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Posted on: December 20, 2017
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Westmoreland County and Court Offices will be closed: -Monday December 25, 2017 (Christmas holiday) -Monday, January 1, 2018 (New Year's holiday)
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Posted on: December 27, 2017
Notice of Public Needs Hearings Westmoreland County is currently preparing its FY 2018 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. Times & Locations for Public Needs Hearings
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Posted on: December 22, 2017
Accessible Housing Program Seeks Applicants for Home Modifications The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland, through its new Accessible Housing Program initiative, is seeking applicants for home modifications intended to help permanently disabled, low-income residents throughout Westmoreland County. Additional Info...
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
2018 Adopted Budget. View Budget Document...
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Posted on: December 6, 2017
Christmas "Tree-cycling" With the holiday season upon us, Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling would like to encourage everyone to give one more gift, a gift to Mother Nature, by recycling your live Christmas tree. After the festivities are finished, you can take your tree to one... Read on... Additional Info...
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Posted on: November 13, 2017
We're hiring! Job Postings (with deadlines): Correction Officer, Prison (Jan 9), Parks Manager & Parks Program Coordinator (Jan 5), Clerk, Clerk of Courts (Jan 1), and County (Civil) Engineer. County Job Postings
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Posted on: December 12, 2017
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone ... Read on... 1. County
Posted on: November 13, 2017
Community Holiday Meals in Westmoreland County There's no need to be alone on the holiday. Please see this list of area agencies and churches that will be serving community holiday meals. Additional Info...
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Posted on: October 26, 2017
Westmoreland County to help Vandergrift raze blighted, unsafe buildings
Vandergrift officials have reached an agreement with the Westmoreland County Land Bank to demolish vacant buildings in the borough in an effort to revitalize the area. Additional Info...
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Posted on: September 28, 2017
Westmoreland County Overcomes PA’s Broken Child Welfare System Westmoreland County child welfare officials responded to a recent state Auditor General special report analyzing the children and youth services system in Pennsylvania. Read on...
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Posted on: September 25, 2017
Amendment to the Westmoreland County Community Development Block Grant Program The County proposes budget amendments to the following FY 2016 CDBG activities. Additional Info...
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Posted on: September 7, 2017
WCIDC Board Accepts Proposal for Jeannette Rt. 30 Redevelopment Greensburg, Pa., September 7, 2017 - The Board of Directors of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC), Gina Cerilli, Ted Kopas, and Charles W. Anderson, today announced their acceptance of a proposal from Colony Holdin... Read on... Read full Press Release...
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Posted on: August 21, 2017
Westmoreland County Housing Authority (WCHA) joins the ConnectHome Nation initiative Media Contact: Michael L. Washowich, Executive Director 724-832-7248 Greensburg, PA, August 21, 2017 – We... Read on... 1. County
Posted on: August 15, 2017
Land Bank Awarded Grant to Boost Community Pride in Sutersville Borough NEWS RELEASE ... Read on... 1. County
Posted on: August 10, 2017
Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators Awarded CCAP 2017 Affiliate of the Year Each year, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) selects an organization they are associated with as the Affiliate of the Year to recognize outstanding efforts in moving the county mission forward. The 2017 Outstanding Affiliate of th... Read on... 1. County
Posted on: June 1, 2017
WCIDC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony at Jeannette Glass Site The event marked the official start of environmental remediation and demolition of buildings on the site. Dennis Davin, secretary of the state DCED, announced a $960,300 grant through the Industrial Site Reuse Program Press Release...
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Posted on: June 1, 2017
$600K grant aims to clear Westmoreland brownfield sites for repurposing “These brownfield sites, perceived to be contaminated spaces, can be converted for another industrial or commercial use,” said April Kopas, executive director of Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority. Photo credit: Kyle Hodges Read full Tribune-Review article
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Posted on: April 25, 2017
Redevelopment Authority Receives $175,000 for Accessible Housing Programs The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland today announced the agency has been awarded a $175,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund to rehabilitate single-fami... Read on... 1. County
Posted on: March 17, 2017
Juror Donation Program - Update Great things are done by a series of small things brought together Vincent Van Gogh Great things have been done with the help of Westmoreland County citizens serving as jurors since the inception of the juror donation program in September, 2016. Over $10,00... Read on... Learn more
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Posted on: March 22, 2017
Mom Credits Caseworker for Saving Life from Addiction Bailey Noll hid her heroin addiction from her young son's curious eyes. “I never let Paxton be around when I was using,” she said. She would lock herself in her North Huntingdon bedroom to inject the drug. One day in January last year, she didn't come out. He... Read on... Read full Tribune-Review article
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Posted on: November 6, 2017
Prepare Your Home for Winter Last month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its winter outlook, which calls for a cooler and wetter than usual winter for the northern United States. As winter moves closer by the day, prepare your home now for tomorrow’s bitt... Read on... 911 Public Safety
Posted on: February 9, 2017
State Fire Commissioner Announces $30 Million Available for Fire/Volunteer Ambulance Grants FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 3, 2017 State Fire Commissioner Announces $30 Million Available for Fire and Volunteer Ambulance Grant Applicants Harrisburg, PA – On behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay an... Read on... 911 Public Safety
Posted on: January 21, 2016
Governor Wolf Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today declared a state of emergency in preparation for the winter storm expected to impact Pennsylvania, especially in the southeast and south central regions of the state. The disaster emergency proclamatio...Read on... 911 Public Safety
Posted on: January 21, 2016
Safety and Precautionary Measures Urged Ahead of Potentially Severe Storm (PA Dept of Agriculture) Harrisburg, PA - With winter weather poised to strike the Mid-Atlantic this weekend, Agriculture Secretary Russell C. Redding urged Pennsylvanians to take precautions should the threat of potentially-severe storms hold true. “Snowfall and low temperatu...Read on... Read full Press Release
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Posted on: September 16, 2015
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Posted on: December 12, 2017
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone ... Read on... Area Agency on Aging
Posted on: December 5, 2017
Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group Meeting
The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging extends an invitation to you to attend ourmonthly Caregiver Support Group Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the McKenna Center for A... Read on... Area Agency on Aging
Posted on: September 19, 2017
HealthChoices meetings announced Community HealthChoices (CHC) will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medical Assistance); individuals enrolled in Medicaid waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers wh... Details, including meeting dates and registration Area Agency on Aging
Posted on: December 30, 2015
4 gain access to Derry-area home after 1 falsely claims to work for Area Agency on Aging Warnings of a scheme that targets the elderly were issued Tuesday because a group of people deemed “suspicious” gained entry to a Westmoreland County resident's home. Additional Info...
