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Latrobe motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV

2013-05-17 21:13:43

Charles D. Bancroft, died today when an SUV hit his motorcycle.


4 from California arrested in Washington County after police find hundreds of pounds of marijuana

2013-05-17 08:22:44

Pennsylvania State Police said they found 255 pounds of pot and about $200,000 in cash.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-16 00:20:50

Happenings in the East suburban area:


School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

School websites the latest venue for advertisements as districts seek revenue sources

2013-05-16 00:13:54

With funding tight, expenses increasing and limits set on taxes, officials are considering the ads as they look for new ways to raise money.


Obituary: James R. Lauffer / A respected banker and generous person

2013-05-14 00:08:25

James R. Lauffer, chairman, president and CEO of the First National Bank of Herminie from 1971 to 2001, died at age 73.


Two hurt in crash that closed Route 51 in Rostraver

2013-05-13 10:06:52

One person was flown by medical helicopter to a hospital and another person was taken by ambulance after the crash. The road has reopened.


Obituary: Bernard Reynolds / Former North Irwin police chief, longtime councilman was community fixture

Obituary: Bernard Reynolds / Former North Irwin police chief, longtime councilman was community fixture

2013-05-11 00:02:05

Former North Irwin police chief and longtime councilman Bernard Reynolds died Thursday at age 80.


Murphy sentenced to death in killings of mother, sister and aunt

2013-05-09 23:40:05

Kevin Murphy, in first display of emotion during the trial, weeps as he hugs members of his family in the courtroom.


Motorcyclist killed in Pennsylvania Turnpike crash identified

2013-05-09 16:09:07

Speed is believed to be a factor in an early morning motorcycle crash in Westmoreland County that killed a 24-year-old man.


The East at a glance

2013-05-09 11:06:26

News briefs from the East suburban area:


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-09 10:57:44

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

Sister cities: Towns that reach across oceans to form special bonds and foster cultural awareness

2013-05-09 08:46:08

Global connectedness is a concept whose ultimate impact is nurturing not only peace, but a solid business relationship.


Industry played big part in Jeannette's heyday

Industry played big part in Jeannette's heyday

2013-05-09 05:43:56

Incorporated as a borough on June 7, 1889, Jeannette earned the nickname as "the glass city" in recognition of its numerous glass plants.


Help needed for Jeannette's 125th anniversary

2013-05-09 04:49:56

Financial problems and a reported lack of community interest may mean the quasquicentennial celebration won't be as elaborate.


Primary 2013/East: McCabe earns vote of Westmoreland County lawyers

2013-05-09 04:46:42

Three candidates are running in the May primary for one seat on Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court.


Judge set to sentence man to death in Loyalhanna triple murder

2013-05-08 22:59:38

Kevin Murphy was found guilty by a jury in Westmoreland County jury of murdering his mother, sister and aunt in 2009.


Sentence is death in Loyalhanna killings of mother, sister, aunt

2013-05-07 22:48:28

A Westmoreland County jury has sentenced Kevin Murphy to death for the killings of his mother, sister and aunt.


Penalty phase in trial of convicted Westmoreland County killer delayed

2013-05-06 12:02:33

Kevin Murphy, 52, was convicted Friday of killing his mother, sister and aunt at his Westmoreland County auto glass business in 2009.


Man guilty of killing mother, sister, aunt

2013-05-04 00:31:02

A Westmoreland County jury on Friday convicted Kevin Murphy of first-degree murder in the killings of his mother, sister and aunt.


Greensburg Diocese restructuring 14 parishes

2013-05-04 00:03:50

Fourteen parishes in the Diocese of Greensburg will be affected by a merger and a series of closings and partnerships.


The East at a glance

2013-05-02 07:33:49

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Westmoreland County judge candidates to speak

2013-05-02 05:09:42

The Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce and the Westmoreland Bar Association will sponsor a public forum Wednesday with the candidates.


Jeannette officials warn of Monsour danger

2013-05-02 05:04:27

The officials say the Tuesday arson at Monsour Medical Center along Route 30 highlights the dangers of the long-abandoned hospital.


Fort Ligonier appoints director

2013-05-02 05:01:58

Trustees of Fort Ligonier have given a vote of confidence to their interim administrator.


Free events on Sunday in Ligonier

2013-05-02 05:00:19

Admission to Fort Ligonier and five other historic sites and museums in Westmoreland County will be free on Sunday.


Patrols to stop ATV traffic in North Huntingdon parks

2013-05-02 04:59:40

The department has received several complaints from residents about motorized vehicle traffic in all of the township's 11 community parks.


