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A reward for information leading to charges being filed against whoever shot a bald eagle on the West Penn Trail in Derry Township last week has been raised from $500 to $750, according to the couple who started a GoFundMe account to pay for bird’s medical expenses and the reward....

A Hempfield man was arrested Thursday on charges of exposing himself to two 10-year-old girls in Greensburg in August. Ronald E. Wineland, 61, was charged with two counts of corruption of minors and single counts of indecent exposure and open lewdness by city police. Wineland was arraigned before Greensburg District...

Westmoreland County commissioners on Thursday authorized the purchase of $7.1 million worth of new voting equipment. They are hoping a promise from the state, which mandated counties purchase new equipment with verifiable paper trails, to reimburse part of the cost comes through. Gov. Tom Wolf last year called for the...

Nine volunteer firefighters from two Westmoreland County companies were honored by the county commissioners Thursday for their quick action far from home. The firefighters, from Lloydsville and Marguerite departments, were traveling in a convoy Oct. 3 to Maryland, where they planned to attend the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. It was...

Newly carved jack-o-lanterns will illuminate walkways as visitors arrive for the annual Halloween Hauntings tours at Compass Inn Museum. Tours led by costumed docents are scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 19, 26 and 27 at the 18th-century stagecoach stop at 1386 Route 30, Laughlintown. Tours starting from 6 to 7:15...

An attorney for a Delmont man accused of trying to kill his neighbor is seeking a judge’s permission to have his client evaluated to determine if he is competent to stand trial. Attorney James Crosby wrote in a motion filed in Westmoreland County court Wednesday that he has “serious concerns”...

Amid the growing concern over the health impact of electronic cigarettes, Irwin council is making a move to ban their use at the borough’s parks and playgrounds. Council this week directed solicitor Zachary Kansler to preparean ordinance to prohibit vaping at places such as Irwin Park. The ordinance would be...

A forensic pathologist testifying for the defense told jurors Wednesday there was not enough blood at a Jeannette murder scene for the victim to have died there from blood loss. “I don’t think, looking at those scene photographs, that there was nearly enough blood” to cause the death of Khalil...

Latrobe is seeking applicants for two positions — city manager and public works director — as the man who holds both titles has tendered his resignation. Michael Gray said he submitted his resignation Monday for personal reasons. City council is expected to act on the resignation Tuesday , with Gray’s...

Some voters in Hempfield, Monessen and Lower Burrell will travel to different polling places on Election Day, according to the Westmoreland Election Bureau. Three polling sites have been moved, according to the bureau:Hempfield Township Middletown precinct will now vote at Harold Zion Lutheran Church, 671 Baltzer Meyer Pike. The previous...

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County on Wednesday approved nearly $1 million worth of projects to install, relocate or replace water lines in several communities. The board voted to move forward with a project to relocate the water lines near the Yukon Interstate 70 interchange in Sewickley and South Huntingdon...

What started out as a routine bench warrant arrest this week turned into a drug bust. Police serving an arrest warrant on a Ligonier Township man Tuesday for failing to appear for hearings on charges of retail theft allegedly discovered an unspecified amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a stolen...

It’s time to prepare for the most wonderful time of the year. Greensburg is looking for bands and organizations to participate in the city’s 28th annual Holiday Parade, which will take place Nov. 23. Recreation program Manager Lydia Kinkaid said the city hopes to see plenty of participants sign up...

Greater Latrobe School Board on Tuesday will consider spending a little more than $1 million to replace the roof on the senior high school’s upper gym wing. The board also is expected to vote on replacement of the sound system in the school’s gym and swimming pool and on expansion...

A Rostraver woman was killed Wednesday when her car collided with a tri-axle truck on Route 51 in the township. Police identified the victim as Anna Mae Selembo, 86. Authorities said her 2004 Toyota Camry was struck by a tri-axle truck at the highway’s intersection with Gallitin Road about 10:45...

The Census Bureau is hiring, and those interested in applying can ask questions and learn about open positions during three informational meetings this month. At the meetings, being held in Derry and Latrobe, potential applicants can learn what the once-a-decade survey is and why it’s important and receive help filling...

A Penn Township man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly telephoning and sending his ex-girlfriend dozens of unwanted text messages, stalking her and damaging her new boyfriend’s truck. Joshuwa Petrill, 38, was arrested by North Huntingdon Police on charges of retaliation against a witness, stalking and three counts of harassment related...

A 50th anniversary open house is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. Hosted by the Westmoreland Cultural Trust, which manages and operates the facility, the event will offer visitors a chance to explore the center at 951 Old Salem Road, including its penthouse...

It’s safe to say that no one plans on forgetting about dinner on the stovetop or crashing his car on the highway. On our very worst days, it’s a relief to know that firefighters have been trained to help. Firemen have been helping Americans since 1678, but most people don’t...