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Wis. fugitive pleads guilty to resisting arrest at Hempfield gym
A Youngwood man will be extradited to Wisconsin after pleading guilty Wednesday to resisting arrest at a Hempfield fitness club. Martin Alvarez Jr., 35, was sentenced to serve up to six months in jail but was immediately paroled after receiving credit for time served since his December arrest. Police said...
Murrysville athletic association takes on ‘Kids of Steel’ runnersVideo
Jasper Dawson was excited to see what he called “Pittsburgh City.” His mother, Megan, was excited for her 7-year-old son to join her on a run through the city. Both took part in last year’s Kids of Steel run, part of the annual Pittsburgh Marathon. “I’ve done the half-marathon a...
Jeannette seeks to fill vacant city treasurer post
Jeannette is looking for someone to fill the treasurer’s role after the winner of the elected position didn’t meet the requirements for the job, said city manager Ethan Keedy. The top write-in vote-getter during November’s election didn’t secure a bond or complete an online exam by Jan. 19, two weeks...
Ligonier Township supervisors tell Country Market leaders and landowner to settle their differences
Ligonier Township officials made it clear Tuesday that they want a dispute between those running the Ligonier Country Market and group that owns the land where it’s held to figure out a solution themselves. Township supervisors held off voting on whether to approve one of the event’s permits to give...
Allegheny County man sentenced for North Huntingdon gun thefts
A McKeesport man was ordered to serve up to 10 years in state prison for the theft of guns from a North Huntingdon home in 2021. John Steven Hudak, 50, pleaded guilty last year to four felony counts in connection to allegations he stole more than a dozen guns and...
Lower Burrell man charged in Mogie’s shooting declared competent to stand trial
The man charged in the murder of a popular Lower Burrell bar owner is competent to stand trial. The decision by a Westmoreland County judge ends nearly 16 months of uncertainty regarding the prosecution of the case. Prosecutors contend Nathan Salem, 47, of Lower Burrell shot and killed David “Mogie”...
Jeannette appoints retired city foreman to vacant council post
A familiar face is returning to Jeannette municipal government as a retired city foreman was appointed Tuesday to fill a vacancy on council. Rich Ault said he retired in 2023 after working for the city for 36 years. “I just think with the amount of years I had there, I...
2 elderly residents escape house fire in North Huntingdon
An elderly couple escaped injury Tuesday morning, fleeing a blaze that destroyed their home in the Hahntown section of North Huntingdon, a fire official said. Flames were already jumping through the windows of 319 Main St. when crews arrived, said Fairmont-Hahntown Fire Chief Cecil “Skip” Cook. While initial reports suggested...
$250,000 winning Cash 5 ticket sold in Unity
A $250,000 prize-winning Cash 5 ticket was sold over the weekend in Westmoreland County. On Friday, Jan. 23, a Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot-winning ticket matched all five balls drawn, 2-18-22-38-43. The winning ticket was sold at Speedway on Village Drive in Unity. Store ownership will receive a $500...
Hempfield OKs purchase of $1M pumper truck for fire department
The purchase of a $1.06 million fire truck was approved Monday by the Hempfield supervisors, but officials don’t expect it to hit the streets until 2029. Hempfield Fire Chief Anthony Kovacic said the pumper truck would replace one that is 30 years old. “The reality is the delivery of that...
Ligonier Country Market facing possible move after lease terminated, director says in email to vendors
The location of the popular Ligonier Country Market could change for the upcoming season. Ligonier Township supervisors are expected to meet Tuesday night to consider options regarding permits issued earlier this month for the weekend event. The market, which runs through the spring, summer and fall, draws thousands of visitors....
Historic Westmoreland County Courthouse closure: First full snow day since 1999
As snow continued to pummel the region Sunday, Westmoreland County commissioners agreed to do something that had not been done in more than three decades: They shut down the courthouse. Citing public safety concerns, commissioners ordered a one-day closure of the courthouse, postponing scheduled court hearings and canceling two public...
