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Derby, medic experiences basis for Derry man's books
When Bob Henry read "Bringing Out the Dead," Joe Connelly's account of calls answered on the graveyard shift as a New York City emergency medic, he had an epiphany.
Trial continues for Latrobe man accused of killing roommate
Jennifer Reeger can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6155. In the days after Jay Jones Baird called 911 to report his roommate was unconscious and may have overdosed on drugs, police discovered his story didn't add up.
Supervisors hear complaints about y.....
Numerous Derry Township residents presented the township supervisors with various complaints, requests and disputes on Monday evening during the supervisors' semimonthly meeting.
Police: Man Cited For Jumping In Front Of Traffic In Fright Mask
State police said they cited a Westmoreland County man for jumping out in front of traffic while wearing a fright mask.
Local family gathers for 100th reunion on the Fourth of July
Scattered members of the Rosborough clan, which traces its roots to Blairsville, returned to the town on Tuesday to revisit their old stomping grounds in anticipation of the family's 100th annual reunion, expected to draw as many as 200 participants at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township.
KD Country: Wounded Warrior Project
Share + Jul 2, 2009 9:52 pm US/Eastern Reporting Dave Crawley DERRY The Wounded Warrior Project reaches out to soldiers who return home from foreign wars with physical injuries and painful memories.
Derry stabbing case to go to trial
A 20-year-old Derry man testified Wednesday he was stabbed 23 times by a former high school classmate during an underage beer party June 20.
Convicted sex offender ordered to stand trial
A convicted sex offender will stand trial for allegedly having sex with four girls ages 15 to 17 in Bell and the Latrobe area last winter, a district judge ruled yesterday.
Newport Road intersection, one of many PennDOT projects
Demolition of an unoccupied house that was in the way marked the recent commencement of work on a PennDOT project to improve sight distances at the Rt.
Visiting child a breath of fresh air for Mt. Pleasant family
For information on the Fresh Air Fund, contact chairperson Diane Reintgen, of Derry Township, at 724-537-9488. She is looking for more families to participate.
Derry mayor defends fired police chief
Blairsville Council's decision last week to fire Donald Hess as the town's police chief was unwelcome news to Susan Bortz, mayor of nearby Derry Borough and a friend of Hess.
Pennsylvania bill would provide state police for small municipalities
Richard Gazarik can be reached via e-mail or at 724-830-6292. State Sen. Kim Ward introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide state police protection for municipalities across Pennsylvania that do not have their own police departments.
Scam artists pose as surveyors, police say
Bob Stiles can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6622. State police Sgt. Stephen Eberle said the summer leads to picnics, trips to the shore and scam artists.
Latrobe man charged in stabbing, slashing of Derry man
The Tribune-Review can be reached online or at 412-321-6460. A Latrobe man is accused of attempted homicide after state police say he stabbed and slashed a Derry man several times and stabbed two other men who tried to intervene early Saturday during a fight at a Derry Township party.
PA Hero Walk to pass through local communities
Additional information about local plans for the PA Hero Walk come via Jennifer Varrato, aide to state Rep.
Tours offered as part of group's annual conference on schoolhouse preservation
Jennifer Reeger can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6155. By Jennifer Reeger TRIBUNE-REVIEW Carol Motza marveled at the double desks inside the Derry Area's one-room schoolhouse.
Ligonier Valley School District won't raise residents' taxes
Amy Crawford can be reached via e-mail or at 724-850-2856. Property owners in the Ligonier Valley School District won't have taxes increased this year.
Harrisburg Overnight Robberies and Shootings
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"On May 28 we got the call no pet owner should get," Pamela A. McKlveen wrote in an e-mail. "Our Rottweiler, Buddy ... somehow was forgotten in the back of the van, in a crate, for over four hours.
Derry Area Student of the Year nominees
Gina Delfavero can be reached via e-mail or at 724-459-6100. Derry Area High School's male nominee, Justin Carbonara, has taken a politically proactive approach to community service by helping at the polls on Election Day and participating in Economic Exchange Day.
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