2020 Adopted Westmoreland County Budget

Please use this budget document to gain a better understanding of County funding. 

Thank you for taking the time to read more about Westmoreland County. 

Respectfully yours,

Meghan A. McCandless, Director of Financial Administration

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Foster Parents Needed for Older Youth

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? The Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau has an overwhelming need for foster parents for older youth (ages 12-21) . Please call today (724) 830-3301.

We're hiring!

Jobs (deadlines): Menal Health Pgm Specialist, BH/DS (Jan 30); Legal Secretary, Adult Probation (Jan 31); Director and Assistant Director of Payroll/Retirement, Controller's (Feb 5); Mechanic, Public Works

Westmoreland courts holding $80,000 owed to crime victims

Nearly $80,000 owed to about 250 crime victims is being held by Westmoreland County, according to Clerk of Courts Bryan Kline.

The cash represents court-ordered restitution payments to victims who moved and have not updated their home addresses with the co...

CodeRED - Keeping Citizens Informed

All Encouraged to Sign-up for Emergency and Non-emergency Alerts at County Website

Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety is encouraging all residents, visitors, and businesses to sign up for a new mass notification system known as CodeRED that wi...

Westmoreland County Overcomes PA’s Broken Child Welfare System

Westmoreland County child welfare officials responded to a recent state Auditor General special report analyzing the children and youth services system in Pennsylvania.

Violent-intruder drill held in Greensburg

A violent-intruder drill Monday in Greensburg was the result of about five years of preparation by the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety and Westmoreland Casemanagement and Supports, Inc.

Public safety officials used the drill as a way to gau...

Westmoreland displays new high-tech mobile command center

The $516,000 center includes a large trailer with internet, mapping and communications equipment and two mobile surveillance units that feature cameras atop 37-foot masts and six drones for aerial reconnaissance activities.

CodeRED - Keeping Citizens Informed

All Encouraged to Sign-up for Emergency and Non-emergency Alerts at County Website

Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety is encouraging all residents, visitors, and businesses to sign up for a new mass notification system known as CodeRED that wi...

Follow us on Twitter!

Follow us @WCDPS911 for the latest Westmoreland County DPS news and updates.

Income Tax Assistance

Volunteers Needed - Westmoreland County Meals on Wheels Programs

Volunteers deliver more than meals. Each friendly visit is a safety check enabling our community's seniors to live less isolated, nourished lives with independence and dignity. Find a Westmoreland County's Meals on Wheels program near you.

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Support Group Meeting

The Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging extends an invitation to you, to attend our monthly Caregiver Support Group Meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the McKenna Center for Active...

PA Hotline to Assist Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

A new hotline to help connect thousands of grandparents who are raising their grandchildren to the resources and programs available to them is now live. 

The KinConnector hotline was established through Act 89 of 2018 to address the growing number...

Pennsylvania SeniorLaw Helpline

WARNING: Scam Calls Targeting Recipients of Property Tax & Rent Rebates

Senior Community Service Employment Program

On-The-Job Training Program for Mature Workers

Twilight Wish

Celebrating Seniors and Making Dreams Come True

Learn While You Earn

Senior Employment Program-SCSEP- Learn While You Earn

Transgender Training Opportunities

Supporting Transgender Clients- Training Series

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is sponsoring our second annual “Supporting Transgender Clients” Training Series in partnership with the Gender and Sexuality Devel...

CPS Certification Trainings

THREE CPS CERTIFICATION TRAININGS SCHEDULED!

Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. is sponsoring three (3) training events for CPS (Certified Peer Specialist) Certification in 2020!

Training is provided at NO COST for Residents of Armstrong, Indiana,...

