Westmoreland category, Page 663
Greensburg debates looser food truck restrictions
Greensburg is revisiting its food truck ordinance, and reviving a debate about whether mobile eateries help the local economy or jeopardize brick-and-mortar restaurants. The city implemented its current ordinance in 2016 over the objections of food truck operators. It limits trucks operating on city streets to between the hours of...
Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival canceled
The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, scheduled for July 2-5 in Twin Lakes Park, has been canceled. “It was a difficult decision for the board to make, and we waited as long as we possible could,” said Executive Director Diane Shrader. “But public safety has to come first, and there...
South Greensburg man marks 80th birthday with surprise parade thanks to friends, familyVideo
Robert “Boo” Shrader thought he was going to have a quiet 80th birthday celebration on Wednesday with pizza, cake and family. Until he was instructed to put his coat and shoes on and get outside. On an unseasonably cool May day in his South Greensburg neighborhood, about 40 vehicles filled...
Westmoreland coronavirus death toll rises by 1 to 32
A man died from the coronavirus in Westmoreland County, bringing the death toll to 32, officials said Thursday. Coroner Ken Bacha is keeping a running total on his website because he is being notified of the deaths sooner than the state health department, which is tracking the virus across Pennsylvania....
Franklin Regional plans ‘back-to-school task force’ to plan for 2020-21 year
As of early May, there’s just no telling what education in Pennsylvania could look like in the fall. Whatever form it takes, and whatever may happen during the 2020-21 school year related to the coronavirus, Franklin Regional school officials want to be prepared. “Right now none of us have a...
Senate bill would mandate safety protocols for Pennsylvania nursing homes
Long-term care facilities that have become the epicenter of Pennsylvania’s covid-19 fatalities would be subject to new safety protocols during emergency disaster declarations under a measure state Sen. Kim Ward is promoting. Pennsylvania has recorded 3,106 deaths from covid-19, with about two thirds of those coming from 495 nursing homes...
Suspect wanted for attempted homicide of S.C. cop arraigned for multiple vehicle thefts in Westmoreland
After Brian J. Stoltie fled South Carolina, where he was wanted for shooting at a sheriff’s deputy last year, members of the state police auto theft task force allege that he went on vehicle theft spree in Westmoreland County. State police captured Stoltie, 39, who has ties to Westmoreland and...
Cops: ‘Joyride’ in North Huntingdon causes $20K in damages, closes small airport
A North Huntingdon man arrested for DUI told police he was out “joyriding because he enjoys racing in the mud,” but the sloppy trip could leave him liable for nearly $20,000 in landscaping damages, according to court documents. Jonathan M. Galka, 39, was charged Tuesday with DUI, reckless driving and...
Derry Area High School plant sale offers curbside option
Plants from the Derry Area School District greenhouse will be sold to the public weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday through May 22. As part of covid-19 precautions, a maximum of four adults will be permitted in the greenhouse at a given time and are required to wear...
Drive-thru plant sale culmination of student projects at Ligonier Valley greenhouseVideo
Plants grown by Ligonier Valley students soon will be taking root in home gardens in the area — and raising money for educational programs at the school district and at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association. The inaugural sale of herbs and flowering and vegetable plants, started from seed early this year...
4 new cases, no additional coronavirus deaths reported in Westmoreland County
Health officials reported four new cases of the coronavirus in Westmoreland County on Wednesday as the state’s death tally continued to catch up with the coroner’s count. The new cases bring the countywide total to 409, according to the state data. County Coroner Ken Bacha was reporting 31 covid-19 deaths...
Outside sources charged in alleged scheme to get drugs into Westmoreland jail
Four women who investigators said acted as outside sources were charged Wednesday in connection with an alleged year-long scheme that used fake legal mail to deliver drugs to the Westmoreland County Prison. The women communicated with inmates to send them mail containing synthetic marijuana and pass them papers soaked in...
