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Hempfield man faces multiple drug charges after traffic stop in Latrobe
A man found hiding in a van after the female driver was stopped by Latrobe police early Tuesday is charged with three felony drug counts. Nathaniel W. States, 22, of Hempfield was arrested by officers on three counts of manufacture, delivery and possession of controlled substances and multiple counts of...
AHN, Highmark Health outfit first responders with more personal protective gearVideo
For about a dozen ambulance services that received free boxes of personal protective equipment Tuesday during a distribution of masks, gowns and face shields at AHN Hempfield Neighborhood Hospital, the initiative was a lifesaver — literally and financially, recipients said. “This will really help out. (PPE is) in really short...
Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area coronavirus test results tallied for week ending March 9, 2021
The number of new confirmed covid cases in the Penn-Trafford-Jeannette area climbed in the last seven days after several weeks of steady declines. There were 28 new cases in the seven-day period ending March 9 — up from 16 the week prior, according to data from the Pennsylvania Department of...
Greensburg hires new police officer
The Greensburg Police Department has a new member. Patrol officer Shelby Hubert was sworn in via Zoom this week during a virtual city council meeting. Hubert previously worked part time at the Frazer Township Police Department, according to Greensburg Capt. Shawn Denning. Her salary will be $52,000 a year. Hubert’s...
Ex-Mt. Pleasant Township church treasurer accused of stealing $150K, spending funds on porn site
The longtime treasurer of a Mt. Pleasant Township church was arrested this week after admitting to state troopers he stole at least $150,000 from church coffers and spent a large portion of the money on a pornographic website, according to court records. Glenn E. Yothers, 56, of Unity, is charged...
Latrobe eyes expansion of $2.7M bond issue, OKs blight inventory, sharing ordinance officer
Latrobe Council is expected this month to consider refinancing 2016 bonds while adding $550,000 to the issue to pay for capital projects. Bond consultants will present a proposal for council approval at a special meeting before the March 22 agenda session, according to Michael Gray, city manager. At this week’s...
Latrobe July 4th parade, canceled last year, doubtful this summer
Organizers hope to have a scaled-back Fourth of July celebration in Latrobe this summer, though it appears likely the key event, a parade in downtown Latrobe, may not occur for the second year in a row. Latrobe Fire Chief John Brasile, a co-chair of the celebration, told city council this...
2021 Westmoreland airshow to feature drive-in attendance, livestream, flyovers
This year’s airshow at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport is moving to a new drive-in format, under tentative plans for complying with covid-19 pandemic restrictions. At the same time, organizers want to expand the show’s reach, with proposed livestreaming of the event and some civilian performers expected to fly over portions...
Allegheny, Westmoreland counties see largest increase in covid cases in month
Allegheny and Westmoreland counties on Tuesday saw the most additional covid cases in about a month, according to state and local health departments. There were 348 additional covid-19 cases (166 confirmed, 182 probable) reported in Allegheny County, the first time there were more than 300 additional cases reported this month....
2,500 Westmoreland teachers, school-related employees to get coronavirus vaccineVideo
Nearly 2,500 Westmoreland County teachers and other school employees will get coronavirus vaccinations starting this weekend. Registration emails should be sent shortly to those whose identities and employment were verified by schools, said Jason Conway, executive director of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. Clinics will be held over several days. “It...
Norwin official vows not to raise school taxes
Property owners in the Norwin School District will not have to pay more in school taxes in the 2021-2022 school year for the first time since 2011, Norwin’s top official promised. In promoting a commitment of doing more with less, Superintendent Jeff Taylor told the school board Monday there will...
Diocese of Greensburg to celebrate 70th anniversary
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will celebrate its 70th anniversary Wednesday with a special Mass led by Bishop Larry J. Kulick, the diocese announced. The Mass will be livestreamed at dioceseofgreensburg.org and on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. It starts at 11:45 a.m. The diocese was started March...