Fundraiser to assist Scottdale transplant patient

2013-05-02 04:58:52

The small town is pulling together to help one of its own.


East Notables

2013-05-02 04:56:36

People and student news from the East suburban area:


Residents share sharp views on gun control with congressman

2013-05-02 00:30:22

A Greensburg mental-health forum turns into a discussion about rights, background checks.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-05-02 00:22:44

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Monessen seen as potential magnet for artists, others

2013-05-02 00:16:30

The Westmoreland County town's abundance of low-cost housing, storefronts and studio space could be a draw for painters, writers and more.


Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

Towns planning for future growth by investing in the feel of the past

2013-05-02 00:05:23

The Village at Pine, Carnegie, Monessen and Latrobe are making use of new ideas to attract people to the communities.


Westmoreland County man accused of killing mother, sister and aunt takes the stand

2013-05-01 16:41:17

Kevin Murphy denied killing his mother, Doris Murphy, his sister, Kris Murphy, and his aunt, Edith Tietge.


Uncle says suspect was upset at Loyalhanna killing scene

2013-04-30 13:19:08

Suspect Kevin Murphy was a "basket case" after his mother, sister and aunt were found dead four years ago, according to his uncle.


Fire at Monsour Medical Center building was arson, investigators say

2013-04-30 12:11:37

Jeannette fire department Capt. Chuck Miller said a passing Pennsylvania State Police trooper saw smoke coming out just before 12:20 a.m.


WCCC students to see smallest tuition increase

2013-04-27 00:08:01

Westmoreland County Community College students will see a $3-per-credit tuition increase for the fall semester.


Old Sony plant site of new growth

2013-04-25 05:01:41

Officials see the growth of the workforce at the plant near New Stanton as proof that U.S. manufacturing companies can succeed.


Floriculture not just for the gardener at Westmoreland County Community College

2013-04-25 05:00:05

For these college students, classes comprise more than just papers, exams and a grade.


Westmoreland County Community College raising $28.5 million to build

Westmoreland County Community College raising $28.5 million to build

2013-04-25 04:56:12

More growth is on the way for the community college with an enrollment is more than 6,600 students.


Timeline of growth at Westmoreland County Community College

2013-04-25 04:53:05

March 1970: The community college founding approved by the state Board of Education February.


Program on handwritten Bible volumes coming to Seton Hill

2013-04-25 04:51:18

The new Saint John's Bible contains 1,127 pages and more than 160 artworks using gold, silver and platinum to create a play of light.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-04-25 00:18:10

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Trial continues in Westmoreland County triple slayings

2013-04-25 00:15:21

The trial of Kevin Murphy continued for a third day in Westmoreland County court.


Westmoreland Museum exhibit illuminates versatility and mastery of the late Aaronel deRoy Gruber

Westmoreland Museum exhibit illuminates versatility and mastery of the late Aaronel deRoy Gruber

2013-04-24 00:11:27

The artist and her work are being celebrated at the gallery in Greensburg.


Jury reviews crime-scene photos in Westmoreland triple-murder trial

2013-04-24 00:05:27

Kevin Murphy could face the death penalty if he is convicted of first-degree murder in shootings at glass factory.


Trial begins for Indiana County man accused in killings of mother, aunt and sister

Trial begins for Indiana County man accused in killings of mother, aunt and sister

2013-04-22 16:45:31

Kevin Murphy is charged with shooting members of his family to death at his auto glass shop because they disapproved of an affair.


Trial begins for Pittsburgh-region man accused of killing mother, sister, aunt

2013-04-22 00:13:20

A Westmoreland County jury will hear opening statements today in the trial of Kevin Murphy, accused of killing his sister, mother and aunt.


North Huntingdon man killed wife and son

2013-04-21 00:20:18

Franklin D. Hutchinson killed his wife and son, and then himself, in North Huntington last week.


Police say man killed wife, son in North Huntingdon

2013-04-20 14:58:31

North Huntingdon police say they now believe a North Huntingdon man killed his wife and his son in a double murder suicide Tuesday morning.


Police say motive unknown for murder-suicide in North Huntingdon

2013-04-20 00:16:43

North Huntingdon officers discovered the bodies of Franklin Hutchison, 68, his wife Hazel, 67, and their son, William Hutchison, 46.


Police identify three people found dead in North Huntingdon home

2013-04-19 13:12:22

Police went to a home on Guffey Road at about 9:20 p.m. to check on an elderly couple and found two men and a woman dead.


