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Cleanup continues after high winds pummel region

Cleanup continued following Friday’s storms that pummeled the region, knocking out power for thousands of people and toppling countless trees. Crews have made good progress restoring power to the more than 25,000 West Penn Power customers who were without electricity, including in hard hit ...

Development of new Freedom Transit facility underway

Those traveling along Berry Road have likely noticed plenty of activity at the former home of Tower Golf and Amish Touch. Since December, work has been underway preparing the land at 375 Berry Road, South Strabane Township, for Freedom Transit’s new operations facility. Sheila Gombita, the ...

Regional congressional incumbents to have quiet primary season

Though some local state officeholders will be facing challenges from within their own party in the May 19 primary election, congressional incumbents will be able to enjoy a much quieter season. In the 14th Congressional District, Republican Guy Reschenthaler will face no GOP challenger for the ...

Smith Township abandoned mine project receives grant

An abandoned mine land reclamation project in Smith Township has received a financial boost. A state grant of $193,493 was awarded to Natural Streams Foundation Inc. to support the initial planning work for the project. The funding will support engineering design and permitting work needed to ...