‘We just kept going’: Westmoreland County road crews battle large snowstorm
Johan Ebbit, 24, of Madison, a tiny Westmoreland County borough southwest of Greensburg, has been on the North Huntingdon road crew for the last 18 months. Starting late Saturday, Ebbitt and 16 other plow operators worked nearly around-the-clock to clear snow in Westmoreland County’s second largest municipality. “We just kept...
Heavy snowfall in Pittsburgh to be followed by extreme cold
Sunday’s monster snowfall was one for the books. Pittsburgh set a daily record for Jan. 25 with 11.2 inches of snow falling, National Weather Service meteorologist Jeff Craven said Monday. The prior record for that date, set in 2014, was 5.2 inches. The storm is tied for the 13th highest...
Hempfield offering senior tax rebate for 1st time
Educational sessions for eligible residents are being planned this year as the Hempfield supervisors on Monday enacted a senior tax rebate program. Township Manager Aaron Siko said the sessions will include information about the program and offer help filling out applications. “We have strategy in place to disseminate information into...
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County in state of emergency as extra snowplows called inVideo
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Monday declared a state of emergency as the city struggled to clear its streets of roughly a foot of snow with dozens of snowplows out of commission. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato followed suit several hours later, issuing her own disaster declaration. The declarations allow...
Fire damages Derry Township tavern
A Derry Township restaurant and tavern sustained significant damage from a fire late Sunday, said Mark Piantine, Bradenville fire chief. Employees of Lucky B’s American Bar and Grille at 2120 Lincoln Road, who lived in two second-floor apartments above the restaurant, were able to escape the fire without injury, said...
Westmoreland developments: Greensburg sandwich shop, Latrobe pizzeria under new ownership; Kings Family Restaurant closes Hempfield location
Michelle Maxson looks up and waves at her father each day as she walks into Henry’s Hoagies in downtown Greensburg. A Hometown Hero banner, emblazoned with her father’s face, hangs from a light post at the top of Second Street — pointing toward the sandwich shop Michelle took ownership of...
Radon testing kits now available for free at Westmoreland County Libraries
Testing for radon in Westmoreland County will be as easy as checking out a book from the local library. Forty digital radon testing kits are being stocked at Westmoreland County Libraries’ facilities, putting the library system at the forefront of the program nationwide through a partnership with Airthings, a tech...
Hempfield supervisors approve design firm for new fire station
Hempfield is moving forward with its plans to build a new fire station in the western part of the township. The township supervisors on Monday approved a $507,300 proposal from H.F. Lenz to design and oversee construction of what is being called Station 502. It will be built at the...
Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says
Hempfield Area High School’s air quality is safe despite visible water leaks and ceiling damage, according to Superintendent Mark Holtzman, who cited a third-party assessment conducted four months ago. While photos and videos of water-stained tiles and collection buckets have circulated on social media, Holtzman said a report finalized in...
How to become a National Weather Service reporter in Western Pa.Video
If you have a flat, elevated surface and a ruler, you can help the National Weather Service gather data and refine its forecasts this winter. “When we get snowfall reports, it helps us understand what’s going on and better predict weather in the future,” said NWS meteorologist Jason Frazier. He...
Bushy Run to temporarily close museum while searching for new manager
Bushy Run Battlefield will temporarily close its museum while its board searches for a new manager. Museum manager Matt Adams will leave his post Sunday after about three years at the Penn Township historical site, which commemorates the 1763 clash between the British and Native Americans during Pontiac’s War. On...
Westmoreland happenings: Senior citizen news, free movie, more
Senior citizen news Irwin Senior Activity Center, 310 Oak St., will have grocery bingo and the monthly birthday celebration Jan. 27. National Blueberry Pancake Day on Jan. 28 will feature breakfast for lunch. A healthy cooking demonstration will be at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 29. Registration for events and lunch required...
Judge rules theft case against former Westmoreland purchasing head can proceed
The theft case against Westmoreland County’s former purchasing director will proceed to trial, a judge ruled Friday. Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart II, in a one-paragraph order, rejected a defense attorney who sought dismissal of the case against Kristopher Cardiff, who prosecutors contend was behind a yearlong payroll scheme to...
