Jeff Himler stories, Page 64
Recent crashes, fatality add to traffic concerns for Arona Road residents
Arona Road in Hempfield has seen its share of wrecks, and people who live and work along the state-maintained route worry such incidents could escalate if traffic increases. Bill and Dianne Wallace have lived along the road, just north of New Stanton, since 1983 and have noted a number of...
Man dies in house fire in McKeesport
A man has died in a house fire Sunday morning in McKeesport. The man, in his 90s, was on the second floor of the wood frame dwelling — where the flames initially were concentrated, according to Ed Harmon, McKeesport deputy fire chief. When firefighters arrived shortly before 9 a.m. at...
Man critically wounded in shooting in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood
A man was critically wounded in a shooting Sunday morning in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood, according to a city Public Safety spokeswoman. City police responded shortly after 10:30 a.m. to two Shotspotter alerts for multiple rounds of gunfire in the 200 block of Wilbur Street. Officers found a man nearby who...
Breast cancer survivor offers encouragement at Westmoreland Pink Ribbon Walk
Nikki Williams listened to what her body was telling her. That’s what helped her to learn she was suffering from breast cancer and to get the treatment she needed to beat the disease. “I want to be an advocate for women, to make sure they do their self-exams,” said the...
Pittsburgh’s Oliver Citywide Academy will delay return to classrooms after assault on teacher
Students will have a delayed return to in-person instruction at Pittsburgh’s Oliver Citywide Academy in the aftermath of an assault by a student on Thursday that sent a female teacher to a hospital for treatment. Students will learn remotely until Oct. 10, when those in grades 3-8 will return to...
Greensburg moves city permitting process online
Greensburg is switching to an online platform for permitting, code enforcement, inspection, licensing and planning functions, using a cloud-based program provided by OpenGov. The move is meant to streamline operations for city staff and reduce the response time for interactions with residents, property owners, contractors and members of the business...
Delmont group presses on through rain, welcomes many visitors to Apple ‘n Arts fest
A steady rain poured on the 40th Anniversary Apple ‘n Arts Festival on Saturday in Delmont, but many still braved the soggy conditions to enjoy entertainment and sample food and browse crafts offered by about 140 vendors. “We have more vendors than last year because people are coming back out...
Allegheny County police probe Mt. Oliver shooting; victim found in Pittsburgh
Allegheny County police are investigating a shooting in Mt. Oliver late Friday linked to a gunshot victim found in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes. County police were called shortly before midnight to assist with a report of shots fired in the 100 block of Brownsville Road in Mt. Oliver. At the...
1 man dies after shooting in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood
A Pittsburgh man died at a local hospital after a shooting Saturday morning on Lakewood Drive in Pittsburgh’s Elliott neighborhood. Carrington Keys, 41, of Pittsburgh died from gunshot wounds to the head at Allegheny General Hospital, according to the Allegheny County medical examiner’s office. City police responded at about 4:30...
Mt. Washington shooting sends 1 to hospital; 2 in custody
Pittsburgh police took two people into custody following a shooting Friday night in the city’s Mt. Washington neighborhood that sent one person to a local hospital. Officers found a female victim with multiple gunshot wounds when they responded at about 10 p.m. to a home in the 70 block of...
Officials urge preparedness, insurance coverage in wake of Westmoreland flooding
More than 80 homes in Unity and Hempfield townships were damaged on Aug. 5 when a storm dumped 5 inches of rain on the area, causing flash flooding. But only four of those dwellings were covered by flood insurance, according to state Rep. Eric Nelson, R-Hempfield. That local statistic punctuated...
Pitt-Greensburg to display art, honor alumni, hold festival during Blue & Gold Homecoming Celebration
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will honor outstanding alumni, showcase campus and local art and host festival activities during its annual Blue & Gold Homecoming Celebration continuing through Saturday. The art show is underway at Millstein Library on campus. Running through Oct. 7 on the library’s second floor, it...
