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‘She should be here’ Family, friends of missing teen girl found dead in Fayette County hold vigil
Flowers and candles with heartfelt messages that read, “Rest in paradise pretty girl,” and “I will always love you,” now mark the area where Kaitlin Whoolery, 17, was found nearly two weeks ago.
Vigil takes place for Fayette County teen whose remains were found earlier this month
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) - Family and friends of Kaitlyn Whoolery continue to mourn her loss after her remains were found and identified in Fayette County earlier this month."She should be here. She shouldn't be on a T-shirt," said Whoolery's cousin, Shanon Harden.The teen had been missing since Thanksgiving until investigators say they received a tip, later finding her body near an abandoned home.On Sunday, her loved ones celebrated her life, holding a vigil and releasing balloons at the property where she was found.They say they want answers and are demanding justice as they wait to learn more about what happened to her.\"I really can't believe this is the outcome. This is where she's been. We've been looking for months for her. It's so hard. She was a baby. She had so much life to live. She was beautiful. Literally, the most beautiful smile, the most beautiful face."Whoolery's remains are in the possession now of an anthropologist in Erie who will determine her cause and manner of death.The Fayette County district attorney tells KDKA-TV that he's hopeful charges will be filed in the case.
Emergency crews called to Connellsville Airport due to plane missing runway
CONNELLSVILLE (KDKA) - Emergency crews had to rush to the Connellsville Airport in Fayette County on Saturday night after a plane landing missed the runway. Video showed the plane appeared to have gone over a hillside while coming in for a landing. First responders tell KDKA that the pilot was not hurt in the landing and refused medical treatment. It's currently unclear what caused the plane to go off of the runway. This is a developing story, stay with KDKA.com for the latest.
A closer look at 2024 Westmoreland County Scholar-Athlete honorees
Extracurricular activities and honors: He played on two WPIAL and PIAA Class 3A champion football teams and four years on the baseball team. He was a team captain in football and baseball. He was an all-conference and all-state defensive back and conference Defensive Player of the Year. He is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and Social Studies National Honor Society. He was a volunteer member of The Bag Brigade and the Interact and PE Clubs.
Familiar faces return to victory lane on opening night at Jennerstown Speedway
JENNERSTOWN — After nearly eight months without racing, the green flag dropped at Jennerstown Speedway on Saturday night to kickstart the 2024 season. The first checkered flag of the year belonged to Richard Meehleib Jr. in the Ron’s Collision Center Street Stocks. Meehleib Jr. started on the front row and quickly grabbed the lead from polesitter Harold Meyers. ...
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sales, craft shows, rummage sales, more
• A spring craft and vendor show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 4 at St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, 306 St. John Drive, Latrobe. Homemade haluski, pierogi and meatball sandwiches and other lunch items will be sold. Free admission. The church is accessible and air conditioned. Details: 724-875-0742.
Greensburg, April 30 High School 🏐 Game Notice
There are 2 high school 🏐 games in Greensburg. The Penn Hills High School volleyball team will have a game with Hempfield Area High School on April 30, 2024, 17:00:00 CST. The Penn Hills High School volleyball team will have a game with Hempfield Area High School on April 30, 2024, 18:15:00 CST.
PennDOT suspends I-83 construction project in wake of deaths of 3 Somerset workers
SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Officials with PennDOT say the construction project on Interstate 83 in York County has been suspended due to last week’s fatal crash that claimed the lives of three local men. PennDOT adds that they do not know when the work will resume. The...
Longtime teacher, athletic director Tom Evans named 2024 Ferrante Award winner
Tom Evans retired as a teacher and athletic director from the Yough School District in 2020. But he really hasn’t stepped away completely from the high school sports scene. Evans has been an event coordinator at Hempfield and remains on the WPIAL board of directors, most recently as the junior high representative.
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