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Posted on: July 8, 2015
Westmoreland Area Agency on Aging lends support to caregivers It's been emotionally draining and heartbreaking for Peg Wiley to watch her husband slip into dementia... Every month, she looks forward to one day in particular marked on her calendar — the second Wednesday. Additional Info...
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Posted on: September 19, 2017
HealthChoices meetings announced Community HealthChoices (CHC) will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medical Assistance); individuals enrolled in Medicaid waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers wh... Details, including meeting dates and registration BH/DS
Posted on: February 20, 2013
Health Resource Guide for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Available The Behavioral Health Task Force for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing of Allegheny County today announced the updating of the Resource Guide for Southwestern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Providers. This resource guide lists regiona...Read on... Outpatient Directory
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Posted on: September 28, 2017
Westmoreland County Overcomes PA’s Broken Child Welfare System Westmoreland County child welfare officials responded to a recent state Auditor General special report analyzing the children and youth services system in Pennsylvania. Read on...
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Posted on: September 19, 2017
HealthChoices meetings announced Community HealthChoices (CHC) will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medical Assistance); individuals enrolled in Medicaid waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers wh... Details, including meeting dates and registration Children's Bureau
Posted on: August 10, 2017
Pennsylvania Children and Youth Administrators Awarded CCAP 2017 Affiliate of the Year Each year, the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) selects an organization they are associated with as the Affiliate of the Year to recognize outstanding efforts in moving the county mission forward. The 2017 Outstanding Affiliate of th... Read on... Children's Bureau
Posted on: June 26, 2017
DeLuzio & Company, LLP Donate Over 400 lbs of Clothing to Westmoreland County Children's Bureau Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau recently received a generous donation of 482.2 lbs. of clothing by Deluzio & Company, LLP! Through networking, the firm learned that the Children’s Bureau keeps a “children&a... Read on... Visit Deluzio & Company on Facebook
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Posted on: March 22, 2017
Mom Credits Caseworker for Saving Life from Addiction Bailey Noll hid her heroin addiction from her young son's curious eyes. “I never let Paxton be around when I was using,” she said. She would lock herself in her North Huntingdon bedroom to inject the drug. One day in January last... Read on... Read full Tribune-Review article
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Posted on: June 13, 2016
Children's Bureau Director Celebrates Children's Roundtable at Governor's Mansion On June 10th Governor Wolf and First Lady Wolf, along with members of the Supreme Court invited approximately 73 professionals and their guest, to the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of their valuable contributions to Pennsylvania Children, in celebrati...Read on... More info on PA State Roundtable Movement
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
PA courts release video series on new public access policy for appellate & trial court case records Pennsylvania courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and documents in public court filings with the trial and appellate courts. The new PublicAccess Policy... Read on... Clerk of Courts
Posted on: October 23, 2017
Protecting Confidential Information - New Court Policy Effective January 6, 2018, a new public access policy governing case records of Pennsylvania appellate and trial courts takes effect. The policy governs access to case records by the public and provides guidelines for information that must be protected. Additional Info...
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Posted on: March 28, 2017
Attention Crime Victims Bryan L. Kline, your Clerk of Courts is looking for crime victims who did not update their address with the Clerk of Courts Office. View victim list
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Posted on: March 28, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Testimony On May 5th 2014, Bryan Kline, your Clerk of Courts testified at a House Judiciary Committee Hearing as a participate of the Restitution in Pennsylvania Task Force. He was appointed to this task force by the governor in 2011. Bryan has been a strong advoca... Read on... Clerk of Courts
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Posted on: December 27, 2017
Notice of Public Needs Hearings Westmoreland County is currently preparing its FY 2018 Consolidated Annual Action Plan. Times & Locations for Public Needs Hearings
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Posted on: September 25, 2017
Amendment to the Westmoreland County Community Development Block Grant Program The County proposes budget amendments to the following FY 2016 CDBG activities. Additional Info...
Community Development
Posted on: April 8, 2015
Mt. Pleasant receives more than $45K to upgrade Frick Park By A.J. Panian Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 9:00 p.m. The cracks in the asphalt surface of the basketball court at Frick Park in Mt. Pleasant have widened through the years, said James M. Wojnar, a borough councilman and chairman of the council's parks and r... Read on... Article Link...
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Posted on: March 12, 2015
Westmoreland County announces homeownership program Greensburg, Pa., The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners and the Westmoreland County Land Bank announced the creation of a new program and partnership for homeownership today. $160,000 was secured from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)... Read on... Community Development
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Posted on: February 3, 2017
Controller’s Office garners National Honors for the 30th consecutive year The Westmoreland County Controller’s Office has been recognized for the 30th straight year for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the highest form of recognition afforded to governments for financial r... Read on... Controllers
Posted on: April 8, 2015
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Posted on: December 23, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Ligonier Township View Report...
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Rostraver Township View Report...
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Posted on: November 27, 2017
Excavating Accident - Washington Township View Report...
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Posted on: November 18, 2017
Homicide Investigation - Youngwood Borough View Release...
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Posted on: November 4, 2017
Missing Person Discovered - St. Clair Township View Report...
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Posted on: October 5, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Ligonier Township View Report...
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Posted on: September 20, 2017
Motor Vehicle Accident - St. Clair Township View Report...
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Posted on: September 4, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - St. Clair Township View Report...
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Posted on: August 31, 2017
Murder/Suicide Investigation - Mount Pleasant Borough View Report...
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Posted on: August 29, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Bell Township View Report...
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Posted on: August 11, 2017
Industrial Accident - North Huntingdon Township View Report...
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Posted on: July 29, 2017
Homicide Investigation - South Huntingdon Township View Report...
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Posted on: July 14, 2017
Line of Duty Death - Ligonier Township View Report...
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Posted on: June 17, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Hempfield Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 23, 2017
Trench Collapse Fatality - Rostraver Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 22, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Washington Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 15, 2017
Motorcycle Fatality - Salem Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 7, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Washington Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 4, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Sewickley Township View Report...
