Editor’s note: This is part of an ongoing series marking the 250th anniversary of Westmoreland County’s founding. Planting seeds for crops was the aim of many settlers who arrived in Westmoreland at the time of its formation as a county 250 years ago. Others were on a mission to plant
Steve Patricia had a dream when he was young: to someday work for National Geographic. Patricia looked at the nonprofit as an organization that created “art for science’s sake.” As someone who grew up interested in science, history and art, he was drawn to that type of work. “I’ve always
A new mural in downtown Latrobe puts key players in the city’s history side by side. Unveiled Tuesday morning, the artwork is featured on the back of the city’s new welcome sign located where Main and Depot streets diverge from Lloyd Avenue. Important historical figures are displayed in chronological order
Sitting in a Ligonier coffee shop, Mark Sorice made a bet with his cousin: If Sorice approached five people, none of them would know who Sgt. Alvin Carey or Pvt. John Ewing were. Sure enough, none of the five knew either man. Carey and Ewing, both Ligonier locals, were awarded
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