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Westmoreland airport nabs federal funds to lure new commercial service
·Rich Cholodofsky
An unnamed airline sponsored the application that landed $850,000 in federal money that could bring commuter air service back to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport gets $850K grant to attract new airline
·By ABIGAIL HAKAS Bulletin Managing Editor
The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport was awarded a federal grant to attract an airline, and airport officials are negotiating with potential carriers.
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Derry teen Lilly Zemba brings community spirit on and off the pageant stage
·By ABIGAIL HAKAS Bulletin Managing Editor
Lilly Zemba wears many hats — or really, crowns.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Candlelight Crafters: ‘Spreading love and light one stitch at a time’
·BY MARYANN GOGNIAT EIDEMILLER For The Bulletin
Angela Davis never intended to start a nonprofit that would grow bigger than she ever expected.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited wins two statewide awards
·By BULLETIN STAFF
The Forbes Trail Trout Unlimited was named the Best Trout Unlimited Chapter in Pennsylvania at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited on Sept. 12.
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Democratic candidate Jordan Omlor outlines priorities ahead of November election
·By BELLA MARKOVITZ Bulletin Staff Reporter
As Democrat Jordan Omlor prepares to challenge state Rep. Leslie Rossi in the general election, he told town hall attendees that he wants to serve the working class of the 59th Legislative District.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Westmoreland County commissioners criticize sheriff over wrongful arrest, overtime costs
·By BELLA MARKOVITZ Bulletin Staff Reporter
Tension between Westmoreland County commissioners and the sheriff’s office grew on Thursday as commissioners criticized a wrongful arrest and unbudgeted overtime costs.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Driver cited after allegedly hitting Latrobe garage
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
A driver accused of damaging a Latrobe garage in July was cited on Sunday.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Live! Casino hits $1M donated through Charitable Community Bingo
·By BULLETIN STAFF
Live! Casino, The Cordish Companies and Mega Money Bingo celebrated a milestone of over $1 million donated to nonprofits through the casino’s weekly Charitable Community Bingo.
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Latrobe Bulletin
DASD examines cost of services as it weighs future of Caldwell Memorial Library
·By BELLA MARKOVITZ Bulletin Staff Reporter
The Caldwell Memorial Library relies on free services provided by Derry Area School District to operate, and the cost of those services has grown over the years.
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Westmoreland County sheriff waiting on commissioner approval for K-9
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
The Westmoreland County sheriff has been waiting over 100 days to get a K-9 program up and running. Two county commissioners said that while they support the program, getting it underway is complicated.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Westmoreland County team takes on 70-mile hike for veterans
·By BULLETIN STAFF
Westmoreland County employees and their loved ones are forming their largest team yet to compete in an annual 70-mile hike to raise money for veterans.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Greater Latrobe stadium complete, roof updates moving forward
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
After nearly a year of construction, upgrades to Memorial Stadium are complete. Greater Latrobe Junior High School’s roof replacement project is also expected to wrap next week as the new school year rolls on.
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Five Greater Latrobe students recognized as September Wildcats of the Month
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
Five Greater Latrobe students were recognized during the district’s September school board meeting on Tuesday as Wildcats of the Month.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Survey finds Derry Area High School teachers rarely use high school library, citing limited hours
·By BELLA MARKOVITZ Bulletin Staff Reporter
The Caldwell Memorial Library ad hoc committee reviewed a survey of how high school teachers use the high school library at its Monday meeting.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Mutual Aid EMS set for return to Latrobe City Hall next week
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
Mutual Aid EMS is moving back into Latrobe Municipal Building on Monday, Sept. 21.
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Latrobe Bulletin
Latrobe hires new coordinator of community affairs, police services
·By ANNABELLE CHIPPS Bulletin Staff Reporter
A Latrobe administrative clerk was sworn in as the city’s new coordinator of community affairs and police services on Monday night.
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Ligonier Township Recreation Board looks to match funds for trail grant
·By BELLA MARKOVITZ Bulletin Staff Reporter
The Ligonier Township Recreation Board is looking to match funds for a grant to revitalize the Ligonier Valley Trail.
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Historical society looks at 'Mt. Pleasant: Then and Now'
·By JAMIE RANKIN The Daily Courier
Anyone who’s ever wondered how Mt. Pleasant looked in days gone by had only to drop by American Legion Post 446 on Saturday evening to find out.
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Union meeting notices
Local Union 1537 United Steelworkers and its units will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at Huber Hall in Latrobe. The union meeting will commence at 4:30 p.m. All members and retirees are invited to attend.
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