The idyllic innocence of Rustic Ridge shattered a week ago. Tragedy struck this close-knit community in Plum, a neighborhood of more than 200 homes, about 10:23 a.m. last Saturday. An explosion leveled a home on Rustic Ridge Drive and resulted in an inferno that destroyed two neighboring homes. The shock
Laurel: To a prime location. Everyone knew what should go at the 142-acre warehouse site near the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 70 in New Stanton. For months, speculation was rampant. It ended Wednesday when Westmoreland County officials confirmed that Amazon will be the new tenant. “This proves that corridor is
A pint-sized Plum Area School District student put her grief to good use Saturday with an on-the-spot charity event to raise money for victims of the house explosion in Plum. Emmy Halasowski, 7, was understandably shaken and scared Saturday as events unfolded after the deadly explosion on Rustic Ridge Drive