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Behind the Art: 12 area painters reinterpret Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Irises’
A painting in a student art show at Greater Latrobe Senior High School gave artist Doreen Currie an idea for an oil- painting class she was teaching at Greensburg Art Center. A group of students had worked together on a piece that reinterpreted Henri Matisse’s 1912 work “The Goldfish.” “I thought,...
Out & About: Greensburg artist presents Black History Month exhibit
Greensburg artist Pamela Cooper said she was fascinated by bridges when she was a child. “When we traveled, I loved going over them,” she said. That fascination continued into adulthood, when bridges became the subject of a painting series. One of the bridges was among works Cooper exhibited during a...
North Huntingdon commissioners to debate adjusting their salaries
The North Huntingdon commissioners are planning to debate next week whether to raise their $4,375 annual pay for the first time in 28 years, cut it to less than one-third or keep it at the status quo. The board this week voted 5-2 to discuss the salaries Wednesday, Feb. 15,...
Man struck by vehicle in Rostraver, flown to hospital
A man was flown by medical helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital after he was struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Rostraver Township, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. The wreck was reported shortly after 7 p.m. at Fellsburg and Fells Church roads. The vehicle that struck the man...
2 more Westmoreland County Prison inmates charged after cocaine found
Two more men are charged with having cocaine in their Westmoreland County Prison cell, a month after two other men were accused of similar crimes. Marvin Hall, 37, of New Kensington, and Raheem Harvey, 29, of Greensburg, are charged with contraband and drug possession. County detectives said a confidential informant...
Hempfield Supervisor George Reese to run for reelection
Hempfield Supervisor George Reese will seek a second term on the township’s board of supervisors. Reese announced on Friday he will vie for the Republican nomination on the ballot in the May primary. In a news release, Reese said he is seeking a second six-year term to use his business...
Diocese of Greensburg TV show gets new channel
A quarterly television program produced by the Diocese of Greensburg is switching broadcast channels, from WTAE-TV to WPXI-TV. The next episode, a “Faith and Food” edition, is set to air at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 on WPXI Channel 11 and will be repeated on the channel on Feb. 26. The...
Work on Youngwood’s Depot Street to trigger detour
The intersection of Depot and Third Streets in Youngwood will be subject to intermittent closures beginning Monday as crews work to construct sidewalks and curb ramps that comply with federal standards for handicapped access. The work is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays through the...
Penn Middle School secured after social media post
Penn Township police on Friday were investigating a social media post that was circulating around Penn Middle School, according to Chief John Otto. A school official learned of the post and contacted authorities around 11 a.m. It was believed to have been sent through Snapchat. The nature of the post...
Rescuers help mom, 2 children escape from burning home in Salem
A neighbor and passersby helped a 2-year-old boy and his mother escape flames consuming their Salem home Friday morning, and firefighters rescued a 9-year-old boy from a bedroom. Neighbor Christina Shaner was alerted by a horn honking outside while she was working from home. She threw on a pair of...
Ex-Steelers tight end Vance McDonald’s Ligonier-area retreat lists for $5.5 millionVideo
When former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald and his wife, Kendi, were hunting for a place to live and also to serve visitors as a spiritual retreat, they thought they’d found a little piece of heaven on earth in Ligonier Township. “Kendi and I are both Christians, and we...
Irwin council sticks with boost in ballfield rental fee
An Irwin councilman struck out again in an attempt this week to roll back a 100% increase in fees to rent ballfields at the borough’s two parks. Councilman Mike Yunn on Wednesday had proposed reducing the ballfield rental fees for each session — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4...
Greensburg eyes left-turn lane, gateway sign as work moves ahead for Main Street GetGo store
Crews continued work this week to demolish the former Family Video store in Greensburg and move earth at the site to prepare for construction of a new GetGo convenience store and gas station. The store is expected to occupy about 5,500 square feet along South Main Street, near the intersection...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County: Feb. 10-12
More sculpture “More Is More,” a juried exhibit of the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, is showing through March 10 in the Harlan Gallery in the Seton Hill University Art Center, 201 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. Featured pieces include floor and wall artwork, installations and works on pedestal, with a variety...
Greensburg Salem School Board recognizes sophomore handler for dog show achievements
A 7-year-old dog and his devoted young handler grabbed the lion’s share of the attention at this week’s Greensburg Salem School Board meeting. Superintendent Ken Bissell presented the winning team of sophomore Natalia Backos and her Parson Russell terrier, Boozer, with a certificate of commendation for their accomplishments in the...
Local lawmakers join ‘battle’ to bring back Bushy Run reenactments
Local lawmakers are pressing the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for more transparency and a possible reversal of its decision to end Bushy Run’s annual battle reenactment. As a result of her and other lawmakers’ actions, state Sen. Kim Ward, R-Hempfield, is hopeful that PHMC’s “no force-on-force” policy will at...
Greensburg Salem biology teacher in running for STEM award; online voting ends soon
Today is the final day to vote online for Greensburg Salem High School biology teacher Andrea Redinger, who is in the running for Women in STEM Mentor of the Year honors at Thiel College. Redinger, a 20-year veteran of the Greensburg Salem faculty, is competing against two other instructors from...
Seton Hill University names new financial chief
Seton Hill University has a new chief financial officer. Brent Jackson begins his duties effective immediately, according to Seton Hill President Mary Finger. In addition to CFO, Jackson also will be the university’s vice president for finance and administration. Jackson has held the job on an interim basis since April...
Westmoreland Symphony’s ‘Scottish Fantasy’ promises romantic date nightVideo
Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s “Scottish Fantasy” would make for a great date night, promises artistic director Daniel Meyer. Meyer will conduct as the orchestra takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “I conceived this program as a preamble to Valentine’s Day,” Meyer said. “It’s all...
Identity of suspect in fatal Rostraver shopping center shooting is revealed
A Philadelphia man is charged with homicide and tampering with evidence in a November fatal shooting at a Rostraver shopping complex, according to public docket information unsealed Thursday. Keven Van Lam, 55, is being held without bail at the Westmoreland County Prison. Details surrounding the arrest have been kept under...
Jeannette students work on Black History Month projects
The colors red, yellow and green — symbolizing pride and unity during Black History Month — are taking over Jeannette City School District as officials have a slate of unique learning opportunities planned. “We have a lot of multicultural kids here,” said Kiaira Jackson, school liaison. “It’s important for them...
Norwin Jr. ROTC Bataan Memorial March proceeds to help Wreaths Across America group
Those who walk, run or bicycle the 14-mile Bataan Memorial March along the Westmoreland Heritage Trail on April 29 will be helping the North Huntingdon organization that has placed wreaths on the graves of veterans buried in four cemeteries in the area. The Norwin Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training...
‘Predator Poachers’ sting leads to Hempfield man’s arrest
A Hempfield man is free on $25,000 unsecured bail after state police said he sent a picture of his genitals through social media to a girl he believed was 9 or 10 years old. Thomas J. Hibbard, 60, is charged with unlawful contact with a minor. Troopers said they were...
Man killed in Fayette County shooting
A man was fatally shot Wednesday near Point Marion in southern Fayette County, the coroner and Fayette County 911 said. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Phillip Reilly said a deputy coroner and the state police were at the scene of the shooting in Springhill Township. The man was reported shot at...
Delmont police, Westmoreland detectives investigating child’s death
Delmont police and Westmoreland County detectives are investigating the death of a child. Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli said in a statement that her office is aware of the death and that no further information was available. The child died Tuesday evening. Their identity was not released. No...