Mister Rogers, sea life inspire Greater Latrobe entries in Vans shoe design contest
Shoes re-imagined as sea creatures and as iconic images from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” could reap rewards for the Greater Latrobe Senior High art program. Greater Latrobe is among 25 high schools across the country vying for prizes of up to $50,000 in the annual Custom Culture Contest sponsored by Vans,...
South Huntingdon extends tax discount deadline
The South Huntingdon Township Supervisors have extended the discount period on township property tax until Aug. 31, as permitted under the law signed by Gov. Wolf. For additional information, contact attorney Chris Huffman, South Huntingdon’s solicitor, at 412-601-0265 or cwhuffman@gmail.com....
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation latest to hold virtual fundraiser gala
Gone are the days — well at least they’re gone this spring — when people dress up to go festive galas, joining with family and friends for evening of food and drink, all for their favorite non-profit in need of money. Instead, the typical galas are being replaced by virtual...
Excela employees donate $80K to Westmoreland food bank
The Westmoreland County Food Bank has seen an “overwhelming” increase in need with no end in sight, CEO Jennifer Miller said. “Our biggest obstacle right now is the unknown,” she said. But the organization knows for sure it can count on an $80,000 donation from Excela Health employees. “This $80,000...
Latrobe man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend found hiding under couch, police say
When police went to a Latrobe man’s home Monday to question him about allegedly assaulting a former girlfriend, they found him hiding beneath his sofa, troopers said. Sean L. Hurley, 35, is charged with harassment, simple assault and terroristic threats in connection with the incident, which police said began in...
6 more accused in scheme to get drugs into Westmoreland jail
Six more people have been charged in connection with an alleged yearlong scheme that used fake legal mail to deliver drugs to the Westmoreland County Prison. Five men were inmates at the time of the alleged offenses and the sixth was a girlfriend of one of the defendants, according to...
Westmoreland County reports 2 new coronavirus cases, no additional deaths
Health officials reported two new coronavirus cases in Westmoreland County on Tuesday as Pennsylvania neared 51,000 cases of the virus. The two new cases bring the county’s running total to 405 since the first patient tested positive on April 5. Of the county’s cases, 129 are residents of eight long-term...
Franklin Regional adopts proposed budget with 2.54 mill tax hikeVideo
The Franklin Regional school board adopted a proposed $61.5 million budget for the 2020-21 school year that includes a 2.54 mill tax hike. The budget includes a nearly $3 million funding gap that will be plugged, for now, with money from the district’s various fund balances, some of which are...
The Westmoreland’s virtual exhibit celebrates ‘Spring in Pennsylvania’
Even though it’s spring in Pennsylvania, cool weather and the coronavirus quarantine have kept people indoors and away from all the delights of the season. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is bringing nature inside for all to enjoy via “Spring in Pennsylvania,” a virtual exhibition available for viewing on...
Greensburg likely to suspend pool opening, future of swim season in doubt
Greensburg officials next week will likely vote to suspend the opening of Veterans’ Memorial Pool. Whether it will open at all this summer is in doubt because of the uncertain future of coronavirus mitigation efforts. City pool manager Trudy Ivory said current state restrictions wouldn’t allow the pool to open,...
Cops: Jeannette burglary suspect coughs on police, says he ‘might have corona’ after struggle
A burglary suspect is accused of saying he “might have corona” and coughing on Jeannette police officers after a struggle Sunday. Police were responding to 911 calls that a man who appeared to be under the influence was staggering on the street. Callers told 911 the man went into the...
Spirit relaunches flight to Orlando with Pittsburgh, Unity stops
Spirit Airlines is starting once more to fill seats with passengers headed from Westmoreland County to Orlando, Fla., as it resumes service this week at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Spirit suspended service at the Unity airport for nearly a month, amid travel trends depressed by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the...
Latrobe police to collect unwanted medications
Area residents who want to safely dispose of unwanted medications may bring them to a Drug Take-Back collection Thursday morning at the Latrobe City municipal building. Latrobe police will oversee the event from 9 to 11 a.m. at a table near the building’s front entrance, at 901 Jefferson St. Medications...
