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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Jury deadlocks in trial of Greensburg man charged with nephew’s fatal overdose
A mistrial was declared Thursday in the case of a Greensburg man charged with providing his nephew with a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin. After more than seven hours of deliberations, a Westmoreland County jury deadlocked on the most serious of the six charges against Michael Rebosky, 59. Prosecutors said...
Seton Hill students pitch business ideas, solutions in ‘Shark Tank’-style contest
Seton Hill student Nora Ozimek knew in high school she wanted to pursue a career in science. But even Ozimek, a junior studying biology and chemistry, admits that reading through research papers and journal articles is not her favorite task. The aspiring research and development scientist was one of a...
Police arrest Philadelphia man accused of bringing deadly opioid by train to Latrobe
A Philadelphia man accused of trafficking crack cocaine and a highly potent opioid is in the Westmoreland County jail following his arrest Wednesday night, shortly after he arrived in Latrobe via Amtrak. Latrobe police, Westmoreland County detectives and agents of the state Attorney General’s Office combined efforts to take Brendaon...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 11-13
Spring is springing, and there’s no better time to get the family together for an outing, invite your friends to a fun night on the town or savor a solo trip to one of these fantastic events. Art on Tap: Art-Fools Day The Westmoreland Museum of American Art’s monthly adult...
Penn Township to vote on hiring recreation director in place of volunteer board
The Penn Township commissioners will vote next week on hiring a recreation director to replace its former volunteer recreation board. The commissioners voted in December to advertise the recreation director position with a salary between $45,000 and $65,000 depending on qualifications, said township Secretary/Manager Mary Perez. She said four people...
Penn-Trafford student raises more than $18K for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Penn-Trafford sophomore Abby Rayman and her team of fundraisers generated more than $18,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, exceeding the $10,000 goal she set in February. A national nonprofit with a branch in Pittsburgh’s South Side, the society supports advocacy, families facing cancer diagnoses and research for a cure....
Native planting will help the wild to reclaim Murrysville acid mine remediation site
To a passerby, it probably looked like the volunteers wandering a soggy Murrysville meadow one morning this week were just pushing muddy sticks into the ground. In actuality, they were planting three dozen hybrid chestnut trees, part of a much larger planting that will help bring nature back to a...
Driver run over by own garbage truck sues Penn Township, property owner for negligence
A garbage truck driver has filed a lawsuit against Penn Township and a resident, claiming he was run over by his own truck after it struck a leaning and overhanging tree. Tyler Spade of Uniontown, a driver for Republic Services, which provides garbage removal services in Penn Township, claims he...
Independence Health cuts 151 workers, locations not specified
Independence Health System is laying off 151 employees as it looks to cut costs. Kelly Skoloda, chief marketing and communications officer for the financially challenged regional health care provider, confirmed the staff cuts Wednesday in a statement mirroring a message sent to employees by the system’s president and CEO, Ken...
Monessen club sued over March shooting
A private club in Monessen is being sued over claims that failed security led to a member’s injuries last month. Amir Reid, address unknown, contends the Monessen Elks Oaky Lodge No. 697 knowingly served an intoxicated guest and failed to act when he brandished a firearm during a fight outside...
At $24.5 million, Norwin stadium project bids come in lower than expected
Demolishing the Norwin Knights stadium’s home grandstand, rebuilding the bleachers and renovating the multisport facility is expected to cost less than the $25 million estimate the district received last year. R.A. Glancy & Sons Inc. of Hampton submitted the apparent low bid of $19.9 million for the general construction work. There...
‘An officer-wellness move’: Local police departments transitioning to longer shifts
When Washington Township police officers had the idea more than a year ago to work longer shifts, Chief Jason Montgomery was all ears. Since January 2024, Montgomery has been scheduling officers for three 12-hour shifts per week instead of five eight-hour shifts. Officers say they have a better work-life balance...
Pa. mine safety, research offices targeted for closure as president touts coal
The health and safety of coal miners could be in danger if the Trump administration eliminates mine safety employees, including those working at the Mine Safety and Health Administration office in Hempfield that oversees nine states, according to a union official. The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency has trumpeted...