Problem Gambling Conference

Featuring Industry Professionals speaking on Gambling-related behaviors

• Similarities/Differences Between Substance Use Disorder and Disordered Gambling
• Older Adults and Gambling
• Online Sports Betting Now and the Future

Flyer

Registration Form

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY: Understanding the Military Experience

Tier One: January 21, 2020 - Pittsburgh, PA

For more information or to register, see below links:

SBHP Northeast Region Training Events Flyer

SBHP Pennsylvania Event Registration

SBHP FAQ

Understanding the Military Experience

Becoming a Geriatric Competent Clinician

The training consists of two In-Person trainings and a series of seven webinars.

Webinar Series: Supporting Transgender Clients

Interested in learning more on how to best support your transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients? CHOP’s Gender and Sexuality Development Clinic, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, will host four separate Webinar d...

STEP UP WESTMORELAND

== Students, Therapists, Educators and Parents United in Prevention ==
Step Up's goal is to support the academic, social, and emotional success of ALL students by creating caring, safe and positive educational environments.

CareerSTEPS Job Assistance

Did you graduate and need a job? Need a GED? Want a PAID work experience?
CareerSTEPS Can Help!

Adult Basic & Literacy Education Program

FREE education classes for adults can help improve your reading, writing, and math skills to prepare you for GED® exams, high school equivalency exams, post-secondary entrance exams, and jobs!

Health Resource Guide for Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing Available

The Behavioral Health Task Force for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing of Allegheny County today announced the updating of the Resource Guide for Southwestern Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Providers.

This resource guide lists regiona...Read on...

Foster Parents Needed for Older Youth

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? The Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau has an overwhelming need for foster parents for older youth (ages 12-21) . Please call today (724) 830-3301.

National American Miss Pennsylvania Preteen 2018 Service Project

Congratulations to Arielle Teppert, from Latrobe, National American Miss Pennsylvania Preteen 2018 winner, whose service project focused on providing foster children with back to school items.

On behalf of Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau, w...

Child Welfare Professional Week in Harrisburg

In recognition of the Governor’s Proclamation for Child Welfare Professional week, it was an honor to accompany Anna and Idelia to our state capitol, whom both shared their heartfelt stories on how their caseworkers’ had positively impacted their lives.

Sh...

Levin Furniture, others donate 125 beds to needy kids in Westmoreland County

With one donation, the waiting list for beds for abused and neglected children in Westmoreland County has been eliminated. 

On Wednesday, 125 beds were delivered to the Kris Feliciani State Farm Insurance office in Youngwood, where they will await...

Westmoreland County Overcomes PA’s Broken Child Welfare System

Westmoreland County child welfare officials responded to a recent state Auditor General special report analyzing the children and youth services system in Pennsylvania.

Join the Westmoreland County Local Youth Advisory Board

See the IL Calendar for Westmoreland County local YAB meeting dates.

The Mission of the Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is to educate, advocate, and form partnerships to create positive change in the child welfare system.

Westmoreland courts holding $80,000 owed to crime victims

Nearly $80,000 owed to about 250 crime victims is being held by Westmoreland County, according to Clerk of Courts Bryan Kline.

The cash represents court-ordered restitution payments to victims who moved and have not updated their home addresses with the co...

Owed money? In Westmoreland, some will get restitution on prepaid debit card

A pilot program starting next month at the Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts office will give crime victims another option to access their restitution funds.

Westmoreland County collects more than $100k in owed court fees through tax returns

A new program diverts state tax refunds from criminal defendants who owe court costs, fees and restitution.

Feedback Opportunities for Community Development

Do you want your opinion heard regarding your community's priorities? Now is the time to provide us your input! Join the Westmoreland County Community Development Division to provide comments concerning the County's housing and community development needs...

Westmoreland County announces homeownership program

Greensburg, Pa., The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners and the Westmoreland County Land Bank announced the creation of a new program and partnership for homeownership today. $160,000 was secured from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA)...

Homicide Investigation - City of Arnold

Homicide Investigation - City of New Kensington

Multiple Fatality Collision - Pennsylvania Turnpike - Mount Pleasant Township

Multiple Fatalities - Pennsylvania Turnpike - Mount Pleasant Township, Westmorreland County, PA

CURRENT INCIDENT - MULTIPLE FATALITY CRASH ON PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE - JANUARY 5, 2020 

 Current Update: 8:55 AM - Multiple fatality crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike at Mile Post 86.1 Westbound in Mount Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County...

