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1 injured in truck crash in Cook Township
One person was flown by medical helicopter following a crash Sunday night in Cook Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 supervisor. Emergency crews were called to Route 711 at Horseshoe Bend Road, near Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, just after 6 p.m., for a report of an overturned truck. Additional...
Daughters of American Revolution to dedicate marker for 18 veterans interred at Washington Township cemetery
In September 2021, members of Poke Run Presbyterian Church in Washington Township installed two new headstones to replace worn away markers in the church cemetery for two Revolutionary War soldiers, Isaac Sadler and John McConnell. Church officials had been contacted by the Major Isaac Sadler-LaBelle Vue chapter of the Daughters...
Recent crashes, fatality add to traffic concerns for Arona Road residents
Arona Road in Hempfield has seen its share of wrecks, and people who live and work along the state-maintained route worry such incidents could escalate if traffic increases. Bill and Dianne Wallace have lived along the road, just north of New Stanton, since 1983 and have noted a number of...
Behind the art: The Westmoreland’s ‘Death of Elaine’ beloved of staff and visitors
A scene of mourning at Camelot, the castle of the legendary King Arthur, is depicted in Thomas Hovenden’s 1882 oil painting, “Death of Elaine.” The king and his queen, Guinevere, along with knights, ladies-in-waiting and servants, are gathered around a bed holding the body of the young noblewoman, Elaine. Hovenden...
Residents escape fire in 2-story building in North Huntingdon, no injuries reported
Multiple fire departments responded to a fire on Sunday night in a two-story home in North Huntingdon, which re-kindled on Monday morning. Firefighters dispatched to the 2300 block of Scotch Hill Road at around 7 p.m. reported seeing flames coming from the building. Emergency crews were called back to the...
Measure to set state standards for public defenders, fill gaps in county funding passes first hurdle in Senate
The U.S. Constitution requires federal and state governments to provide effective legal counsel for people who are arrested, no matter how poor they are. But in Pennsylvania, getting a lawyer who has the resources needed to mount a proper defense often depends on the county where a person faces trial,...
Breast cancer survivor offers encouragement at Westmoreland Pink Ribbon Walk
Nikki Williams listened to what her body was telling her. That’s what helped her to learn she was suffering from breast cancer and to get the treatment she needed to beat the disease. “I want to be an advocate for women, to make sure they do their self-exams,” said the...
Out & About: Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP women’s group hosts fashion show
The guests were as runway-ready as the models at the Glitz, Glamour & Gold Fall Fashion Show and Luncheon, hosted by the Greensburg-Jeannette NAACP Women in NAACP. About 60 guests attended the swanky affair, held Saturday at the Doubletree by Hilton in Monroeville. In addition to enjoying the meal and...
Irwin police to get 6% raise in 2023 under new pact
Irwin’s police officers will get a 6% raise beginning in January in the first year of a new contract. The borough recently approved a three-year contract with the Irwin Police Officers’ Relief Association. It raises wages by 4% in 2024 and another 4% in 2025, said Shari Martino, borough manager....
Jeannette officials expect to hold tax line in 2023 budget
A property tax increase is not expected in Jeannette’s 2023 budget, chief fiscal officer Ethan Keedy said. However, there are contracts that have yet to be finalized with the city’s office workers and public works department that could potentially alter figures in the 2023 spending plan that is being formulated,...
Greensburg moves city permitting process online
Greensburg is switching to an online platform for permitting, code enforcement, inspection, licensing and planning functions, using a cloud-based program provided by OpenGov. The move is meant to streamline operations for city staff and reduce the response time for interactions with residents, property owners, contractors and members of the business...
Delmont group presses on through rain, welcomes many visitors to Apple ‘n Arts fest
A steady rain poured on the 40th Anniversary Apple ‘n Arts Festival on Saturday in Delmont, but many still braved the soggy conditions to enjoy entertainment and sample food and browse crafts offered by about 140 vendors. “We have more vendors than last year because people are coming back out...
