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5 things to do in Westmoreland County this weekend: Aug. 9-11
Aug. 8—Looking forward to a celebratory weekend after a rainy week? There's lots to do on those precious days off. Take a look at five events to enjoy this weekend: The Stroll in Ligonier Take a walk back through time this Friday night at The Stroll. This event will be held outside of Ligonier Town Hall, 120 E. Main St., Ligonier. Out on the Diamond, attendees can enjoy music, dancing and ...
Man allegedly stabs his 73-year-old mother to death in broad daylight, leaving her 'in the street and bleeding profusely from her head'
Brian Rebold readily admitted to stabbing his mother to death — inflicting damage multiple times; in her back and her throat, according to prosecutors. The post Man allegedly stabs his 73-year-old mother to death in broad daylight, leaving her ‘in the street and bleeding profusely from her head’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
2 charged in card-marking scheme at Live! Casino
Two out-of-state residents were jailed late last week after security officials observed them using a card-marking scheme to defraud Live! Casino Pittsburgh in Hempfield Township. According to information provided by the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, 44-year-old Serdar Ozmen of Maryland and 47-year-old Bahri Sahpolat of California were observed Friday,...
Editorial: Naloxone vending machines are worth a try to curb overdose deaths
In 1999, the opioid addiction epidemic began. That was around the time when school districts and police departments began to have meetings with parents and residents about the dangers. In the ensuing 25 years, the addiction problem has continued. Much like the trajectory of addicts’ journeys, the main players on...
Hempfield Township to begin construction on new, 43-acre municipal complex
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Through multiple surveys conducted over the last several years, the roughly 41,000 residents of Hempfield Township in Westmoreland County have been asking for more park space.In just over a year, they will get that and more via a new, 43-acre municipal complex.Hempfield Township Manager Aaron Siko says that part of the new space will be a 14-acre park, the first new park in Hempfield since 1967. He says this new park will offer many amenities."A splash pad, a nature-inspired playground, a yoga deck, a fitness area," said Siko. "As we move across the site, a...
The Pittsburgh Foundation raises $1.6M in 16 hours
The Pittsburgh Foundation announced that its Critical Needs Alert online giving event on Aug. 6 raised $1.59 million in just 16 hours to support 165 nonprofit organizations in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. Contributions were spurred by more than $550,000 in incentive funding provided by The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Community Foundation...
Westmoreland happenings: Art exhibit, car cruise, harvest festival, motorcycle show, more
• Latrobe Art Center will display the works of artist Kathy Sobota through Aug. 24 at the center, 819 Ligonier St., Latrobe. More than 50 watercolor paintings will be on display. Details: 724-537-7011 or visit latrobeartcenter.org. Church News. • Greensburg Church of the Brethren will host a night of fun...
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 8:30 p.m.
The warning was for Indiana and Westmoreland counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," according to the National Weather Service. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25...
ATI Inc. retirees sue former employer over pension benefits
Five retirees of specialty materials maker ATI Inc. are suing their former employer and a global asset manager over the company’s decision to shift oversight of its pension obligations for some 8,200 former employees. The retirees, who live in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, filed a five-count lawsuit Monday in...
Pittsburgh-region manufacturer acquires Latrobe company
A Westmoreland County manufacturer in business for more than 40 years is expanding through an acquisition of a Latrobe carbide company.<\p> Basic Carbide Corp., based in Lowber, closed on the acquisition of Elizabeth Carbide Corp. of Latrobe recently. Terms of the deal between Basic Carbide and Linden Street Holdings Inc., formerly Elizabeth Carbide Die Co. Inc., weren’t disclosed. The acquired company, along with more than 50 employees, are now operating under the Basic Carbide Corp. umbrella.<\p>
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