Lifesharing offers alternative for people with disabilities
Early one morning, after yet another nightmare, Clara Hopson pushed the quilt off her small frame and shuffled down the hall.
View Article18-year-old accused in street brawl shooting death turns himself in
An Arnold man sought in the shooting death of a Westmoreland County father turned himself in to authorities late Thursday, authorities said.
View ArticleNew Florence Volunteer Fire Company assistant chief to stand trial on sexual...
An assistant chief with the New Florence Volunteer Fire Company will stand trial on charges sexually assaulted a girl between the age of 12 and 15.
View ArticleSamantha Bennett: Netflix and the evolution of sock technology
Most of us will enjoy some time off work around this festive holiday, and maybe you were looking forward to curling up on the sofa in warm jammies to binge-watch heartwarming holiday movies or whole...
View ArticleNo tax increase in Westmoreland County budget
Westmoreland County commissioners last week passed a 2016 budget with no tax increase, for the 10th year in a row.
View ArticleSale of Greensburg train station ensures its preservation
The sale of Greensburg’s restored train station ensures that the structure’s historic character will be preserved, preservationists said Thursday.
View ArticleJeannette and New Kensington: two tales beyond the numbers
Jeannette is the “Glass City” where empty storefronts along the main drag, Clay Avenue, convey a bleak picture of its once-bustling downtown.
View ArticleThousands without power in Westmoreland, Fayette counties
West Penn Power crews are working to restore service to thousands of customers in Westmoreland and Fayette counties after overnight windstorms brought down power lines in a widespread area.
View ArticleWestmoreland County towns consider selling water, sewer systems
Ligonier Township and Youngwood officials are considering selling their water and sewer systems to the Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County.
View ArticleRangers on duty in Allegheny County parks
The cold weather may mean less people in the nine Allegheny County Parks, but the new park rangers intend to help visitors enjoy themselves all year.
View ArticlePolice search for man in attempted robbery at knifepoint
North Huntingdon police are looking for a man who used a knife Thursday night in an attempt to rob a Walgreens store in the township.
View ArticleIrwin Council holds reorganization meeting
North Huntingdon Magisterial District Judge Douglas Weimer swore in new Irwin council members Rick Burdelski , Robert Dittman and Michael Yunn, new Mayor Bill Hawley and incumbent Councilwoman Debbie...
View ArticleNorth Huntingdon council reorganizes
New North Huntingdon township commissioners Daryl Bertani, Duane Kucera and Michael Faccenda Jr. were sworn into office by Magisterial District Judge Douglas Weimer Monday night, along with returning...
View Article911 access restored for Windstream customers in Armstrong, Westmoreland
An alert had been issued late Tuesday afternoon for Windstream customers -- those with an 842-845 exchange -- in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties res, who were told they’re access to 911 emergency...
View ArticleArnold man will stand trial for fatal shooting during street fight
An Arnold man will stand trial on a homicide charge stemming from a fatal shooting during a December street brawl.
View ArticleJeannette man to stand trial on murder and other charges
A Jeannette man will stand trial on first-degree murder and other charges in the September shooting death of a North Side man in Westmoreland County.
View ArticleSamantha Bennett: The annual words of the year
I should have known that writing my annual “words of the year” roundup would, in the digital age, eventually become … problematic.
View ArticleAfter the time for tinsel and lights is past, Christmas trees put to good use...
For the seventh year, Allegheny County residents can bring their dried-out Christmas trees to one of nine regional parks to be recycled.
View ArticlePenn State sees potential in New Kensington project
Community leaders are counting on entrepreneurs to spur a new economy in a pocket of Westmoreland County once dominated by aluminum manufacturing.
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