Westland News

Numerous people recently appeared in Washington County Court on criminal charges.

Two women entered guilty pleas Thursday in federal court to charges of conspiring to conduct an illegal gambling organization and to engage in money laundering offenses. via O-R Online

Two women have pleaded guilty to conspiring to run an illegal gambling ring and launder money around Washington County. via ThePittsburghChannel

St. Mary's Church member taught Sunday school Stanley F. Bartnick, 53, of Venice, died Friday, February 29, 2008, in the Southview home of his companion and caregiver Jackie Bowland. via O-R Online

Charlene Carosone, 75, of Muse, died unexpectedly at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, in St. via O-R Online

“We were told to look for anything with Westland Meat Co., on it”

By Amy Cherry Daily Press Staff Schools within the St. Marys Area School District, including all catholic schools, have not been affected by the massive meat recall announced Sunday. via The Daily Press

More than 100 schools across New Jersey were waiting to find out whether they had been shipped meat from a California slaughterhouse that was shut down a week ago as part of an investigation into alleged animal ... via Philly.com

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a southern California slaughterhouse. via WICU 12

“Pennsylvania schools may have received products affected by the recall, so they should be checking their supplies and following the recall instructions if they have the products”

More than 190 school districts statewide - including at least eight in Luzerne County - have received a direct order from the government to take a closer look at their beef. via Citizensvoice.com

“By far the biggest thing is the schools need to go in their freezer, find the product and label it, so that anyone that walks by can see clearly, 'Do not use,'”

More than 30 school districts in the Susquehanna Valley served meat that was recently recalled after workers at a slaughterhouse were caught on videotape abusing sick or crippled animals. via WGAL

The Pittsburgh School District is sitting on 12,000 pounds of beef that has been recalled. via Philly.com

“It is the first half-inch that gets drivers if the road surface is cold and untreated”

Snow showers that passed through Washington and Allegheny counties about 9 a.m. Tuesday dumped less than an inch of snow but still wreaked havoc on the highways. via O-R Online

“Our coal mine closed down in 1985.”

Two officials urged the Washington County commissioners Thursday to open to the public the evaluations of communities and other agencies seeking a share of slots revenue. via O-R Online