Jacob Tierney stories, Page 34
South Greensburg plans grand opening for playground
The caution tape around the new, 30,000-square-foot playground in South Greensburg will come down Saturday at a grand opening for the $200,000 project. Mayor Kevin Fajt will cut the ribbon to open the playground. Borough officials and volunteers have spent almost two years planning, fundraising and building the playground on...
Volunteers sought to clean up Greensburg park
A small idea to clean up a tiny park in Greensburg has grown bigger thanks to the generosity of residents. The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Downtown Greensburg Project teamed up to plan a community clean-up day next month for the parklet on South Pennsylvania Avenue, which is nestled...
Jeannette man accused of shoplifting at Greensburg Shop ‘n Save
A Jeannette man is charged with stealing deli items from a Greensburg supermarket Wednesday and struggling with store security. Steve Simile, 32, was arraigned Thursday afternoon on charges of robbery, theft and disorderly conduct, stemming from the incident at the Shop ‘n Save store on East Pittsburgh Street. He was...
Heart of St. Vianney comes to Hempfield churchVideo
Faithful Catholics visited Our Lady of Grace parish in Hempfield Wednesday for a glimpse at a rare relic — the heart of a saint. The “incorruptible” heart of St. John Vianney, preserved for 160 years, is traveling the United States in a case made of gold and glass. “It’s really...
SummerSounds books Russian band
A Chicago cover band is officially coming from Russia to Greensburg, but SummerSounds concert series organizers still are hoping for donors to help pay for it. SummerSounds announced last week it was hoping to book Leonid and Friends, which is planning a U.S. tour this summer. However, booking Leonid and...
Cops: Scammers impersonating Greensburg police
Phone scammers are impersonating the Greensburg police officers, even making it appear as if they’re calling from the department’s real phone number, according to police. The scammers tell residents their Social Security numbers have been stolen and used for illegal activity, leading to warrants for their arrest, according to police....
Walk MS Greensburg targets $70,000 fundraising goal
About 600 people are expected to come to Twin Lakes Park in Hempfield next month to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. The Walk MS: Greensburg event on May 11 is expected to raise about $70,000. Multiple sclerosis can disable the central nervous system and cause paralysis. The exact symptoms...
Greensburg recreation seeks volunteer coaches
The City of Greensburg Recreation Department is looking for volunteer coaches to help run its youth football and kickball programs. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check, and football coaches must obtain USA Football certification. The kickball season starts June 18 and runs through July 25. The football...
Rap legend Chuck D, Trayvon Martin’s mom to speak at Cal U
Chuck D, the legendary founder of rap group Public Enemy, and Sybrina Fulton, mother of the late Trayvon Martin, will speak together this month at California University of Pennsylvania. The two will be part of an April 25 panel discussion on “Social Justice, Mental Health and the Hip-hop Generation,” with...
Greensburg’s SummerSounds raising money to book Russian Chicago cover band
A Chicago cover band could come from Moscow to Greensburg this summer — if a GoFundMe campaign set up by SummerSounds organizers can raise enough money to make it happen. Concert series chairman Gene James said he’s been a fan of the Russian band Leonid and Friends for years, but...
Ranier Pharmacy in Jeannette moving forward after prolonged battle with FDA
Fran Ranier wants customers to know the Jeannette pharmacy he started 26 years ago is still open for business, despite recent inquiries to the contrary. “ ‘Oh, everybody thinks you’re closed,’ ” he said a recent caller told him. In February, Ranier shut down two parts of his operation that...
Registration open for Greensburg Easter Egg hunt
Registration is open for Greensburg’s largest-ever Easter Egg hunt. Volunteers will hide 30,000 eggs around St. Clair Park, 10,000 more than last year. The free event begins at 11:15 a.m. April 20 and is open to kids ages 1-12. Participants will be divided by age, with the youngest children getting...
Greensburg Salem approves $500,000 in capital projects
The Greensburg Salem School Board has approved a slate of improvement projects at its middle school and Amos K. Hutchinson Elementary at a cost of just over $500,000. A new handicap-accessible entrance to the administrative offices at the middle school will cost $57,000. The contract was awarded to Vince Building...
Maple Avenue in Greensburg will intermittently close over next few weeks
One block of North Maple Avenue in Greensburg will be closed intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the next few weeks. The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will be upgrading a water line between West Pittsburgh Street and West Otterman Street, then the City of...
Greensburg postpones planning director hire
Greensburg will be without a planning director for another month. Hiring a new planning director was on the agenda for Monday’s council meeting, but officials opted to take more time to consider their options. City Administrator Kelsye Milliron said the city is not accepting new applications. “We have a pool...
Greensburg sewage authority warns customers of proposed sale
The Greater Greensburg Sewage Authority is urging its customers to speak out against a potential sale of the sewer system to the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County. Property owners in Greensburg, South Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg received a message on their water bill this month telling them to attend their...
TSA: Irwin man had loaded gun in carry-on bag at Pittsburgh airport
Federal security officers on Thursday said they stopped an Irwin man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a plane at Pittsburgh International Airport. It is the eighth gun found at the airport this year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The .380-caliber handgun, loaded with six bullets, was in the...
‘Pittsburgh Dad’ welcomes first daughter
Curt Wootton, better known to his thousands of fans as “Pittsburgh Dad,” has played a father for years in his popular comedy sketches. On Wednesday, he finally became one for real. Wootton’s wife, Kaitlin, gave birth to the couple’s first child, daughter Penny Jean Wootton, Wednesday afternoon. The couple announced...
Pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Harmar
A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Harmar, according to Allegheny County 911. Police, fire and EMS responded to Route 910 near Commerce Lane around 8:30 p.m. The road was cleared in about an hour. Further details, including the extent of the pedestrian’s...
Celine Dion coming to Pittsburgh in 2020 for first U.S. tour in a decade
Superstar Celine Dion is hitting the road for her first U.S. tour in more than 10 years, and will be performing at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on March 13, 2020. The renowned singer’s eight-year residency in Las Vegas ends this summer, and her Courage World Tour starts this fall...
Man dead, woman injured after being struck by train near Station Square
A 20-year-old man is dead and a woman is in critical condition after being struck by a train near Station Square on Pittsburgh’s South Side on Wednesday evening, according to the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety. The two people were struck by a Norfolk Southern train between East Carson Street...
No developers answer Greensburg’s call for hotel pitches
The Greensburg Community Development Corp. asked developers for their best pitches for a downtown hotel, but the extended deadline has come and gone, with no proposals submitted. Ashley Kertes, director of the corporation, said she’s in talks with several developers interested in bringing a hotel to the city, though they...
‘Pro’s pro’ dedicated life to golf
When John Goettlicher retired, he received a farewell note from golf legend Arnold Palmer. “The game has certainly been enriched by your presence, and I salute you, my friend,” Palmer wrote. Mr. Goettlicher spent 67 years as a golf professional, earning the admiration of others working in the industry. He...
Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Musuem adds new hours
The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department Museum has been located behind city hall since 1998, but those wanting a look at its extensive collection of firefighting memorabilia have always needed to make an appointment. Otherwise, the building has been closed to the public — until now. The museum now is open...
Greensburg swears in solicitor, plans other hires
The City of Greensburg will welcome several new hires this month. The city swore in its new solicitor, Zachary J. Kansler, at its agenda meeting Monday. Kansler replaces the city’s previous solicitor, Bernard McArdle, who announced last month he would step down. Kansler is a lawyer with Tremba, Kinney, Greiner...
