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Posted on: November 14, 2023

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Tiered Projects and Programs - Corrective Notice

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDSFOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMSCORRECTIVE NOTICE

Posted Date:        November 14, 2023Grantee Name:    Westmoreland CountyAddress: ...

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Posted on: November 7, 2023

Act 88 Notice

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In accordance with Act 88’s reporting requirements, Westmoreland County received an unofficial total of 25,040 mail-in and absentee ballots by 8pm on Election Day for the November 7, 2023 General Election.

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Posted on: November 1, 2023

Contractors Needed for Whole Homes Repair Program

Contractors Needed

Westmoreland Redevelopment Authority & Land Bank is searching for well-qualified contractors to perform roof, gutter, downspout, window and door replacement on nearly 70 homes throughout the county.

"Both larger and smaller contractors are being solicited to work on the projects; funds must be allocated by the end of next year. The money has to be spent before the end of 2026, but officials said they want the work to be finished in 2024.

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Posted on: October 19, 2023

WCIDC celebrates completion of Phase II at Westmoreland Distribution Park North

Distribution Park North - Phase II 10.10.2023

With perfect weather, a red ribbon and an oversized pair of scissors, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) today celebrated the completion of Phase II of development at Westmoreland Distribution Park North.

With perfect weather, a red ribbon and an oversized pair of scissors, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation (WCIDC) today celebrated the completion of Phase II of development at Westmoreland Distribution Park North.

The project tr...

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Posted on: October 17, 2023

Employee Spotlight

Amie MeKeel

Congratulations to Amie McKeel for receiving the 2023 Paving the Way to Educational Success Advocate Award for her outstanding contributions toward furthering the educational stability of students experiencing homelessness and for students in foster care....

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Alle-Kiski Intergovernmental Council Blight Project Announced

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The Alle-Kiski Intergovernmental Council announced that six communities will partner with Westmoreland County, with support from the RACW and the Local Government Academy, to conduct a regional property conditions assessment and blight plan.

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio Receives MHA Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter’s Community Advocacy Award

Judge Bilik-Defazio with MHA of Southwestern PA CEO Laurie Barnett Levine

The Honorable Meagan Bilik-DeFazio of the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County received the Mental Health of America Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter’s Community Advocacy Award on April 27th.

Judge Bilik DeFazio has been committed to sup...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Employee Spotlight

Dr. Rachel Berger (UPMC) and Jason Ware (Westmoreland County Children's Bureau)

Congratulations to Children’s Bureau Casework Manager Jason Ware for receiving the Champion of Hope and Healing Award for his outstanding dedication and commitment to the well-being of children, at the annual UPMC Conference on Child Maltreatment.

“Jason’s...

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Posted on: July 21, 2022

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Recovery Plan Performance Report

ARPA

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)
Reporting Period: Date of Award – June 30, 2022

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