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Posted on: May 2, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Hempfield Township View Report...
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Posted on: April 28, 2017
Motor Vehicle Fatality - Unity Township View Report...
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Posted on: April 14, 2017
Homicide Investigation - City of Jeannette View Report...
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Posted on: April 12, 2017
Aviation Fatality - Rostraver Township View Report...
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Motor Vehicle Fatality - Derry Township View Report...
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Posted on: April 7, 2017
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Posted on: December 27, 2017
IMPORTANT ALERT Someone posing as a court official is making phone calls claiming to be from District Court 10-3-01 in an attempt to fraudulently receive payments from unsuspecting individuals. The person is also leaving a telephone number (724-217-8207) for the court. N... Read on... Courts
Posted on: December 21, 2017
PA courts release video series on new public access policy for appellate & trial court case records Pennsylvania courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and documents in public court filings with the trial and appellate courts. The new PublicAccess Policy... Read on... Courts
Posted on: October 23, 2017
Protecting Confidential Information - New Court Policy Effective January 6, 2018, a new public access policy governing case records of Pennsylvania appellate and trial courts takes effect. The policy governs access to case records by the public and provides guidelines for information that must be protected. Additional Info...
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Posted on: November 8, 2017
Veterans Court in Westmoreland County Greensburg, PA November 7, 2017: On Veteran's Day this Saturday, we all will take time from our day to remember and recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices that our Veterans have made for the United States and many other countries to advanc... Read on... Visit Westmoreland County Veterans Court website
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Posted on: March 17, 2017
Juror Donation Program - Update Great things are done by a series of small things brought together Vincent Van Gogh Great things have been done with the help of Westmoreland County citizens serving as jurors since the inception of the juror donation program in September, 2016. Over $10,00... Read on... Learn more
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Posted on: December 5, 2017
Westmoreland County wage growth among fastest in the nation The average weekly wage for Westmoreland County in the 2nd quarter of 2017 was $829, a 6% increase over the same period in 2016. The percentage change placed it 18th among the 347 largest counties in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more...
Development Council
Posted on: November 17, 2017
Tenaska Westmoreland Reaches Construction Milestone The Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station – a cleanburning natural gas-fueled power plant project – has reached a major construction milestone: 1 million work hours stemming from some 600 construction jobs. Press Release...
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Posted on: October 26, 2017
WCIDC Receives $305K in Grant & Loan Funding The WCIDC Board of Directors announced today the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund has committed a $285,000 loan and a $20,000 grant to the WCIDC to support renovations at The Corner, an entrepreneurial center located in downtown New Kensington. Press Release...
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Posted on: October 2, 2017
Wolf Administration Participates in Recognition of Tucker Auto-Mation On behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, DCED executive deputy secretary Neil Weaver joined the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation to recognize Tucker Auto-Mation, for the company’s contributions to manufacturing. Read on...
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Posted on: September 7, 2017
WCIDC Board Accepts Proposal for Jeannette Rt. 30 Redevelopment The Westmoreland County Land Bank can now enter into a formal agreement with Colony Holding for the 6.4-acre parcel for a purchase price of $2.1 million. Press Release...
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Posted on: October 11, 2016
Westmoreland County tackles how to grow county amid aging population A group of some of Westmoreland County’s top employers on Wednesday afternoon discussed the challenges of an aging and declining population and its impact on the region's workforce, but spoke optimistically about what was to come. Read on...
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Posted on: September 16, 2016
Gov. Wolf Announces Over $1.1 Million in Funding to Support Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass Governor Wolf announced $1.14 million in funding to support work along the Amos K Hutchinson Bypass while minimizing closures and disruptions on the PA turnpike. Read on...
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Posted on: August 30, 2016
WCIDC announces ownership of former Jeannette Glass plant The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) announced today the Westmoreland County Tax Bureau has signed over the deed to the WCIDC for the former Jeannette Glass property Press Release...
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Posted on: December 29, 2017
Westmoreland drug court graduate: 'It feels like I'm starting over' Tribune-Review December 28, 2017
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Posted on: September 29, 2017
Westmoreland mom who beat addiction calls drug court 'my saving grace' Tribune-Review, Sept 28, 2017...
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Posted on: September 29, 2017
2 graduate from Westmoreland's drug court program Tribune-Review, Jun 15, 2017
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Posted on: September 29, 2017
Westmoreland drug court participants pitch in at animal shelter Tribune-Review, Jun 4, 2017...
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Posted on: September 29, 2017
Recovering addicts tell lawmakers Westmoreland court rehab program works Tribune-Review, Aug 3, 2016...
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Posted on: December 13, 2017
March 13, 2018 Special Election - 18th Congressional District A Special Election will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 to fill the vacant seat of former Congressman Tim Murphy. Complete details, including forms and deadlines...
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Posted on: November 22, 2017
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
2018 Proposed Budget Available The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires county budgets be prepared on a calendar year basis and be presented and placed on display for a minimum of twenty days prior to adoption. View Budget Document...
