New Florence News

Amanda Olmstead established an impressive resume both in and out of the classroom before collecting her diploma last week with fellow members of the United High School Class of 2009.

The field of candidates vying for four, four-year seats on the Ligonier Valley School District's board of directors was trimmed to five Tuesday, according to unofficial primary election results.

Ligonier Township supervisors on Tuesday voted to grant a conditional use permit to Ligonier-based Coal Loaders Inc.

Kayla Fuller always wanted to travel and see the world. Penn State University gave her the opportunity to do just that, while also doing something she loves -- taking care of others.

Dawn Law is a stringer for the Tribune-Review. What was the favorite food at the Ligonier Valley Historical Society's 18th annual Tastes of the Town ? Thursday in Ligonier's Millcreek banquet facility, the choices included green bean casserole, pizza, luscious strawberries, rich pastas, salmon, tuna, crab cakes, chicken, savory soups, cream puffs, ...

Laurel Valley Middle School in New Florence was evacuated Friday afternoon because of a bomb threat.

The following is a partial list of criminal cases handled by judges in the most recent term of Westmoreland County criminal court.

A Johnstown man will face Cambria County Court action on separate charges that he robbed a man of pain medication and broke into his ex-wife's apartment.

First thing on a recent Friday morning, veterinarian Alquin Heinnickel drove to a farm north of Clarksburg, Indiana County, to perform surgery on a cow.

This year's 50 lots brought in $43,515 to support the National Junior Limousin Show and Congress and the All-American Limousin Futurity .

Laurel Valley school honors band members Laurel Valley High School in New Florence has named the outstanding band members for December.

Michelle Andrea Wisner's debut early Jan. 1 was cause for celebration in more ways the one.

Several defendants have been named on criminal charges filed in the Blairsville district court before Magisterial District Judge Jennifer Rega.

The Windber and New Florence volunteer fire companies have been awarded federal grants to make safety improvements for their firefighters.

Almost all newborns can be seen as miracles, but Michelle Andrea Wisner's birth early New Year's Day warranted some extra celebration.

By TOM LAVIS TLAVIS@TRIBDEM.COM The state of the economy seems to be people's top concern as they resolve to improve their lives or discover better prospects in 2009.

Three Westmoreland County volunteer fire companies will receive grants through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Almost a year to the day a New Florence woman was killed by a coal truck, the owner of Tunstall Trucking has been charged in connection with her death.