New Alexandria News

An 18-year-old who recently graduated from high school in Westmoreland County died in a head-on crash from which she was ejected.

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A Westmoreland County teen died Wednesday as a result of injuries sustained in a head-on collision in Salem, state police said.

An 18-year-old woman was killed this evening in a crash on Route 119 in Salem, Westmoreland County.

A summary charge of harassment was dismissed Tuesday against a New Alexandria councilman accused of punching a 76-year-old man who relies on an electric-powered scooter for transportation.

Even if the skies clear, some boaters may have a tough time enjoying the weekend in Westmoreland County.

A fire last month that damaged storage sheds along Route 22 in New Alexandria was arson, a state police fire marshal said.

Two Democratic write-in candidates have defeated New Alexandria Mayor Betty Cain in her effort to win a seat on borough council.

Among the business and equestrian communities of Western Pennsylvania, Linda Renchko was respected for her business acumen and riding skills.

A Derry Township teenager was sentenced Thursday to serve at least four years in prison for his role in a series of home burglaries and other thefts late last year.

Westmoreland County 911 said a three-alarm fire broke out in a self-storage complex on Tuesday around noon.

Fire companies from throughout Westmoreland County battled a blaze at a self-storage complex in New Alexandria just after noon today.

Part of Route 22 was briefly closed in Westmoreland County, causing extensive traffic backups, while firefighters battled a large fire Tuesday afternoon.

Jack Freeman motoring through New Alexandria on his electric scooter, with an orange traffic flag flapping in the wind, has become a familiar sight since the lifelong resident suffered a stroke that paralyzed his left side in 1990.

Police in Westmoreland County are investigating more than 30 holes were dug in a homeowner's back yard.

Two of six people injured in a two-vehicle accident Monday in Blairsville remained hospitalized Tuesday.

Paul Paterra can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-6220. Despite the support of the mayor and some residents, Export likely will not have its own police officer anytime soon.

Construction has resumed on Route 22 in Westmoreland and Indiana counties as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation inches closer to completing more than a decade of improvements to a highway once notorious for deadly crashes.

On a National Honor Society trip to Chicago last week, Greater Latrobe High School senior Ryan Dudik learned of the Windy City's revered, century-old development plan.

Derry Area Historical Society will celebrate the grand opening of its new Family and Community History Research Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the New Alexandria Public Library, located in the town's Keystone Plaza at routes 22 and 981.