Carnegie Medals for heroism go to 4 in area

Carnegie Medals for heroism go to 4 in area

2013-04-19 00:08:13

Three Westmoreland County residents and one man from Moundsville, W.Va., were among the 22 named as recipients of the Carnegie Medal.


Carnegie Medals given to 3 who risked lives in Mount Pleasant

Carnegie Medals given to 3 who risked lives in Mount Pleasant

2013-04-18 15:47:00

Two men and one woman from Westmoreland County who intervened when a neighbor attacked his family in 2010 are chosen as award recipients.


The East at a glance

2013-04-18 08:46:07

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Warden: Policy exists on inmate abortion in Westmoreland County Prison

2013-04-18 05:13:58

The prison will not create or update its policies regarding access to abortion for pregnant inmates despite a letter from the ACLU.


Drug deaths led to task force in Westmoreland County

2013-04-18 05:12:41

Deaths of 78 people in the county were drug related last year, an increase of 255 percent from 2002.


Officials working to keep tower open at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

2013-04-18 05:11:39

Westmoreland County commissioners were scheduled to meet this week with congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.


A newsmaker you should know: Purnell helps people make their own music

2013-04-18 05:10:06

Paula Purnell has been using music as a teaching tool for quite some time.


Girls, women honored by YWCA of Westmoreland County for athletic proficiency

2013-04-18 05:02:41

The YWCA honored female athletes and contributors to women's sports and fitness during a banquet last week.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-04-18 00:23:53

Happenings in the East suburban area:


In relay fashion, volunteers run a leg to deliver homeless pets to loving owners

In relay fashion, volunteers run a leg to deliver homeless pets to loving owners

2013-04-18 00:15:45

Cars, vans and airplanes transport the animals distances short and long to new owners. Most are dogs, but the passengers can be more exotic.


Greater Latrobe Senior High School student, 15, killed in crash

2013-04-11 08:41:00

Sarah J. David, 15, was in the backseat of a vehicle driving on Linn Run Road in Cook, Westmoreland County, when the driver lost control.


Urge to help others moves Miller to swim ocean channels

Urge to help others moves Miller to swim ocean channels

2013-04-11 08:27:40

One of the Delmont resident's goals is to become the first American to complete the Ocean's Seven Challenge.


An appreciation: Huge Penn-Trafford troupe undertakes 'Guys and Dolls'

An appreciation: Huge Penn-Trafford troupe undertakes 'Guys and Dolls'

2013-04-11 07:59:17

For Penn-Trafford, which has been producing a musical each spring since 1974, this is the first "Guys and Dolls" performance.


The East at a glance

2013-04-11 07:14:13

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Two Republicans seek job as Westmoreland's prothonotary

2013-04-11 04:21:42

The primary for Westmoreland County row offices is mostly quiet, but two Republicans are vying to become the keeper of county civil records.


Bus tour features Braddock center, steel museum

2013-04-11 04:20:11

The annual Westmoreland County Historical Society event is April 22.


Westmoreland County Transit Authority will buy new buses

2013-04-11 04:14:52

The authority has received a $3.4 million state grant to purchase six new buses.


East Notables

2013-04-11 04:09:19

People and student news in the East suburban area:


Three lawyers run for vacant Westmoreland County Common Pleas court seat

2013-04-11 04:08:20

Bill McCabe, Meagan Bilik DeFazio and Harry F. Smail Jr. are running to fill the Court of Common Pleas seat vacated by Judge John Driscoll.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-04-11 00:03:00

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Police: Man crashes into Washington Township convenience store, punches ex in the face

2013-04-09 14:36:39

David Cass, Jr., 23, of Plum, went to the BP Fueland on Route 380 to confront his ex-girlfriend.


School bus and truck crash in Westmoreland County

2013-04-05 16:24:54

No injuries have been reported on Clay Pike Road at Mars Hill Road in Rillton


Westmoreland County man pleads guilty to creating child pornography

2013-04-04 19:57:58

Timothy E. Shearer, 54, of Avonmore has pleaded guilty to creating child pornography.


Westmoreland County sheriff's deputy quits after Pittsburgh police charge her with heroin possession

2013-04-04 15:41:45

Erika Ditch, 24, of Greensburg, resigned after having been suspended without pay following her arrest outside a Target in East Liberty.


$7 million gift is largest in Seton Hill University history

$7 million gift is largest in Seton Hill University history

2013-04-04 11:27:45

The gift from the Richard King Mellon Foundation is for the construction of a new Health Sciences Center on the main campus in Greensburg.


