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Westmoreland certifies final results from May primary
Westmoreland County’s election board on Friday approved a final certification of the May primary for seats on the local Republican and Democratic committees. Results from those races had been delayed as county election officials counted thousands of write-in votes cast this spring. Election officials earlier this week broke ties in...
Lease deal fills Jeannette Industrial Park
The Jeannette Industrial Park is sold out. The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. this week approved a 5-year deal to lease a more than 50,000 square-foot space in the park to Scott Electric. “Obviously, we’re very excited to bring Jeannette Industrial Park to full occupancy,” said Westmoreland County Commissioner Sean...
Pilots will push jets to their limits at Westmoreland Airshow
When Air Force pilot Capt. Aimee Fiedler hits the skies this weekend above Westmoreland County, she will be 100% on her game. Seated behind the controls of an F-16 Viper flying above thousands of spectators at the Shop ’n Save Westmoreland Airshow, Fiedler will be making sure she’s executing maneuvers...
Judge accused of bias in Greensburg woman’s appeal of sentence for 2010 torture slaying
The former Greensburg woman who was the first person convicted in the 2010 torture murder of a mentally disabled woman contends a Westmoreland County judge abused her discretion late last month when she imposed a prison sentence of 60 years to life. In an appeal filed Friday, Angela Marinucci, 29,...
Westmoreland Museum plans Pride Prom, Queer Artist Pop-up Market
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art will celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Prom on June 25. Running from 6 to 9 p.m., the event will feature a dance party, a special performance by dance-pop singer-songwriter Bryce Bowyn, a “Prom-enade” fashion show in which attendees are the models and a...
Marino’s American Eatery plans kitchen at Latrobe’s Four Seasons Brewing Co.
Sometimes you just want a pizza or plate of wings to go with your beer. The owners of Four Seasons Brewing Co. in Latrobe understand that and are working to satisfy customer cravings through a partnership with Marino’s American Eatery in Hempfield. They want patrons to be able to stay...
School safety, security symposium slated for Westmoreland County Community College
Education and public safety leaders will gather for a symposium on school security and safety on Monday. Learning how to assess threatening behavior, cyber security as a part of school security, and the challenges students and educators face in recovering from the impact of the covid pandemic, will be among...
Blight woes, park upgrades focus of Greensburg plan update
Blight mitigation and enhancement of parks and recreation are two areas that have generated public interest as Greensburg updates the city’s comprehensive plan. A series of three public workshops generated more than 500 written comments. “People have expressed a desire for more public green space and improvements to park and...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: June 10-12
Louisiana swamp rock The SummerSounds concert series will host the Honey Island Swamp Band at 7 p.m. Friday in St. Clair Park in downtown Greensburg. The five-piece Louisiana-based outfit plays Southern rock, with echoes of Little Feat, Dr. John, The Allman Brothers and Levon Helm. The band formed in 2005...
North Huntingdon jewelry maker Lucy Kelly shares secrets of her success
The summer of 2010 was going to be “the summer of self-improvement” for Lucy Kelly. On the verge of turning 30, living in Pittsburgh’s South Hills and working as a speech pathologist in the Hopewell School District, she was looking for a hobby to fill up some free time. She...
2 injured in head-on collision on Route 51 in Rostraver
Two people were reported injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash along Route 51 in Rostraver, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. The head-on collision between a van and a pickup truck occurred about 5 a.m. on the highway stretch between Mt. Pleasant and Darr Road, according to Rostraver Central...
Westmoreland Airshow provides boost to restaurant, lodging traffic
After three years, the full Shop ’n Save Westmoreland Airshow is back — and Latrobe area businesses anticipate an influx of customers during the action-filled weekend. “It’s a very big weekend for us,” said John Heiple, general manager of Sharky’s Cafe. “We definitely benefit greatly between having an outdoor facility...
Westmoreland commissioners walk out of public meeting after violation claim raised
Westmoreland County commissioners briefly walked out of their public meeting Thursday after an audience member accused them of violating the state’s open meeting law. The voting session was recessed for about 30 minutes to meet requirements of Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Law, which was amended by state lawmakers last year to require...
