John Eric Shumar, 45, of 15 Wilson Ave., Uniontown, was sentenced in federal court in Pittsburgh to four years probation, including eight months of home detention, on his conviction of theft of mail. Full Story »
Von Hilton Weygandt of Uniontown has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, said Acting United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar. Full Story »
A Westmoreland County man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to more than 17 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for his conviction on child pornography charges. Full Story »
Saltlick Township property owners will get through one more year without a tax increase. Supervisors said the millage rate will remain at 1.25 mills. Full Story »
Two Scottdale men have been charged with vandalizing the Yough River Park restrooms in September . Full Story »
State police at Greensburg, committed to highway safety, are requesting cooperation from motorists during the upcoming holidays. Full Story »
Newly elected school board members Gary Wandel, Tom Dolde, P.J. Carte and Paul Means were sworn in at the Connellsville Area School Board reorganization meeting Monday night. Full Story »
With new ownership and a brighter outlook, the Connellsville Shop 'n Save will feature new items and services for area shoppers. Full Story »
Southmoreland School District Board of Directors opened its reorganization meeting Monday, only to be forced to recess until Dec. 14 when new directors can take their oath. Full Story »
Mt. Pleasant Borough ended the year on a good note, receiving a clear annual audit and a budget that reflects no tax increase. Full Story »
Those who attended the ceremony at the North Union Township VFW post home were veterans from organizations in Acme, Latrobe, Armbrust, Charleroi and United. Full Story »
For the first time in 15 years, Westmoreland County's elected officials will not be getting a raise. Full Story »
The vibrant, red flag of Westmoreland County has re-emerged and the Mt. Pleasant Honor Guard is thrilled to wave its colors as part of honor guard presentations. Full Story »
After 32 years of teaching band to students, Don Witt can only hope he was able to inspire others as he looks to retire on Dec. 15. Full Story »
The Mt. Pleasant Historical Society will again host its annual home tour, this time taking visitors on a journey into the township to enjoy some of the wonderful houses located on the outskirts of town. Full Story »
Keeping his eye on advancements in technology, Mt. Pleasant Area School District's new technical coordinator Bob Rizzo is striving to keep the schools on the cutting edge of education. Full Story »
No injuries were reported in an altercation started Friday by a prisoner in the courtroom of Fayette County Judge Gerald Solomon, a county official said. Full Story »
A Florida woman Friday filed a civil lawsuit against PennDOT, alleging its negligence resulted in the Christmas Day death of her 87-year-old mother in a car accident in Fayette County last year. Full Story »
The arrival of consistently cold weather allowed the resort's mountain crew to turn on the snow guns Friday night. Full Story »
Construction of the Mon/Fayette Expressway Uniontown to Brownsville Project in Fayette County will require the closure of the Route 51 exit ramp from Route 119 north. The night-time closures will take place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Full Story »
Daniel Martin, coordinator for the Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots program in Fayette County, announced a final registration for Toys for Tots will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday at the Gator Laurel Mall in Dunbar Township. Full Story »
Dunbar Township Supervisors adopted a 2010 budget with no tax increase. Full Story »
The Underwoods of Scottdale are beginning to understand what it means to have Christmas stolen from them. Full Story »
Scottdale officials are hopeful that members of the Scottdale Zoning Hearing Board will approve a request for a special exception use for the construction of senior housing and four other living units at 210, 232 and 236 Broadway by Homes Build Hope. Full Story »
Fayette County Branch of Dress for Success, Pittsburgh, offers new or nearly new professional attire and accessories for women entering the workplace or higher education. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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