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Brief history of Levin Furniture and its Western Pennsylvania rootsVideo
A look back at the history of Levin Furniture, which has grown from its Westmoreland County roots into the region’s largest furniture retailer. 1920 | “Peddler” Sam Levin opens store at 600 W. Main St. in Mt. Pleasant, selling hardware items, furniture and other general goods, including flyswatters, expandable window...
PennDOT looks to streamline traffic flow on Route 30
If you’ve ever waited for a green light on Route 30 in Hempfield, only to stop a few hundred feet later at another red light, you’re not alone. PennDOT is planning to change that. The familiar start-and-stop could become a thing of the past as the agency is planning an...
Saving jobs, legacy, Robert Levin buys back furniture empire bearing his family’s nameVideo
Levin Furniture’s former owner on Thursday entered the chain’s Monroeville store along Route 22 to the cheers of employees and managers — whose jobs he’d just saved. Robert Levin raised his arms in triumph as, in the background, the store’s sound system played the Mike & The Mechanics song “All...
Computer problem resolved at Westmoreland jail
The Westmoreland County Prison was locked down for about six hours Thursday after a problem with the facility’s computer system, said Warden John Walton. Burned-out pieces of equipment may have been the cause and the system was back up and operating by 2:30 p.m. after they were replaced, Walton said....
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport preps for coronavirus risk
Officials at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport are preparing for the potential arrival of coronavirus by offering protective measures to workers and arranging for more intensive cleansing of the terminal building. As cases of infection with the potentially deadly virus have expanded from China to Europe, the United States and other...
Greensburg bishop suspends communion wine as coronavirus, flu concerns spread
Hold the chalice. Growing concerns over the spread of flu and the coronavirus forced the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg to rethink its decision regarding restrictions at religious services such as Mass. On Thursday, Bishop Edward C. Malesic announced that he has suspended the distribution of wine during communion and will...
Eric Davanzo lands endorsements in 58th state House special election
Eric Davanzo, the Republican candidate for the vacant state House seat in the 58th District, announced Wednesday he received a series of endorsements leading up to the March 17 special election. Davanzo, 53, said he received endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association; the Fraternal Order of Police, Frank J....
Norwin officials identify Connellsville man as musical volunteer with criminal record
A Connellsville man who volunteered with Norwin Middle School’s musical at one time had proper clearances, but later pleaded guilty to crimes that would prevent him from lawfully working with children, according to Norwin School District officials. Solicitor Russell Lucas confirmed the volunteer was Brad Geyer, 37, who pleaded guilty...
2 injured in Pa. Turnpike crash between Irwin and Pittsburgh exits
Two people suffered minor injuries after a two-vehicle crash Thursday on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Penn Township, according to a state police dispatcher. The crash happened about 8:45 a.m. near mile marker 64 of the westbound turnpike, between Irwin and Pittsburgh. It blocked the right lane, backing traffic up for...
Arnold Palmer stamp sales off to brisk start at Latrobe post officeVideo
The Latrobe post office on Wednesday served as an unofficial outpost for “Arnie’s Army,” as area fans filed in to buy newly released Forever stamps issued to honor late local native and golfing legend Arnold Palmer. By lunchtime, more than 200 of the 20-stamp sheets had been snapped up, at...
Firearms safety, gun rights seminar coming to Hempfield church
State Rep. Eric Nelson is sponsoring a firearms safety and gun rights seminar March 21 at Word of Life Church in Hempfield. Nelson (R-Hempfield) said the seminar will have multiple speakers discussing the state’s concealed carry laws and the Castle Doctrine. It will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m....
Cops: Women who stole wallet at Greensburg SeaBase failed at returning it
Two women accused of going on a spending spree last month and stealing a Greensburg man’s wallet failed in a bid for redemption, according to city police. Alexis Hudson, 23, of Ford City and Emily Jean Long, 21, of Kittanning are charged with theft, access device fraud and receiving stolen...