Shaler road to shut down for school’s homecoming parade
Police in Shaler say motorists should be aware of a road closure on Saturday related to the Shaler Area School District homecoming celebration. The homecoming parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will proceed south on Mt. Royal Boulevard, from Morewood Road to Campbell Place. Mt. Royal will be closed...
1 airlifted following fiery wreck in Hempfield
One person was airlifted for treatment following a multiple-vehicle crash Friday night on Arona Road in Hempfield, according to a Westmoreland County 911 dispatcher. Firefighters from four companies responded to the crash that occurred shortly after 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Lake Drive. They extinguished a fire that...
Libertarian candidate for governor brings campaign to Unity
Matt Hackenburg didn’t plan to run for governor. But, he said, when his Libertarian Party nominated him, he decided, “I have a message to spread, and it’s my duty to do so.” Hackenburg, 37, an avionics engineer and National Guard veteran from Bangor, favors decriminalizing all drugs and prostitution. He...
Greensburg Salem gears up for homecoming with pep rally, bonfire, games
. Greensburg Salem High School prepared for Friday’s homecoming festivities with a pep rally and bonfire Thursday on the school grounds in Greensburg. Community members joined students in enjoying grilled treats, baked goods and performances by the school marching band and cheerleaders. Activities included yard games, an inflatable obstacle course,...
1 killed, 1 injured in head-on, wrong-way crash on Route 30 in Hempfield
One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night on Route 30 in Hempfield that state police said involved a driver who was going the wrong way. Lauren Prenatt, 55, of Hempfield was pronounced dead at Westmoreland Hospital after the crash, according to the Westmoreland County...
Traffic to shift on Route 28 interchange ramps for PennDOT project
Motorists on Route 28 can expect traffic restrictions at the Cheswick/Springdale (Exit 12) interchange beginning at 6:30 a.m. Friday and lasting all day. Crews from Swank Construction Co. will mill the northbound interchange ramps and then will perform similar work on the southbound ramps. The ramps will remain open, but...
Greensburg Turkey Trot registration begins; YMCA partners with race committee
Registration is open for Greensburg’s annual Turkey Trot, set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. This year, the race committee is partnering with the Greensburg YMCA, which is helping with pre-race operations and promotion of the Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk. The Y also is among multiple community nonprofits that will benefit...
Community, students rally around undefeated Hempfield Area as Friday football game nears
One of the hottest tickets in Westmoreland County this week is for a seat in Spartan Stadium, where Hempfield Area’s 4-0 football team will host 3-1 Penn-Trafford on Friday night. On Wednesday morning, a long line of students at Hempfield Area Senior High waited to purchase tickets from Karen Sternick,...
Fall allergies share symptoms with covid; ragweed a leading trigger
A stuffy, runny nose could be a sign that your body is coping with a flu or covid-19 infection, or it could be an overreaction to an allergen. The maturation of pollen-packed plants like ragweed means the fall allergy season has arrived in Western Pennsylvania. “If you have nasal congestion,...
Loyalhanna Watershed Brewfest returns on Saturday with new fall date
The Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s annual Brewfest, now in its third year, has moved from the summer to the fall. The event, set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday , will feature live music and specialty beverages from area breweries and distilleries. It will be held on the western outskirts of Ligonier, in...
Games, obstacle course, pep rally await public at Greensburg Salem homecoming bonfire
The public is invited to a homecoming bonfire Wednesday at Greensburg Salem High School. Set for 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the school’s gravel parking lot, the event is sponsored by the Student Council Association. It is meant to heighten community and school spirit in advance of the varsity football...
Roe v. Wade upset raises hopes for those attending March for Life in Harrisburg
The Supreme Court decision in June that overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling and ended the right to an abortion at the federal level has energized area residents who are planning to attend Monday’s Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg. Many who have made arrangements to participate in...
Southwest Greensburg church picnic will benefit first responders
First responders will be celebrated Saturday at the Greensburg Church of the Brethren’s second annual community picnic. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the church grounds at 554 Stanton St. in Southwest Greensburg. The Southwest Greensburg police and fire departments and Mutual Aid Ambulance Service...