Benefit dinner set for family with four special needs children

Benefit dinner set for family with four special needs children

2013-04-04 07:51:58

A benefit dinner and auction to raise money for the Johnson family and a research foundation will be held at 6 p.m. April 13.


Interpretive exhibit focuses on women, girls as bullying victims, perpetrators

Interpretive exhibit focuses on women, girls as bullying victims, perpetrators

2013-04-04 07:24:36

Think "bully" and the stereotypical image is a scowling young boy. But as "Mean Girls" attests, the behavior isn't limited to one gender.


The East at a glance

2013-04-04 06:52:30

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Officials say Westmoreland County to lose millions with prison closing

2013-04-04 04:48:57

State Correctional Institutions near Greensburg and in Cresson are being replaced by a new one in Centre County.


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-04-04 00:03:52

Happenings in the East suburban area:


SEIU sues Pa. to block merging rural health centers

2013-04-03 00:11:22

The lawsuit alleges a Corbett administration plan to close and consolidate rural Pennsylvania health centers is illegal.


Latrobe's claim as birthplace of banana split to be honored

2013-04-03 00:05:38

The first banana split will get its due in the Westmoreland County town with a state historical marker honoring the dessert's creation.


At 50, Pitt-Greensburg reflects on milestones

At 50, Pitt-Greensburg reflects on milestones

2013-03-28 08:48:28

Founded in 1963, it has grown from its humble beginnings as a two-year institution to a publicly assisted, four-year liberal arts college.


Ancient Ukrainian tradition transforms eggs into intricate masterpieces

Ancient Ukrainian tradition transforms eggs into intricate masterpieces

2013-03-28 08:45:26

These days, the tradition is celebrated at Easter, when groups gather to decorate eggs in intricate, painstaking detail.


Timeline of the Pitt-Greensburg campus

2013-03-28 04:56:37

A summary of the history of the University of Pittsburgh's campus in Greensburg and Hempfield:


EastScape: the East Xtra Bulletin Board

2013-03-28 00:18:00

Happenings in the East suburban area:


Landslide closes Freeport Road

2013-03-25 21:07:18

Freeport Road is being closed after a landslide occurred between the New Kensington Bridge and Riddle Run Road.


No drugs, alcohol found in driver of Seton Hill bus

2013-03-25 19:39:56

The university's lacrosse coach and the driver were killed March 16 in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.


Latrobe air traffic control tower to close

2013-03-23 00:13:24

The air traffic control tower at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe will close as the FAA cuts its budget.


Inquest set into shooting by trooper

2013-03-23 00:07:44

Westmoreland coroner will hold inquest next week in fatal shooting outsite store in East Huntingdon by state police trooper.


Westmoreland County coroner schedules inquest into fatal shooting by state police trooper

2013-03-22 11:01:15

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Chad Cope shot and killed Seth W. O'Donnell outside the Save-A-Lot at Crossroads Plaza on Jan. 4.


Man to stand trial in beating deaths of mother, son in Westmoreland County

2013-03-21 18:39:49

Robert E. Briestensky Jr., 39, will be tried in the September beating deaths of a mother and her adult son in Arnold.


Man, 21, pretended to be 17 as he lives with two teen girls and their father

2013-03-21 14:22:23

Tyler Ethan Scott Clark was charged with statutory sexual assault and was taken to the Westmoreland County Prison.


Lacrosse players honor Seton Hill coach, team

Lacrosse players honor Seton Hill coach, team

2013-03-21 08:55:59

Players in Virginia and Maryland hit Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, sparking crimson-and-gold tributes nationwide for Kristina Quigley.


Baby boomers redefine retirement age with physical and intellectual pursuits

Baby boomers redefine retirement age with physical and intellectual pursuits

2013-03-21 07:47:12

While their parents may have viewed senior years as a time to withdraw from work and relax, many boomers today are busy remaking themselves.


The East at a glance

2013-03-21 06:55:16

News briefs from the East suburban area:


Charity basketball game to honor little Greensburg 'princess'

2013-03-21 04:57:51

During halftime at Pitt-Greensburg's charity basketball game, the students will continue a princess celebration for Kaeleigh Beregi, 9.


Hundreds stage Easter pageant that attracts thousands

2013-03-21 04:54:59

It's not unusual for a church to stage an Easter pageant during Christian Holy Week. This reaches a different level.


Cameras are ready to boost security in Franklin Regional

2013-03-21 04:53:11

The police department can view real-time, streaming video, as well as floor plans at the district's three elementary schools and others.


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