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2 accused in West Newton drug overdose death
A Youngwood man is free on bail after Westmoreland County detectives arrested him last week in connection with a drug overdose death in West Newton, according to court papers. Frank Edward Bogley, 68, is accused by police of selling stamp bags filled with fentanyl to a buyer on Jan. 31....
Coroner IDs woman killed in Trafford car crash
The Westmoreland County Coroner’s office identified a Trafford woman who was killed in a car crash in the borough this week. Elizabeth E. Hufnagel, 87, was pronounced dead at the scene by Deputy Coroner Steven Grabiak. According to the coroner’s report, Hufnagel was the passenger of a 2018 Subaru Legacy...
12 staff members at Westmoreland Manor test positive for coronavirus
Twelve staff members at Westmoreland Manor, the county-owned nursing home in Hempfield, recently tested positive for coronavirus, the facility announced Thursday. Since Sept. 19, the number of residents testing positive stands at 152; the number of staff with positive test results has reached 60, according to Assistant Administrator Abby Testa....
Small business owners hoping for strong weekend sales
In recent years, the mad rush of post-Thanksgiving sales promotions has been tempered by the steady rise of online shopping. This year, it will be further tempered by concern over the coronavirus, as the U.S. is in the midst of a nationwide surge in positive cases. That makes Small Business...
Holiday spirit of giving wasn’t dampened by covid-19 surgeVideo
The steady stream of volunteers arriving at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Latrobe had to find their way to an unassuming concrete ramp to get into the building on Thanksgiving morning. Despite serving more than 160 takeout meals on the 40th anniversary of the church’s annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner, the...
Norwin moves to remote learning next week
Norwin schools will be closed next week and its 5,300 students will receive remote instruction in response to new state guidelines for counties such as Westmorelandwith a substantial level of community transmission of covid-19. The school board Wednesday unanimously agreed with Superintendent Jeff Taylor’s recommendation to close the buildings from...
Food for thought: Your Turkey Day menu, by the numbersVideo
A trip around the Thanksgiving menu is like a trip around the United States, as American farmers produce much of what we savor on this national holiday, according to USAFacts.org. Below are some facts and figures about some of the popular foods to be shared today, with figures from 2019....
Operation Santa Claus returns in year of extreme need
Operation Santa Claus has been helping Western Pennsylvania families with the gift of a holiday meal for 36 years, and this year may prove to be the most challenging in the long history of the nonprofit organization. “The need is greater than ever this year. We’re trying our best to...
Several Allegheny, Westmoreland county school districts moving to online learning
Several school districts in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties have announced plans to move to remote learning in light of surging covid-19 cases. Here are the districts and the plans that have been announced:Allegheny Valley School District officials announced Wednesday that full virtual instruction for all students will start Dec. 1...
New Stanton man accused of being intoxicated while driving 60 mph in a 25 mph zone
A New Stanton man is behind bars after state police said he tried to flee a traffic stop Monday when troopers clocked him going 60 mph in a 25 mph zone, according to court papers. Anthony Michael Inks, 32, is charged with fleeing from police, driving under the influence, resisting...
Westmoreland sets new record for daily covid cases
With a total of 273 new coronavirus cases added Wednesday, Westmoreland County set a new daily record. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported the new cases included 206 that were confirmed with PCR tests and 67 were listed as probable. In the past 14 days, the county has seen more...
State police fire marshal to determine cause of Derry Borough fireVideo
A state police fire marshal will investigate the cause of a blaze that severely damaged a home in Derry Borough Wednesday. Fire Chief Josh Campbell said smoke and flames were showing when firefighters arrived at 720 East First Ave. The fire was reported at 8:39 a.m., according to county dispatchers....
2 Hempfield schools to resume remote learning following Thanksgiving break
Students at Hempfield Area High School and Harrold Middle School will resume remote learning following the Thanksgiving break. According to a letter from Superintendent Tammy Wolicki, students will continue with online learning from Dec. 1-4 because of the number of coronavirus cases in the schools and guidance from the state...
