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Union residents welcome Southwest Regional police
Jeremy Sellew is a Valley Independent staff writer and can be reached via at 724-684-2667 or via e-mail. "The response we've received has been overwhelming," Southwest Regional Chief John Hartman said.
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'Antiques Roadshow' discovers several treasures on its visit to region
The first of three Pittsburgh episodes of PBS's popular "Antiques Roadshow" will air at 8 p.m. Monday on WQED-TV. Subsequent episodes will air at 8 p.m. Feb.
Vitale honored for act of heroism
Nearly 70 years after he participated in a dangerous rescue mission in the icy Atlantic, a Rostraver Township man has been honored for his effort.
Police accepting Camp Cadet program applications
State police at Greensburg are accepting applications for the annual Westmoreland County Camp Cadet program for youths July 8 to 13.
Navy medal presented for 1943 sea rescue
Coast Guard Cmdr. Richard Timme, right, presents the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to Thomas A. Vitale, 90, at the American Legion hall in Belle Vernon on Friday.
Pedestrian killed on I-70 in Westmoreland
An unidentified pedestrian was killed Saturday after being struck by a car while walking along Interstate 70 in North Belle Vernon, Westmoreland County.
Pittsburgh man to stand trial in Hempfield attacks
Paul Peirce is a Tribune-Review staff writer and can be reached at 724-850-2860 or via e-mail. A Pittsburgh man was ordered to stand trial on Friday in the assaults of two men at a Hempfield nightspot on Nov.
Franklin Township district judge office may close
One district judge's office would be closed and combined with another under a proposed realignment plan in Fayette County.
Belle Vernon considers cutting courses
Jeremy Sellew is a Valley Independent staff writer and can be reached via at 724-684-2667 or via e-mail. Principal Gregory Zborovancik told residents at a meeting on Monday that classes recommended for elimination drew low enrollment.
Crashes block interstates, two truck drivers injured
Weather is being blamed for two crashes that injured two truck drives, one critically, and closed portions of Interstates 70 and 79 late Friday and early today.
I-70 East In Belle Vernon Closed While Crews Clear Tractor-Trailer Wreckage 15 min ago
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Belle Vernon remain closed while crews work on clearing the scene of a tractor-trailer accident.
Winter Weather Warning Runs Through 1 p.m.
A winter storm warning remains in effect through 1 p.m. today-and first responders warn motorists to be vigilant on icy roadways.
5 districts cleared in cheating inquiry
Half of the school districts in Western Pennsylvania whose results on 2009 state assessment tests raised concerns about possible cheating have been cleared of wrongdoing, according to the state Department of Education.