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Derry
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
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Derry Borough aims for home-rule charter to establish new rules for government
Derry Borough officials have begun the process of seeking a home-rule charter, which could give the municipality more control over its government and allow tax increases beyond state limits. Borough council unanimously…
Derry Township's proposed budget available for review
Derry Township has released its proposed $4.3 million budget for the upcoming fiscal period. The draft document is now available for public inspection at the municipal building, allowing residents to review the proposed…
Derry Borough Council to appoint new member after resignation
The Derry Borough Council is scheduled to vote on the appointment of a new councilmember next week. The vacancy follows the resignation of Jim Ritenour last month. Two local residents, Edward Swick and Brett Tyler, have…
Derry Township woman is recipient of MHA award for volunteer work
Christine L. Vitale of Derry Township was honored with the Fred Funari Award of Distinction by Mental Health America of Southwestern PA. The award recognizes her years of dedicated volunteer service and advocacy for…
Derry Township Municipal Authority seeks state grant for sewer line upgrades
The Derry Township Municipal Authority is seeking a state grant to fund $228,000 in sewer line reconfigurations. The project aims to address recurring backflow issues caused by heavy rain in the combined stormwater and…
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Derry Railroad Days king claims two October student of the month honors
Derry Area High School senior Frank Orzehowski has been named student of the month by both the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center and the Rotary Club of Latrobe. A standout in machine tool technology and…
Largest steam locomotive Big Boy rolls through Derry, Latrobe with thousands in attendance
Thousands of spectators gathered in Derry, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to witness the historic passage of the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014. As the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, the train drew massive…