Norwin foundation seeks donations for student scholarships, programs
The nonprofit Norwin School District Community Foundation hopes to raise $7,500 for student scholarships and programming during its annual Days of Giving campaign, which coincides with Norwin’s homecoming week activities from Oct. 3-9. Some of the money raised will go toward the foundation’s smallest scholarship endowments and the Norwin Alumni...
Red Cross volunteers, EMS workers from Western Pa. among those helping after Hurricane Ian
Bob Johnson knew without a doubt that when Hurricane Ian was projected to slam into Florida this week, he would need to be there helping in the aftermath. On Sunday, the Red Cross volunteer from Connellsville headed to Florida, where he waited out the storm in Pasco County before helping...
Industrial park expansion called vital for Westmoreland County’s future growth
Development of three pad-ready lots at the soon-to-be expanded Westmoreland Distribution Park North in East Huntingdon is just what is needed to attract more industry and jobs to the region, Westmoreland County officials said Friday. “We will invest in our communities and in our townships to make sure we have...
Hempfield church will mark 250th anniversary with organ concert
When organist Robert Copeland is practicing for the concert he’ll play Sunday at St. John’s Harrold Reformed United Church of Christ’s 250th anniversary, he won’t need to travel far to practice. That’s because Copeland, owner of the Robert Copeland Pipe Organ Co. of Jeannette, has a full pipe organ installed...
Police: Man nabbed in stolen rental car in Hempfield was awaiting sentencing in bank robberies
A former McCandless man awaiting sentencing for a string of bank robberies in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties was arrested this week after authorities said he led police on a chase in a stolen rental car. Dylan M. Poole, 28, was scheduled to be sentenced in September in federal court in...
Carlow University, WCCC to create dual agreement program
A Carlow University education will soon be even more accessible for Westmoreland County residents. The university, located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section, and Westmoreland County Community College have partnered to create a dual agreement program. The program, which will provide a “direct, smooth pathway” to a Carlow bachelor’s degree, aims to...
‘Warriors Rock’ honors veterans, first responders with Irwin concert
Gary Racan and the studio e band will present “Warriors Rock,” a concert to honor veterans and first responders, at 6 p.m. Sunday in Irwin Park. Incorporated into the concert will be videos of eight area veterans, who will tell their stories and share a song that reminded them of...
Franklin Regional bonfire kicks off homecoming festivities
Franklin Regional held its annual homecoming bonfire Thursday, Sept. 29, night, a kickoff to the district’s homecoming weekend. The bonfire was held in a field outside FR Senior High School. It included games and activities for families, food and beverages, the sale of club and team apparel and merchandise, and...
Royal treatment: Former Hempfield homecoming queens gather for special weekend
When Mandy Coughenour heard that airports in Florida were shutting down this week ahead of Hurricane Ian, she knew she had to get the next available flight to Pittsburgh if she was going to make it back in time for Hempfield Area’s homecoming. On Tuesday — a day before Hurricane...
Ligonier Country Market tops in Pa., according to online competition
Ligonier Country Market was judged to be the best farmers market in the state, according to the results of an online competition. The market was the top choice in Pennsylvania of voters in the 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration, a collaboration of the American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the Farmers...
Franklin Regional puts new spin on homecoming vote
Franklin Regional officials have introduced an additional round of homecoming voting this year to recognize student achievement. “We chose four categories — academics, arts, athletics and citizenship — and asked students to first nominate classmates for those categories, explaining their reasoning,” FR communications director Tina Gillen said. “Senior students were...
2 Franklin Regional graduates make IUP homecoming court
Two Franklin Regional graduates are among the “Crimson Court” at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 1. IUP’s annual homecoming celebration will take place throughout the weekend starting on Friday, and is expected to draw thousands for alumni reunions and events surrounding the homecoming parade and game....
Westmoreland eyes construction of county gun range
Westmoreland County has targeted the end of the year to open its new shooting range. Ground was broken this week on a $30,000 project to construct an outdoor facility behind the Westmoreland County Prison in Hempfield. “Any county agency can use it,” county park police Chief Henry Fontana, said. Staff...
