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Former Valley High School music teacher to remain in jail pending new sentence
A former Valley High School music teacher who pleaded guilty in 2022 to sending sexually themed text messages to two teenage students will remain in jail while he awaits a new sentencing hearing. Westmoreland County prosecutors said Sean Timothy O’Neil, 37, of North Apollo could face a potential state prison...
Man accused of punching 84-year-old outside Sam's Club arrested
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office says Byars was also wanted by Monroeville Police after allegedly punching an 84-year-old man in the face in the parking lot of a Monroeville Sam’s Club on William Penn Highway.
Vehicle crashes into tree reported in East Hempfield Township
EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police say a vehicle crashed into a tree in Lancaster County. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 2800 block of Spring Valley Road near Corvair Road in East Hempfield Township around 11:30 a.m. According to Lancaster County dispatchers,...
Man faces several charges following nude walks at local park
A Greensburg man faces several charges of indecent exposure and more, accused of walking around naked at an area park. 61-year-old Daniel Horrell is accused of walking around naked, wearing only shoes and a hat.
Local woman charged for speeding away from traffic stop, crashing into house with child in car
A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she sped away from them when they attempted to pull her over around 1 a.m. Thursday, crashing into a home, and causing other damage to property and vehicles on North Street.
Westmoreland bands earn 2024 nominations at independent Josie Music Awards
Three Westmoreland County bands have earned nominations for the 2024 Josie Awards, which recognizes independent musicians. Greensburg’s Derek Woods Band was nominated for “Social Impact Music Video of the Year,” for their song “Thank You For Being Here.”. The song celebrates unity and diversity, and explores...
52-year-old Pennsylvania woman identified as victim in Horry Co. deadly motorcycle crash
CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) - The coroner’s office has identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash Wednesday near Conway. It happened at 8:25 a.m. on Highway 544 near Tiffany Lane. A 2023 Harley-Davidson motorcycle heading west on the highway and a 2016 Subaru Forester going south on Tiffany Lane collided,...
Housing authority may expand parking with purchase of vacant Jeannette school property
A tentative agreement is in the works for the Westmoreland County Housing Authority to buy long-vacant property from Jeannette City School District for $28,000. Authority director Mike Washowich said he hopes the property can help expand parking for nearby Jeannette Manor residents and caregivers. But officials plan to examine the empty land further to see what options might be available.
Security film to be installed on windows at Jeannette high school building
Security film will be added to windows and glass in several areas at Jeannette Junior/Senior High School after state police did a vulnerability and risk assessment at the building, according to school district Superintendent Matt Jones. The film will be added to glass in the front vestibule and areas near...
5 things to do in Westmoreland County, May 17-19
For those who want to get out and about this weekend here are some fun activities to make it memorable in Westmoreland County. A free day of fun and cultural learning wil take place Sunday at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month,...
Laurels & lances: Superintendents and cyclones
Laurel: To the next step. First Hempfield Area School District got an architect for the high school renovation. Then it got a project manager. Then it got an owner’s representative. Then it asked for bids, which went way over budget. Then it threw the bids out and went back to the drawing board.
Greensburg to outfit its police with body cameras
Greensburg council this week approved buying body cameras for its police force. It also will be developing a policy for how they will be used. When the city receives the cameras, the police department will work with Motorola to install them and expand the computer server that holds police vehicle dashboard camera footage, said Chief Chuck Irvin.
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