,” he said of his daughters. “It was constant. And they had a point for my every objection. But it...
Rugged cross-country bike race benefiting Westmoreland Heritage Trail rolls through Delmont
The first-ever Delmont CX race took place Saturday morning featuring a course that runs the wooded trails, grass runs, steep hills and obstacles at Shields Farm. Proceeds from the race will benefit the race hosts, the Delmont Visionary Committee, which is a citizens group working to bring a spur from...
Former Hempfield grocery store set to become entertainment venue
Brothers Bobby and Chris Hogue are in the middle of designing a new entertainment venue at a former Hempfield grocery store, but they already know there’s nothing quite like it in the region. 814 Lanes & Games is set to open next year at the former Shop ’n Save building...
Penn-Trafford couple complete length of Appalachian Trail
After three years of working straight out of college and navigating the worst of a pandemic, Alex McCafferty felt it was time to walk away. Well, to hike away, at least, and pursue a dream in the process. He took a break from work and after his girlfriend, Amy Bowser,...
Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials working to close ‘middle gap’
Officials for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail are working to find a way around — or underneath as it turns out — Route 66 as they work to close a 4-mile middle gap that will create an uninterrupted hiking and biking path from Trafford to Saltsburg. While acquiring land and easements...
Hempfield residents can weigh in on comprehensive plan
Hempfield residents will have chances this month to voice their opinions on the township’s future and on possible projects slated for Hempfield Park. Three public input meetings are scheduled in October where township officials will collect comments on the comprehensive plan, which has not been updated in 15 years. The...
Belt makers among longest tenured vendors at Fort Ligonier Days
For more than four decades, Maureen and Fred Light watched the crowds grow as Fort Ligonier Days blossomed from a small-town fall street festival to a weekend event that draws tens of thousands of visitors. Under sun-drenched skies with red and brown leaves drifting down from the trees, the Lights...
Downtown Greensburg businesses to offer pie samples, display scarecrow contest entries
Visitors to Greensburg will be able to indulge their sweet tooths while browsing in downtown shops during an inaugural Harvest Pie Walk organized by the Greensburg Business and Professional Association. “We’re looking forward to a fun event,” said Amy Beeghly, president of the association. “People can walk their pie off...
Latrobe chamber to honor 2022 difference makers at annual dinner
Every year, the Greater Latrobe-Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce looks forward to its annual dinner and awards ceremony, according to Chamber President and CEO Briana Tomack. This year is no different. The chamber will host its 77th annual event on Monday, Oct. 24 at Saint Vincent College’s Fred Rogers Institute....
Fort Ligonier Days marches on as ‘go-to’ fall event for many families
Fort Ligonier Days is a homecoming for many who visit or participate in the annual festival — whether or not they grew up in the Ligonier area. Members of Joyce Mowery’s family have been coming to the event for about three decades. “This is kind of a tradition,” said the...
Mt. Pleasant man sentenced for sexual assault of girls
A Mt. Pleasant man will serve 22 to 50 years in prison after he was convicted of the sexual assault of two girls. Kenneth R. Daniels II, 42, also must comply with all state sex offender conditions after a Friday sentencing by Common Pleas Judge Scott Mears. Daniels was charged...
New Florence man granted bail on police assault charges, detained on prior case
A former New Florence man accused of assaulting a police officer at his home last year was granted bond Friday, but he remains in jail on a parole detainer pending a hearing later this month. Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio granted Ray A. Shetler Jr.’s motion for nominal bond, set...
PennDOT job fair near Donegal seeks to fill posts in Westmoreland, 3 other counties
PennDOT will hold a job fair Tuesday near Donegal for those interested in applying for open positions in Westmoreland and three other counties. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Turnpike stockpile at 183 Claypike Road, Acme, which is located in Mt. Pleasant Township....
Penn Hills man faces both juvenile and adult charges related to sexual assault incident
A Penn Hills man wanted as a juvenile on sexual assault charges was charged as an adult after police said he resisted arrest on Thursday morning. Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office deputies took Dabiaun A. Davidson, 18, of Penn Hills into custody during their search of a home on Sweetbriar Drive...
Latrobe high schoolers to perform ‘Little Women’ play
“Little Women” is perhaps one of the most famous family tales — and as the Latrobe Drama Club rehearsed a play adaptation, sophomore Izzy Keslar couldn’t help but feel a sisterly connection on and off the stage. “People playing a family became an actual family,” said Keslar, who will play...
Foundation offers scholarship funds for private school students in Westmoreland
Pastor Bob Ross understands the need for scholarship programs that open the door to private schools for lower income students. He sees it each year at his school — Heritage Baptist Academy, a school tucked into the small Heritage Baptist Church along Lowry Avenue in Jeannette — where families in...
2019 shooting, drug bust in Jeannette result in prison sentence
A former Jeannette man was sentenced Thursday to four to eight years in a state prison in connection with a 2019 shooting and separate drug bust in the city. James W. Smith, 45, pleaded guilty to drug possession, unlawful possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property, aggravated assault and false...
Assault, vandalism with arrow in Sutersville results in conviction
A Sutersville man was convicted of aggravated assault and related offenses Thursday after his neighbor testified he was threatened with an arrow during a September 2020 incident outside their apartment building. Daniel Predajna said he was able to hold a screen door closed to prevent Rickie L. Case, 60, from...
Injured Hempfield motorist OKs plea agreement for wrong-way driver
A Hempfield man was ordered to spend two years on probation Thursday for being impaired during a 2019 wrong-way crash on Route 30 that seriously injured another motorist. Larry T. Miller Sr., 75, also was sentenced to 40 days on home electronic monitoring. He entered a guilty plea Thursday to...
Halloskene event in Greensburg to include debut of short film showcasing the city
Skene 19 Films’ second annual Halloskene celebration is set for 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Greensburg’s St. Clair Park, with festivities including live music, food and craft vendors. Those who stay until 8 p.m. will see the debut screening of a short film that Skene 19 Films CEO Marcus...
Police escape injury when suspect attempts to flee drug bust scene
Five police officers narrowly escaped injury Wednesday afternoon when a suspect in a North Huntingdon drug bust attempted to drive away from a motel parking lot on Route 30 after an undercover officer purchased drugs from him, according to court papers. When authorities converged on Antonio Barry-Burrell, 18, of Penn...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Oct. 14-15
Rockin’ at The Lamp Rock ‘n’ rollers have a choice of two concerts this weekend at The Lamp Theatre, 222 Main St., Irwin: • Floyd Live, 8 p.m. Friday. Billed as having “the authentic sound of Pink Floyd,” along with a Floyd-worthy light, laser and projection show, the tribute band...
Delmont will use $20,000 grant to develop borough-wide transportation plan
Delmont officials and a citizen group will begin work soon on an active transportation plan for the borough. The Delmont Visionary Committee (and the borough, serving as administrator for the funds) will use a $20,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s WalkWorks program and Department of Conservation and Natural...
