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Freshman, sophomore pitchers make early impact for Westmoreland County teams
Grace Stein acknowledges she had a freshman season to remember for Jeannette softball. She wears a badge of pride. But it’s the encore the super sophomore wants to focus on now. If there is a rising star in the WPIAL who is resting on her laurels, it is not Stein.
Who killed Deborah Waggoner? Police seek info on 1990 homicide at Hempfield car wash
State police have evidence that might help them solve a 1990 homicide at a Hempfield car wash, but they need some leads. The possibility that troopers can crack the case still exists, especially with the technological advances since Deborah June Waggoner’s death 34 years ago, said Trooper Steve Limani. But a key in reaching that point is getting a little help from someone who knows something about the slaying.
Westmoreland County high school baseball notebook: Seniors power Jeannette surge
Jeannette took its lumps the last three seasons, which meant the Jayhawks were due to dish out some payback. Perhaps patience has played a biggest part in this team’s turnaround. After winning just four games last season (4-13), three the year before (3-10) and two the year before that...
Westmoreland County OKs $244K for demolition projects in Arnold, Jeannette, Derry, Monessen
Westmoreland County is taking bites out of blight in five communities. The county commissioners this month approved spending up to $244,000 from Westmoreland’s Act 152 Demolition Fund to raze rundown buildings on four properties in Arnold, three in Jeannette, two in Derry Township and one each in Derry Borough and Monessen.
Irwin to hold hearing on Manor Grille liquor license
The owners of Manor Grille want to transfer their liquor license from their former restaurant in Manor to their new location in downtown Irwin. Derek and Megan Gutkowski are seeking to transfer their liquor license to their new location at 200 Main St., which formerly was the site of Brandy’s On Main.
Latrobe man accused of threatening 7 students
A Latrobe man is accused by city police of threatening seven students who were waiting for a school bus outside his apartment earlier this month, according to court papers. Stanley Edward Brosnick, 51, was arrested this week on several counts each of terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment. Officers said...
Expect strong thunderstorms in part of Pennsylvania Wednesday night
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 8:28 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Forest, Clarion, Jefferson, Armstrong, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 8:27 p.m., Doppler...
Westmoreland happenings: Trail fundraiser, pancake breakfast, author talk, more
• The Greensburg Art Center will host “Anything Goes,” a display of the works of members of the Westmoreland Photographers Society, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 31 at the center, 230 Todd School Road, Hempfield. Admission is free. A free opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. April 19. Light refreshments will be available and there will be a limited cash bar. Details: greensburgartcenter.org.
Plum hires Ashley DeVito as middle school assistant principal
The Plum School Board hired a new assistant principal for the district’s middle school. Ashley DeVito is coming to Plum from Propel Braddock Hills High School, where she was an assistant principal. DeVito, 31, of Penn Hills will start at Plum upon release from her position there. Her salary...
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