Vandergrift couple closes Hancock Inn after 53 years
When Jean and Denny Silvis opened the Hancock Inn as newlyweds in 1973, it was a bit of a leap of faith for the couple. At the time, Jean wasn’t even o...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Parks Township shooting suspect held for court on homicide charges
The man accused of shooting four people, killing one, outside a Parks Township bar last month was held for court on charges including homicide. David Dunmire...
May 7, 2026Open source
Building the Valley: Historic building serves as Vandergrift community gathering center
An almost century-old Vandergrift building that once served youth sports groups has been transformed into a community event space, breathing fresh life into...
May 6, 2026Open source
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WVU Health System is acquiring 5 hospitals in Western Pennsylvania
The deal will bring five Pennsylvania hospitals -- Frick, Latrobe, Westmoreland, Butler Memorial and Clarion -- under the WVU Medicine brand.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
Retired Catholic priest facing sex crime charges out of Westmoreland County
A retired Catholic priest and former Pennsylvania State Police chaplain is facing several charges in connection with sex crimes dating back more than 10 years.
May 17, 2026Open source
Woman dies following 2-vehicle crash in Westmoreland County
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in Westmoreland County Saturday night.
May 17, 2026Open source
Here's what to know about the Ligonier Valley Farmers Market this summer Will Ligonier have an outdoor mark...
Will Ligonier have an outdoor market this season? That is the question people in Westmoreland County have been asking for months.
May 15, 2026Open source
25 workers laid off at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport after Spirit Airlines exit
Last week, 25 workers at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport were laid off amid fallout of Spirit Airlines’ abrupt closure, said Moe Haas, director of the W...
May 12, 2026Open source
Ligonier Country Market may move to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity
Ligonier Country Market may have finally found a new home for the season. Westmoreland County Airport Authority board members on Tuesday approved drafting a...
May 12, 2026Open source
‘I lost complete trust,’ Delmont husband testifies against wife charged with adopted son’s murder
Jacob Maloberti took the witness stand Monday to testify against his wife, telling a Westmoreland County jury he only began to question how the couple’...
May 11, 2026Open source
Man accused of running fake check scheme at dealerships A Pittsburgh-area man is accused of acquiring more...
A Pittsburgh-area man is accused of acquiring more than $400,000 worth of vehicles and other property from a check fraud scheme that targeted dealerships acr...
May 9, 2026Open source
Jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $350K sold at Western Pennsylvania Sheetz
A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash Five with Quick Cash ticket, worth $350,000, was sold for Tuesday’s drawing in Westmoreland County.
May 6, 2026Open source
TRAFFIC: Liberty Tunnel inbound closure
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May 6, 2026Open source
Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides refugee, immigrant services expanding into Westmoreland County
Hello Neighbor, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit, announced it is expanding its employment services into Westmoreland County.
May 6, 2026Open source
History Matters: Separation Day and Delaware 250 celebrations
Each June, Delawareans celebrate Separation Day - the day the First State stopped being part of Pennsylvania and became its own entity.This year's Separation...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
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Two rescued off stuck boat on Oneida Lake
Two Pennsylvania boaters were rescued after their boat became stuck on the breakwater at the entrance to the Erie Canal off Oneida Lake Tuesday morning, acco...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Readings of Pennsylvanian poetry coming to Troy Sale Barn
TROY — Eleven Pennsylvania poets will gather June 21 to read their work at the Troy Sale Barn, giving attendees a chance to enjoy poetry from the commonwea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
COMMENTARY: Protect kids from online gambling
Two decades after the first casino opened in Pennsylvania -- paving the way for many older residents to get hooked on slot machines -- gambling interests hav...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
A.J. Brown’s goodbye message to the Eagles was a VERY loaded statement
LinkPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles pumps up the crowd before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the S...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
7 secret destinations to explore in NJ
PA Cider Fest returns to Adams County on June 13, bringing together more than 20 cideries from across Pennsylvania for an afternoon of tastings, live music a...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Jonathan Zimmerman: What the New Republic got right — and wrong — about free speech at my university
A piece in the New Republic ignores a group of people at the University of Pennsylvania who don’t feel like they can speak out.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Monday's Here but Sunday's A-Coming
