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Brackenridge teens, 18, charged with robbing boy
Two 18-year-old Brackenridge men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a 12-year-old boy.
Crash-plagued part of Rt. 366 to get upgrade
PennDOT has agreed to make safety improvements to a part of Route 366 where two people died in separate accidents nine months apart.
Volunteers serve free Thanksgiving meals
In a contrast of new and old, rural and urban, two groups offered free Thanksgiving meals to everyone who walked in Thursday.
Motive remains mystery shooting of Arnold 10-year-old
Police still don't have a motive in the shooting of a 10-year-old Arnold boy wounded Friday.
New Ken-Arnold allegations: We're taking a measured response on the allegations in the New Kensington-Arnold School District that some school board members have done something illegal -- or at least unethical.
Valley groups to provide Thanksgiving dinner for needy
Hard economic times have not hurt the goodwill of locals during the holidays. Area churches and community groups say they have more than enough food and helping hands for free meals on Thanksgiving.
10-Year-Old Boy Shot In Leg On Westmoreland Co. Street
A 10-year-old boy was shot in the leg on a Westmoreland County street Friday afternoon.
14-Year-Old Boy Shot In Westmoreland Co. 1 hr ago
Investigators said a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg late Friday afternoon in Arnold, Westmoreland County.
Public's help sought in rash of burglaries in Arnold
Arnold police are hoping alert neighbors can help them find the people responsible for a number of burglaries.
Lance : To the Westmoreland County Commissioners. Nothing sends a county commissioner running for cover like the word "reassessment" -- note the ongoing wailing and gnashing of teeth by elected officials in Allegheny County.
Veterans asking Americans for one thing: a simple 'thank you'
Veterans of America's Armed Forces really want only one thing from fellow Americans, according to Vietnam veteran Dennis Gianotti.
Arnold gunmen open fire on SUV, no one hurt
Someone opened fire Saturday on an occupied vehicle at Moore Street and Constitution Boulevard in Arnold but police said no one was injured.
New Kensington-Arnold students arrive in China
Thanks to a competitive grant provided by the Grabel Foundation, 17 students and eight adults were able to travel to Beijing and Jillin City, China, from Wednesday until next Thursday.
Arnold organization delivers to troops for 6th straight year
Liz Hayes can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4680. Arnold-based Cookies for Our Troops is mobilizing again to provide a Christmas celebration for more than 300 soldiers serving overseas.
Shooting investigation in New Kensington leads to drug charges
Police arrested a man inside the Victoria Avenue house that was the site of a drive-by shooting last month.
New Kensington-Arnold schools Region I challenger expects tough road
Liz Hayes can be reached via e-mail or at 724-226-4680. Only one New Kensington-Arnold School Board member faces an opponent in November's general election.
East Deer signs up for study of toxic browfields substances
By George Guido , FOR THE VALLEY NEWS DISPATCH Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Last updated: 8:40 am The township will be signing on to a regional brownfields assessment program.
Decisions of Westmoreland County judges
The following is a list of defendants charged with a first offense of driving under the influence in Westmoreland County criminal court.
Boxing champ put training to use as Arnold police chief
Michael "Barto" Bertoni knew when and when not to use his fists. The Arnold police officer who rose to the rank of chief once quietly said he didn't have to use a blackjack.
Build a physician-patient relationship on trust, comfort
Ed Bednar credits his doctor, and the good relationship he has with her, for saving his life.