Latrobe hires patrolman, commends police, neighbors who rescued victims of house fireVideo
Latrobe bolstered its police force by hiring a new officer Monday while citing two other officers and a trio of civilians for heroism for rescuing residents and pets in a December house fire. Jacob Cholock, 27, of Greensburg is joining Latrobe’s department after serving five years with Delmont police. Police...
Norwin outlines plans for 5 days of in-person classes per week
For the first time this school year, all Norwin students will have the option of returning to class five days a week, beginning March 19, officials said. Bringing students back to class for five days of instruction “is something that’s been very important to our students and our community members,”...
North Huntingdon-Irwin area covid cases continue decline for the week of March 1, 2021
The number of new coronavirus cases in the North Huntingdon-Irwin-North Irwin area continued to decline during the first full week of March, with only 41 new confirmed cases from March 1 to 8, according to data the state Department of Health released on Monday. The four ZIP codes covering North...
Westmoreland officials press state to improve vaccine distributionVideo
Westmoreland elected officials on Monday said they remain concerned over a lack of response to calls to improve the state’s vaccine distribution effort and to correct a shortage of doses allocated to the county. During a news conference conducted after county commissioners met privately for about 90 minutes with members...
Rillton man charged after woman claims he hit her with car following argument
A 36-year-old Rillton man is being held in the county jail on $25,000 bond on following his weekend arrest in which state police accused him of striking his girlfriend with a car as he drove away after an argument. Ryan J. Dancy was charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and simple...
Drop a request in community prayer boxes in Ligonier, New Stanton
Pandemic or no pandemic, life can be tough. “There are always distraught people out there with no one to help them,” said Ron Ingelido, lead pastor of New Stanton Assembly of God. “The community has to know that we’re there in their time of need.” The church has established a...
Police accuse man ordered to leave Greensburg bar of stealing car, crashing at end of chase
A man told to leave a downtown Greensburg bar early Saturday because he appeared intoxicated was arrested later on charges of stealing another customer’s car, leading police on a 4-mile pursuit and attempting to fight officers, according to court documents. Darrell D. Carr, 29, of Pitcairn was arraigned on charges...
Share your ‘Big Talent’ with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region
The pandemic actually has provided one benefit to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. Instead of offering twice-yearly, in-person information sessions for prospective “Bigs,” the organization now has ongoing virtual sessions. As a result, “we’re making more matches than ever,” said Community Relations and Events Director Ali Iezzi....
Hempfield man charged in police chase through 4 municipalities
A Hempfield man is accused by Jeannette police of leading officers on a chase through four municipalities last month until he crashed and the car caught fire, according to court papers. Tyler David Varriano-Milan, 25, is charged with numerous offenses, including fleeing from police, driving under the influence and reckless...
Covid numbers hitting lows not seen since early November
Pennsylvania’s latest covid-19 data, released Monday by the state’s Department of Health, carries on the trend of lower numbers — in new cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Over the past two days, the state has recorded 3,176 new cases of coronavirus, an 11% drop from last Monday’s two-day report (3,573) and...
Carrick man accused of sexually assaulting coworker at North Huntingdon care facility
An Allegheny County man is accused of sexually assaulting a co-worker at a North Huntingdon nursing facility, according to court papers. Daniel A. Odu, 33, of Carrick is charged with attempted rape, aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault. Officials at The Grove at North Huntingdon contacted township police Feb. 6...
Hempfield Area prom set for May 1 at Stratigos
Students in the Hempfield Area School District will have the opportunity to go to prom this year after last year’s event was canceled due to covid-19. According to a post on the district’s Facebook page, this year’s prom is scheduled for May 1 at Stratigos Banquet Centre in North Huntingdon....
Westmoreland County commissioners set to lobby state lawmakers for more vaccine, pandemic recovery
The push for help to provide additional covid-19 vaccine doses will continue Monday when Westmoreland County commissioners are scheduled meet with the county’s 11-member state legislative delegation to address future needs. It will be the first joint meeting of the current three-member board of commissioners with state representatives, senators and...