For many years, even before I became a pastor, Sunday was always a very special day. I lived in a rural community in Pennsylvania where they had what they ca...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Alex Yankowski victorious again at Utica-Rome Speedway
Alex “Kid Rocket” Yankowski won his third straight DIRTcar 358 modified feature on Friday night at Utica-Rome Speedway. Yankowski, of Covington Township,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
SGP Adventure Book meant to educate
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is encouraging schools, educators, libraries, camps and after school programs across Pennsylvania to take advantage of a li
Jun 9, 2026Open source
State awards safety grants to schools in Lycoming, Tioga counties
Eight nonpublic schools in Lycoming, Tioga and Bradford counties have been awarded nearly $450,000 in Targeted School Safety Grants through Pennsylvania’s Sch
Jun 9, 2026Open source
As Pennsylvania cracks down on AI, multiple chatbots continue to pose as doctors
HARRISBURG — Chatbots on five different websites claimed to be licensed to practice medicine in the commonwealth when prompted by Spotlight PA — the same ki
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Duals on Desmond: Pennsylvania wins girls, youth matches; New York takes boys dual
ATHENS — The Pennsylvania girls pulled away from New York for a 66-36 victory at the third annual Duals on Desmond showcase on Saturday. New York won the b...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Brown bags and big smiles: Week one at the MJ Community Center
MOUNT JEWETT, Pa. — The MJHHC Summer Fun Lunch Program officially kicked off its first week at the new MJ Community Center
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bradford Exchange Club member elected district director
The Mid-Atlantic District of the National Exchange Club met June 5 and 6 in Harrisburg for its annual convention. The district, which includes clubs in New Y...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
AMERICA250PA – Did you know?
(Editor’s note: America250PA - McKean County provided the material featured here, created by the McKean County Planning Commission — Chairman Gregory Bel...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Geisinger hospitals recognized for maternal and newborn care
DANVILLE — Five Geisinger hospitals recently received the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s (PA PQC) Designations Awards for improving the q...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Pa. rape crisis centers: We are not a budget line item
After six years of relatively stagnant funding, members from Pennsylvania’s 47 rape crisis centers came together in Harrisburg to call for double the state...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Dear Abby: Impromptu family reunion becomes source of contention
Dear Abby: I recently hosted a family gathering that included my adult cousin and his wife — who live locally — and my son, daughter-in-law, and their so...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Vandergrift is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Western Pennsylvania
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Two rescued off stuck boat on Oneida Lake
Two Pennsylvania boaters were rescued after their boat became stuck on the breakwater at the entrance to the Erie Canal off Oneida Lake Tuesday morning, acco...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Readings of Pennsylvanian poetry coming to Troy Sale Barn
TROY — Eleven Pennsylvania poets will gather June 21 to read their work at the Troy Sale Barn, giving attendees a chance to enjoy poetry from the commonwea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
COMMENTARY: Protect kids from online gambling
Two decades after the first casino opened in Pennsylvania -- paving the way for many older residents to get hooked on slot machines -- gambling interests hav...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
A.J. Brown’s goodbye message to the Eagles was a VERY loaded statement
LinkPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles pumps up the crowd before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the S...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
7 secret destinations to explore in NJ
PA Cider Fest returns to Adams County on June 13, bringing together more than 20 cideries from across Pennsylvania for an afternoon of tastings, live music a...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Jonathan Zimmerman: What the New Republic got right — and wrong — about free speech at my university
A piece in the New Republic ignores a group of people at the University of Pennsylvania who don’t feel like they can speak out.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Monday's Here but Sunday's A-Coming
For many years, even before I became a pastor, Sunday was always a very special day. I lived in a rural community in Pennsylvania where they had what they ca...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Alex Yankowski victorious again at Utica-Rome Speedway
Alex “Kid Rocket” Yankowski won his third straight DIRTcar 358 modified feature on Friday night at Utica-Rome Speedway. Yankowski, of Covington Township,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
SGP Adventure Book meant to educate
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is encouraging schools, educators, libraries, camps and after school programs across Pennsylvania to take advantage of a li
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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