Children in Westmoreland County who will participate in the Shop With A Cop holiday shopping program also have a friend in Independence Health System, where nursing units across the Westmoreland
Youngstown Whitney Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The department has about 30 active firefighters. Among activities on Friday was a Battle of the Barrel competition. On Saturday, starting at noon, the station will hold a parade and festival. The department was created through the merger of Youngstown,
An area fire department is celebrating a milestone this weekend with a festival and a few tried-and-true traditions. Youngstown Whitney Volunteer Fire Department, 229 Main St., will mark its 100th anniversary on Friday and Saturday. The department, formed from the merger of Youngstown Volunteer Fire Department, Baggaley Volunteer Fire Department
A group of fourth grade students at Baggaley Elementary School now have a better understanding of alternative communication methods. Students in Elizabeth Frescura’s class are reading the novel “Out of My Mind” by Sharon M. Draper. The story centers around a girl with cerebral palsy who uses word cards and
A heat lamp that melted a piece of plastic in a classroom at Baggaley Elementary School prompted a fire call that involved multiple departments Monday night in Unity. Westmoreland County 911 officials said the smoke that spurred the call was caused by a heat lamp. The call was received at