The Leader Times

A book of poetry by a retired IUP professor inspires a writer who has never attempted to write poems. Full Story »

Some municipalities are looking at a significant drop in salt prices this year after joining a cooperative purchasing program through the state. Full Story »

Christmas sounds a lot like trombones and tubas, and that's the sound that will be reverberating from the 10th Street Station in Ford City when the River City Brass Band performs a Christmas concert there Wednesday evening. Full Story »

A special ribbon cutting will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 12 at the newly rebuilt McDonald's Restaurant, 481 Hyde Park Road in Allegheny Township. Full Story »

A Comcast spokesperson said Thursday that wind knocked down a tree in the Rural Valley area causing widespread outages during the morning hours. Full Story »

Leechburg Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler William Carroll recently presented the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Grand Lodge Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award to Magisterial District Judge Michael Gerheim. Full Story »

The Clarion University Music Department will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of George Fridiric Handel by presenting his most well-known oratorio "Messiah" at 7:30 p.m. Full Story »

In a move that surprised no one at Wednesday night's Armstrong School District agenda setting meeting, directors asked that a vote be taken this Monday to reopen Elderton High School at the start of the next school year in August. Full Story »

For the last year, the Comfort Inn hotel in the Hilltop Plaza has been boarded up and surrounded by a fence since a major blaze. he owners are finally making plans to reopen the 70-room hotel, but it likely won't happen for a year. Full Story »

Sometimes police need the public's help in solving crimes. With an alert system provided by the county, anyone can provide a link between law enforcement and a suspect. Full Story »

The Leader Times will continue its tradition of publishing the submitted Christmas memories of its readers in the Christmas Eve edition, a shared gift between us all. Full Story »

Arts on the Allegheny has decided to add a more grassroots approach to its fundraising efforts with a "20 for the Arts" project that members hope will reach a larger number of people. Full Story »

PennDOT spokesman Harold Swan said the department is preparing a rehabilitation project for the bridge that could be ready to go as soon as a funding source is identified. Full Story »

Air quality was a matter of concern for residents of Kerr Bottom Road in Bethel Township during a conference Tuesday about a proposed surface mine near their homes. Full Story »

Council has approved allowing a bank to foreclose on borough-owned industrial property. Full Story »

An ordinance prohibiting commercial garbage haulers from picking up refuse in Kittanning will result in lost jobs, said John Nasser, owner of Obade Candy Co. on South Jefferson Street. Full Story »

Keith Beckett's family frequently sent him boxes full of reminders from home. Full Story »

State police reports. Full Story »

According to Armstrong County Jail records, Russell Harold Nestor, 41, of 1307 Lettie Hill, Pittsburgh, was committed to the jail Saturday. Full Story »

The following dispatches were received from Armstrong 911. Full Story »

The following is a partial list of criminal cases handled by Judge James J. Panchik at a sentence court on Dec. 1. Full Story »

As we gather this holiday season, it might be a good time to share with our younger generations some of the sacrifices Americans made in past generations to make this holiday season possible. Full Story »

The Heritage Center will be open noon-4 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, and 27. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $2 for ages 5-17, and free to 5 and younger. Full Story »

A 20-year-old New Bethlehem man admitted that he struck a teen on the head with a glass bottle, seriously injuring the boy. Full Story »

Roger Wayne Bingham, 38, of Muskogee, Okla., pleaded guilty in Armstrong County court Friday to charges of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact, unlawful contact with a minor and criminal use of a communication facility involving a phone and a computer. Full Story »