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Hempfield officials are hopeful that new rules regarding sidewalks and commercial corridors will help create a more connected community. Township supervisors approved the two ordinance revisions on Monday. Sidewalks will now be required in new residential or commercial developments. Revised standards were also approved for new construction along the township’s

Some Hempfield firefighters came away from a department meeting Saturday with answers to their burning questions. Others left seeking further information. At Saturday’s fire forum, township officials hoped to smooth over concerns, answer uncertainties about the state of the fire department and clarify the “all-in” process, through which individual stations

ACME — Buying and renovating Acme Townships next headquarters could cost about $1 million, according to township Supervisor Doug White.

Hempfield and North Huntingdon are revamping their signage to bolster each township’s identity. Both are divided by multiple ZIP codes and neighborhoods, and in Hempfield, the township’s officials outlined goals to reinforce municipal identity in their 2023 comprehensive plans. While preparing a comprehensive plan, approved by the supervisors in September,

The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups.

While the two cities in Chautauqua County have plenty of candidates for the November elections, the same cant be said for the local towns and villages. Of t

Hempfield closed out a year of celebrations surrounding its 250th anniversary at a gala Thursday night. About 200 township residents of all ages attended the event, held at Live Casino Pittsburgh’s venue space at Westmoreland Mall. “We’re recognizing Hempfield Township as a part of the founding of Westmoreland County 250

Doug Verboon: I’m going to make it illegal to be homeless and they can go somewhere else because it’s hurting our community. People are going out of town to eat

Orange County is now moving forward with plans to establish an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

As historic storms fill once-dry Tulare Lake and submerge prime California farmland, tensions are building over how to handle the swiftly rising floodwaters.