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Fairfield Township

All-Terrain Vehicle Fatality - Donegal Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Derry Township

Missing Person Recovered - Upper Burrell Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Rostraver Township

Vehicle/Bicycle Fatality - Ligonier Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Salem Township

Vehicle/Pedestrian Fatality - Municipality of Murrysville

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Rostraver Township

Homicide Investigation - City of Jeannette

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Municipality of Murrysville

Death Investigation - Irwin Borough

Standoff Investigation - Delmont Borough

Train/Pedestrian Fatality - Hempfield Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Washington Township

Murder/Suicide Investigation - Irwin Borough

Vehicle/Pedestrian Fatality - Ligonier Borough

Motorcycle Fatality - Hempfield Township

Motorcycle Fatality - Derry Township

Weather-Related Fatalities - Mount Pleasant Township

Homicide Investigation - City of New Kensington

Motor Vehicle Fatality - St. Clair Township

Motor Vehicle Fatalities - Hempfield Township

Motorcycle Fatality - City of Latrobe

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Mount Pleasant Township

Missing Person Recovered - Rostraver Township

Motorcycle Fatality - Unity Township

Officer-Involved Shooting - City of Greensburg

Motor Vehicle Fatality - South Huntingdon Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Derry Township

Residential Structure Fire - Washington Township

Motor Vehicle Collision - North Huntingdon Township

Motor Vehicle Fatality - Derry Township

JUDGE SCHERER'S MOTIONS COURT CANCELLED

Judge Chris Scherer will not be hearing Civil or Orphans' Court motions on Friday, February 7, 2020. Counsel should make arrangements to present motions on a prior or subsequent Friday.

FEBRUARY 2020 CIVIL ARBITRATION LIST IS AVAILABLE

The February 2020 civil Arbitration List is no available on the Court's webpage under the Civil Court section.

CIVIL ARBITRATION LIST - JANUARY 2020

The January 2020 civil arbitration list has been published and is available on the civil section of the Court's webpage.

WCIDC Signs Option Agreement with Al. Neyer

Al. Neyer signs option agreement with WCIDC for 13.39 acres at Westmoreland Technology Park II

Westmoreland County drug court graduates its fifth class

Westmoreland drug court graduate: 'It feels like I'm starting over'

Westmoreland mom who beat addiction calls drug court 'my saving grace'

2 graduate from Westmoreland's drug court program

Westmoreland drug court participants pitch in at animal shelter

Recovering addicts tell lawmakers Westmoreland court rehab program works

Election Poll Workers Needed for Two Upcoming Elections

Play a vital role in the democratic process.  Contribute to your community by helping run an election and safeguard our election process.  

March 17, 2020 Special ElectionWorkers are needed in Monessen

April 28, 2020 Primary ElectionWorker...

Notice of Special Election

In accordance with section 906 of the Act of June 3, 1937, P.L. 1333, as amended, known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, we, Chairman Sean Kertes, Commissioner Douglas W. Chew, and Commissioner Gina Cerilli, the Westmoreland County Board of Elections, h...

2020 Adopted Westmoreland County Budget

Please use this budget document to gain a better understanding of County funding. 

Thank you for taking the time to read more about Westmoreland County. 

Respectfully yours,

Meghan A. McCandless, Director of Financial Administration

Read on...

Irwin church to serve as warming shelter

Irwin area residents whose power goes out during the winter can use a warming shelter at the First United Methodist Church of Irwin at 310 Oak St.

Applications for heating help through LIHEAP open through April

LIHEAP provides assistance to people who struggle to pay heating bills during the winter. Assistance is available to renters and homeownersl benefits are paid directly to the utility company.

