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Westmoreland Transit fares hold steady as officials warn of potential increases in 2023
Fares to ride Westmoreland County Transit Authority buses and paratransit vehicles will remain at current levels for now under a $15.9 million budget unanimously approved this week. But a system overhaul — including the revamping of bus routes — is likely to spur fare increases next summer as the authority...
Westmoreland happenings: Car show, strawberry festival, more
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Memorial Day-related events in, around Westmoreland County in 2022
All events are on Monday, unless otherwise noted: Delmont, Export, Murrysville • The White Valley AMVETS will join the Export, Delmont and Murrysville American Legions in hosting a series of events to mark Memorial Day. The schedule is: 8 a.m., honor roll at the Export American Legion on Kennedy Avenue...
Westmoreland courthouse construction project prompts revision to bail payment process
Westmoreland County Park Police Chief Henry Fontana said he wasn’t quite sure how his department became responsible for collecting bail payments on behalf of inmates seeking release from prison at night or on weekends. But that’s about to change, thanks in part to the $7 million reconstruction of the underground...
Mt. Pleasant contractor pleads guilty for work not performed
A Mt. Pleasant contractor will serve up to three years on probation for accepting payment for work he never performed. Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Mears said Wednesday that penalty could be converted into a jail sentence unless at least $8,000 in restitution is paid by Sept. 1....
Big Brothers Big Sisters plans ‘Summer Fest’ at Twin Lakes Park
Aubrey Marquis has been a “Big” for a year and a half, and she says she still gets choked up when she talks about spending time with her “Little” at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. “You come into the program with the mission of changing the life...
Extra security in place at Norwin after reported threat against student, employee
Extra security is in place in the Norwin School District today after a threat of violence against a student and a middle school employee was discovered on social media Wednesday, Superintendent Jeff Taylor said. The district said Thursday that the student who made the comment — reported through the state’s...
Westmoreland coroner’s office plans funeral for unclaimed remains of deceased veterans
The cremated remains of 15 veterans discovered in storage at the Westmoreland County Coroner’s office — some for as long as 29 years — will have a formal memorial service in July before being laid to rest with full military honors, Coroner Tim Carson said. The memorial service will be...
Career fair will connect Hempfield students, employers
Upperclassmen at Hempfield Area High School looking to enter the workforce after graduation will have an opportunity to connect with local businesses during a job fair this week. The Spartan Connections Career Fair featuring about 50 local businesses is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday in the high...
Latrobe’s new manager wants to make the ‘great city’ better
As Terry Carcella steps up to the plate as Latrobe’s new city manager, he has one goal in mind: improving the city through effective and efficient government. “We have a great city that’s really improving,” Carcella said. “We have great amenities, and I want to make it better.” City council...
‘Kick off to Summer Reading’ at Hempfield Area aims to keep students learning over the summer
The school year might be winding down, but leaders in Hempfield Area School District are hoping an event this week will build excitement around summer reading. The Kick Off to Summer Reading event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today at Spartan Stadium, according to Kimberlie Rieffanacht, assistant superintendent of elementary...
Greensburg man accused of fighting with sheriff’s deputies serving warrant to take him back to jail
A Greensburg man who was furloughed in March from the Westmoreland County Prison to get medical treatment is accused of fighting with sheriff’s deputies serving a warrant to take him back to jail, according to court papers. Steven R. Zastawniak, 33, is charged with escape, resisting arrest and aggravated assault...
Greater Latrobe school board adopts proposed $61.5 M budget
The Greater Latrobe school board this week adopted a proposed budget of more than $61.5 million with a 1-mill property tax increase for the 2022-23 school year. Six board members voted in favor of adoption. Board member Andrew Repko voted against the spending plan, and members Merle D. Musick and...
Mt. Pleasant angler catches record carp in West Virginia lake
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Mt. Pleasant resident caught a record carp while fishing from the bank of Summersville Lake in West Virginia, regulators said. Ayden Minick caught and released the carp on May 7, the Division of Natural Resources said in a news release. It measured by a DNR...
Judge says Greensburg shooting suspect will be prosecuted as an adult
An Allegheny County man who turned 18 just one month after he was charged with the attempted murder of three people outside of a Greensburg apartment building will be tried as an adult. A Westmoreland County judge this week rejected a defense request to transfer the criminal prosecution of Jaron...
Jeannette Community Band set to launch its 34th season
Live performances are back for members of the Jeannette Community Band, which will kick off its 34th season on Sunday after two years of cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 60-member band will play patriotic tunes and broadway and movie medleys, along with other songs, during its Memorial Day/spring...
Latrobe nonprofit marks 20 years serving needs of seniors
Laurel Faith in Action has been matching older residents of eastern Westmoreland County with volunteer helpers for two decades, a service that has become more important than ever during the covid-19 pandemic. “When covid closed down everything, our staff took our computers home,” said Amy McLendon, executive director of the...
Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials add new locations to Trail Towns Festival
When the Westmoreland Heritage Trail Towns Festival kicks off this year, it will add two new towns to the mix, with events happening throughout the day in Trafford, Monroeville, Export and Slickville. “The first festival was in 2019,” said Vicki Rudge, public relations chair for the Westmoreland Heritage Trail. “The...
Tribune-Review takes home a Golden Quill best-of-show among its winners, dozens of nominations, CEO honored
The Tribune-Review won a number of Golden Quill Awards and was a finalist for a slew more at the 58th Golden Quill Awards on Wednesday night at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. The Trib won a best-of-show award, and Jennifer Bertetto, president and CEO of the Trib’s parent company, Trib...
Hempfield Area parents air concerns about proposed middle school consolidation
Hempfield Area School District parents told school officials this week they are concerned about the potential for larger class sizes as a result of the district’s proposed middle school consolidation. More than 20 parents and guardians attended a meeting this week at Harrold Middle School detailing plans that would permanently...
Judge grants defense access to financial records in alleged Murrysville theft
A judge ordered the owners of a now defunct Murrysville business that streamed wildlife videos over the internet to turn over personal financial and tax records to lawyers representing a former employee accused of stealing from the company four years ago. Attorneys for Rick V. Furnari, 61, of Murrysville claim...
Monessen man accused by police of beating man with cinder block during robbery arrested
A Monessen man wanted by city police for beating a man with a cinder block during a robbery Friday was arrested this week in Washington County. Dwayne M. “Peenie” Grogan, 55, was arraigned on multiple criminal charges including attempted homicide Monday after he was arrested Monongahela police on an arrest...
Norwin may make teacher cuts to help balance budget
Norwin school board members continued the debate this week about how to cover a $3 million 2022-23 budget shortfall without raising taxes. The district may eliminate full-day kindergarten classes and six teaching positions, including five at the elementary level, to cuts costs. Five proposed new teaching positions, and a proposed...
Jeannette seeking applicants for vacant council seat
Jeannette is accepting letters of interest and resumes for an open seat on council after the May 13 death of Councilman Ron Smith. Submissions will be accepted until 4 p.m. June 3. Applicants must be at least 18 and a resident of the city for the past year. Council must...
Proposal would require greater public access to records from Pitt, Penn State, others
Greater transparency requirements could be in store for Pennsylvania’s four state-related universities. State Rep. Ryan Warner, a Republican from the 52nd District — which includes parts of Westmoreland and Fayette counties — has introduced legislation that would increase public access to the records of the University of Pittsburgh and Penn...
