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Penn Township police chief eases into retirement
The Penn Township police department received reaccreditation Wednesday in Lancaster, and Chief Michael Mastroianni checked off the last thing on his to-do list before retirement.
This Fourth of July will find Ryan Howell clad in a maroon bedsheet, piloting his parents' 1991 Cutlass Ciera to a Harmarville toga party.
Penn Trafford grads helm Apple Hill's 'Winnie the Pooh'
Two college students from Harrison City are gaining a new perspective on community theater this summer.
Connellsville and Fayette County News
From the moment a New Jersey man nailed a screen to the trees in his backyard, set up a radio and placed a projector on the hood of his car 75 years ago, the drive-in theater was born.
Harrison Women's Club focuses on public service
The Harrison City Area Women's Club has been reaching out to offer assistance to its neighbors and friends in the community for the past 81 years.
Generosity makes up for loss felt by Scouts in Harrison City
A Harrison City Boy Scout troop has benefited from the generosity of people upset by a crime committed against the Scouts.
County's war dead to be remembered
These Memorial Day observances are planned: TODAY * Flag ceremony and wreath laying: 11 a.m. at the memorial on Carbon Street in Penn.
Community Helps Boy Scout Troop In Harrison City
“We went down this morning, when we were rebuilding the area back up, - there were already four large plastic bagfuls of aluminum cans for us - we have crushed them”
The community came together today in Westmoreland County to help a Boy Scout troop after thousands of aluminum cans they collected for a project were stolen. via Kdka.com
Aluminum Cans Stolen From Harrison City Boy Scouts
Police in Westmoreland County are trying to find out who stole thousands of aluminum cans collected by Boy Scouts from church property. via Kdka.com
Respondents: Voters, not superdelegates, should decide
“It goes back to your old-time politics”
Evan DeAngelis worries his vote won't count when it matters most. He supported Barack Obama in the Pennsylvania primary last month. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Rebuild Together effort helps area residents with their homes
“You couldn't even walk in the basement”
Dozens of volunteers descended Saturday on a house on Graham Street in East Liberty like bees building a hive. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Route 130 job aims for March completion
“They're progressing pretty fast and should be done by the end of March, like they said.”
Work has begun in earnest to repair a road collapse on a closed stretch of Route 130 between Trafford and Level Green and should be completed by PennDOT in about a month, Trafford officials said Tuesday. via Pittsburgh Tribune
Students battle in Guitar Hero tournament
Mike Stewart of Harrison City, a sophomore at Westmoreland County Community College near Youngwood, gave it his best Thursday as he battled freshman Tricia Shaulis of Mt. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Harrison City plumbing supply worker gets national recognition
“The cool thing is Russ didn't even know I entered him”
Larry Sturm's Harrison City store, The Faucet Doctor, is known for being the place to purchase hard-to-find plumbing parts and service. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Drug dealer, money launderer sentenced
A Monroeville man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and 5 years probation after pleading guilty to charges of drug dealing and money laundering. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Shane Cummings and Nadine Sluko
Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Nadine Sluko, Dunmore, to Shane Cummings, Endicott, N.Y. The bride-elect is the daughter of Richard and Deborah Sluko, Dunmore. via The Times-Tribune
Penn Township recreation center plan moves forward
“We're really trying to fill our industrial parks.”
The plan for a recreation center in Penn Township can move forward. At Wednesday's meeting, commissioners approved a land development proposal submitted by Ralph Nicassio for a recreation facility on a 12-acre ... via Pittsburgh Tribune
Drink Tax May Drive Some Borderline Bars Across Allegheny County Lines
“We'll move across the street, absolutely”
As the reality of Allegheny County's new drink tax settles in, some business owners may start thinking about relocating outside county lines. via ThePittsburghChannel
Penn Township veteran knew how to keep a secret
“He always kept busy with a project because he always believed you need to keep doing stuff in your life”
William Potter's military orders during the Korean War were so highly classified that he couldn't even tell his family what he was doing. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Harrison City woman accused of leaving toddler alone
A Harrison City woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of children after allegedly leaving a 2-year-old home alone for 45 minutes. via PittsburghLIVE.com