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Some Suspicions About B, Hussein Obama's Name
"Doug Richardson, 62, a contractor from Latrobe, Pennsylvania said 'Obama hasn't impressed me.' He said over midmorning coffee with a friend at Denny's: 'His middle name bothers me a lot.' That name is ...
Boots on ground fulfill Afghan mission
Army Pvt. Justin Fillmore has some family military history. Yet he didn't really know what to expect in his first overseas combat mission.
Local unemployment rate creeps up
The job outlook here remained somewhat brighter than that in the state and nation at large, with the May unemployment rate creeping up one tenth of a point to 5 percent, compared to 5.2 percent in Pennsylvania ...
Canadian David Veilleux wins cycling Tour of Pennsylvania
Canadian David Veilleux won the 676-kilometre Tour of Pennsylvania cycling race from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh that concluded Sunday by 12 seconds, a margin largely gained by his Stage 5 victory the day ...
Would-Be Robber Picks Wrong Target
An attempted robbery at an Eat 'n Park restaurant in Westmoreland County didn't quite go right for the would-be thief.
St. Vincent Theatre brings Jules Verne classic to stage
Travel the globe with adventurer Phileas Fogg as he tries to beat the clock in "Around the World in 80 Days." The play, set to open today at the Carey Performing Arts Center at St.
Westmoreland Restaurant Manager, 18, Stops Knifepoint Robbery Attempt
State police said a young, female manager wrestled a knife away from a woman who was trying to rob the Eat'n Park restaurant on Route 30 in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
Housing prices relatively stable in Pa.
The Pittsburgh area isn't the only region in Pennsylvania where housing prices have been relatively stable and doing better than many other areas of the country.
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Arnold Palmer and UPMC Physicians Celebrate Fifth Anniversary of Arnold Palmer Cancer Pavilion
WHO: Arnold Palmer, legendary golfer and philanthropist, along with physicians and leaders from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and Latrobe Area ...
Tax Fairness Forum scheduled for Wednesday
Residents in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties will be given the chance to sound off on local taxes at a forum scheduled next week.
Mountain View Inn tower struck by lightning
Jason Rudy and Ginger Fritz of Latrobe sat in their car, waiting to turn off Route 30 en route to a quiet Friday night dinner just off the highway at Mountain View Inn in Unity.
Four in running for state teacher of year
Four local teachers are among a dozen finalists for the state's 2009 Teacher of the Year award, the state Department of Education announced Thursday.
Greensburg groups tour gardens
Trade your garden clogs for walking shoes on June 21 and 28, when two Greensburg organizations will host tours of outstanding area gardens.
99-degree heat for Central, Susquehannock
The Central York and Susquehannock softball teams will have to deal with the extreme heat and their opponents in the PIAA semifinals this afternoon.
Ludlum's expansion is an investment
Allegheny Ludlum's $60 million plant expansion in Washington County is an investment in the people of Western Pennsylvania.
Fired Mt. Pleasant policeman files suit
A former Mt. Pleasant police officer wants to know why he was fired and wants a Westmoreland County judge to force his former employer to tell him.
4 charged in burglary of Route 217 store, Derry Township
Four men have been charged with burglarizing a Derry Township convenience store May 14 and stealing $4,315 worth of cigarettes and lighters.
Residents question gas well lease details
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Strong start for Eastern in volleyball quarters
The Eastern York boys' volleyball team started strong at the PIAA Class AA championships this morning at Penn State University.
Briefs: Photo exhibit planned at Palmer nature reserve
Robert Lynch will present "Nature's Treasures Photography" at noon June 7 at the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at St.