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30-05-2025
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4 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Unity
May 29—At least four motorists were injured, one critically, in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Route 30 in Unity. Two women were taken by ambulance to AHN Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, one in critical condition and the other in stable condition, following the crash near the Theatre Street intersection, according to Mutual Aid Ambulance Service spokesman Shawn Penzera. He said a man and woman who were in stable condition were taken by ambulance to Independence Health Latrobe Hospital for treatment. According to preliminary information from state police, a Chevrolet Monte Carlo sideswiped a Ford F-150 pickup as the Monte Carlo went over the median and collided head-on with a Chevrolet Trailblazer. The Monte Carlo ended up facing the wrong way in the westbound lane. All three vehicles were towed. Unity firefighters responded to the collision, which occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m., a Westmoreland County Public Safety supervisor said. A section of Route 30 was closed between Theatre Street and the Route 30 Shoppes Plaza until about 11 a.m., while the wreckage was cleared and state police from Greensburg investigated. Additional details were not available. Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@
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21-04-2025
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Penguin Court offers native plant sale, plans master naturalist course
Apr. 21—Home gardeners looking to add some local color to their flower beds might choose the purple blossoms of tall larkspur or the broad yellow petals of the wood poppy. They're two of the more than a dozen new species featured in this year's native plant sale at the Brandywine Conservancy's Penguin Court preserve. April 30 is the deadline to place online orders for plants, with prices beginning at $6.13 for most flowering varieties. "Penguin Court has grown more species of native plants than ever before," said Melissa Reckner, program manager at the site in the Ligonier Township community of Laughlintown. "We have over 110 species of native perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as eight herbs, three tomatoes — including the Brandywine heirloom variety — and three bell peppers to kickstart veggie gardens." Orders can be placed by visiting the conservancy website, and selecting Penguin Court Native Plant Sale on the "Events" page. Plant pick-up times will be on May 2 and 3 at Penguin Court. If you're looking for more information about plants that are native to Pennsylvania and northern Delaware, the conservancy has you covered with its new Brandywine Native Garden Hub, at The site has profiles of more than 250 plants, including growing conditions and benefits for wildlife. Penguin Court also is making plans to host an upcoming course for those interested in joining the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program. Since 2019, 45 people have completed naturalist training there. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings from Aug. 12 through Oct. 28, with four Saturday field sessions planned. The limited-space course is for adults from Westmoreland and neighboring counties who want to learn about nature, enjoy the outdoors and join in natural resource protection efforts. Tuition for the training and a full year of programming is $425, with scholarships available and a $75 discount for those who sign up by the early deadline of April 25. May 12 is the final deadline to apply. Visit to learn more. Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@
