New Stanton News

The custodians of Westmoreland County's criminal and civil court records have more than 36 years of experience between them.

Lance: To Greensburg's "vehicle policy." Oops! Greensburg apparently doesn't have a policy for vehicles used by city employees -- at least not one that officials can produce when requested.

Share + Dec 26, 2009 8:42 pm US/Eastern NEW STANTON The owner of an auto repair shop in New Stanton is searching for answers after his business was extensively damaged by fire on Christmas Eve.

A little bit of snow and some slick road conditions are keeping road crews busy around western Pennsylvania Monday morning.

Zach Warrick peered intently at the inside of a toy laptop computer. "I've yet to be able to figure out why it can't turn on," the Yough senior muttered.

A Christmas Eve fire that caused extensive damage to a New Stanton automobile repair shop is under investigation by a state police fire marshal, an official said Friday.

It happened on the 500 block of South Center Avenue in New Stanton. We are still waiting to hear how much damage the fire caused.

The New Stanton Volunteer Fire Department wants a financial bailout from borough council, despite objections by two departing officials.

A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 20 to 55 years in state prison for having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl that he still claims the victim only imagined.

Castle Shannon Council has sought help for years to repair or replace Grove Road Bridge.

Pennsylvania State Police are advising all drivers to stay off the roads until PennDOT crews are able to take care of the extremely icy conditions Sunday morning.

Area under winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. By staff and wire reports Sunday, December 13, 2009 Last updated: 9:22 am State Police are advising all drivers to stay off the roads until PennDOT crews are able to take care of the icy conditions.

An accident late this morning closed Interstate 70 westbound in Westmoreland County for a time.

PennDOT will be installing drainage and a retaining wall along Library Road in Castle Shannon starting next week, officials said.

Westbound traffic on a section of Route 70 in Westmoreland County is at a near standstill this morning because of an accident.

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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission continues to rebuild the oldest sections of the 70-year-old toll road from the ground up, despite concerns about whether the turnpike can continue making large transfers of toll money to state accounts, an executive said.

Traffic alert The Pennsylvania Turnpike is scheduled to be closed in both directions between Exit 67 and Exit 75 between midnight and 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

A man who lists a New Stanton motel as his address has been charged with two counts of corruption of minors for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old girl.

Republican Hempfield Supervisor John Silvis will face Democratic challenger Matt Pecarchik on Tuesday for the only six-year seat up for election on the board of supervisors in a race that has been devoid of controversy.