Westmoreland Community Connections archive

Westmoreland Fair

(08-24-25)

Jill Unico – Neurological Physical therapist, Independence Health

(08-17-25)

(08-10-25)

Dr. Heather Walker from Independence Health

(08-03-25)

Sean Kertes – Westmoreland County Commissioner, Donna Rain-O’Dell – Chairwoman of Grow Westmoreland, Gina Kisel – Vice Chairwoman of Grow Westmoreland

(07-27-25)

Joe Bello, Bello Vino Owner

(07-13-25)

Tim Carson, Westmoreland County Coroner

(07-07-25)

Steve Limani, PA State Police

(06-29-25)

Pastor John Smaligo, Director of Outreach at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church – Irwin

(06-22-25)

Dr. BenFauzi El-Attrache, General Surgeon – Independence Health

(06-08-25)

Tonya May, RN / Meredith Nimitz, RN, IBCLC, CPN – Independence Health

(05-25-25)

Tom Bell, Fire Chief – Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department

(05-18-25)

Laurie Barrnett Levine – Mental Health America

(05-11-25)

Dr. Ryan Flanigan, Foot and Ankle Surgeon for Independence Health System

(05-04-25)

Jennifer Miele, Chief Development Officer for the Diocese of Greensburg

(04-27-25)

Dr. Michael Szwerc, Independence Health System

(04-20-25)

Baylee McKnight, RN – Independence Health System

(04-13-25)

Nancy Galbraith, Professor of Composition at Carnegie Mellon University

(04-06-25)

Greensburg author Scott Brown and co-author Dr. Dawn Hennessey, Executive Director of Faith Forward in Latrobe

(03-30-25)

Claire Ertl, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

(03-23-25)

Reverand John Smaligo, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Irwin)

(03-16-25)

Saint Patrick’s Day Food and Family Fun Fest

(03-09-25)

Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations, GO Laurel Highlands

(03-02-25)

Dr. Raveen Bazas, an Electrophysiologist with Independence Health System

(02-23-25)

Dr. Neeraz Shah and Care Specialist Paula Iello

(02-16-25)

Dr. James Addisey and Mrs. Denise Addis for Independence Health System

(02-09-25)

Dr. Hiro Tsukui, head of Heart Surgery for Independence Health System

(02-02-25)

Sommelier Joe Bello of North Huntingdon & American Red Cross

(01-26-25)

Benjamin Luczak, CEO Westmoreland Cultural Trust

(01-19-25)

Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations GO Laurel Highlands

(01-05-25)

BenFauzi El-Attrache, Bariatric Surgeon from Independence Health

(12-29-24)

Jennifer Miele and team from The Accent

(12-22-24)

Trooper Stephen Limani, Shop with a Cop

(12-15-24)

Benjamin Luczak, CEO Westmoreland Cultural Trust

(12-08-24)

Jim Joyce, Executive Director Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania

(12-01-24)

Silivia Filippini-Fantoni, CEO of The Westmoreland Museum of Art

(11-24-24)

Robin Mull, Director of Marketing and Cliff Gorski Executive Editor of The Catholic Accent

(11-17-24)

Light Up Norwin Event

(11-10-24)

Heather Albright, Dean of Admissions St Vincent / Dr. Greg Bisignani, Orthopedic Surgeon Independence Health / Cole, Greensburg Central Catholic High School

(11-03-24)

Chief John Otto, Penn Township Police Department

(10-27-24)

Catholic Charities called Prayer and Perfect Pairings

(10-20-24)

Jennifer Reger Director of Communications and Media Relations – Seton Hill University

(10-13-24)

Eric Knopsnyder, Public Relations Director – Go Laurel Highlands

(10-06-24)

Dr. Sharon Goldsetin, Director – Breast Health Center at Independence Health

(09-29-24)

Natale N. and Melanie Pantalone of Pantalone Funeral Home

(09-22-24)

Carmen Capozzi, Founder Sage’s Army

(09-15-24)

Tara Truscott, Program Coordinator Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank

(09-08-24)

Tessie Amaranto, executive director of the American Red Cross Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains

(09-01-24)

Bailie Merichko, 2024 Westmoreland Fair Queen

(08-25-24)

Natalie Boyanovsky, Alzheimer’s Association – Southwest PA Walk Manager

(08-18-24)

Heather McLean, Outreach Coordinator – Mental Health America of Southwest Pennsylvania

(08-11-24)

Mental Health America – Laurie Barnett Levine – Chief Executive Officer & April Straughters – Director of Marketing & Development

(08-04-24)

Arthur Martz, President – Patriot Pursuit

(07-28-24)

Dr. Alexander Fleming

(07-21-24)

Marissa Haynes, Hempfield Township Director of Parks & Recreation

(07-14-24)

Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson

(07-07-24)

Raegan Hochman, owner of Groove Coffee

(06-30-24)

Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D.

