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Suspended Pirates closer Vazquez denies sex with teen, says he feared being shot by police
Felipe Vazquez, the suspended Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher accused of sex crimes involving an underage girl, on Tuesday denied he confessed to police and said he feared he could be shot if he didn’t cooperate with their investigation. The 29-year-old testified for more than two hours during a pretrial hearing before...
Car salesman in Rostraver accused of keeping buyer’s down payment, never delivering new car
An area woman told Rostraver police that after she thought she bought a new car, making a down payment and trading in her 2010 Honda Civic, she learned last month her salesman kept the $500 and was still driving her car. This week, the car salesman at C. Harper Ford,...
Murrysville earns conservation partnership award for 2020Video
When Emily Mallisee first joined the Municipality of Murrysville as an engineering technician, one of the first projects she worked on was creating a riparian buffer along the headwaters of Steele’s Run. Steele’s Run is one of two high-quality watersheds in the town — Haymaker’s Run is the other —...
Man accused of passing fake $20 bill turns himself in to Delmont Police
A man suspected of passing a counterfeit $20 bill at a gas station convenience store turned himself in to Delmont Police. Police said the man entered the Sunoco on the 2300 block of Route 66 at 6:15 a.m. Aug. 24 and went to the counter to pay for merchandise. “He...
Westmoreland County sees 3rd straight day of single-digit new covid-19 cases
Westmoreland County has four new reported coronavirus cases, according to the state Department of Health. There has been single-digit new covid-19 cases reported in the past three days in the county, which hasn’t happened since a three-day span June 18-20. Total cases now stand at 1,819. Of the new cases,...
27th annual Labor Day crafts festival will still go on at Westmoreland Fairgrounds
Things will be a little different this year at the annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Retail Marketplace, but it still promises attendees a good time. About 150 vendors will set up at the 27th annual sale, from Sept. 4-7 at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds in Mt. Pleasant Township. That’s...
Norwin’s first hybrid school day went well, students say
The first day of class at Norwin Middle School for Avery Waszo was similar to her final day last school year — it was online. “It went well. There was not too much work,” said Avery, a 12-year-old seventh grader from North Huntingdon. Avery was one of 5,300 district students...
More video hearings could be in store for Westmoreland courts
Members of Westmoreland County’s Prison Board plan to explore an expanded program that allows for additional court hearings by video. Common Pleas President Judge Rita Hathaway and court administrators lobbied the board to buy new equipment that will double the number of hearings conducted remotely to ensure safety of defendants...
Tipster leads troopers to suspect in fatal East Huntingdon hit-and-run
A week after Robert “Bobby” Sheele was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on March 31 while he walked in East Huntingdon, a tipster called state police to say a Fayette County man was bragging that he would get away with the crime. The tipster later agreed to meet...
Greensburg rally pushes extension of eviction, foreclosure ban; Wolf hints at action
About a dozen members of Voice of Westmoreland rallied Monday in front of the courthouse to lobby Westmoreland County President Judge Rita Hathaway to issue an order barring evictions and foreclosures amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is incredibly important so people don’t lose their homes,” said Celina Culver, organizer...
Several projects slated for Hempfield Park
Changes are coming to Hempfield Park, with a grand opening planned for next year. According to Aaron Siko, director of parks and recreation for the township, projects including a rehabilitation and a new dog park are slated to be completed early next year. The dog park is under construction across...
Police: Seward man feigned illness, escaped custody over the weekend
A Seward man remained on the loose Monday after convincing a police officer transporting him to the county jail over the weekend that he was ill, state police said. When the officer pulled over along Route 711 in Fairfield on Saturday, 45-year-old Michael Paul Boring got out of the vehicle...
Open house for proposed Hempfield parks set for September
Hempfield residents again will have an opportunity to view conceptual plans for two proposed parks. A public meeting is scheduled Sept. 16, when community members can view plans for parks slated for Walden Court Drive and at a property along Route 136 near Hempfield Area High School. Township staff and...
Westmoreland had nearly 50% fewer covid cases in August than July
Westmorland County experienced nearly 50% fewer cases of covid-19 in August than in July. The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday added six new cases, bringing the county’s total for August to 406. That total is 47% less than July’s 763 cases. Westmoreland County has seen a total of 1,815...
Plans tabled for new Kenny Ross Mazda dealership
North Huntingdon officials this week tabled a review of plans for a new Kenny Ross Mazda dealership, between the Kenny Ross Subaru and the existing Mazda dealership along Route 30. Kenny Ross Automotive Group’s plans for the new building were not ready to be reviewed, Ryan Fonzi, North Huntingdon planning...
Latrobe Art Center classes help youngsters unlock creativity
Latrobe Art Center will offer various fall art classes for young people, from first grade through high-school. All class sizes at the center at 819 Ligonier St. are limited to no more than eight participants. Staff members will meet all required safety guidelines and all in-person students will need to...
President Trump to campaign in Westmoreland County this week
President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop Thursday in Unity, according to his campaign website. Trump is scheduled to speak at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport at 7 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. “It’s really exciting to see him coming back into the county, he did so well there....
Greensburg seeks applicants for vacated council seat
Greensburg is seeking a new council member. Councilwoman Cheryl Lennert resigned this month, citing family matters. The city hopes to fill her seat at its regular meeting Sept. 14, according to a notice published by city solicitor Zachary Kansler. Applicants must drop off a letter of interest at City Hall...
Woman dies after Hempfield crash
A Finleyville woman died Sunday after a vehicle crash in Westmoreland County, officials said. The victim was identified as Lucinda Jones, 41, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. The incident happened just after 10 p.m. in the 1500 block of Arona Road, Hempfield. Jones was taken to Forbes Regional...
Lower Burrell woman, others join 6-person living-donor transplant swapVideo
Katherine “Kate” Maloney is definitely a daddy’s girl. And her father, Steve Leach, is definitely a girl dad. “When I look at my dad, I see a strong, hardworking man. I see my best friend,” said Maloney, 30, of Lower Burrell. “I see an amazing grandfather. I love that I...
Greensburg Bishop Malesic bids farewell to dioceseVideo
It was five years ago that Bishop Edward C. Malesic celebrated Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg to formally take the reins of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. On Sunday, Malesic, 60, again presided over Mass at the cathedral, but this time it was to bid farewell to...
Westmoreland County adds 7 new coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County saw seven new cases of covid-19 added to its total Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. This comes after there were 13 new cases added on Saturday and 11 cases on Friday. The seven-day average for the county is 11 cases. There have been only three days...
Super PACs turn to Western Pa. voters for testimonials in presidential contest
On the surface, Janie and Shawn share little beyond their small-town Western Pennsylvania roots. But now, they are sharing 15 minutes of fame, thanks to their testimonials in ads supporting Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Identified only as 82-year-old Janie from Westmoreland, the tiny, blue-eyed woman who sports a halo...
Volunteers get Police Athletic League ball fields in North Huntingdon ready for fall playVideo
For months, the ball fields at the Police Athletic League complex in North Huntingdon sat idle as the coronavirus pandemic halted just about every indoor and outdoor activity. As spring turned to summer, restrictions were eased and sounds of the crack of the bat and balls popping into leather mitts...
Westmoreland County adds 13 new coronavirus cases
Westmoreland County saw 13 new cases of covid-19 added to its total Saturday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported. No additional deaths were reported, leaving the death toll at 49, where it has remained for the past 10 days. The county last reported a death from the virus on Aug....
