Special Election Board Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Westmoreland County Election Board will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 8:30 am in the Commissioners Meeting Room #101, Courthouse Square, Greensburg, PA 15601

2020 County Tourism Grant Chat Scheduled

Westmoreland County tourism-related businesses and organizations can learn about the county's annual Tourism Grant process at a free Grant Chat October 1 facilitated by Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.  

When:   Tuesday, Oct. 1,...

Notice of Meeting Cancellation - Agenda Session and Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meetings of Thursday, September 26, 2019 for the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners and the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation at 10am at the Westmoreland County Courthouse ha...

Wine & Chocolate Gala - Saturday, October 5, 2019

Westmoreland Children First sponsors this large fundraiser to provide support for children under the care of the Westmoreland County Children's Bureau. This gala raises funds for essential needs not covered by governmental funds.

Fall Family Funfest

Annually, since 1979 the governor proclaimed a specific week in October as Juvenile Justice Week. The Westmoreland County Juvenile Probation Department is excited to honor this special week with a Fall Family FunFest held in our community at Twin Lakes Pa...

New Housing Opportunity for Ages 60 and Older

Echo Housing

What is ECHO Housing?

ECHO stands for Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity.  ECHO cottages are small, separate, manufactured residences that are temporarily placed in the side or rear yard of a host family, related by blood or marriage, f...

Hazardous Mitigation Plan Update Meeting

The 2020 Westmoreland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Planning Team will be conducting a public meeting to discuss the results of the risk assessment process for this 5 year review of the County’s multi-jurisdictional multi-hazard mitigation planning...

September is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Awareness Month

Westmoreland County BH/DS and the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission are working together this September to raise awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month. Did you know? 1 in 100 babies have FASD, nearly the same rate as...

Election Poll Workers Needed

Play a vital role in the democratic process. Contribute to your community by helping run an election and safeguard our election process. Volunteers especially needed in North Huntingdon and Smithton.

September is National Senior Center Month.....Come Check Us Out!

We're hiring!

Jobs (deadlines): Legal Secretary - Family Court Custody Office (Sep 24);

Find Your Fit Volunteer Fair

Friday, October 11, 2019 9 am - noon at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center

Westmoreland County Land Bank Sells Jeannette Rt. 30 Site to Local Developer

The Board of Directors for the Westmoreland County Land Bank today announced the property sale of the Jeannette Rt. 30 Redevelopment Project to Colony Holding Companies for the development of ‘Jayhawk Commons’.

Redevelopment Authority Receives $100,000 for Accessible Housing Program

The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland in partnership with Westmoreland County Land Bank today announced the agency has been awarded a $100,000 grant through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund.

Clean Slate Process Begins

On Friday, June 28, 2019, Pennsylvania became the first state to deploy an automated system to seal criminal records for all qualifying formerly incarcerated or arrested people in the state.  

Westmoreland County Clerk of Courts Bryan Kline report...

Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame

Westmoreland County will be holding a Voter Hall of Fame induction ceremony   on September 20, 2019.

Administered by the Department of State's Elections Bureau, the Voter Hall of Fame was established to acknowledge and honor Pennsylvanians who hav...

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.