(06-23-24)

Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson

(06-16-24)

Lead Pastor Nick Poole, Calvary Church Irwin, PA

(06-09-24)

Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations and Community Outreach – Go Laurel Highlands

(06-02-24)

Father Oleh Seremchuk, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg

(05-26-24)

Dr. Cathleen Adams, Neurologist with Independence Health System

(05-19-24)

Jim Joyce. Executive Director The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA

(05-12-24)

Laurie Barnette Levine, Chief Executive Officer of Mental Health America of Southwestern PA

(05-05-24)

Dr. Nancy Rottler, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Greensburg

(04-28-24)

Melaney Hegyes, Managing Director of Catholic Charities

(04-14-24)

Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving and the Mario Lemieux Foundation

(03-24-24)

Denise Addis, Dr. Bassel Sayegh, Dr. Raveen Bazaz, Independence Health System Heart Center Westmoreland Hospital

(03-17-24)

Courtney Guerrieri, Central Westmoreland Habitat Humanity Executive Director

(03-10-24)

Nanette Schmidt Outreach Coordinator at Western PA Diaper Bank

(03-03-24)

Kody Whitfield, Recruitment Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region

(02-25-24)

Daniel Meyer, Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director

(02-18-24)

Dr. Jim Adisey, Medical Director for Cardiovascular Service Line, and Denise Addis, Vice President for Cardiovascular Service Line

(02-11-24)

Eric Knopsnyder, Director of Public Relations, GO Laurel Highlands

(02-04-24)

Dr. Michael Szwerc, Independence Health System

(01-28-24)

Renee Reitz, Executive Director, Blackburn Center

(01-21-24)

Maria Palmer, author of On the Rocks

(01-14-24)

Dr. BenFauzi El-Attrache (01-07-24)

Rizzi DeFabo, Co-Owner Rizzo’s Malabar Inn (12-31-23)

Sister Maureen O’Bryan, Vice President for Mission and Identity (12-24-23)

Professor Lyzona Marshall (12-17-23)

Trooper Steve Limani, founder (12-10-23)

Christmas Night Market (12-03-23)

Tom Hempel, Founder and Halle Copeman, Treasurer (11-26-23)

Jim Joyce, Executive Director (11-19-23)

Silvia Filippini-Fantoni, Director/CEO of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art (11-12-23)

Rosanne Barry Novotnak, President Norwin Chamber of Commerce & Lisa Smartnick, Membership Coordinator (11-05-23)

Penn Township Police Chief John Otto (10-29-23)

Laurie Barnett Levine, CEO of Mental Health America of Western PA (10-22-23)

Diocese of Greensburg local Priests (10-15-23)

John Wian, Chairman & Sean Kertes, Vice Chairman and Westmoreland County Commissioner (10-08-23)

Lyzona Marshall, Seton Hill Assistant Professor of Business (10-01-23)

Nicole Roschella, Red Cross Regional Communications Director (9-24-23)

Raegan Hochman, Gen Z small business developer and local actress (9-17-23)

Rich Garland, Executive Director- The Blessing Board (9-10-23)

Pennsylvania Attorney and Author Annette Rodriquez (9-3-23)

Jennifer Miller, Westmoreland Food Bank (8-27-23)

Robin Mull and Jordan Whiteko (8-20-23)

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Stephen Limani (8-13-23)

Bridget Faulk, Choir Director, Norwin High School (8-6-23)

David Woodberry, Kidfest (7-30-23)

Sarah Spawn, Fair Secretary Westmoreland County Fair (7-23-23)

Nicole Roschella, Regional Communications Manager (7-16-23)

Coach Tom Erdos (7-9-23)

Dr. Jim Masterson and Dr. Andrew Schleihauf (7-2-23)

Laurie Barnette Levine – Mental Health America of Southwestern Pa (6-25-23)

North Huntingdon EMS Rescue, Executive Director Shane Speilvolge (6-18-23)

Dr. Bill Jenkins, Director of Emergency Medicine at Excela Frick Hospital (6-11-23)

The Mountain Watershed Association: Executive Director Ashley Funk; Executive Director Carla Ruddock – Director of Conservation; Eric Harder – Youghiogheny Riverkeeper (6-4-23)