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Shooting in Saltlick investigated
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (93+ words) The Center Square " Despite Pennsylvania's growing economy, " State police at Uniontown said three people turned themselves into police following a shooting Friday night along Hillview Lane in Saltlick Township. Police said the incident occurred just before 6: 30 p. m. Police said multiple people…...
Priest charged with inappropriate contact
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (261+ words) A Diocese of Greensburg priest, who formerly served in the Fay-West area, has been charged by state police at Greensburg with aggravated indecent assault and several other charges. Police said the Rev. Robert R. Byrnes, 84, of Greensburg, was arrested on Friday…...
Monk celebrates 35 years of profession of his vows
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (202+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene The Rev. Robert Keffer, O. S. B. , a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, Latrobe, and native of Connellsville, is marking the 35th anniversary of his profession of…...
Learning about recycling
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (77+ words) A recycling program hosted by Laura Blood of the Pennsylvania Resources Council was held at the Dunbar Township Elementary School this week for fourth-graders. Laura Blood led the recycling program, showing students examples of items that can and cannot be…...
I got you: Compassionate care from Mount Pleasant EMT changes man's life
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (183+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene From left are Medic 10 EMT Glenn Christner, Jesse Stokes and Medic 10 Supervisor Zach Gergas. For Mt. Pleasant EMS EMT Glenn Christner, one emergency…...
Junior High Band Festival
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (197+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene A group of middle school and high school students participated in the PMEA District 1 Junior High Band Festival hosted by Jude Gore at…...
Westmoreland County sets up signage for Election Bureau ballot drop-offs
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (202+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene An Election Bureau sign sits outside the courthouse Thursday morning, directing voters to the first floor if they have not received a mail-in…...
Report: 25 years on, school choice demand surging
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (922+ words) A teacher speaks to students during a classroom lesson with educational materials on the desk. (The Center Square) " A new report indicates demand for school choice in Pennsylvania is higher than it's ever been since its inception 25 years ago. The…...
Mt. Pleasant girl honored
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (150+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene Westmoreland Cultural Trust's Education and Engagement Manager Nick Lenz hands to Elizabeth Christofano her award for vocal performance at the 28th annual Achievement in…...
Scottdale man dies in motorcycle accident
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (138+ words) Daily Courier Fire on the West Side Bus accident in Scottdale One flown from Bullskin accident scene A Scottdale man died earlier this week in a motorcycle accident in East Huntingdon Township. The Westmoreland County Coroner's Office said Mark F. Hixson…...