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Norwin chamber to hold virtual picnic in August
With government-ordered restrictions prohibiting gatherings of more than 250 people, the Norwin Chamber of Commerce will hold its 88th Annual Norwin Community Picnic online instead of at Idlewild Park & SoakZone in Ligonier Township. The virtual picnic, while not giving children the opportunity to enjoy the roller coaster or the...
Police: Hempfield man shot, killed woman’s ex-boyfriend outside hotel
A Hempfield man is in jail, accused of gunning down a man last month outside a Forest County hotel during a confrontation over a woman. Richard M. Gardner Jr., 36, of Country Estates Drive, is being held in the Warren County Prison without bail in connection with the May 22...
Hempfield Area details in-person graduation, releases virtual ceremonyVideo
Hempfield Area graduates will be able to walk across the stagenext month, but the commencement ceremony will be far from normal. Scheduled for July 18, the event will take place in Spartan Stadium, a decision made after a survey gave students three options: hold graduation at the Westmoreland Fairgrounds, have...
Westmoreland County has 4 new covid-19 cases, no new deaths
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Thursday reported four new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County. The countywide case total is now 502, with 38 deaths, according to the department. There have been no reported coronavirus deaths in the county since May 18. More than 13,400 county...
Southwest Greensburg bridge project will affect Route 119 traffic, business access
Replacement of a bridge on Route 119 will cause lane restrictions and will affect access to several businesses beginning Tuesday in Southwest Greensburg. The lane restrictions will affect Route 119 traffic from Cribbs Street south to Huff Avenue, according to PennDOT. The restrictions will be in place from 8 p.m....
Smithton man accused of vandalizing American Legion post that banned him
An attorney for a 66-year-old Smithton man charged with vandalizing a veterans service club he was banned from three years ago doubts his client would hold a grudge that long. David E. Primm, the former commander of American Legion Post 790 in Smithton, is accused by state police of pouring...
Scottdale child sex suspect released on bond
A Scottdale man accused of sexually assaulting a girl 10 years ago posted bond this week, according to court records. Joshua Michael Thomas, 40, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday on charges of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child, indecent assault and child endangerment. State police arrested him...
Greensburg Salem students protest music program cut as school board debates budgetVideo
Greensburg Salem students on Wednesday protested a proposed cut to the district’s elementary music program outside the middle school while district officials held a virtual school board meeting featuring a debate about those and other planned cuts. Ryann Shirey, 16, of Greensburg, who will be a junior member of the...
‘Unity Vigil’ held in Greensburg to discuss racism, create peace and community connections
Voice of Westmoreland held a Unity Vigil on Wednesday evening at St. Clair Park in Greensburg where speakers spoke on the issues of police brutality and racism. The event also was open to anyone willing to share a story, experience or idea to the crowd. Organizers planned the gathering as...
Latrobe to celebrate 4th of July with decorating contest
Latrobe City residents are being encouraged to “Get Your 4th On” for a patriotic home-decorating contest. The Latrobe Fourth of July Celebration committee is going forward with the previously planned contest, set for July 2, although other aspects of the annual celebration — including a parade and fireworks display —...
Cops: East Huntingdon woman bilked ex-husband out of $260K
An East Huntingdon woman was arrested Wednesday along with a Fayette County man on charges of fraud and identity theft after police said they acquired more than $260,000 in multiple credit lines and accounts using her ex-husband’s name. Laurie A. Campbell, 55, and Tyler D. Smidtke, 39, of Connellsville, were...
Westmoreland County extends primary election certification deadline another week
Certification of Westmoreland County’s election results from the June 2 primary will be delayed one week, officials said Wednesday. Additional time is needed to ensure every ballot cast this month has been accounted for and properly counted, a process that will require more time than initially was planned, Elections Bureau...
Hempfield school board member gets probation for DUI, plans to continue serving
Hempfield Area School Board member Michael Alfery will serve one year on probation for a drunken driving arrest last fall. Alfery, 51, was charged in October with two counts of DUI after a traffic stop, according to court records. Police said Alfery sped away from a Sheetz parking lot in...
Play ball: Youth baseball, softball given green light in Delmont, Murrysville
With Westmoreland County in the green phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s covid-19 reopening plan, youth athletic associations in Delmont and Murrysville have been given the go-ahead to start their seasons. “We’re ready to go,” said Erin Salas, who serves as softball vice president for both the Delmont Area and Franklin...
Hankey Church, Old Greensburg roads will close through October for Murrysville bridge replacement
PennDOT has announced the closure of Hankey Church Road and upcoming closure of Old Greensburg Road for bridge replacement work on Route 366 in northern Murrysville. Work crews will be replacing the small bridge that carries Greensburg Road (Route 366) over Pucketa Creek between the roads that will be closed....
Pet Adoption League plans move, end of feud with founder
The Pet Adoption League in South Huntingdon is planning a move, ending a years-long feud between the animal shelter and its founder. The league has a 99-year lease that allows it to rent its current location for $1 a year from Barbara Flanigan, who founded the shelter about 30 years...
5 Westmoreland men to be ordained deacons in Greensburg diocese
Five Westmoreland County men are set to become permanent deacons this weekend with the Diocese of Greensburg. Their ordination will take place at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, according to an announcement. The event will be livestreamed on the diocesan website and is only...
5 coronavirus cases, no deaths reported in Westmoreland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday reported five new covid-19 cases and no additional deaths in Westmoreland County. The countywide case total is now 498, with 38 deaths, according to the department . There have been no reported coronavirus deaths in Westmoreland County since May 18. County Coroner Kenneth...
Murrysville parks reopen, but splash pad, community center remain closed
Murrysville officials have reopened the “destination playground” at Murrysville Community Park, and are hoping that it will remain a viable destination this summer through proper health and safety precautions. Council members began working through the logistics of reopening recreation sites at their June 3 meeting, just two days before Westmoreland...
Seton Hill launches new online certificates
Seton Hill University will launch new undergraduate online certificate programs this fall in Addictions and Substance Abuse and Business Leadership, as well as a graduate certificate in Adaptive Online Instruction that focuses on online teaching skills. Officials at the Greensburg university said all three programs can be completed in eight...
Police: Greensburg man asked woman for glass of water before alleged rape
A Greensburg man who city police said asked a female resident for a glass of water Tuesday is accused of raping her while armed with a knife, according to court papers. Justin Owens Hall, 26, is being held without bail in the Westmoreland County Prison on charges of rape, burglary...
Briefly Speaking – Jun. 17, 2020
The Blessings Store at First Baptist Church in Jeannette will be open 9 a.m. to noon June 27. There will free clothing, shoes, boots, coats for all sizes, from babies to adults, available. Linens, household goods and toys are also free. Masks are required. The church is located at 131...
Mt. Pleasant library doing curbside delivery of books, DVDs
Patrons of the Mt. Pleasant Public Library can once again check out physical items as the facility starts takeout service Wednesday. Cardholders can order books and DVDs that employees will deliver curbside to motorists at scheduled pickup times. The materials can be ordered by phone or through a hold in...
2 hurt in SUV, motorcycle crash in North Huntingdon
Two people were hurt in a crash involving a SUV and a motorcycle in North Huntingdon Monday night, according to township police. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on Route 30 at Norwin Avenue. Police said a man on the motorcycle and the driver of the SUV, a woman, were...
Fire in North Belle Vernon displaces 10 residents, damages cars, utilities
A fire that started in a basement garage caused smoke and utility damage in a three-story building in North Belle Vernon on Tuesday night, displacing 10 residents in upstairs apartments. A car that was being repaired caught fire shortly before 9:15 p.m. and was destroyed in the garage at 525...
