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Posted on: May 10, 2023

Mammoth Fest! Sunday, June 4

Mammoth Fest FB newsflash 2023

Bring the family to Mammoth Park in Mt. Pleasant for Mammoth Fest on Sunday, June 4!

Mammoth Fest, June 4, 2023 at Mammoth Park 

Mammoth Fest will be held at Mammoth Park in Mount Pleasant on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. This special event features free admission, free parking, great music, food, bingo, carnival am...

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Westmoreland County Human Services Fair

Westmoreland County Human Services Fair 2023

Save the Date July 13, 2023, for the Westmoreland County Human Services Fair presented by Westmoreland County Department of Human Services, 211, and the United Way.

Commissioners Meeting, Activities, Resources, Information Sessions, and more! The event will be held at the Westmoreland County Community College Campus at 10:00 AM. 

Register online or call 211 for more information. 

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Scam Alert

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A new scam call is going around where the caller identifies himself as a Deputy Sheriff. In some instances, they are using actual names of Deputies. They also have an app that has the caller ID display the main number to our office (724-830-3822).

The caller claims you signed a subpoena to testify for a case with Judge Stewart.  He then informs you there is a warrant for your arrest and threatens you with being booked, fingerprinted and having your mugshot taken.  The call eventua...

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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 Maltreatmen...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Urgently Needed

Volunteer DAV Van Drivers Needed

Volunteer van drivers are urgently needed for Westmoreland County’s veterans’ free rides to the VA Pittsburgh for medical appointments. As is the case for many community organizations during the pandemic, the number of volunteers is at...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Westmoreland County 250th Anniversary Photo Contest

WC 250 photo contest

Share the people, places, and things that make Westmoreland County special!

Westmoreland County is Celebrating its 250th Anniversary!

What better way to tell the story of a community than through the eyes of its members? People identify emotionally with great photos.

That’s why Westmoreland County is running a local county-wide pho...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Free Fishing Derbies - May 21 and June 18

Twin Lakes Fishing Derby participant

Open to all ages! Trophies and prizes are awarded to both adults and youth.

 

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Department of Human Services in Westmoreland County Announces First Ever Coordinated Entry System

Diverse group of people with words Westmoreland County Department of Human Services Department

This Coordinated Entry System will begin with the County’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) partnering with United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and PA 211 Southwest (211). The Base Service Unit (the entry way into ment...

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Posted on: May 13, 2023

Public Notice - Official Computation and Canvassing

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Notice is hereby given that the official computation and canvassing for returns for the May 16, 2023 General Primary will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023 and continuing thereafter at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Commissioners Public Meet...

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Posted on: May 13, 2023

Public Notice - Westmoreland County Provisional Board

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Notice is hereby given that the Westmoreland County Provisional Board for the General Election of May 16, 2023 will convene on Friday, May 19, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Westmoreland County Courthouse, Commissioners Public Meeting Rooms, 2 North ...

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Posted on: May 13, 2023

Public Notice - Canvassing of Absentee and Mail-in Ballots

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Notice is hereby given that the canvassing of the absentee and mail-in ballots cast for the May 16, 2023 General Election will begin immediately following the close of the polls on May 16, 2023 and continue thereafter at the Westmoreland County Courthouse...

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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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Posted on: September 3, 2020

Pennsylvania Support and Referral Line

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Do you feel...Stressed? Overwhelmed? Alone? Afraid? Anxiety?
During these uncertain times, you are not alone. We are here to listen. Call our Pennsylvania Support and Referral Line. Services FREE & CONFIDENTIAL. 1-855-284-2494 TTY: 724-631-5600

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