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Inspiration for ‘Pittsburgh Dad’ video series dies
The inspiration for the Steel City-based YouTube series “Pittsburgh Dad” died on Monday. Greensburg native Curt Wootton announced on the “Pittsburgh Dad” Facebook page on Wednesday that his father, Keith Wootton, passed away earlier in the week. Curt has portrayed the “Pittsburgh Dad” character since 2011 on YouTube, posting videos...
Westmoreland water authority will seek repayment from gas driller for additional water tests
Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County officials said Wednesday the agency will seek repayment for the cost of water quality tests conducted this week at the Beaver Run Reservoir in the aftermath of a pressure drop at a deep gas well on the property. “We increased our testing to every day,...
Hempfield native in line to serve as Assistant U.S. Secretary of Labor
Hempfield native Robert F. Bozzuto III is in line to become President Trump’s assistant secretary of labor. The White House on Wednesday said Bozzuto, a University of Pittsburgh graduate, is among a group of individuals Trump intends to nominate to fill vacancies in the administration. Bozzuto, 38, is White House...
Jacobs Creek Watershed plans busy year of projectsVideo
Members of the Jacobs Creek Watershed Association braved the elements on Wednesday to announce a series of 2019 projects that will remove 20,000 pounds of trash, plant 200 trees and mitigate the effects of 2 million gallons of stormwater. “We’re doing some really big things this year as a result...
Private Industry Council receives more than $443,000 in grant money
A local organization was awarded over $443,000 to expand two of its services. The Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette is set to use the PAsmart Advancing Grant money to expand their Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program, or STEM, along with their computer science program. “Grants like these help schools,...
Police dog tracks fleeing warrant suspect in Claridge
Police chased a man Wednesday afternoon from Jeannette to Penn Township where he crashed his vehicle and hid underneath a mobile home in Claridge, according to Penn Township Police Chief John Otto. There was a heavy police presence and streets closed near Claridge Elliott Road until Greensburg K9 Falco located...
Latrobe Police seeking information on stolen sport utility vehicle
Latrobe Police are asking the public’s help locating a sport utility vehicle that was reported stolen early Wednesday. Police Chief John Sleasman reported a resident on the 600 block of Fairmont Street reported her white and silver Kia Sorento was stolen just after 6 a.m. “She reported she went out...
Office manager for Greensburg doctor, 4 others charged in drug-acquisition scheme
A former office manager for Dr. Nabil Jabbour, a Greensburg physician facing federal charges for illegal distribution of Suboxone and money laundering, was among five people state police arrested Wednesday on charges of being conspirators in an alleged drug acquisition operation. Jabbour’s office manager, Sabrina D. Thomas, 27, of Fairbank,...
Slaughter Hollow Road closed in Sewickley Township
Slaughter Hollow Road in Sewickley Township is closed due to a minor dirt slide and severely leaning tree, roadmaster Joe Kerber said. “It is really not that bad,” Kerber said, but added the road will remain closed between Falls Road and Lowber Road until crews can cut the tree down...
Police: Hempfield Area student threatened to ‘shoot up’ high school
A Grapeville man is accused of threatening to “shoot up” Hempfield Area High School last month, according to court papers. Evan Daniel Kinzey, 18, is charged with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats, possession of a weapon on school property, disorderly conduct and related offenses. Troopers were called to the school...
Petland Norwin celebrates after adopting out dogs
For the first time in two years, Petland Norwin has adopted out all their dogs, leaving the cages empty — at least, temporarily. “It’s pretty amazing,” said Kennel Manager Jamie Laitinen. “We’ve never come this close to emptying our kennels.” The Norwin Town Square pet store opened in 2016 and...
Hempfield, Unity would have to pay millions for state police coverage under Wolf proposalVideo
Hempfield could pay almost $7 million for state police coverage under Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal — yet another attempt to collect from municipalities that rely on troopers rather than their own police department. Hempfield is one of nearly 2,500 municipalities across Pennsylvania without a local police department. The proposed...
