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Export native takes over Naval Air Force Atlantic commandVideo
Export native and Navy veteran Rear Adm. John Meier was placed in charge of six nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, 54 air squadrons, 1,200 aircraft and 43,000 officers, enlisted and civilian personnel on May 1. Meier relieved Rear Adm. Roy Kelley during a change-of-command ceremony for the Naval Air Force Atlantic. Kelley,...
Global slowdown drops Kennametal earnings, sales
The global economic slowdown hit Kennametal Inc. hard in the quarter ending March 31, as it earned just 3 cents per share from net income that plunged to just $2.24 million on sales that dropped to $483.0 million, a 19% decline from a year ago. The Pittsburgh-based industrial toolmaker said...
Pa. Supreme Court upholds Alex Hribal plea, prison sentence in Franklin Regional stabbings
The state Supreme Court on Monday upheld the conviction and prison sentence for Alex B. Hribal, who was arrested as a teen in the wounding of 20 youths and a security guard during a 2014 knife attack at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville. Hribal’s attorney, Patrick Thomassey, had argued...
Alleged assault of Westmoreland County Prison inmate by guards under investigation
An investigation is under way regarding an inmate at the Westmoreland County Prison who was allegedly abused by guards, District Attorney John Peck confirmed Monday. “At this point, all I can say is that there is an investigation. It’s ongoing,” Peck said. Sheriff James Albert, who is chairman of the...
Ligonier Country Market will open with new safety rules in place
The Ligonier Country Market will open May 23 for its 45th season — with some adjustments mandated by the covid-19 pandemic. The market is held 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, rain or shine, at the Loyalhanna Watershed Association Farm, off West Main Street and Route 30 in Ligonier Township. Organizers also are...
Westmoreland coroner reports another coronavirus death
The Westmoreland County coroner on Monday reported one additional covid-19 death, bringing the countywide death total to 31. State officials continue to report fewer deaths than Coroner Ken Bacha, who updated the death count early Monday morning. As of noon Monday, state officials were reporting 26 deaths in Westmoreland County....
Fire crews rescue logger in Ligonier Township
A logger had to be rescued by multiple fire departments Monday when he was injured by a falling tree in a remote area atop Youngstown Ridge in Ligonier Township. the unidentified man, had to be carried by Fire crews carried the unidentified man, a worker with a timbering crew from...
Driveway artists create colorful chalk scenes for good cause in HempfieldVideo
A group of young driveway chalk artists put their skills to good use Sunday afternoon by drawing colorful art on the driveways of their homes in a Hempfield neighborhood — all for a good cause. The contestants representing about 20 families pledged a total of more than $1,000, said Delaney...
Loyalhanna house damaged in shed fire
A house near the Loyalhanna Dam was damaged by fire early Sunday when a shed in the rear of house caught fire. Vinyl siding in the rear of the house, nearest to the shed, was burnt , exposing the wooden studs and insulation at the Hickory Road house in Loyalhanna....
Police: Hempfield man victim of $1,063 ID theft
A 57-year-old Hempfield man was the victim of identity theft last year in which $1,063 in merchandise was illegally purchased by someone opening a credit line in his name, state police at Greensburg said. The unknown thief gained access to the victim’s social security number and was able to open...
Westmoreland County adds 5 new covid-19 cases
Westmoreland County’s covid-19 cases increased by five from Saturday to Sunday, bringing the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus to 401, state officials said. Nursing homes and other senior care facilities are linked to about 40% of the county’s cases. The state health department reported...
Going from red pandemic stage to yellow won’t help hairdressers, barbers
David Wien’s customers are stalking him these days. Wien owns John’s Barbershop, a small-town institution his father-in-law, John Krautbauer, opened 56 years ago across the street from the post office in Delmont. The shop closed in March when Gov. Tom Wolf issued a stay-at-home order designed to limit the spread...
