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A man died after he was hit by a vehicle in Westmoreland County early Sunday morning.

Part of a house was destroyed by a fire in Westmoreland County.

Witness the unveiling of a heartfelt memorial dedicated to a brave 16-year-old volunteer firefighter from Westmoreland Co. who tragically passed away last year. Join the community as they honor the young hero, Parker O'Shell, in this touching tribute.

ARNOLD, Pa. — Officials are investigating three fires in less than 24 hours in neighboring Westmoreland County communities. The proximity and frequency of fires raises concerns that they may be suspicious. The latest one happened along Leishman Avenue in Arnold. Smoke and flames were spotted just after 1 a.m....

A woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges that she was drunk when she drove from Greensburg to New Kensington with her three children in a car, where police found ecstasy pills and psychedelic mushrooms. Alicia Lagrant Woody, 25, of Haser Drive in New Kensington waived her right...

GREENSBURG, PA — On Friday, Westmoreland County’s Common Pleas Judge, Meagan Bilik-DeFazio, sentenced Frank Springer… The post Westmoreland County Man Charged for Attempted Abduction of Young Woman appeared first on Shore News Network.

A house was damaged by fire in Fayette County.

A Hempfield man who turned to drugs and then began selling them to support his own habit was sentenced to jail and probation Friday. “I wasn’t raised this way and I’m sorry for what I did,” said Chad J. Gilbert, 53. “All my life I worked hard and I ruined it all.”

Lifesaving efforts to free a man from a burning tractor-trailer last year on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Hempfield earned his rescuer a Carnegie Medal. The honor was bestowed upon David P. Duffey, 26, a Slippery Rock University student who was traveling on the turnpike after being released early from a drill weekend with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Duffey said it is a blessing to be honored alongside other medal winners who have been recognized for their bravery and heroism in helping others.

A man who tried to kidnap a jogger in Westmoreland County has been sentenced to serve between 25 and 50 years in prison.

The brother of a local principal who died from heart problems held an event in Westmoreland County to help students.

The Westmoreland County Detective Bureau is investigating after a prison inmate died Thursday morning.

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In this article, we're exploring two renowned pizza stores in Mount Pleasant. Have you had the chance to try their delicacies yet? If yes, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

A man wanted for an alleged carjacking in Blairsville Borough has been extradited back to Pennsylvania from Georgia.

David M. Forkey, Westmoreland County Maintenance Manager, has shared a tentative work plan for the week starting October 2, 2023. Depending on the weather and operational needs, the plan includes various maintenance activities across the county. Motorists should expect disruptions such as flaggers, lane restrictions, moving operations, and detours. They are also asked to be careful in work areas and use headlights in signed work zones.

A local woman is leading a brand new organization that helps families who have been affected by suicide.

Collaboration is a great way to maximize public resources. It puts everyone together on the same footing. It shares information. It reduces workload. It prevents redundancy. On Thursday, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced an effort to promote better collaboration between detectives from her office and state and federal agencies.

The principal of a New Kensington Catholic elementary school hopes an effort to keep children in religious education after eighth grade will make others more inclined to start one. The Diocese of Greensburg announced a joint program with the Diocese of Pittsburgh called “Building a Bridge,” intended to connect grade-school...

Attempted murder suspect Michael Whitfield has been extradited from Georgia and is behind bars in Indiana County. Whitfield was arraigned Thursday night before District Judge Guy Haberl, of Indiana, and was sent to the Indiana County Jail with his bail being denied. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m....