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Interesting Greensburg State Prison Items To Be Auctioned Off
An online auction featuring items from the former Greensburg State Prison in Pennsylvania is currently underway. The auction, organized by Bill Anderson Auctioneers, includes over 600 items ranging from tools to steel bars, and even stainless steel sink/toilet combinations. The auction began on April 24 and will close on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
Cat tossed from vehicle gets second chance thanks to good Samaritan
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frankie's Friends animal rescue needs help after a good Samaritan brought in a cat who'd been thrown from a vehicleNelly is a sweet kitty with a grumpy face and a sad tale. Frankie's Friends in New Kensington was contacted by a woman who says she saw the Persian mix cat being thrown from a vehicle on a Route 28 ramp near the Comfort Inn in O'Hara Township.Becky Morrow, medical director and president of Frankie's Friends, said the kind woman pounced into action."She essentially saw the kitty being tossed out, very scared. Luckily, he didn't run off, which...
Latrobe rapper prepares to head out on 2nd international tour
Sean Lewandowski started writing rhymes in high school after discovering hip-hop in the early 1990s, but he began taking it seriously after hearing Kanye West’s 2004 record, “The College Dropout.”. “It gave me the confidence to pursue rapping, because it was such a breath of fresh air and...
Concert, food truck event in Jeannette kicks off May 23
A popular event combining music and food trucks in downtown Jeannette is set to kick off May 23. That’s when the first event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elliott Group Amphitheater at Clay Avenue and South Fifth Street, with crowds spilling out into the surrounding blocks. Every other Thursday through Sept. 5, that area will be filled with people — typically at least 500 but some weeks as many as 1,000, said Meigan Nicolai, a member of the concerts and food trucks committee with the Jeannette Business Association.
Westmoreland Heritage Trail Poker Run set for next month
Westmoreland Heritage Trail officials will host their annual festival and poker run June 1 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Murrysville. Each participant in the poker run will stop at five checkpoints along the trail to choose a playing card. At the end of the event, participants will have a complete poker hand, with the best hands receiving prizes for first, second and third place. It is not a race. Participants can choose an 8-mile bicycle ride or 4-mile (round-trip) walk to the checkpoints.
Demolition of the old Fort Pitt Brewery to begin in June
JEANNETTE (KDKA) - The demolition of the old Fort Pitt Brewery in Jeannette is set to begin next month. Westmoreland County leaders shared details about it during a public meeting on Thursday night. They said the property has been tested for asbestos and now is cleared for demolition. There is also about 3 million gallons of water in the basement, but testing showed it does not pose harm. Once demolition begins, people nearby may see minor disruptions once the building starts to come down. "There will be vibrations, yes, you will hear things, yes there's going to be loud noises," said one speaker. "None of it is going to be enough to keep us from doing the project. We've been communicating with all the neighboring properties about what to expect in the coming months." The demolition is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
Mother-daughter bond encircled with permanent jewelry
When Kim Francese looks at the shiny bracelets around her wrist, she immediately thinks of her daughter Abby. They have matching accessories on their arms every day — keeping them connected when they are apart. This jewelry is permanent, just like their mother- daughter bond. Jewelers measure a customer’s...
Steve Solomon brings hilarious family tales to the Palace Theatre
Steve Solomon would like to tell you about his wacky family. He will perform his comedic one-man show, ‘My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m in Therapy!” at the Palace Theatre on May 19. Attendees will be in good company — more than a million people worldwide have seen the show, both on Broadway and touring.
Hempfield Area student's art exhibit focuses on family, culture
When Hempfield Area senior Emily Flores’ grandmother died in 2022, she wanted to find a way to honor her memory. “(Her death) really dug deep into my heart,” said Flores, 18. “I really thought about my childhood with her, and about my culture, and I wanted to take her with me along my journey in art, along with my high school career and hopefully later on in life, for her to be there for the things that she will miss.”
Latrobe Art Center to host sampling of local cuisine, craft brews
Local cuisine and craft brewery and winery offerings will be in the spotlight when the Latrobe Art Center hosts “A Taste of the Neighborhood: Pizza, Brews & More.”. The center’s annual event for participants age 21 or older is set for 6 p.m. on May 17 in downtown Latrobe, at Ligonier and Main streets.
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