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Posted on: December 26, 2017
Our Clubhouse Westmoreland January programs Our Clubhouse provides free emotional and social support to those touched by cancer in western PA. Those living with cancer at any age, as well as the family and friends who care for them, are welcome to join Our Clubhouse and receive free support. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 26, 2017
Local families give kids best Christmas gift of all, adoption When Michael and Sue Brandonio’s two daughters left for college over a decade ago, their home felt empty, so they decided to take in a foster child. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 22, 2017
For those in grief at the holidays, there's help available n a year full of loss, no time is more difficult than Christmas. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 14, 2017
Scholarship applications open for individuals with an autism spectrum disorder The Pittsburgh Foundation announces that applications for the Herbert A. and Charles E. Kester Scholarship Fund are open until 2/28/2018. Submissions will be accepted from Westmoreland County residents with an autism spectrum disorder. Read on... Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 13, 2017
State committee would study rising maternal mortality rate in Pennsylvania In response to a rising call across the country to reverse a stunning increase in the nation’s maternal mortality rate over the last two decades, the PA House unanimously approved a bill to create a panel that would better study pregnancy-related deaths. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 13, 2017
Murrysville consumer advocate will give tips on avoiding holiday scams on PCN Just in time for the holiday shopping rush, Murrysville resident and nationally recognized consumer advocate Mary Bach will be a featured guest on PCN's “Focus on Aging Adults” program. Bach will appear on the Dec. 20 episode at 8 p.m. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 12, 2017
Vaping quadruples chance of smoking cigarettes in young adults, Pitt study says Young adults who use e-cigarettes or “vape” are four times more likely to pick up a regular cigarette habit, according to a University of Pittsburgh study released Monday. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 12, 2017
Westmoreland income figures show county's aging base Murrysville has one of the highest median household incomes in the region, and that allows it to keep improving the facilities and amenities that attract higher-income residents, Chief Administrator James Morrison said. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 11, 2017
Federal, state budgets could have 'major' impact on local food banks “Every year, we struggle to make sure we have enough to provide food not only for the holidays but for all the other days.People are hungry all year long.” Human Services
Posted on: December 11, 2017
Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign gets off to slow start The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania's Red Kettle campaign is off to a slower start than last year, sending organizers scrambling to meet their fundraising goal by Christmas Eve. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 6, 2017
Local nonprofits can apply for grants from Greensburg Rotary Greensburg-area nonprofits could be eligible for a grant from the Rotary Club of Greensburg. The club is accepting applications for grants from its Madeline Nichols Fund for projects that benefit the community. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 6, 2017
Westmoreland farm community provides holiday feast for county's homeless Greensburg homeless shelter residents Beth Briggs and her friend, Sueann Hayden, were amazed at the generosity of those who donated food and volunteered to cook and serve a sumptuous holiday meal at a city church Tuesday for those less fortunate. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 6, 2017
Operation Santa Claus As it has for 33 years, Operation Santa Claus will again make sure that thousands of needy Western Pennsylvania families enjoy the gift of a holiday meal. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 5, 2017
New Kensington nonprofit co-founder pays visit to White House A co-founder of the New Kensington-based nonprofit addiction counseling center Lost Dreams Awakening visited the White House on Monday to advocate for increased support of addiction recovery programs. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 5, 2017
Presents for Patients looks for gifts, volunteers to visit 26 nursing homes For Virginia Latsko, the holidays are a time when the community — such as student groups and church youth organizations — reaches out with gifts and visits elderly patients at The Grove of Irwin, the North Huntingdon nursing home. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 1, 2017
Greensburg cathedral's Christmas tree signifies help for the homeless The Christmas tree erected in front of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is more than a holiday decoration. The cathedral community calls it the “Tree of Hope,” a symbol of theBethlehem Project that aims to alleviate homelessness in Westmoreland County. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: December 1, 2017
Tax preparers for senior citizens needed in Westmoreland County The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE) needs volunteers, age 55 and older, to help people file their tax returns, according to Westmoreland County Community College. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 29, 2017
LIHEAP, Dollar Energy Fund helping low-income residents with winter heating bills Low-income residents who need help paying for wintertime energy bills and others who encounter major energy-related emergencies are still covered by federal and local programs, but the money usually goes fast. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 27, 2017
Pennsylvania adds an online resource for aged, disabled Pennsylvania adds an online resource for aged, disabled PA recently launched a new state website providing resources for older Pennsylvanians and younger ones with disabilities. Home and community services can be found on this online, easily searchable si... Read on... Human Services
Posted on: November 13, 2017
Community Holiday Meals in Westmoreland Co. There's no need to be alone on the holiday. Please see this list of area agencies and churches that will be serving community holiday meals. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 6, 2017
Latrobe, Greensburg homeless shelters have beds ready for winter When the weather outside is fit for neither man nor beast, a group of Westmoreland County social service agencies is guaranteeing the homeless a place to stay. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 3, 2017
Westmoreland County families grow through annual 'Adoption Day' Latisha Igoe was ready to let the world know about the 1-year-old boy she has mothered for months. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 1, 2017
United Way needs volunteers to provide free tax prep United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania hopes to recruit more than 470 volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to eligible area wageearners from January through mid-April. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 1, 2017
Applications accepted for LIHEAP grants The Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program begins accepting applications Nov. 1 for cash grants sent directly to the utility company or a crisis grant for households in immediate danger of being without heat. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: November 1, 2017
Help Operation Reindeer make the holidays happier Donations Needed for Operation Reindeer! Operation Reindeer is Mental Health America’s annual drive to provide Christmas gifts for Westmoreland County residents at Torrance State Hospital (TSH), a long term facility for psychiatric patients. We ar... Read on... Human Services
Posted on: October 19, 2017
Community HealthChoices meeting draws questions, concern The state Department of Human Services is presenting more than 40 community meetings over several weeks in the 14 counties for which Community HealthChoices takes effect Jan. 1. Additional Info...
Human Services
Posted on: October 12, 2017
New Faith in Action program launched for active adults From the Latrobe Bulletin: Laurel Faith in Action staff member Sibby McLaughlin, rider Minnie Bishop, new rider Beverly Kreuzberger, guide Sandy Romano and staff member Dee Kane participate in first guided trip of the new program.Laurel Faith in Action lau... Read on... Human Services
Posted on: September 19, 2017
HealthChoices meetings announced Community HealthChoices (CHC) will be the service program for persons enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid (Medical Assistance); individuals enrolled in Medicaid waivers for physical disabilities; and Medicaid-eligible consumers wh... Details, including meeting dates and registration Human Services
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Substance Abuse Forum and Education, Penn-Trafford HS, Sept. 20th (S.A.F.E.) Substance Abuse Forum and Education WHERE: PENN TRAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TIME: 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. In an effort to deal with the ongoing drug crisis and its effect on our youth in Westmoreland County, ... Read on... Human Services
Posted on: March 14, 2016
Pitt study links exercise, delay in mental decline There's no question exercise is beneficial on many fronts, and a new study links calorie-burning in older people to delaying the onset of cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Additional Info...
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Posted on: November 29, 2017
Registration Open for 2018 PTSD Trainings Start the New Year off right with our training’s in sight for the 2018 year! The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Project has many different trainings to offer you and your staff, check out our flyers and registrations for the training that fits you best! Additional Info...
Juvenile Probation
Posted on: September 25, 2017
Westmoreland County looks to restore troubled youth through refurbished furniture program A new Westmoreland County program will help restore victims of juvenile crime by restoring and selling old furniture. The juvenile probation program will take offenders who owe both community service and restitution for five weeks and h... Read on... Read full Tribune-Review article...
