An industrial park dating to 1888 is rolling out a commerce welcome mat in Armstrong County. That’s the message from Gilpin Supervisors Chairman Charles Stull as he spearheads efforts to attract businesses to the location that once housed the largest distillery in the U.S., The Schenley Distilling Co. Gilpin officials
A new scholastic-themed street party is coming to Leechburg. The inaugural Back 2 School Block Party will welcome students from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday along Main Street, between First and Second streets, for free food, refreshments, games and more. Music will be provided by DJ Jonathan. The event
Some area pools are making a splash in time for traditional opening day — Memorial Day weekend — but at least one has to come up for air. Vandergrift Pool, along La Belle Vue Road, will not open its gates as scheduled. The board announced on social media that unforeseen
Jennifer Pirhalla grinds her teeth with worry every time she accompanies her two children to their bus stop in rural Gilpin Township. Pirhalla said she is concerned about student safety after witnessing numerous motorists disregarding the lighted stop sign arm on the school bus that picks them up along Johnetta
Southern Armstrong Regional police are investigating a report of an attempted abduction of two juveniles in Gilpin. Police received a report Wednesday of an older male with dark hair driving a tan colored minivan approaching the children. In a Facebook post, officials asked for the public’s help to identify the