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The number of new covid-19 cases reported in the Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area slightly decreased over the past week, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In all, 10 new covid cases were reported between May 24 and June 1 for the six ZIP codes covering most of the area,...

With lower covid-19 case counts continuing in Pennsylvania and the region, coronavirus figures are reaching lows not seen in about a year. Allegheny County achieved just that with new data released Tuesday. Cases Allegheny County reported 113 new covid-19 cases over the past three days, according to the county Health...

Someone is a little richer after a winning Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold at a Rostraver gas station, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials. The winning ticket worth $250,000 less withholding was sold at a GetGo along Route 51 for Monday’s drawing. The ticket matched all five balls...

After a Clairton man was apprehended during a police chase Saturday in Rostraver, authorities said he asked for $10,000 that he claimed was in the SUV, according to court papers. Tehiran La Re McDougald, 44, who had a Monessen address listed in court records, is charged with fleeing from police,...

It’s time to travel the Lincoln Highway again for the popular SupperMarket food-and-music evenings at the Lincoln Highway Experience museum. The weekly outdoor food festival opens for the season from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, weather permitting, on the grounds of the museum at 3435 Route 30 East in...

A Monessen man who pleaded guilty to involvement in a 2012 shooting was arrested Saturday outside a Rostraver restaurant while state police were investigating a reported fight involving a gun, according to court papers. Terrance James Stepoli, 28, is charged with gun and drug violations, fleeing from police and related...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored a Memorial Day parade Monday in Irwin. Here are some scenes from the event, which began at Immaculate Conception Church, followed Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, then proceeded eastward to Irwin Union Cemetery for a ceremony....

Latrobe Farmers Market opens for a new season Tuesday, with some new vendors on board and plans ahead for special activities. The market will be open — rain or shine — from noon until 4 p.m., through Oct. 12 near the wooden playground at Legion Keener Park. It’s open to...

Authorities identified a 25-year-old Derry Township man who died Sunday in an ATV accident. Joshua P. Shugars was pronounced dead at 11 a.m. Sunday at the scene along Piper Road, the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office reported. The wreck was reported about 9:45 a.m. Shugars was riding alone and without a...

Few guests decided to brave the 50-degree temperatures and scattered rain Saturday to attend Idlewild & SoakZone’s opening day for its 144th season. “The weather has kind of put a damper on everything,” said Dominic Urbani, food and beverage manager at the amusement park. Because of the rain, some attractions,...

Pennsylvania’s seven-day average of new covid cases on Saturday dropped below 1,000 for the first time since October. The state added 832 additional covid cases to its total Saturday, with its seven-day average falling to 909. It’s the first time the average has been in triple digits since Oct. 1,...

Greensburg is adding a grab-and-go meal site to their footprint to make sure area kids have access to food this summer. The site will open in conjunction with the Westmoreland County Food Bank at Kirk S. Nevin Arena at Lynch Field Park on June 21. The program will provide food...

The playground at Greensburg’s Mt. Odin Park soon could be the focus of a revitalization project headed by members of a local leadership organization. The project, proposed by five members participating in the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Westmoreland program, which is aimed at fostering the development and growth...

Excela Health of Greensburg will conduct a covid vaccination clinic for Penn-Trafford students age 12 and older as part of its fall athletic physicals at the Penn-Trafford High School in Harrison City. The clinic will take place June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon. The clinic also is open to...

A Unity-based auctioneer has received the top award from the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association. Mark Ferry was named auctioneer of the year by the state organization during a yearly conference and meeting in Harrisburg. Ferry was awarded the honor for his leadership, high ethical standards, willingness to share with others and...

The Westmoreland County Controller’s office was honored for production of its most recent report on county finances, a document completed by quarantining staffers who were required to work from home during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. The Government Finance Officers Association issued a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence...

More than 76,000 ballots were cast in Westmoreland County during this month’s primary as voter turnout topped more than 31%, a figure substantially surpassing totals from four years ago. According to figures released Friday by the county election bureau, 35% of registered Republicans and 31% of Democrats cast ballots earlier...

Tickets sales for shows at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg are ramping up, officials said, and five more live concerts are set to go on sale next week. According to an announcement from the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, the shows on sale next week include: • Gypsy: Celebrating the music of...