Juvenile Probation
Posted on: September 7, 2016
Substance Abuse Forum and Education (S.A.F.E.) Community, parents, students, churches, police, businesses, civic organizations: In an effort to deal with the drug crisis and its effect on our youth, this panel focuses on free community drug prevention efforts and intervention and treatment options. Learn more
Juvenile Probation
Posted on: May 6, 2015
New Kensington-Arnold Youth Commission volunteers seek to put youths 'on right track' By serving on the New Kensington-Arnold Youth Commission, Aaron Moore hopes to provide troubled children with the father figure he lacked growing up. “I see myself in them,” Moore said. “I've been where they've been.” Moore is one of at least a half-dozen... Read on... Learn more about WC Youth Commissions
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Posted on: November 3, 2017
Land Bank Hosts Volunteer Home Improvement Event in Jeannette Westmoreland County Land Bank is recruiting volunteers to provide interior and exterior cosmetic improvements on a residential structure located in Jeannette. The event will take place on Friday, November 17, 2017. Additional Info...
Land Bank
Posted on: October 26, 2017
Westmoreland County to help Vandergrift raze blighted, unsafe buildings
Vandergrift officials have reached an agreement with the Westmoreland County Land Bank to demolish vacant buildings in the borough in an effort to revitalize the area. Additional Info...
Land Bank
Posted on: August 15, 2017
Land Bank Awarded Grant to Boost Community Pride in Sutersville Borough NEWS RELEASE ... Read on... Land Bank
Posted on: August 2, 2017
Land bank sells Irwin building A long-vacant former restaurant and hotel building in downtown Irwin has been sold to a North Huntingdon man who plans to renovate the three-story structure the borough had condemned into six apartments on the top two floors and possibly a commercial use ... Read on... View Land Bank Property Listings
Land Bank
Posted on: February 9, 2017
Westmoreland County property auction to expand Westmoreland County's land bank is expected to add four more parcels to its inventory Wednesday at the first of what could be as many as four judicial sales this year of tax-delinquent properties. The county land bank, created in 2014 to return bl... Read on... Additional Info...
Land Bank
Posted on: February 9, 2017
Students tear into work on Greensburg Habitat for Humanity project Plaster rained from the ceiling and chunks of wall tumbled down the stairs as a group of students eagerly tore through a decrepit Greensburg home Saturday. Davina Broker, 18, of Irwin especially liked ripping up the lathe boards inside the walls. &ldquo... Read on... Additional Info...
Land Bank
Posted on: September 12, 2016
Boroughs Have Another Tool to Fight Blight Boroughs across Pennsylvania will have another tool to fight blight in their communities with Act 84 of 2016, which was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf. It will exempt land banks from the state realty transfer tax. The legislation, previously HB 1198, co... Read on... Additional Info...
Land Bank
Posted on: June 27, 2016
Westmoreland County Land Bank Teams up With Keep PA Beautiful to Tackle Blight NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: April Kopas WESTMORELAND COUNTY LAND BANK
[email protected] 724.830.3050 Westmoreland County Land Bank Teams up With Keep PA Beautiful to Tackle Blight (HERMINIE, PA) The Westmoreland County Land Bank... Read on... Land Bank
Posted on: July 1, 2016
Petrarca measure would help land banks rehabilitate blighted properties NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE State Rep. Joseph Petrarca D-Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana www.pahouse.com/petrarca Petrarca measure would help land banks rehabilitate blighted properties HARRISBURG, June 27 – State Rep. Joseph Petrarca will introduce... Read on... Land Bank
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Posted on: February 1, 2017
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Posted on: November 16, 2017
Laugh out loud for a good cause at Comedy Nights! Laugh away the winter blues at two Comedy Nights hosted by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation and the Westmoreland Heritage and Five Star Trail chapters! The Westmoreland Heritage and Five Star Trails are hosting a Comedy Night on Saturday, February ... Read on... Comedy Nights flyer
Parks & Recreation
Posted on: November 15, 2017
When the snow falls... Come to Twin Lakes Park!
The Twin Lakes Park Boathouse, located along the lower lake, offers cross-country ski rentals for the whole family during the winter months. Rental rates are as follows: $5.00/hour $7.50/half day (less than 4 hours) $12.00/full day (more than 4 hours) $25.00 ... Read on... Twin Lakes Park Boathouse webpage
Parks & Recreation
Posted on: December 13, 2012
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Parks & Recreation
Posted on: December 13, 2012
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Posted on: September 6, 2016
Westmoreland County Seeking Community Input for the Upcoming Comprehensive Plan Westmoreland County is looking for community input concerning the upcoming Comprehensive Plan and we need your help! Reimagining Our Westmoreland will be a comprehensive strategy and policy guide for County officials, as well as provide more high level st... Read on... Project Website
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
PA courts release video series on new public access policy for appellate & trial court case records Pennsylvania courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and documents in public court filings with the trial and appellate courts. The new PublicAccess Policy... Read on... Prothonotary
Posted on: November 17, 2017
Fee Schedule Update Surcharge increase as of December 1, 2017 per Act 40 and 44 of 2017 View updated fees...
Prothonotary
Posted on: October 23, 2017
Protecting Confidential Information - New Court Policy Effective January 6, 2018, a new public access policy governing case records of Pennsylvania appellate and trial courts takes effect. The policy governs access to case records by the public and provides guidelines for information that must be protected. Additional Info...
Prothonotary
Posted on: May 3, 2017
'Welcome home,' 16 new U.S. citizens told at naturalization ceremony in Greensburg In all, there were 16 candidates. They came from 13 countries on five continents, ranged in age from 19 to 73 and represented a veritable melting pot of ethnicities. All had waited for years and traveled thousands of miles on a journey t... Read on... Read complete May 3, 2017 Tribune-Review Article
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Posted on: November 14, 2017
Fee Schedule A new fee schedule will be in effect as of November 30, 2017. If you have any questions, contact us at (724) 830-3518 or email
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Posted on: December 22, 2017
Accessible Housing Program Seeks Applicants for Home Modifications The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland, through its new Accessible Housing Program initiative, is seeking applicants for home modifications intended to help permanently disabled, low-income residents throughout Westmoreland County. Additional Info...
