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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...
Annual Ethnic Festival brings community together
For almost 30 years, the Cambria City Ethnic Festival has been bringing people together in the Johnstown area. Organizers, including Father Timothy Ferris from Saint Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, said annual events like this are community builders and help tie us together. They said this is reinforced by free...
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annual raises awarded to the county's elected officials, saying the current system that controls future increases is outdated and has led to inflated pay ...
Presidential campaigns work to reach both rural and urban voters ahead of Pennsylvania campaign stops
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for president, will stop along the campaign trail in Johnstown on Friday to speak to voters, and on Monday, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris will be campaigning in Pittsburgh. As the candidates work to reach rural and urban voters, representatives of both campaigns talked to Pittsburgh’s...
INDIANA COUNTY FAIR WRAPS UP TODAY
The Indiana County Fair enters its final day today and attendees can expect a lot of noise from the grandstand this afternoon and evening. Admission is $10 from 10 AM till the end of the day today, and on the schedule are two main events for the grandstands. The first is the Demolition Derby at noon, and the final event will be the Stock Semi, Tri-axle dump and open gas, open diesel and 4×4 truck pulls at 7:00 PM.
INDIANA COUNTY FAIR ENTERS FINAL DAYS
The Indiana County Fair is expected to be busy once again as it heads into its final two days. The horse show will run (from 8 AM) to 3 PM today and at 3:00, the 4-H trophy presentations will take place. C&L Carnival rides will open at 4:00 and the Jr. Livestock sale will start at 5:00 in the swine arena. Tonight’s main event will be the Limited Pro Stock Tractors and Smoker Series Tractors and Big Rig Semi’s pulls at 7:00.
5 things to do this week!
5 Things to Do This Week in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands Area. Looking for some fun and excitement in the Johnstown, Altoona, and Laurel Highlands area this week? Whether you're in the mood for cultural experiences, outdoor fun, or a family movie night, there's something for everyone. Check out these five must-do events:
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.
Latrobe eyes regulations, tax abatement to boost property values, curb blight
Latrobe officials are eyeing a registration system that could help hold owners accountable for vacant, abandoned properties in town. The city also is looking to offer a real estate tax abatement to encourage owners to make improvements to their properties. The dovetailing measures are meant to promote economic development while...
Retired Latrobe police dog takes on volunteer work with Ligonier Township fire department
Former Ligonier Valley police dog Zeus is now a fire dog for Ligonier Township Fire Department No. 1. Zeus debuted as a fire dog Tuesday during a National Night Out community outreach event organized by the Ligonier Valley Police Department in Ligonier Borough. “He’s the first fire dog we’ve ever...
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.
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