New equipment will filter air at Westmoreland Manor
Cleaner air soon will be circulating at Westmoreland Manor as confirmed cases of the coronavirus in residents and staff continue to slow after an outbreak that started in September. The Westmoreland County commissioners this week approved a $65,000 air quality project including installation of ionization units in the Hempfield nursing...
Westmoreland doles out almost $800K in federal money to municipalitiesVideo
Forty municipalities in Westmoreland County are splitting about $780,000 in federal grant funds to offset expenses related to the coronavirus pandemic. But, for many, the money won’t cover every cost or alleviate all concerns about the pandemic’s impact on future revenue. In Hempfield, revenues for 2020 are $750,000 below where...
Westmoreland events include clothing and toy giveaway, rummage sale
Fundraisers • A rummage sale will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, weather permitting, at Fairview Church of God, 2202-2206 Route 982, Mount Pleasant Township. • First Baptist Church of Jeannette, 131 N. Second St., will host a community outreach event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at...
Penn-Trafford will be fully remote for a week after Thanksgiving
The Penn-Trafford School District will send all students home for online instruction during the first week after Thanksgiving, a move aimed at proactively heading off potential covid-19 infections. District officials announced Tuesday that students will learn remotely Dec. 1 to 4, returning to school Monday, Dec. 7. “This will help...
Western Pa. bar, restaurant owners rankled over ban on Thanksgiving Eve alcohol salesVideo
Bar and restaurant owners across Western Pennsylvania reacted Tuesday to the news of a statewide 15-hour ban of alcohol sales in such establishments beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday. David Magill, owner of Mogie’s Irish Pub in Lower Burrell, said business the night before Thanksgiving is traditionally his third-highest grossing holiday,...
Norwin School Board to consider move to fully remote learning
The Norwin School Board will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss moving to all remote classes as a result of the state’s new guidelines for districts amid the recent surge in covid-19 cases. Norwin teaches its 5,300 students in a hybrid manner, with students in class...
Hazard pay approved for Westmoreland election workers
Employees at the Westmoreland County Elections Bureau and others who helped with the election this month are set to get about a month’s worth of hazard pay. The county commissioners on Tuesday approved the move that will be effective for 65 employees from Oct. 28 to Monday. Bureau director JoAnn...
Westmoreland plans $345M budget for 2021 without increasing taxes
Westmoreland County commissioners still have to go through each line item in the proposed 2021 budget, but it doesn’t appear they will seek more revenue from property owners. “There is no tax increase,” Commissioner Sean Kertes said. The board on Tuesday approved a $345 million preliminary spending plan. Finance director...
Discovery of human bones at demolition site in West Newton ‘not suspicious’
A discovery of suspected human bones in a house being demolished in West Newton early Tuesday drew a myriad of investigators, though it was soon determined there was no crime involved. “There’s nothing suspicious and no foul play is suspected,” Westmoreland County Chief Deputy Coroner Kirk E. Nolan said of...
Westmoreland County sets records for 3 covid-19 statistics
Westmoreland County set highs for three covid-19 statistics Tuesday. Seven-day total cases (1,465) and seven-day total deaths (36) are both records. The seven-day average of new daily cases (209) is also a record. Westmoreland County coronavirus by dayInfogram There were 240 new covid-19 cases and five new deaths reported Tuesday...
Penn Township man charged with assaulting girlfriend during argument
A Penn Township man accused of knocking his girlfriend to the floor and repeatedly hitting her during an argument was ordered held in the Westmoreland County Prison on $25,000 bond. Bryan W. O’Malley, 38, was arrested early Saturday by township police on charges of harassment and simple assault after the...
Few dozen on hand for grand opening of Live! Casino at Westmoreland MallVideo
About 30 people lined up at Westmoreland Mall early Tuesday morning, excited to be some of the first to experience the grand opening of Live! Casino Pittsburgh. “I just wanted to be here to check it out and see what’s going on,” said Richard Feleppa, 61, of New Stanton, who...