Greensburg Salem students hope to raise $55,000 for charity at Mini-THON
Greensburg Salem High School students are hoping to beat their fundraising record this weekend at Mini-THON, the school’s annual overnight dance marathon that raises money for children with cancer. “We’re currently in our final push week running up to the event,” said Jalen Paige, a senior and finance manager for...
Police: Salem man was drunk when he grabbed officer’s baton at Delmont bar
Delmont police on Tuesday arrested a Salem Township man who they accused of grabbing another officer’s baton at a bar, according to court papers. Curtis L. Zucco, 56, is charged with disarming a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Police were called at 2:30 p.m. to...
Unity planners OK Airpark lot addition, set stage for proposed new building
The Westmoreland Airpark could soon gain another large steel building. The Unity Township Planning Commission approved extra acreage for one lot in the 210-acre industrial park. The commission on Tuesday approved a subdivision that will allow lot along Bayhill Road, near Route 981, to be expanded from 6.5 acres to...
Pitt-Greensburg students hold annual Super Tuesday mock primaryVideo
As voters in 14 states streamed to the polls Tuesday for the nation’s biggest single-day contest in the 2020 presidential primaries, Katherine Hope tried to drum up enthusiasm among rain-drenched students at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Pennsylvania’s April 28 presidential primary may be nearly two months away, but...
Witnesses place New Kensington woman in house where police say cop killer stashed gun
A series of witnesses told a Westmoreland County jury on Tuesday that the cousin of the man convicted of killing New Kensington police officer Brian Shaw was in and out of a nearby city home the shooter ran to after the 2017 murder. Michael Luffey, 35, one of a group...
Couple continues to support daughter, grandsons 25 years after fatal Jeannette arson
For Warren and Pat Lupson, there was no question they would appear in a Greensburg courtroom for yet another appeal by the man serving three consecutive life sentences for murdering their daughter and two young grandsons in Jeannette. The Lupsons, as they did in 1995 for the trial and again...
Westmoreland officials, Excela have plans in place for coronavirus
Westmoreland County is prepared for a potential coronavirus outbreak, officials said Tuesday. Discussions with state health officials and emergency management personnel are ongoing about how to manage if and when cases of the virus arrive, Public Safety Director Roland Mertz said. “We’re on it,” he said. “Every day we get...
Walmart workers in East Huntingdon credited with assisting police in drug arrest
Police arrested a woman and confiscated 35 bags of suspected heroin after employees at the East Huntingdon Walmart became suspicious and contacted state troopers Monday. Amanda Skyee Crosby, 26, of Bullskin, Fayette County, is in the Westmoreland County Prison on $35,000 bond on charges of delivery, distribution and possession of...
Westmoreland County to sell Hempfield land for development, budget boost
Cash-strapped Westmoreland County might soon get some relief to its budget crunch with a land deal to sell 110 acres in Hempfield. Under details revealed Tuesday, the vacant land would be sold to the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. — which would pay $2.4 million for property to be used...
Active-shooter church security training returning to W.Pa.
A Georgia-based firearms instructor is returning to the Pittsburgh area in June for a third consecutive year of church security training. Rodney Smith, founder of the Georgia Firearms and Security Training Academy, will bring two courses to the region — a six-hour course for unarmed church security personnel June 12,...
Westmoreland giving chances to test-drive new voting system before the primary
Westmoreland County voters will have multiple opportunities over the next month to view and test new touch-screen computer systems that will be used to cast ballots for the first time this spring. Elections officials this week announced demonstration sessions will be conducted in Latrobe, Murrysville and New Stanton. “I think...
Truck carrying 135 cows crashes on Irwin off-ramp
Four calves died and more than a hundred others were placed in a temporary corral after a truck carrying livestock crashed on an off-ramp near Irwin, according to Pennsylvania Turnpike officials. The driver of the truck was not injured in the crash, which occurred around 5:30 a.m., turnpike officials said....
Unity takes comment on proposed anti-blight effort, eyes street resurfacing in WhitneyVideo
Unity plans to target blight by taking a new tack in efforts to get owners to clean up junk and trim high grass on their properties. One resident pointed out this week at a related hearing that keeping streets in repair is another way to promote good property maintenance in...
