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  1. Ten months later, inquest planned in Seton Hill student's death

    Saturday | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... Police said Briggs and a roommate had been drinking the night of Feb. 14 at the Filly Corral, a strip club near Smithton. On the drive back to Greensburg, a highly intoxicated Briggs fired a gun randomly out of the car window, according to police. ...

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    Related Topix: Westmoreland County, PA, Greensburg, PA

  2. New Levin Furniture store a bit differentRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Furniture Today

    ... difficult. "With that said, a 20% to 30% gain in sales (from the store it replaces) should be achievable," he said. Smithton, Pa.-based Levin is No. 41 on Furniture/Today's Top 100 with estimated furniture, bedding and accessories sales last year of ...

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    Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Wexford, PA

  3. New Levin store a bit different

    Sunday Nov 29 | Furniture Today

    ... difficult. "With that said, a 20% to 30% gain in sales (from the store it replaces) should be achievable," he said. Smithton, Pa.-based Levin is No. 41 on Furniture/Today's Top 100 with estimated furniture, bedding and accessories sales last year of ...

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  4. Patients say surgery stopped excessive sweating

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... called Drysol, and Ms. Harris used special antiperspirants that made her break out in rashes. Mr. Shoemaker, of Smithton, Westmoreland County, used skin-drying lime from concrete and he bought an electric machine that shocked the hands. In what he ...

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    Related Topix: Johnstown, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

  5. Surgery can stop excessive sweatingRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Nov 25 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... called Drysol, and Ms. Harris used special antiperspirants that made her break out in rashes. Mr. Shoemaker, of Smithton, Westmoreland County, used skin-drying lime from concrete and he bought an electric machine that shocked the hands. In what he ...

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    Related Topix: Johnstown, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

  6. Tribune-Review fishing report

    Friday Nov 13 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... have been the best baits. Few people have been fishing the Youghiogheny River around West Newton, Cedar Creek or Smithton. Anglers fishing wax worms, maggots and mealworm at Mammoth Dam have been doing well on trout. A few carp are being caught out ...

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    Related Topix: West Newton, PA

  7. Wires Downed After Tractor-Trailer Hits Westmoreland Pole

    Nov 1, 2009 | ThePittsburghChannel.com

    A tractor-trailer struck a utility pole in Westmoreland County overnight. The truck struck a pole at the intersection of Fort and Third streets in Smithton shortly before 2 a.m. Emergency dispatchers told WTAE Channel 4 Action News that the tractor-trailer hit the pole, causing wires to come down.

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    Related Topix: Westmoreland County, PA

  8. Sewickley Twp. considers police patrol by Smithton

    Oct 28, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... Sever was among those in attendance Tuesday night at one of four community meetings to gauge interest in having the Smithton Police Department patrol the township. Others are scheduled for tonight in Lowber and on Thursday in Herminie. A similar ...

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    Related Topix: Hutchinson, PA, Lowber, PA, Herminie, PA, Rillton, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

  9. Former fire captain honored at national memorial serviceRead the original story

    Oct 26, 2009 | Http

    ... a Roscoe fire captain and a state-certified training instructor. He was taking part in training exercises at the Smithton Fire Training Center when he fell ill. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park is located on the campus of the National ...

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  10. Tribune-Review fishing reportRead the original story

    Oct 23, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... at Lake Arthur for those using shiners and stinkbaits. A few trout are being caught from the Yough River between Smithton and West Newton. Live minnows and minnow imitations have been the hot baits. Hereford Manor Lake has been giving up trout to ...

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  11. Family wants answers in Seton Hill student's killingRead the original story

    Oct 20, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune

    ... have said Briggs and a roommate had been drinking the night of Feb. 14 at the Filly Corral, a strip club near Smithton. On the drive back to Greensburg, a highly intoxicated Briggs fired a gun randomly out of the car window, police said. City police ...

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    Related Topix: Violent Crime, Greensburg, PA, Trooper, PA

  12. Disposal of e-waste to cost Levin $24,000Read the original story

    Oct 9, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    ... the junk. "Finally, this will be done and over," said Basil Hawanchak, chief financial officer of Levin, based in Smithton, Westmoreland County. "And it's going to cost us." EarthEcycle was to pay $150,000 to the humane society for the right to ...

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    Related Topix: Westmoreland County, PA

  13. Jones to sing with Pops

    Oct 8, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    When Shirley Mae Jones was growing up in Smithton, she had no idea what life had in store for her -- a theatrical career that would bring international renown.

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    Related Topix: Oklahoma, PA, Comedy Movies, The Music Man, Family, Drama Movies, Musical Movies, Comedy, The Partridge Family, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Pop/Rock, The Partridge Family

  14. Westmoreland municipalities may join regional police forces

    Oct 2, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... Council members in Madison, a borough with fewer than 480 residents, have shown an interest in contracting with Smithton police for part-time patrols starting in January. Sewickley Township supervisors this week met with Smithton police Chief Glenn ...

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    Related Topix: Westmoreland County, PA, New Stanton, PA, Hunker, PA, Youngwood, PA, Southwest, PA

  15. Levin may spend $20,000 to recycle e-waste left in Monroeville warehouseRead the original story

    Oct 2, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... and recycling, it could be $20,000 or more," said Basil Hawanchak, chief financial officer of Levin, on Friday. The Smithton, Westmoreland County-based company operates 12 furniture stores in Pennsylvania and Ohio. That amount includes the $10,000 ...

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    Related Topix: TV, Electronics

  16. Readers enjoy sharing archivesRead the original story

    Sep 17, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... was 10 cents, and among those showcased in paid advertisements were these area businesses: Jones Brewing Company of Smithton and its "perfect brew," Esquire Premium Pale Beer; Regis Maroney Garage in Smithton; Newhouse Service Station in Herminie; ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  17. Missing backpack back with National Guard member after mistakeRead the original story

    Sep 15, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... a yearlong deployment in Iraq on Aug. 31. When the bag failed to turn up, Dally reported it stolen. Dally's home in Smithton burned down while he was in Iraq, and he said he was happy to see the backpack again because it contained his only copies of ...

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    Related Topix: US National Guard, US Military, Westmoreland County, PA, Mount Pleasant, PA

  18. Couple lauded for volunteer service at Laurel Hill State Park

    Sep 13, 2009 | PittsburghLIVE.com

    ... they often finished each other's sentences. More than 50 years ago they built a home on Orran's family property in Smithton. They had seven children, five of whom are living. Their family has grown to include 12 grandchildren and nine ...

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    Related Topix: Fleetwood, Fleetwood Mallard, Somerset County, PA, Monessen, PA

  19. Stoney's to be brewed in Latrobe plantRead the original story

    Sep 11, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    ... County brewery, but it will be in the former Rolling Rock brewery in Latrobe, not the old Jones Brewing Co. in Smithton, CEO Sandy Podlucky said Thursday. "We're looking to increase production and sales. The sales are steady. There's an allegiance ...

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    Related Topix: Latrobe, PA, Beer, Drink, Beer, Westmoreland County, PA

  20. Stoney's beer production moving to Latrobe

    Sep 10, 2009 | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

    Joe Napsha can be reached via e-mail or at 724-836-5252. Stoney's and Stoney's Light beer once again will be brewed in Westmoreland County, but it will be at the former Rolling Rock brewery in Latrobe, not Jones Brewing Co.'s old brewery in Smithton, CEO Sandy Podlucky said Thursday.

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    Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Beer, Latrobe, PA, Westmoreland County, PA

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