Redevelopment Authority
Posted on: June 1, 2017
$600K grant aims to clear Westmoreland brownfield sites for repurposing “These brownfield sites, perceived to be contaminated spaces, can be converted for another industrial or commercial use,” said April Kopas, executive director of Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority. Photo credit: Kyle Hodges Read full Tribune-Review article
Redevelopment Authority
Posted on: April 25, 2017
Redevelopment Authority Receives $175,000 for Accessible Housing Programs The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland today announced the agency has been awarded a $175,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund to rehabilitate single-fami... Read on... Redevelopment Authority
Posted on: April 24, 2017
Redevelopment Authority Utilizes EPA Grant for Mt. Pleasant Brownfield An environmental study will help determine the appropriate reuse of a former Mt. Pleasant glass factory by assessing the level of any residual contaminants. Additional Info...
Redevelopment Authority
Posted on: February 7, 2017
Penn Park in Mt. Pleasant Borough complete, dedicated by borough Mt. Pleasant, PA - In the east end of town, on the site of the former Penn Theater, a unique park concept combining a Parklet with a parking lot will be dedicated by the Borough, Thursday, October 20, 2016. Local residents Bob and Donna ... Read on... PR PDF
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Posted on: December 21, 2017
PA courts release video series on new public access policy for appellate & trial court case records Pennsylvania courts have released a series of videos that explain the judiciary’s new policy for protecting confidential information and documents in public court filings with the trial and appellate courts. The new PublicAccess Policy... Read on... Register of Wills
Posted on: November 21, 2017
Notice of Fee Changes
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1st, 2017 JCP on New Numbers: $40.25.[1] EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1st, 2018 Award of Real Estate: $10.00.[2] Recording Fee: As set forth by Recorder of Deeds.[3] Additional UPI: As set forth by Recorder of Deeds.[4] [1] Effective December 1, 2017, p... Read on... Register of Wills
Posted on: October 23, 2017
Protecting Confidential Information - New Court Policy Effective January 6, 2018, a new public access policy governing case records of Pennsylvania appellate and trial courts takes effect. The policy governs access to case records by the public and provides guidelines for information that must be protected. Additional Info...
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Posted on: November 30, 2017
2018 Dog Licenses are now available Credit Card payments accepted for on-line purchases only. Learn more...
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Posted on: December 27, 2017
Camp Lejeune Family Member Program The Camp Lejeune Family Member Program is for family members of Veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune. If you are a Veteran, apply here www.va.gov/healthbenefits/apply ... Read on... Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 27, 2017
New ID cards for vets on the way Tens of thousands of veterans have expressed interest in obtaining a new national Veterans Identification Card, intended as convenient proof of their service when they seek military discounts offered by retail and restaurant chains. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 26, 2017
Meet Tuskegee Airmen Thursday Meet Tuskegee Airmen along with Brig Gen Kristin E. Goodwin, Commandant of Cadets, United States Air Force Academy on Thursday, 28 December, 12 PM Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh-Cranberry 910 Sheraton Drive Mars, Pennsylvania Guests will include Bri... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 26, 2017
Marines make annual Lower Burrell shopping trek Almost a dozen needy veterans and families are getting food for Christmas dinner and more thanks to the Westmoreland County Marine Corps League Detachment. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 21, 2017
DMVA Digest December 20 DMVA News No Digest The Week Of Dec. 21-27: In observance of the holidays, the DMVA Digest will not be issued the week of Dec. 27. A new issue of our weekly e-publication will be released on Jan. 3, 2018. Thank you for your continued support and... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 20, 2017
Photos found for all Westmoreland veterans killed in action during Vietnam War Thanks to the efforts of a local woman with an interest in genealogy, photos of every Westmoreland County veteran killed in action during the Vietnam War now have a place in the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund's digital “Wall of Faces.” Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 20, 2017
Veterans' Job Search Group Pittsburgh: Jan. 5, 2018 All Veterans, and spouses receiving DIC or the veteran is currently rated at 100% service connection, are welcome. The first job search group evebt will focus on employers seeking disabled veterans. However, attendance is not limited to disabled ... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 15, 2017
Wreaths Across America Event TOMORROW to Honor Veterans at VA National Cemeteries WASHINGTON — This Saturday, Dec. 16, volunteers will place holiday wreaths to honor and remember America’s Veterans at more than 100 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries as part of the annual Wreaths Across Amer... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 14, 2017
DMVA Digest December 13 DMVA News Pennsylvania Veterans Honored With Wreaths At DMVA's Soldiers’ And Sailors’ Home Cemetery In Erie: Members of the community and volunteers from the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Eri... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 16, 2017
#BeThere--We all play a role in preventing Veteran suicide You are not alone.Help is available. If you are a Veteran in crisis or know one who is, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 to confidentially speak with a trained, caring VA responder andget connected to services that can make a difference. Chat online or text... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 13, 2017
Employers--Register today for the Feb. 21st WANT Job & Career Expo Attention area employers--register now for the Expo. See flyer for details or visit www.wantexpo.org Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 13, 2017
Five Forces plans 2nd annual Christmas meal in Leechburg for veterans, others Veterans in the Alle-Kiski Valley will have a chance to have a free Christmas meal and celebration this weekend. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 12, 2017
VA and Humane Society of United States Announce Partnership WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to encourage Veterans to consider pet ownership and volunteer opportunities with community... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 11, 2017
PA Farm Show Salutes Military, Veterans Military/Veteran Day at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg is January 11, 2018. Download the flyer for the schedule. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 11, 2017
Navy League Foundation Scholarships The Navy League Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors who will attend college in the fall. Scholarships are available only to children/grandchildren of current/former members of the Sea Services.... Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 11, 2017
VA Exploring Alternative Treatments for TBI and PTSD WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it will use two innovative treatments to ease the everyday challenges associated with living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 11, 2017
Many Tricare Users Must Update Payment Information Soon Many Tricare users who pay annual or monthly enrollment fees or premiums must update their payment information by the end of the month -- or risk losing coverage. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 11, 2017
Area veterans can be free of hepatitis C with help from VA Pittsburgh I'm free of hepatitis C. You can be, too. Those two sentences, appearing on area billboards and buses and in newspapers as 2017 comes to a close, are intended to get the attention of veterans serviced by the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 8, 2017
