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Decisions of Westmoreland County judges
The following is a list of defendants charged with a first offense of driving under the influence in Westmoreland County criminal court.
Trafford hires firm to create blueprint for borough
Trafford officials want to establish a blueprint for the borough's future. A step in that direction was taken Tuesday as council appointed the firm of Mullin and Lonergan Associates Inc.
Decisions of Westmoreland County judges
The following is a list of defendants charged with a first offense of driving under the influence in Westmoreland County criminal court.
Westmoreland columnist delivered 'backyard fence' news
For more than a quarter-century, Westmoreland County residents enjoyed reading Barbara Srdoch's weekly newspaper column, "Over the Backyard Fence." In her column -- which ran in the former Standard-Observer, ...
Penn-Trafford directors hold line on taxes
There will not be a tax increase in the Penn-Trafford School District for the second consecutive year.
Decisions of the Westmoreland County judges
The following is a list of defendants charged with a first offense of driving under the influence in Westmoreland County criminal court.
Frick Hospital Gas Drilling Causes Concern Among Mt. Pleasant Residents
More than 5,000 new natural gas wells were given the go-ahead for drilling in Pennsylvania last year, with a majority of them right in the Pittsburgh area.
Demand for commuter service to Pittsburgh grows
With its buses full and demand for more commuter service skyrocketing, Westmoreland County transit officials say building commuter rail service between Greensburg and Arnold and downtown Pittsburgh is a ...
PG East: Latrobe's Bower sends message with times at Baldwin Invitational
“That's how I felt that night and I was really happy with my times.”
In poker, players are always looking for their opponent's tell ... a sign that lets them know if the other person is bluffing or has a solid hand. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
World languages at risk in Hempfield Area
“We're getting a lot of positive feedback from parents and teachers on the project”
Barbara Rebon directs her Stanwood Elementary kindergarten classes through commands such as "Levantarse!" and "Mire y escuche!" Looking alert, the students quickly stand up, look at their Spanish teacher and ... via Pittsburgh Tribune
$7.5 million fuels mystery of missing Derry man
“He has a business to attend to”
Mark Guzik says he fears his brother, Frank, who has been missing for more than a month, may be dead. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Software aid draws praise in Penn-Trafford district
“It's a series of research-based activities developed by Scientific Learning based on neuroscience”
A new program in the Penn-Trafford School District is receiving accolades. Each school in the district was given the Gold Cap Award for its participation in the Fast ForWord reading program from Scientific ... via Pittsburgh Tribune
Call 4 Action: Man Buying Shoes From Dicks Sporting Online Charged Sales Tax
“Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of our sales were affected. The codes are being fixed ... And we will issue refunds automatically.”
You might want to double-check your total before making your next purchase on the Internet. via ThePittsburghChannel
Penn-Trafford OKs tentative budget
“It was just continuing to refine different areas so we don't have any unnecessary expenditures”
It appears Penn-Trafford School District taxpayers will not face an increase for the second consecutive year. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Blind teacher says she's 'proof of the power of education'
“I surprised him and went to Fort Bragg, N.C. He came home the day before Thanksgiving, and I have to tell you that we ate our Thanksgiving dinner that year at Burger King, which isn't too memorable”
Melissa Kochuga arrives about 30 minutes before other teachers in Greensburg Salem High School at the start of the school day. via PittsburghLIVE.com
Penn-Trafford students get glimpse of future
“What do you do if you have 24 elementary students in a room and 10 have homework and you need to keep the other 14 quiet?”
There was a twofold youth meet-and-greet in the Penn-Trafford School District last week. via PittsburghLIVE.com
House explosion victims trying to put lives back together
“Every day donations are coming in.”
It's been seven weeks since a house explosion rocked Holiday Park and changed many lives forever. via PittsburghLIVE.com
PG East: Riverview grad has great start at Pitt
Tri-State Sports & News Service Riverview High School graduate David Kaye is off to a great start in his freshman season with the University of Pittsburgh baseball team. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Yves Carreau with his family Arielle, 9, Sebastien, 12, and his wife, Jennifer, in their Trafford home. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Brush fire causes Lake Trafford to hold students in school
“They had it contained at that time”
Brush fire causes Lake Trafford to hold students in school Press releases 2:14 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Lake Trafford Elementary School is holding about 150 students at the school because of a brush fire ... via Naples Daily News