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WTAJ

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Penn Highlands opens new Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has opened a new location for its Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the new location inside the Frank J. Pasquerilla Center, which is expected to help grow the program by providing more space, greater […]

Johnstown, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

partner publisher · 184.9K followers

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Westmoreland County mom uses social media to share journey with pregnancy loss

A Jeannette woman who welcomed her first child in June is using social media to spread awareness and support other women who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

myfamilytravels.com

Pennsylvania’s Historic Hillside Railway Welcomes Passengers Again After a Major Restoration

Imagine climbing a mountainside aboard a historic cable railway so steep that it was designed to carry automobiles. In Pennsylvania, one remarkable incline rises at a 70.9 percent grade, offering sweeping views of the city and river valley below. After years of extensive repairs, the landmark has finally reopened to...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Retired priest accused of stealing $740K allowed to move to Florida before Westmoreland trial

A retired Ukrainian Catholic priest will be allowed to move back to Florida to await trial in Westmoreland County on charges he misappropriated nearly $740,000 in church funds. Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger on Monday modified bail for Gregory A. Madeya, who was charged this summer with 10 felony...

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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erienewsnow.com

Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

wccsradio.com

PURCHASE LINE, NORTHERN CAMBRIA FALL SHORT IN PIAA VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY

Both Purchase Line and Northern Cambria bowed out of the PIAA 2A volleyball tournament with first round losses. Purchase Line dropped a tense five-setter to WPIAL third-place finisher Fort Cherry. The Red Dragons took the first set, 25-17, dropped the second and third by scores of 25-22 in both, then won the fourth, 25-23 before dropping the final frame, 15-11. Fort Cherry’s Emily Pfender cranked a kill for what appeared to be the game-winner, with her team surging out onto the court, but a net violation negated the point, so Pfender had to do it again, and did.

Northern Cambria, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

'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 · 2d

WJAC TV

Cambria County Olympian Dan Barefoot back in training, chasing next Winter Games

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After competing on the Olympic stage in Milan Cortina, Johnstown-area native Dan Barefoot is back in training — and already working toward the next four-year Olympic cycle — but the cost of staying competitive remains a major hurdle. Barefoot finished 20th in...

Johnstown, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Expect no-nonsense football when Penn-Trafford, Thomas Jefferson collide for 1st time

Fans who enjoy old-fashioned, power football should head to Harrison City on Friday. That’s where two teams that love to run the ball and play physical defense will square off in what could be a classic WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal. No. 2 Penn-Trafford (10-0) and No. 7 Thomas Jefferson...

Harrison City, PA · 2d

WJAC TV

'...saying thank you:' Annual Windber Veterans Day Parade honors local service members

WINDBER, Pa (WJAC) — In Somerset County, a Veteran's Day parade was held Wednesday morning in Windber. The parade route started near the Moose Lodge on Jackson Avenue to Park Plaza, continuing down Graham Avenue to Veteran's Park. Major Eric Bowser, who's an engineer officer in the United States...

Windber, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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

Yahoo!

More than $500K awarded to nonprofits in counties across Central Pennsylvania

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies (CFA) has awarded more than $500,000 to nonprofits in Bedford, Cambria, Somerset and Indiana counties. At the CFA's annual Fall Grant Announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the foundation managed to fund at least a portion of 104 grant...

Somerset County, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

Local nonprofit honors longtime Cambria County speech pathologist

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Easterseals, the non-profit that supports people with disabilities, honored the memory of a dedicated speech pathologist on Thursday in Cambria County. Family members of Julia Viedt Coderre received a plaque from Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania's Johnstown office. Julia's daughter Nancy left her estate...

Cambria County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Westmoreland County soccer playoff preview capsules for Nov. 14, 2026

Harbor Creek (16-1-4) vs. Franklin Regional (19-1-2) 2 p.m. Saturday, Neshannock High School, New Castle. Winner plays: Winner of 7-2 Plum (15-3-2)/3-1 Cocalico (21-1-0) Tuesday (time, site TBD) in semifinals. District/place: Harbor Creek 10-1; Franklin Regional 7-1 Players to watch: Daniel Todd, Franklin Regional; Sean Kirsten, Harbor Creek. Corner kicks:...

Westmoreland County, PA · 12h

WJAC TV

'...today it's us:' Veterans Day roof donation assists Portage area Army vet

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — In honor of Veterans Day, two companies are teaming up to give back to those who served, and this year’s recipient is an Army veteran in Portage. A nationally known manufacturer of building supplies is providing the materials while a local roofing company...

Portage, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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 · 18h

westmorelandsports.com

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 · 20h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Rustic Ridge Mine foes: Donegal area damaged enough by mining

Continuing coal mining operations in the Donegal area could have a long-term negative impact on the residents’ supply of well water, the stability of their homes and the quality of the streams — particularly if problems arise once mining ceases, a group of residents told state environmental regulators Tuesday.

Donegal, PA · 2d

Farm and Dairy

2026 Westmoreland County Fair Junior Livestock Sale

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

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d