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'Quiet Epidemic' delves into chronic Lyme disease
Pennsylvania has had the unfortunate distinction of leading the nation in Lyme disease cases for 11 of the past 13 years. The tick-borne illness can be difficult to diagnose, and the vice president for the PA Lyme Disease Network said multiple mild winters are not going to help. “We continue...
Last call: Pagano's in New Stanton closes doors, items up for auction
When Rhonda Davis began working as a cook at Pagano’s Restaurant & Lounge in 1980, she was missing a relevant skill. “I started here, I didn’t know how to cook anything,” she said. She learned as time went on, eventually turning out batches of Sicilian pasta sauce...
Vehicle crash near Route 283 in East Hempfield Township
SALUNGA-LANDISVILLE, Pa. — A vehicle crash occurred westbound on Route 283 near State Road in East Hempfield Township around 7:30 p.m. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. No injuries or road closures have been reported at this time. There may be some traffic delays as crews are...
5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 24-27
There’s something to entice all ages during this long weekend in Westmoreland County. Here are just a few of the happenings to keep everyone busy:. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, at 221 N. Main St. in Greensburg, will be full of mysteries Friday night. From 7 to 10 p.m., the museum will host Art on Tap: National Scavenger Hunt.
State Police Gearing Up for Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement
GREENSBURG, Pa. — Troopers across the region will be out in force this Memorial Day weekend in an ongoing effort to save lives and keep roads and highways safe. In anticipation of increased vehicle traffic, from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, the members of Troop A will be specifically watching for distracted, aggressive, and intoxicated motorists.
Greensburg woman ordered to serve additional prison sentence for spouse's overdose
A Greensburg woman was ordered Tuesday to serve up to an additional three years in prison for her role in the 2020 overdose of her spouse. Mary Crimboli-Baker, 37, has been in jail after her probation and parole were revoked in March for a series of violations that included repeated use of illegal drugs, failure to pay court fees and restitution and failure to report to probation officers. She also failed to appear for a hearing last September, according to court records.
Scottdale mayor: Humble servant with 'heart of gold' honored for service
Charles King kept bankers’ hours for more than 50 years at Scottdale Bank & Trust Co. Now retired, King, 82, has been mayor of the borough of about 4,300 residents for 13 years and he’s willing to lend a helping hand no matter what time it is. “When...
Hempfield’s Peyton Murray returns to top of podium in PIAA Class 3A discus
SHIPPENSBURG — This time, it was Peyton Murray’s turn to shine. The Hempfield Area senior reclaimed the Class 3A discus title Saturday at the PIAA track and field championships at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. Murray defeated solid challenges from Strath Haven senior Gavin Schmidt, who threw...
Mt. Pleasant Rotary marks century of service to community, for international causes
U.S. flags fly along the streets of downtown Mt. Pleasant Borough on Memorial Day and other national holidays. A clock keeps time at the town’s Veterans Park and local Little League players take a swing at a home run at restored Willows Park Field. The common denominator in those...
Greensburg man arrested in connection with infant son's 2023 death
A Southwest Greensburg man was arrested Tuesday in connection with his son’s July death at a Mt. Pleasant Township home. State police said Jason F. Ludwig, 38, concealed the 8-month-old boy’s death after apparently falling asleep with the child on a couch. The boy was identified in court papers as C.L. An obituary indicated the child’s name was Carter.
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