'Wall of Faces' still seeking 1 photo of Westmoreland vet killed in Vietnam In about a year and a half, the “Wall of Faces” project in Washington, D.C., was able to solicit photos of every nearly every Westmoreland County veteran killed during the Vietnam War. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 7, 2017
Have you deployed? Combat Veterans Group Tuesday, Jan. 9, 6-7:30 pm Smithton Please see flyer Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 7, 2017
DMVA Digest December 6 DMVA News DMVA Still Needs To Locate 51 Photos From PA For Vietnam National Memorial: Help honor those from Pennsylvania who paid the ultimate sacrifice as a result of the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund virtual Wall of Faces in ... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 6, 2017
Ohiopyle activities for Veterans announced Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 5, 2017
VA Suspends Applications for New ID Cards he Department of Veterans Affairs has suspended applications for its new veteran identification card program due to a large number of applicants, according to a notice on its website. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 1, 2017
Military Times Veterans Benefits e-book available now This year’s Benefits Guide will help service members, veterans & family members navigate some of the changes made to their benefits programs, and provide an overview of other offerings — military child care to moving help to home loans, and many more. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: December 1, 2017
Pittsburgh Vet Center Newsletter, Dec. 1, 2017 Vet Center Spouse Support Group, Operation Troop Appreciation, Toys for Tots, Semper Fi Odyssey, more Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 30, 2017
DMVA Digest A publication of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans AffairsNovember 29, 2017 DMVA News Tell Us About Events Or Jobs For Veterans: As a service to Pennsylvania’s veteran community, DMVA is committed to sharing notices fro... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 30, 2017
New Tricare providers for 2018 listed Wondering if your provider will still be in-network after Jan. 1st? Search online at https://www.humanamilitary.com/provider-locator Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 30, 2017
VA Announces Rollout and Application Process for New Veterans ID Card WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. This h... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 22, 2017
Deadly Parasite linked to cancer in Vietnam Veterans A half a century after serving in Vietnam, hundreds of veterans have a new reason to believe they may be dying from a silent bullet... See https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/infectious-diseases/cholangiocarcinoma.asp for VA info on this. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 16, 2017
DMVA Digest November 15 DMVA News On Veterans Day, PA Remembers Those Who Served: "Pennsylvania's Adjutant General Tony Carrelli and I are committed to doing everything we can for our veterans and active military members and have been working to expand services an... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 16, 2017
Veterans Court in Westmoreland County On Veteran's Day this Saturday, we all will take time from our day to remember and recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices that our Veterans have made for the United Statesand many other countries to advance the cause of freedom and justice... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 15, 2017
Veterans with Hearing Loss can obtain a talk-to-text phone at no cost Through the Heroes with Hearing Loss program, eligible Veterans can listen and read word-for-word captions of everything said to you over the phone. Please see the program website, then contact Westmoreland County Veterans Affairs office at 724-... Read on... Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 15, 2017
Thornberry: Defense Bill Conferees Kept People a Priority With military operations staying high, and service member deaths by accident alarming, House-Senate conferees negotiating a final defense bill for fiscal 2018 defense authorization bill rejected most Senate-passed provisions to slow compensation growth... Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 15, 2017
DMVA Digest November 8 DMVA DigestA publication of Pennsylvania's Department of Military and Veterans AffairsNovember 8, 2017 DMVA Still Needs To Locate 54 Photos From PA For Vietnam National Memorial: Help honor those from Pennsylvania who paid the ultimate sacrifice ... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 14, 2017
Nonprofit sets goals for connecting Pittsburgh-area veterans and jobs At least 50 organizations in the Pittsburgh region have declared a mission to serve veterans in some capacity, from housing assistance to education to social services. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 14, 2017
FTC settles with Moon company over endorsements of schools for veterans The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement agreement with Victory Media following an investigation of the Moon company for practices used to recommend schools to military veterans. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 14, 2017
IRS has Resources for Veterans, Current Members of the Military As the nation prepares to celebrate Veterans Day, the IRS reminds them that they may be eligible for certain tax benefits. There are also tax benefits that can affect current members of the military. The IRS has resources for both these groups. The followi... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 6, 2017
Saint Vincent College awards new scholarship for veterans Navy Veteran and Saint Vincent College Graduate Student August I. Sander, of Greensburg, is the first recipient of the new Saint Vincent College Veterans Scholarship. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 6, 2017
North Huntingdon Civil War veteran gets tombstone, military marker more than 125 years after his dea A Civil War soldier from North Huntingdon who spent 125 years in an unmarked grave now has a headstone and flag in time for Veterans Day, thanks to a discovery last year that he scrawled his name on a wall of a Virginia house near the battles of Bull Run. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 6, 2017
Vets Must Apply Online for New VA ID Card The online portal to apply will not go live until November 14th; however, if you are not yet registered in vets.gov, you can do so now. For the new ID card you will need to scan and upload a government issued photo ID--driver's license or passport. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: November 2, 2017
Air Force honors North Huntingdon war hero with building dedication Ten years to the day after he died on a reconnaissance mission in Iraq, a North Huntingdon man was honored by Air Force officials in California, who named a building at Travis Air Force Base in his memory. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Veterans Connect newsletter is here In this edition:•Director’s message•Emergency Care at a Non-VA Facility (with detachable wallet card)•Connect to Your Care•Environmental Registries•Telehealth Program Spotlight•Healthy Living... Read on... Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 28, 2017
Findlay sergeant’s single act of kindness launches effort to help military families The Air Force civil engineer, now a chief master sergeant, had returned from deployment one week earlier and heard about a couple whose gutters needed to be repaired but whose son could not help because he was on deployment. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 23, 2017
Veterans with 'Bad Paper' Won't Get New VA ID Cards Starting next month, veterans can register for identification cards that prove their military history -- but not everyone who has served will get one. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 23, 2017
PA Veteran Farm Trail spotlights operations of those who serve Rising early, working hard and coming back for more the next day. That could be a description of life in a military unit, but it also applies to the routine of Ralph Frye and his son, Todd, on their Unity dairy farm. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 16, 2017