Westmoreland launches pilot program for electric vehicle chargers at county parks
Westmoreland commissioners on Thursday launched a pilot program to install an electric vehicle charging station at Twin Lakes Park with an eye toward a future expansion at three additional locations in the county. Commissioners approved a contract with Rostraver-based startup company Kilocharge LLC to place one station near the boathouse...
North Huntingdon sewage authority hikes rates
Under a new agency budget, North Huntingdon Township Municipal Authority customers are paying an additional $1.50 a month for sewage service, and tap-in fees will increase by $250. A $10.3 million operating budget approved by the authority raises the monthly rate for sewage service from $52.30 for residential customers to...
Irwin resident: stop excessive fireworks
An Irwin resident this week pleaded with borough officials to have the police take action to prevent residents from setting off “excessive fireworks” over the upcoming July 4 holiday. Jennifer Incheck of Melrose Avenue told council this week that the fireworks set off in her Penglyn neighborhood over the July...
Delmont Historical Preservation Society to host Living History Day in June
With a couple years’ preparation under their belts, members of the Delmont Historical Preservation Society are ready to host their first Living History Day on June 25. “We want to show people everyday living skills from back then,” said Delmont Historical Society President Vicki Walters. “When Delmont was Salem Crossroads,...
Split Stage musical salutes those about to rock at Irwin’s Lamp Theatre
If there’s a lack of ’80s rock in your life, Split Stage Productions has a remedy. The theater company will shake the walls of Irwin’s Lamp Theatre beginning Friday with a five-night run of the jukebox rock extravaganza “Rock of Ages.” First a Broadway musical and then a movie, “Rock...
Export business owners spar with Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials over short extensionVideo
Using leftover state grant money to extend the Westmoreland Heritage Trail by 750 feet east in Export seemed like an easy decision for council members when it was proposed. That is no longer the case. “Westmoreland Coal Co. got hundreds of thousands of tons of coal through there, and now...
Westmoreland Courthouse construction project on pace for October completion
Demolition work to expose and remove the underground parking structure at the Westmoreland County Courthouse will continue through July, officials said on Wednesday. Public Works Director Greg McCloskey said the $7 million project to rebuild the two-level dilapidated garage remains on schedule and is on pace for completion in October....
Hempfield Area, maintenance workers ratify new 5-year contract
Maintenance workers in the Hempfield Area School District have a five-year labor agreement with pay raises each year. School board members this week ratified the pact between the district and the Hempfield Area Educational Support Personnel Association, giving union members an average raise of 2% each year over the course...
Baked goods back at former Mailey’s Bakery building in Latrobe
Baked goods have returned to 335 Main St. in Latrobe. Four months after its grand opening, Rachelle’s 15650 is moving away from sandwiches and leaning into its historical roots. It will now serve as a bakery like its 19th-century predecessor — Mailey’s Bakery — a flagship of the city that...
Marathon session breaks Westmoreland County election ties
Lucky No. 1 was what Westmoreland election officials wanted to see. That tiny numbered ball helped to select winners in more than 300 tied races from May’s primary election. Those deadlocks were broken during a marathon session at the courthouse on Wednesday. For more than five hours elections officials drew...
Prospective school bus drivers get trial run as DMJ looks to boost staff by 30 peopleVideo
Tiffany Miller wants to supplement her family’s income while being able to spend time at home with her young daughters. John Malik, who suffers from knee pain, is looking for a job that won’t require him to stand for an extended time. Both think the right place for them is...
World War II, ‘Top Gun’ aircraft among weekend Westmoreland air show attractions
Forget the movie theaters. The real action will be in the Westmoreland County skies this weekend. The Shop ’n Save Westmoreland Airshow on Saturday and Sunday will be like a real-life version of “Top Gun: Maverick,” a sequel released last month to the 1980s action flick featuring Tom Cruise. Fighter...