New resource for Coaches

Coaches of youth and young adult athletes can play a vital role in preventing and helping individuals with the disease of addiction. IUP professors Keri Kulik, PhD, and Gabrielle Morreale, MS, collaborated with the Westmoreland County Drug Overdose Task F...

Summer 2019 Inside Line

The Summer 2019 Inside Line Newsletter is now available online. The Inside Line is a Newsletter is Published every other month by the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging, Westmoreland County Commissioners and Pennsylvania Department of Aging

Vandergrift Borough Receives $151,000 for Downtown Recreational Space

Vandergrift Borough, in partnership with Westmoreland County Land Bank, today announced it has been awarded a $151,000 grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Westmoreland County Land Bank Featured in Statewide Revitalization Publication

The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania released a comprehensive revitalization report of problems and solutions in the commonwealth for blight management.
WCLB was highlighted in their growing efforts and success stories.

The Twin Lakes Dog Park will be CLOSED until January 29

NOTICE: All 3 sections of the Twin Lakes Dog Park will be closed until Wednesday January 29. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!

Comedy Nights are back in 2020!

Laugh away the winter blues at two Comedy Nights hosted by Westmoreland County Parks and Recreation and the Westmoreland Heritage and Five Star Trail chapters!

The Westmoreland Heritage and Five Star Trails are hosting a Comedy Night on Saturday, February ...

Take home a piece of the original Mammoth Park Giant Slide!

5-inch ornaments are $25/each, and 9-inch plaques are $50/each. Click here to download the order form. Cash or checks accepted; please make checks payable to WCPRCAB. Mail your order form to Westmoreland County Parks, 194 Donohoe Road, Greensburg, PA 1560...

Like Us on Facebook!

Follow us at "WestmorelandParkandRec" to stay up-to-date on new Parks and Rec information and programs, such as Festivals, Summer Concerts, Camps for Kids, Free Fishing Derbies, and more!

Follow us on Twitter!

Follow us @WestCoParksRec to stay up-to-date on news from your Westmoreland County Parks & Trails!

Passport Day

The Westmoreland County Prothonotary, Christina O'Brien is holding a Passport Day at the Health & Wellness Fair October 23, 2019.  

Passport photos are available.  For identification, please bring: 

• Birth certificate (must con...

Prothonotary Office Now Offers Notary Services

Notary Services available during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

RACW Executive Director Opening

Applicants must meet the following Qualifications: 

Candidates must have: a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred in Business Management or related field of study; Three to five years’ experience in a progressi...

2020 Dog Licenses are now available

Credit Card payments accepted for on-line purchases only.

Veterans need VHIC for in-person Commissary, Military Exchange, MWR access

The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations.

Veterans Can Now Learn About Their Toxic Exposure Risks with New VA App

For veterans who think they were exposed to toxic substances during their service, the Department of Veterans Affairs has a mobile application that will help them answer questions about what this potential exposure means for their long-term health.

The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 Circulars

On August 9, 2019, Loan Guaranty Service (LGY) published VA Circular 26-19-23, which provided interim guidance on implementing The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (the Act).

First graduate of Westmoreland County's Veterans Court says he'll return as a mentor

Ryan Skuta was home about a year after his third tour of duty, a four-month stint as a freelance infantryman fighting with the Kurds against ISIS in 2016, when he was arrested in Jeannette and charged with drunk driving.

Veterans can now access their VA medical records through their iPhones

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2019/11/07/veterans-can-now-access-their-va-medical-records-through-their-iphones/

WCIDC Signs Option Agreement with Al. Neyer

Al. Neyer signs option agreement with WCIDC for 13.39 acres at Westmoreland Technology Park II

Twilight Wish gives Westmoreland Manor resident gambling experience with slots, table games

Della Lewis wanted one more trip to the casino. 

But the 89-year-old South Greensburg resident stays at Westmoreland Manor, and isn't physically able to make the journey these days — so a national nonprofit brought the casino to her.

Phot...