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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 1d
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No. 4 Hilltoppers Set to Host Atlantic Region Crossover in Home Opener

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — The No. 4-ranked West Liberty University men's basketball team returns to the Hilltop this weekend to host the Atlantic Region Crossover, welcoming Pitt-Johnstown and California (Pa.) to the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC) for a pair of nonconference matchups. The Hilltoppers (1-1) open the...

West Liberty, WV · 21h
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Westmoreland County football notebook: Championship coaches to match wits when Penn-Trafford meets Thomas Jefferson

John Ruane and Bill Cherpak have never coached against each other, but their mutual respect is evident in advance of their first meeting in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night in Harrison City. Ruane’s second-seeded Penn-Trafford Warriors (10-0) will host Cherpak and his No. 7 Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (8-2)...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d
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PIAA sets sites, times for volleyball quarterfinals with 13 WPIAL teams still alive

The Road to Loretto began with 18 WPIAL girls volleyball teams and following the opening round of the PIAA playoffs, District 7 remains strong. WPIAL teams were a combined 13-5 in the first round, including 4-0 by the four Class 2A teams. The PIAA championships will take place at Saint...

Loretto, PA · 1d
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Shoe Sensation to donate Mayor’s Day sales to endowment fund

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Shoppers in Ebensburg will have an opportunity to support a local community fund while making purchases this weekend. As part of Mayor’s Day on Nov. 14, Shoe Sensation will donate 5% of all sales made that day to the Ebensburg Endowment Fund, the charity selected by Mayor Randy Datsko. The […]

Ebensburg, PA · 1d

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How To Pick A Fresh Christmas Tree From A Pennsylvania Tree Farm

Indiana County, Pennsylvania, calls itself the Christmas Tree Capital of the World. The title traces back to a local nursery that began shipping evergreens across the country in the early 1900s. I used to grab the first green tree I saw at a farm. Then mine started shedding needles before...

Indiana County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Letter to the editor: Westmoreland County mismanagement

Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas seems to be the spokesperson for the commissioners, and often directs the word “mismanagement” at the county sheriff’s office. He should look in the mirror. The commissioners claim the county is in a financial crisis and there is a need to eliminate...

Westmoreland County, PA · 15h

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2026 Westmoreland County Fair Junior Livestock Sale

AUG. 29, 2026 | SALE TOTAL: $478,154.50 | TOTAL LOTS: 233.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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Pitt-Johnstown Wrestling Opens Dual Season With Alumni Night

Pitt-Johnstown opens its 2026-27 wrestling dual season Friday with an Alumni Night doubleheader at the Sports Center. The women host East Stroudsburg in a PSAC match at 5 p.m., followed by the No. 15 men against No. 13 West Liberty at 7 p.m. Women’s match: 5 p.m.; men’s match: 7...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Jeannette officials trim tentative budget to reduce shortfall

Jeannette officials have reduced a shortfall in the proposed 2027 budget and a preliminary version of the $6.7 million spending plan will be on council’s agenda Thursday. “There won’t be a tax increase this year,” said Ethan Keedy, city manager. Council was continuing to look at employee...

Jeannette, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland happenings: Gingerbread house contest, turkey dinner, potluck luncheon, more

• Level Green Presbyterian Church, 105 Olive Drive, Trafford, will have its fall potluck luncheon Nov. 15 in the church fellowship hall. The worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon will follow. Roast turkey, stuffing and chicken strips will be provided. Please bring a covered dish to share. Public welcome.

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland County high school football matchups for 2026 playoffs Week 2

No. 4 Hempfield (6-4) at No. 1 Central Catholic (9-0) 7 p.m. Friday, U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green, Hazelwood. Playoff record: Hempfield 1-14; Central Catholic 56-22 WPIAL titles: Hempfield 0; Central Catholic 10 (2025, ’24, ’20, ’19, ’16, ’15, ’13, ’07, ’04, ’03)...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Developer seeks input on proposed Jayhawk Commons development in Jeannette

A proposed commercial and residential development at the former Monsour Medical Center property is on hold while the developer gathers feedback from nearby residents. A letter was sent to about 130 households in Jeannette this month seeking feedback which will drive how the project moves forward. “The gist of the...

Jeannette, PA · 1d

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Moracco and Bielak Lead Bobcats in Road Loss to Waynesburg

The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg women's basketball team fell to Waynesburg University, 89-40, Wednesday evening at Marisa Fieldhouse. Tiana Moracco and Jocelyn Bielak led the Bobcats with 14 points apiece in the nonconference matchup. Pitt-Greensburg (0-3) opened the contest with a pair of free throws from Moracco to take...

Greensburg, PA · 1d

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Westmoreland High School Football Preview - Week Twelve

The WPIAL football playoffs commenced last week, as Belle Vernon Area, Ligonier Valley, and Monessen moved on, while six others saw their season end. That trio of advancing Westmoreland squads will be joined on the schedule this week by two others that did not play last week, as Hempfield Area and Penn-Trafford had a rare Friday night off. Here’s a closer look at all five games involving county teams still left in the postseason.

Westmoreland County, PA · 18h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships will earn college credit at IUP and PennWest

Manufacturing apprentices will now be able to earn college credit for their work experience if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University. The new PathForwardPA program, led by state education and industry organizations, will allow students to earn credits...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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Murder in the Winner’s Circle by M.J. Evans

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from Great Escapes Book Tours. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. THE SECOND BOOK IN THE HARNESS RACING MYSTERY SERIES. A Birthday Celebration. A Champion Horse. A Deadly Toast. Alfred Wellington has everything he...

Ashville, PA · 1d

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NextGen Alloys acquires former Keywell site

NextGen Alloy Recycling, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has announced its new Stainless Division is operating at a 50-year-old scrap facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, it acquired from Keywell Metals LLC this September. The company says its new Stainless Division and the 16-acre location near Pittsburgh will allow it to expand its service...

West Mifflin, PA · 1d

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FLU RATES REMAIN LOW FOR PENNSYLVANIA

While many in the PA Department of Health are focused on the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, flu cases remain low across the state. According to the latest statistics from the PA Department of Health, flu activity for both type A and type B are low, but increasing rapidly. A total of 10,294 lab-confirmed cases of flu have been reported since October 4th. 9,511 were type A flu while 767 were type B. The percent of emergency room visits that are flu-0related remains low for all age groups statewide. Eight flu-related deaths have been reported in Pennsylvania this year.

Pennsylvania · 9h

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Pitt-Greensburg education students donate more than 800 books to Jeannette’s McKee Elementary

About 15 kindergartners at Jeannette’s McKee Elementary shot a hand into the air when Pitt-Greensburg education professor Melissa Marks asked the group who loves to read. “I know that’s kind of a silly thing,” Marks said, “but saying, verbalizing ‘I love to read’ means that they’re going to internalize that more. That is part of what we want for them to internalize — that they love books and they love to read.”

Jeannette, PA · 1d