Trial begins for Greensburg man accused in nephew’s overdose death
Daniel Rebosky insisted to a Westmoreland County jury on Tuesday that his son, Christopher, was not a drug addict. “He had a routine. He’d get up, go to church. He was a true believer and was someone who never missed a family event. He hosted dinners at this home and...
Video: Suspects grab $3K in merchandise from Hempfield Dick’s, flee store 
Three people darted in to the Dick’s Sporting Goods store in Hempfield this week, grabbed $3,000 worth of merchandise and ran out, according to state police. Troopers arrested one of the suspects, but are seeking help to identify the other two. The theft was reported around 11:30 a.m. Sunday at...
Greensburg plans to replace old traffic signals
Greensburg council will vote Monday on a project to update some of the oldest traffic signals in the city. Mayor Robb Bell said a recommendation from city officials called for council to approve a contract with Bronder Technical Services, which had the lowest bid at $384,764.31. The project will address...
Westmoreland County agrees to settlement in age discrimination lawsuit
Westmoreland County will pay $16,000 to settle a federal age-discrimination lawsuit. The settlement agreement calls for the county to pay $11,000 to Wayne A. Piscar, who sued the county in October 2024 for not hiring him to work at the Regional Youth Services Center. An additional $5,000 will be paid...
Man accused in carjacking, theft of Lucky the dog extradited to Westmoreland County 
Linda Folino hopes the extradition Tuesday of a man accused of carjacking her father in East Huntingdon and stealing his dog Lucky brings some closure to the family. “We just want to know what happened to Lucky,” Folino said. State police hope they can find out. Troopers planned to interview...
Voting machine testing gets underway in Westmoreland
Westmoreland election officials want assurances that each vote cast during the Republican and Democratic primaries next month are accurately recorded. To that end, Election Bureau staff on Monday started what is expected to be a weeklong process to test each of the county’s 900 touch screen voting machines and 350...
Seton Hill, Westmoreland Land Trust to host outdoor family event
Seton Hill students from the university’s honors program seminar will host an outdoor family event with the Westmoreland Land Trust from 1 to 3 p.m. April 13. Attendees can participate in a nature-themed scavenger hunt, lawn games and a children’s craft activity while learning about the importance of protecting the...
Conservator appointed to dissolve Latrobe attorney’s practice as criminal case continues
A Westmoreland County judge has appointed an overseer to close the practice of a Latrobe lawyer accused of bilking a client. Common Pleas President Judge Christopher Feliciani assigned North Huntingdon attorney John Eric Bumbaugh to review case files and communicate with current and former clients of John Allen Roth, who...
Pa. high court blocks lawsuit against gunmaker by parents of slain Westmoreland County teen
In 2018, Westmoreland County’s Mark and Leah Gustafson sued the gunmaker whose product killed their teenage son two years earlier. But the state Supreme Court last week blocked their efforts, finding that federal law makes gunmakers immune from liability in most cases. In a 45-page opinion issued last week, the...
State police seek suspect in armed robbery of Derry Township convenience store
State police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who was armed with a knife when he robbed a Westmoreland County convenience store Sunday afternoon. The robbery of the Par Mar store at 5071 Route 982 in Derry Township happened around 1:15 p.m. According to state police,...
Westmoreland happenings: Meeting, fundraiser, senior citizen news, more
Art • River Art Works will offer a weekend art retreat June 6 to 8 at Antiochian Village Conference Center, 140 Church Camp Trail, Fairfield. The instructor will be Gil Gorski. Details: tinyurl.com/y4f8jc5j. Church News • Greensburg Church of the Brethren hosts a night of fun and fellowship for individuals...
Serving up Southern coastal cuisine is realized dream for Greensburg man
A Greensburg cook’s pop-up food stand may have a tasty alternative to the standard Lenten seafood dish. Barry Nutall, 45, owner of Kill Devil Meals, sells fried catfish and salmon as part of his Southern coastal cuisine menu at festivals, fairs and special events in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Nutall also makes...


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