Westmoreland County adds 3 new covid-19 cases; coroner’s death tally remains at 30
Westmoreland County’s covid-19 cases have climbed to at least 396 — including three new cases reported by early Saturday, state health data show. About 40% of the county’s cases are linked to nursing homes and other senior care facilities. The state health department cites at least 129 residents and 30...
Westmoreland seeks poll workers for June 2 primary
Westmoreland County officials Saturday put out an urgent call for poll workers for the June 2 primary. Officials said they need to fill positions in Derry Township, Irwin Borough, North Huntingdon Township, Penn Township, Salem Township, Sewickley Township and Sutersville Borough. Poll workers are trained in advance and paid between...
National programs helps Murrysville man loan RV to Ohio nurse during pandemic
Gregory Vincent’s 40-foot recreational vehicle was sitting in storage, waiting for the day he could drive it across country with the car he drives in autocross competitions in tow. But the coronavirus shutdowns closed autocross competitions for the foreseeable future, so much so that Vincent doesn’t believe they will resume...
North Huntingdon church taking food distribution to new levelVideo
Phyllis Karasek watched as Calvary Church volunteers stacked 30 boxes of non-perishable food in her garage on Friday, a temporary holding spot until she could deliver the boxes of groceries to her fellow residents of West Hempfield Townhouses in Hempfield. “It’s is a huge help. We have a lot of...
Hempfield plans $1.3 million summer paving program involving 44 streetsVideo
Hempfield crews are preparing to start a $1.3 million summer paving program that will resurface 9 miles of township roads. The project, slated to start over the summer, will cover 44 streets. Areas that are included in the project include Lynchwood, Mt. Vernon, Valhurst, High Park and parts of West...
West Newton volunteers prepare 100-plus meals for essential workers, residents in needVideo
From homemade meatball subs to stuffed chicken breast dinners, local first responders and others hard-pressed by the covid-19 pandemic were able to recharge Friday with free meals prepared by volunteers at the West Newton Lions Club. Begun about a month ago, the program has grown from providing meals for eight...
Westmoreland County, neighboring officials disappointed not to be reopening May 8
The Westmoreland County commissioners joined officials from other Southwestern Pennsylvania counties in criticizing Gov. Tom Wolf in not including them with others that will have certain pandemic restrictions lifted beginning next week. Commissioner Sean Kertes was among those Friday expressing disappointment with the governor. “I was hoping that with our...
Greensburg YMCA appoints new interim director
When the Greensburg YMCA reopens, it will do so under new leadership. The Y’s board of directors appointed Suzanne Printz as interim CEO, replacing George O’Brien, who served in the position for eight years. It’s a difficult time to take over, Printz said. The Y is closed because of the...
Greensburg Salem mulls cutting librarians
Greensburg Salem School District officials are considering the elimination of the district’s elementary and middle school librarian positions as it prepares for a difficult budget year. “We still have months of work left to do to get to the point where we can balance the budget,” board President Ron Mellinger...
Murrysville school plans ‘drive-thru graduation’ for kindergarten students
The drive-through service model is working well for restaurants and some other businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, so Mother of Sorrows School officials in Murrysville thought: why couldn’t it work just as well for kindergarten students making the transition to first grade? The school, on Old William Penn Highway, will...
Police: Southwest Greensburg councilman used racial slur during dog bite investigation
A Southwest Greensburg borough councilman directed a racial slur at another man last month during an investigation about a dog fight, according to a police report. Then this week, Councilman David Thomas questioned Police Chief Chris Kent about why information about him apparently using the slur was included in a...
Monessen man sought by police after car chase exceeding 100 mph
State police are looking for a Monessen man they say led them on a chase at speeds of more than 100 mph before he abandoned his car on Toll Route 43 and literally left his calling cards behind. Troopers in Uniontown acquired an arrest warrant this week for Aliziah I....
No new deaths, 2 more coronavirus cases reported in Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County added two new coronavirus cases to the county’s running tally, state health officials said Friday. Those two cases bring the total to 393, according to the state data. Those cases were reported between 12 a.m. Thursday and 12 a.m. Friday. County coroner Ken Bacha has reported no new...