Westmoreland water authority will test chlorine alternative in McKeesport
A small-scale treatment plant will be built at the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s McKeesport facility to test a new chemical additive that officials said could improve the taste and smell of the system’s drinking water. The authority will spend $170,000 to construct the mock treatment plant that will serve...
State Rep. Justin Walsh announces candidacy for Westmoreland County judge
State Rep. Justin Walsh this week announced his candidacy for judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Westmoreland County. Walsh, R-Rostraver, touted 22 years of experience as an attorney, legislator and small businessman. He pledged to continue his work protecting local families and their Constitutional rights as judge. “Recent...
Search to resume for body reportedly seen in Brush Creek
A search is expected to resume Thursday along Brush Creek in North Huntingdon for a reported body seen floating along the creek on Saturday. North Huntingdon Police Chief Robert Rizzo said that the search will resume with a “larger operation” that is expected to last most of the day. Rizzo...
Meeting set on gas well failure near Beaver Run reservoir
The failure of CNX Resources Corp.’s gas well near the Beaver Run Reservoir in Washington Township in January and its impact on the community will be discussed by environmental groups during a public meeting later this month in Delmont. The incident involving CNX Resources Shaw 1G Utica shale gas well...
Math understanding improving this year, Hempfield principals say
As part of their yearly goals, Hempfield Area principals identified numeracy understanding as a top priority — something teachers and principals say is improving. Working on different levels — high school, middle school and elementary school — principals have created curriculum that will help students improve their skills and to...
Wind causes heavy damage to Derry post office
Heavy wind caused serious damage to the post office in Derry Borough on Tuesday morning. No one was injured when strong winds caused part of the roof to buckle at 9:42 a.m., according to Derry Volunteer Fire Department officials. Because of the damage, postal operations have been moved temporarily to...
Westmoreland treasurer seeks third term
Westmoreland County incumbent Republican Treasurer Jared Squires announced Tuesday he will seek a third term. Squires, 41, of Mt. Pleasant Township, was first elected in 2011 and won re-election in 2015. “The Treasurer’s Office has continued to maintain a focus on customer service while keeping the costs of the office...
Charleroi, Monessen areas under boil-water advisory
Thousands of customers in the Mon Valley towns of Monessen, Charleroi, North Charleroi and Speers are under a boil-water advisory because of the possibility disease-causing organisms may have entered the system through a break in a transmission line Tuesday, the Borough of Charleroi Water Authority said. Water buffaloes have been...
Transit parking lot plans in North Huntingdon remain on hold
Commuters parking at the Westmoreland County Transit Authority’s park and ride lot along Route 30 in North Huntingdon will have to wait a little longer to learn when the parking lot will be repaved and where commuters traveling by bus to Pittsburgh can park during the project. The site plan...
Westmoreland judge rejects request to overturn conviction in 2016 Latrobe murder case
Jurors had enough evidence to convict a Johnstown man for the 2016 murder of a friend in Latrobe, a judge ruled Tuesday. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio, in a 32-page opinion, denied defense requests seeking to overturn the conviction and sentence for 20-year-old Austin Krinock, who following...
Westmoreland prison worker may be disciplined after inmate’s premature release
Westmoreland officials said Tuesday an investigation is ongoing to determine how to discipline a county prison worker responsible for the premature release last week of an inmate sentenced to serve up to 23 months behind bars. Sheriff Jonathan Held, who serves as chairman of the county’s prison board, said it...
Probation officers ask Greensburg man’s parole be revoked after multiple arrests last week
The Westmoreland County Adult Probation office has asked a judge to revoke the parole of a 19-year-old man who was arrested twice last week by Greensburg police for allegedly stiffing a cab driver out of a $90 fare just a few hours after he was accused of illegal possession of...
Greensburg man accused of sexually abusing girl
A Greensburg man is accused of sexually abusing a girl when she was 8 and 15 years old, according to court papers. Charles Samuel Battistoni, 60, is charged with numerous sex assault-related offenses including rape. He is free on $5,000 unsecured bail. State police allege the sexual abuse occurred in...