Military Ticket Offers Below are a variety of offers for military members, (active, reserve, retired) and families. Military Ticket Offers To purchase tickets, please use the links provided or order by phone by calling the Group Sales Department at 412-804-7904. The spe... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 12, 2017
Pittsburgh Vet Center Quarterly Newsletter OUR MISSION:“We welcome home war Veterans with honor by providing readjustment counseling in a caring manner." Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 11, 2017
VA technique cuts emergency wait times Veterans Health Administration hospitals around the country are adopting a Pittsburgh-developed technique for reducing emergency room waits and making sure vets can quickly see a specialist after an ER visit. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Here's How the 2018 Tricare Changes Impact Retirees A series of changes to Tricare ushered in through a periodic contractor update or ordered by Congress have major impacts on current and future military retirees, including how they enroll in coverage and what they pay out of pocket. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: September 26, 2017
Here's How Tricare's 2017 Changes Affect You A series of sweeping Tricare changes could have a big impact on some of the military health care system's users -- including an extra three months of deductible-free coverage. Are you one of them? Here's what you need to know. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: October 2, 2017
Tet Party 24 February 2017 Vietnam Veterans of Westmoreland County invite you to the 50th anniversary "Year of the Dog" event at All Saints Brewery, 24 February 2018 from 3 to 9 pm. Route 119 N at Roseytown Rd., Greensburg, PA Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: September 19, 2017
Persian Gulf vets have one year left to apply for state bonus Veterans who were on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations between Aug. 2, 1990, and Aug. 31, 1991, have one year left to claim a state bonus, according to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: September 6, 2017
Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Program Ends in One Year Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Program Ends in One Year Annville, PA - Eligible veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations from Aug. 2, 1990 to Aug. 31, 1991 have exactly one year from today to collect a special on... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: September 5, 2017
Changes Are Coming to TRICARE. Are You Ready? Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning January 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care and simplifying cost shares. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: August 16, 2017
Get the facts about Elder Abuse & Veterans National studies find that over 10% of older adults are the victims of elder abuse annually, and almost 10 million Veterans are 65 or older. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: August 9, 2017
Local group links veterans with farmers for on-the-job training Latrobe Bulletin--Some once family-run farms, including several here in Westmoreland County, are in need of skilled workers to continue the tradition of growing crops, raising livestock and other agricultural ventures. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: July 17, 2017
U.S. Veterans Organizations by the Numbers Guidestar offers this concise guide to downloadable aide donors considering supporting veterans' organizations. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: July 12, 2017
A message from VA Pittsburgh re: Changes to Homemaker Home Health Aide Program I am writing to inform you of some important changes we are making to the Homemaker Home Health Aide (HHHA) services program at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. This communication is extensive because this issue is complex, and I would like to provide the... Read on... Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: August 19, 2016
Veterans eligible to receive free cybersecurity training The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Hire Our Heroes have teamed up to offer training for Veterans in cybersecurity, in support of Veterans join our nation’s cybersecurity workforce. Additional Info...
Veteran's Affairs
Posted on: August 7, 2015
VA Launches New No-Cost IT Training Programs VA Launches New No-Cost Training Programs Programs Designed to Help Transitioning Service members and Veterans Develop New Skills and Credentials WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today launched two new no-cost training progra...Read on... Veteran's Affairs
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Posted on: December 5, 2017
Westmoreland County wage growth among fastest in the nation The average weekly wage for Westmoreland County in the 2nd quarter of 2017 was $829, a 6% increase over the same period in 2016. The percentage change placed it 18th among the 347 largest counties in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more...
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Posted on: November 17, 2017
Tenaska Westmoreland Reaches Construction Milestone The Tenaska Westmoreland Generating Station – a cleanburning natural gas-fueled power plant project – has reached a major construction milestone: 1 million work hours stemming from some 600 construction jobs. Press Release...
WCIDC
Posted on: October 26, 2017
WCIDC Receives $305K in Grant & Loan Funding The WCIDC Board of Directors announced today the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund has committed a $285,000 loan and a $20,000 grant to the WCIDC to support renovations at The Corner, an entrepreneurial center located in downtown New Kensington. Press Release...
WCIDC
Posted on: October 2, 2017
Wolf Administration Participates in Recognition of Tucker Auto-Mation On behalf of Governor Tom Wolf, DCED executive deputy secretary Neil Weaver joined the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation to recognize Tucker Auto-Mation, for the company’s contributions to manufacturing. Read on...
WCIDC
Posted on: September 25, 2017
DEP and Westmoreland County Partners Tour Jeannette Glass Site PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell toured the Jeannette Glass Site to see first-hand the importance of brownfields program at work. The WCIDC led the tour of the 13-acre site with city, county and state officials. Read more...
WCIDC
Posted on: September 7, 2017
WCIDC Board Accepts Proposal for Jeannette Rt. 30 Redevelopment The Westmoreland County Land Bank can now enter into a formal agreement with Colony Holding for the 6.4-acre parcel for a purchase price of $2.1 million. Press Release...
WCIDC
Posted on: June 1, 2017
WCIDC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony at Jeannette Glass Site The event marked the official start of environmental remediation and demolition of buildings on the site. Dennis Davin, secretary of the state DCED, announced a $960,300 grant through the Industrial Site Reuse Program. Press Release...
WCIDC
Posted on: February 8, 2017
Envelope company bringing manufacturing from overseas to South Greensburg Standard Envelope plans to expand from six employees to 75 as it moves its operations from Unity to the 68,653-square-foot space in South Greensburg Commons it leases from the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. Read on...
WCIDC
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Westmoreland County tackles how to grow county amid aging population A group of some of Westmoreland County’s top employers on Wednesday afternoon discussed the challenges of an aging and declining population and its impact on the region's workforce, but spoke optimistically about what was to come. Read on...
WCIDC
Posted on: September 16, 2016
Gov. Wolf Announces Over $1.1 Million in Funding to Support Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass Governor Wolf announced $1.14 million in funding to support work along the Amos K Hutchinson Bypass while minimizing closures and disruptions on the PA turnpike. Read more...
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Posted on: October 3, 2016
Letter from Commissioners: PA Department of Health Annual Survey During the week of September 12, 2016 the Pennsylvania Department of Health conducted its annual survey of Westmoreland Manor. We want to be clear to the Manor's residents, their families, and county taxpayers that we take every finding seriously. L...Read on... PA DOH Survey 2016
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