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The Westmoreland’s African American art exhibition features array of genres
The 45 pieces of work by 34 black artists at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s newest exhibition, part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s traveling exhibition, represent seven decades of art. “African American Art in the 20th Century” runs Feb. 16 through May 10 at the museum at 221...
Cops: Arrested for stealing truck, Greensburg man swiped inmate’s phone at police station
Police said a Greensburg man they arrested on charges of stealing a pickup truck at a Sheetz convenience store didn’t wait long before allegedly committing another theft. As Adam E. Lilliock, 39, was being processed at the police station for the truck incident on Feb. 9, Greensburg police said he...
Gala planned for Lamp Theatre
“A Night at the Speakeasy” will be the theme of The Lamp Theatre’s March 20 fundraiser that will take patrons back to the Roaring ’20s and the days of Prohibition. Patrons are encouraged to wear a cocktail dress, formal wear and 1920s-themed clothing to the gala that will be held...
New Stanton Cracker Barrel named chain’s ‘store of the year’
Cracker Barrel restaurants are known for hearty meals, folksy decor and front porch rockers. The New Stanton restaurant, at 154 W. Pennsylvania Ave., also is basking in a special accolade these days. Its parent company has declared the site the chain’s “Restaurant Store of the Year” for fiscal year 2019....
Man accused of sending sexually explicit messages to Westmoreland therapist
A Mercer County man is accused of making dozens of sexually explicit phone calls and sending numerous text messages to his former therapist in Westmoreland County, according to state police. Dillon Reed Holdren, 24, is charged with stalking, indecent exposure, harassment, open lewdness and disorderly conduct. Troopers said the therapist...
Franklin Regional journeys to Egypt with spring production of ‘Joseph’Video
Vishal Pandey could be forgiven for having acting whiplash. This past fall, the Franklin Regional senior was working on becoming as creepy and intimidating as possible for his lead role in “Dracula.” During a rainy week in February, however, Pandey, 18, was belting out tunes about his coat of many...
Unity eyes ordinance changes to target blighted properties, storm water discharges
Unity supervisors are looking to step up enforcement of the township’s building and property ordinance to clean up unkempt parcels causing blight in some neighborhoods. The supervisors at their March meeting are expected to consider an ordinance amendment that would allow code enforcement staff to cite and fine property owners...
Police: Man wanted for exposing himself at Greensburg restaurant surrenders
A Unity man wanted for exposing himself at a Greensburg restaurant turned himself in Friday, according to police. Authorities had been looking for Eric Trice, 43, since Tuesday, when he was charged with indecent exposure, corruption of minors, child endangerment, open lewdness and disorderly conduct. District Judge Chris Flanigan set...
Roof work, colonial garden proposed for Shields Farm cabin in Delmont
A Delmont group is hoping to make some improvements at the Shields Farm log cabin on East Pittsburgh Street, but they may need to rein in their ambition just a bit, according to the borough solicitor. Visionary Committee members presented a $2,800 bid to council to have eaves installed on...
Entrepreneurs find niche in small, local downtownsVideo
Jim Seaman is just one of many entrepreneurs zeroing in on — and filling — particular niche markets in the region. He’s also among those choosing to open in downtown business districts, sometimes filling otherwise empty buildings. After earlier operating a coffee shop in Lock Haven and a recent career...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Feb. 14-16Video
Happy Valentine’s Day. Maybe you’re wearing red, enjoying a bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates, or just looking forward to celebrating with your loved one (s). Here are 5 suggestions to make the weekend even sweeter. All things love The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 N. Main...
Sage’s Army to hold family recovery meetings
Sage’s Army, a nonprofit fighting drug addiction, will hold a free family reinforcement/recovery session on Feb. 27. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the group’s headquarters, 216 Fourth St., Irwin. The sessions are designed to provide information and guidance for family members who deal with...
Lloydsville Fire Department officer steps into Unity Township emergency management roleVideo
A longtime member and officer of the Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department is the new emergency management coordinator for Unity Township. The township supervisors on Thursday appointed Tom Schultheis Jr. to the coordinator post. Schultheis is the water rescue lieutenant for his fire department, Pete Tenerowicz, who had served as the...
