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Memorial wall's stop in Mt. Pleasant a moving tribute to fallen Vietnam veterans
Aug. 29—Two days after New Year's 1967, Dennis Kubic of Mt. Pleasant Township was wounded, and a friend and fellow infantryman was killed by enemy gunfire in Vietnam. That fateful encounter came back vividly to Kubic on Thursday morning as he located the name of his wartime buddy — Frederico Perez of San Diego, Texas — on a panel of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. "We got caught in an ...
Losses continue for Western Pennsylvania hospitals
Western Pennsylvania's economic engine - health care services - continued to sputter this year, with the operator of two Pittsburgh-area hospitals reporting a widening loss in year-end results. Clearfield County-based Penn Highlands Healthcare, which owns hospitals in Washington and Fayette counties, on Thursday reported an operating loss of $36.43 million...
Sheetz in Youngwood to close
YOUNGWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) -- The Sheetz in the center of Youngwood is about to close, and the community is not happy about it. The Sheetz in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, along Route 119 has stood proudly for over 22 years and during that time it has given its customers a place to not only fill up their cars but to grab a bite to eat before getting back on the road.To the naked eye it would not appear that the location is lacking in business. In fact, the facility and pumps were remodeled just four years ago. But all the same, the Youngwood...
Westmoreland County employees suspended amid investigation into alleged unauthorized raise
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Two Westmoreland County employees have been suspended without pay as an investigation is underway into whether they gave themselves an unauthorized pay raise.Westmoreland County Purchasing Department Director Kristopher Cardiff and his assistant director Kristen Coyne were suspended on Aug. 15, the county said, over an extra half hour of pay every day last year that was allegedly never authorized.According to payroll records from the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Cardiff received $5,397.84 in overtime while Coyne received $3,619.36.Four other purchasing staffers who make up the rest of the department also received between $2,000 to $3,000 in overtime, according to...
Pennsylvania Treasurer Returns Over $85,000 in Unclaimed Property to Local Education Agency
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, alongside Dr. Donald Martin, Executive Director of Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1), announced the return of over $85,000 in unclaimed property to IU1. This unit supports public education in Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties. The funds, totaling $85,135.54, consisted of nine distinct properties ranging from just $0.01...
Proposed cap on raises for elected officials stalls in Westmoreland County
Aug. 30—Westmoreland's Democratic minority commissioner claims his proposal to cap pay raises for elected county officials is being blocked by his Republican colleagues. Commissioner Ted Kopas has lobbied for imposition of a 2.5% cap on all annual raises awarded to the county's elected officials, saying the current system that controls future increases is outdated and has led to inflated pay ...
Superheros rappel down Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, Aug. 29, 2024
Captain America, Superman and Spiderman rappel down the side of Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Thursday to the cheers of patients, families and onlookers. It was the eighth annual super visit from Captain America, Spiderman and Superman to the Children’s Hospital. Aug. 28, 2024. Joe Hermitt | jhermitt@pennlive.comGet Photo.
Leechburg Area School Board decides against lawsuit against Westmoreland County
Aug. 28—The Leechburg Area School Board will not be following through with a promised lawsuit against Westmoreland County after being presented with a possible solution to tax rate issues by Westmoreland County assessors. "The board is still considering all of its legal options," said Ashley Coudriet, school board president. "Currently, Westmoreland County has provided additional information ...
Women & Business Profile: Carol Hudock Palcic
Executive Director of the YWCA Westmoreland County, Mayor of Southwest Greensburg. When she was hired in 2021 as executive director of the YWCA Westmoreland County, Carol Hudock Palcic was told there was only enough money to keep the doors open for another two years — but that wasn’t going to stop her.
Penn History Department launches political history concentration for undergraduate majors
Penn’s History Department is adding a new political history concentration, giving students the opportunity to explore the evolution of political institutions and state powers on a national and global scale. The concentration officially opened to all undergraduate history majors on Aug. 19. According to the department website, the program...
Westmoreland happenings: Birding walk, community festival, meetings, more
• The West Newton Community Festival will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6, noon to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Vine Street Park. There will be entertainment, games, food trucks, crafters, a basket sale and more. A parade will begin at 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Sept. 8 activities include a worship service at 10:30 a.m. and an exotic animal show from 1 to 4 p.m. All events are free. Sponsored by Community Revitalization of West Newton.
State urged to reject Donegal mine's renewal of permit to discharge water
Almost two dozen Donegal-area residents and environmental activists urged state regulators Wednesday to reject a mining company’s request to renew its permit to discharge water from its Donegal Township mine. They contend that the water pollutes the creek, and digging out coal has damaged homes and water supplies. “Our...
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