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Gov. Wolf orders state flags at half-staff to honor Rostraver-West Newton paramedic killed Sunday

By lowber on January 6, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flag be flown at half-staff today to honor Rostraver-West Newton Emergency Services Paramedic Matthew Smelser, who was killed Sunday…

Police: Bus driver, 2 others ejected after hitting center barrier in deadly Turnpike crash

By lowber on January 6, 2020

The driver of a tour bus involved in a deadly Pennsylvania Turnpike crash Sunday was ejected from the vehicle, as were two passengers, after it…

Westmoreland courthouse reopens after bomb threat

By lowber on January 6, 2020

A bomb threat closed the Westmoreland County courthouse Monday morning for nearly three hours, the first day a new administration takes over in the commissioner’s…

Rostraver paramedic killed in crash that closed Interstate 70 near Smithton

By lowber on January 5, 2020

A paramedic responding to a crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 70 near the Smithton exit was struck by a vehicle and killed, the Westmoreland…

5 dead, 60 injured in Pa. Turnpike crash in Mt. Pleasant Twp.; highway closed in both directions

By lowber on January 5, 2020

Five people have died and at least 60 others have been injured in an early-morning crash involving a tour bus on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in…

Westmoreland residents take first steps on fitness resolutions at 5k run in Derry

By lowber on January 4, 2020

Some Westmoreland County residents spent the first weekend of 2020 taking the first steps toward their fitness resolutions. Source: The Tribune-Review

Mt. Pleasant Township vacant house fire ruled arson

By lowber on January 4, 2020

A fire that damaged a vacant Mt. Pleasant Township home Friday night was intentionally set, according to state police. Source: The Tribune-Review

Hempfield band recognized by people across the world following London parade

By lowber on January 3, 2020

The Hempfield Area Marching Band is being recognized by people across the world after the band performed Wednesday in London’s New Year’s Day Parade. …

Firefighters battle house fire in Mt. Pleasant Township

By lowber on January 3, 2020

Firefighters are battling a house fire in Mt. Pleasant Township, according to a Westmoreland 911 dispatcher. Source: The Tribune-Review

Another store to close at Westmoreland Mall

By lowber on January 3, 2020

Another store is shuttering its doors at Westmoreland Mall. Source: The Tribune-Review

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