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Alleged robbery spree accomplice arrested
State police in Uniontown arrested Jimmie Allen Clowers, 40, no address available, at 10:30 a.m. and charged him with criminal conspiracy to commit robbery, criminal conspiracy to commit theft and receiving stolen property.
MAWC approves $17M in projects
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County on Wednesday authorized more than $17 million in construction projects for improvements to the system's aging water lines.
Trafford cuts taxes while absorbing 16% sewage rate hike
Council adopted a $1.19 million budget Tuesday night that includes the final $134,000 in payments on a debt that had been approaching $1 million five years ago. The spending plan includes the hiring of a third full-time police officer and 6 percent raises for the borough's employees.
CDC lauds Indiana County's disaster preparedness efforts
The CDC names Indiana County as a model to communities nationwide of how to properly plan for a disaster.
Ward's replacement list whittled to 10 finalists
A former county commissioner, a mayor, two lawyers and several businessmen are among 10 finalists seeking an endorsement from the Westmoreland County Republican committee to fill the remaining three years of the term of outgoing Commissioner Kim Ward.
North Belle Vernon bingo caller takes no contest plea
Roger Alan Nogy waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges of rigging a bingo raffle to win a $1,500 jackpot and splitting the winnings with a player. Nogy maintains his innocence and hopes to begin calling bingo games again.
Hibbs amputee reminded of wreck 'every step I take'
Randolph R. Jordan Jr., an unlicensed and uninsured driver from New Salem, is sent to prison for the 2007 crash on Route 166.
Greensburg lawyer aims for Common Pleas seat
Greensburg attorney Harry F. Smail Jr. became the first candidate to formally announce that he will seek a seat on the bench to replace retiring judges Daniel Ackerman and William J. Ober.
Salem residents face 'no new taxes'
Supervisors unanimously approved a spending plan for 2009 that would keep the property tax levy at 6 mills.
Family rejects leniency call for unlicensed driver
The man is accused of speeding a week before his sentencing for vehicular homicide.
County retirees won't get cost-of-living increase
Controller Sean Lally yesterday said poor economic conditions necessitated the board's actions.
Land trust reduces officials' appointees
Westmoreland Land Trust amended the bylaws Wednesday to limit the number of appointments to the 25-member board by the Westmoreland County commissioners to two.
Hempfield lighting fee to increase, not taxes
Hempfield will hold the line on real estate taxes in 2009, township Manager Rob Ritson said Wednesday.
North Huntingdon considers conserving road salt
North Huntingdon's Public Works director is considering changes to the township's salt distribution to conserve the suddenly pricey and hard-to-get material.
Uniontown man injured in ATV accident
A Fayette County man was seriously injured when the ATV he was driving flipped, pinning him underneath, state police said.
Murray resigns at Latrobe
There will be a new high school football coach patrolling the sidelines next fall at Latrobe.
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