Greensburg Council has abandoned a proposal to put an electronic sign in St. Clair Park and instead plans to have it installed at the entrance to Lynch Field. Councilman Gregory Mertz said the sign will be 3 feet tall by 8 feet wide along Route 119 at the entrance to...

Two men are behind bars after police raided a North Huntingdon vape shop Wednesday and seized numerous items authorities said were illegal, according to court papers. Al Merdaie Mohamed, 41, of Irwin, and El Hacen Mohamed Najem, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., were charged with drug offenses after an undercover officer...

As Greensburg Community Development Corp. celebrates its 50th anniversary, former board president Scott Brown cannot help but reflect on how the nonprofit’s challenges and scope have changed. When the development corporation formed in 1975, its purpose was to maintain the city’s business scene amid the success of Greengate and Westmoreland...

It’s chilly outside, but Westmoreland County is heating up this weekend with lots of performances, parties and experiences to light up these long nights. Don’t miss these events this weekend. Winter wonderland Kick off the season with this festive event at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg. They’re...

Irwin council this week approved another round of unanticipated costs for converting a former storefront in a century-old building into modern municipal offices, resulting in a project delay of about four months. On Wednesday, the council approved approximately $148,000 in additional spending to convert the former appliance store into accessible...

A wrong-way driver died after a head-on crash in Murrysville Thursday morning, said Police Chief Tom Kusinsky. Authorities aren’t sure why a 72-year-old Greensburg man was traveling east in the westbound lanes around 6:15 a.m. before slamming into another vehicle. Kusinsky said police received a call at 6:08 a.m. to...

Demand for food assistance is surging in Westmoreland County following the cutoff of federal benefits caused by the six-week U.S. government shutdown, a food bank official said Wednesday. It is uncertain when the aid will resume. Jennifer Miller, executive director of the Westmoreland Food Bank in Salem, said need has...

Interpreters in period attire on Saturday will bring to life for Fort Ligonier visitors the impact of a pivotal event in the fort’s history and in the military career of George Washington. Registration is required to attend “According to the Best of His Recollection,” an immersive program recounting a “friendly...

Westmoreland officials warned that passage of a state budget on Wednesday will not immediately resolve the county’s financial hardships, which led to cutbacks and employee furloughs. “It’s a relief and we’ll be getting back to work but we expect this will have an impact for the next 24 months,” said...

Class • Cook Township Community Center will offer a free self-defense class for women 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at the center, 1714 Route 711 Must be 17. Reservations required. Reservations: 724-593-7471 or cooktwpcc@yahoo.com. Fundraisers • Greensburg Church of the Brethren, 554 Stanton St., Southwest Greensburg, will sell a...

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 33 of Greensburg will hold a free community-wide American flag retirement burning ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lynch Field along New Alexandria Road in Greensburg. During the ceremony, participants will present torn and tattered flags to the VFW Post’s fire crew, which will...

Food donations will mean free skate rentals at Sunday’s public skate session at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg. City council on Monday approved a measure offering free rentals to anyone who brings a donation to the skating session. Sunday’s public skate session at the Lynch Field arena is 2-4...

Westmoreland County Airport Authority is taking out a $2.9 million bridge loan to keep payments flowing to contractors for the terminal expansion project at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Expected funding from a $6.2 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant has been delayed. Monzo couldn’t say whether the recent state...

State regulators say they will issue an air quality permit to the natural gas-fired power plant in South Huntingdon, despite objections from environmental organizations that say issues should be fixed before the permit is approved. The Department of Environmental Protection has stated it will issue a Title V air quality...

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head in Monessen on Tuesday evening, according to TribLive news partner WTAE. The shooting happened near the intersection of Linden Avenue and Rostraver Street, Monessen police Chief David Yuhasz told WTAE. Police found the injured boy conscious and alert. He was then flown...

Greensburg is expected to hold the line on property taxes in 2026. “There’s no tax increase,” Councilman Randy Finfrock said. “We have no plans on changing that at all.” Although the rate is expected to stay at 27.95 mills, the city plans in 2026 to redirect some of the expected...

Frigid temperatures on Tuesday canceled plans for Latrobe’s annual Veterans Day parade, but that didn’t stop the community from recognizing local men and women who have donned military uniforms. Veterans, their supporters and local officials gathered inside the Latrobe American Legion post to hear keynote speaker retired Army Master Sgt....

Irwin Borough Council is expected to approve a request for six duty weapons for the police department, ensuring officers will have new, standardized equipment. The anticipated approval is for six duty weapons and two holsters from Witmer Public Safety Group Inc. of Coatsville for $6,074. The cost is discounted for...

Six horses were rescued from a barn at a horse ranch near Scottdale Monday as it was destroyed in a fire, said East Huntingdon Fire Chief Brian Kite. “The horses were rescued by the owners,” he said. “They went in the barn and got them all out.” The fire was...