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Memberships on sale at Armstrong YMCA The Armstrong County YMCA, North Water Street, Kittanning, is holding a membership sale now until Aug.
Attic fire damages Rayburn Township home
Cheryl McGinnis put a cage containing her pet bird on the porch of her Rayburn Township home Wednesday morning before she left for an appointment in Ford City.
Regional police force gains favor
Ford City officials said they are interested in forming a regional police force, and they want to see if their neighbors are too, and what the costs would be.
Laurel and a Lance : To those who set off fireworks. The various community groups -- most recently, those in Tarentum, Springdale, Apollo and Ford City -- that sponsor fireworks deserve a pat on the back for ...
Local officials shocked by bonus scandal
Thursday's announcement of pending criminal charges against 12 current and former Pennsylvania lawmakers, aides and staffers surprised state Rep.
Heritage Days: Sharing fun, food & more
The value in such events is the community interaction. Ford City Heritage Days 2008 is history, and we saw lots of smiling faces on the park grounds during the week and at curbside during the parade on Saturday ...
Ford City Plant In Danger Of Closing
A plant in Armstrong County could be closed within months. "American Standard" announced Wednesday its preliminary decision to close its "Eljer" toilet manufacturing facility located in Ford City.
American Standard may close Eljer toilet plant in Ford City
American Standard Brands said today it may halt production at its Eljer toilet manufacturing plant in Ford City and close its distribution center in Gilpin, both in Armstrong County.
River City Brass Band to play Riverfront Park on Sunday
The River City Brass Band is different than a lot of classical music groups. These brass band musicians have fun on stage.
Ford City's work session covered Ford Street
Council told the public briefly at its meeting Monday night what most already knew: The Ford Street improvement project still is under construction.
School supply drive to benefit area students
While most kids are still enjoying their summer vacations, two local groups are looking ahead to the start of the school year in August.
Deal struck on state budget; schools to get subsidy boost
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The Ford City Heritage Days 5K Run-Walk will turn 20 this week. And, each year, the event has become more a part of the community.
Ford City welcomes home Corbin Hanner
Sometimes you can go home again. Bob Corbin and Dave Hanner, a longtime presence on the national music scene, will prove as much Friday, when they return to their hometown for a performance at Ford City ...
Ford City festival brings back a family tradition
The annual Heritage Days festival kicked off Tuesday night in much the same way as it has for the past 27 years, but this year, visitors will notice several changes.
Judge continues Ford City hearing against economic development group
A court hearing into ongoing disagreements about management and finances between Ford City Borough and its nonprofit economic development group was continued Thursday.
Ford City couple's love spanned decades; died on the same day
Describing her life at the outbreak of World War II, Marjorie Klimkowicz wrote affectionately about the man who would never leave her side.
Armstrong County Jail commitments
The following people were committed to the Armstrong County Jail on Wednesday and Thursday, according to jail records: * Jon Henry Knarr, 43, no known address, by the probation office, on a probation violation.
Rosston Eddy Marina will host a first of its kind Boater Scavenger Hunt and Beach Party to benefit the Orphans of the Storm animal shelter on July 12.
The following is a partial list of criminal cases handled by Judge Kenneth G. Valasek at a sentence court on June 20.