New board appointed to hear Westmoreland property assessment appeals
A new three-member board will begin hearing Westmoreland County property assessment appeals. The county commissioners on Thursday reappointed Barbara Moffe along with newcomers Camdon Porterfield and Dan Galbraith to the board that will conduct hearings to determine whether assessments of the county’s 191,000-plus parcels are accurate. The appeals board conducted...
Penn Township survey seeks feedback for comprehensive plan
Penn Township is asking for residents’ input as it prepares to update its comprehensive plan. The township is conducting an online survey that asks some big questions: What core values do residents share? What are some of the biggest issues likely to challenge the township over the next decade? Responses...
Republican commissioners nix labor pact for Westmoreland County projects
Nonunion firms no longer can say they are being frozen out of securing high-dollar construction contracts with Westmoreland County. Republican county Commissioners Sean Kertes and Doug Chew on Thursday terminated a controversial agreement with local trade unions. They said the Project Labor Agreement with the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction...
Greensburg auditions for starring role on HGTV
Greensburg is hoping a new TV show can bring some star power to the city’s efforts to eliminate blight. The city is one of many communities that applied for a shot to be featured on HGTV’s “Home Town Takeover,” which is set to premiere early next year. “Even though in...
Newly elected Monessen district judge trying to pass test in order to take office
Although Monessen voters elected a new district judge in November, it could be at least March — or longer — before he is finally sworn in. Wayne P. Vlasic, 63, the city controller, confirmed he still needs certification from the state minor judiciary board to begin serving as district judge....
Municipal authority to build new $5.5M office, garage for sewer operation in New Stanton
Work will soon begin on a new office and garage facility to house the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County’s growing sewer operation. The authority this week awarded nearly $5.5 million in construction contracts for the project, to be built on its campus off Park and Pool roads in New Stanton....
JTown Kitchen owner believes ‘the bigger, the better’Video
Diners at JTown Kitchen are unlikely to leave hungry. They also are likely to leave with leftovers. Cheryl Cochran makes big plates for big appetites at the Jeannette eatery she owns with her husband, Christian Weiss. “It’s been described to me as comfort food. The bigger, the better,” Cochran said...
Woman accused of selling heroin, cocaine out of New Stanton apartment
Complaints from neighbors about persistent foot traffic to and from a New Stanton apartment resulted in the arrest Wednesday of a 22-year-old woman on drugcharges, state police said. Olivia J. Vandyke of Jeannette was arraigned before East Huntingdon District Judge Charles Moore on charges of manufacturing, delivery and possession of...
Youngwood braces for ‘traffic nightmare’ with water, sewer line replacement projectVideo
Youngwood residents soon will live the highway construction mantra of “temporary inconvenience, permanent improvement.” All four lanes of Route 119 will be torn apart to install new water and sewer lines, followed by PennDOT’s reconstruction of the borough’s main north-south thoroughfare. “It’s going to be a traffic nightmare for two...
Derry awaits new police dog, training to continue program
A four-footed crime-fighter should once again be patrolling the streets of Derry, if all goes as planned. Derry Police Chief Randy Glick is hoping to drive to Washington, D.C., next week and return with his newest police dog partner — a 9-month-old Malinois pup that is to be flown in...
Pizza Hut is latest chain restaurant to close in Hempfield
Another chain restaurant has shuttered in Hempfield. Pizza Hut, located along Route 30 near Westmoreland Mall, officially closed Monday, according to a sign posted on the door. “We want to thank all of our loyal customers,” the sign reads, in part. It also encourages people to visit other area Pizza...
Westmoreland Symphony serves up a ‘Parisian Valentine’
Good concert programming naturally seeks diversity and contrast, but better programming also seeks common threads between pieces. Westmoreland Symphony music director Daniel Meyer says the orchestra’s next program will look at how great composers play with the idea of classicism in music. Meyer will conduct the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra in...
