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Support group formed to help people who might be hoarders

A new support group is starting in Westmoreland County to help people who have issues with clutter, organization and/or hoarding. The group will hold meetings and connect participants with therapy and in-home assistance through a grant from the Community Foundation of Westmoreland County to combat what organizers say is a

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Irwin group seeks funds for home cleanup, hoarding disorder treatment

An Irwin-based organization that strives to address blight-related problems is proposing to provide mental health services to those with hoarding disorders. “There’s no formal program (for treating hoarding disorders) in Westmoreland County and this half of the state,” said Matt Williams, founder of the nonprofit Fight the Blight Inc. Williams

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Greensburg conference to highlight development opportunities in the city

Opportunities for developing properties in Greensburg will be highlighted during the city’s second development conference, set for Tuesday at the Seton Hill Performing Arts Center. Organized by the nonprofit Greensburg Community Development Corp., the conference is free and open to the public and will cover a range of programs and

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Westmoreland awards $3M in covid funds to social service programs

Westmoreland commissioners last week gave $3 million to eight social service agencies as part of its continuing allocation of federal covid relief funds. “We’re confident that the grants awarded in the fields of workforce development, mental health, housing and children and youth services are going to have a significant impact

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Greensburg Community Development Corp. selects new executive director

A Greensburg resident is set to take the reins of the Greensburg Community Development Corp. as the nonprofit takes key steps in its efforts to revitalize the city. The organization’s board recently selected Alec Italiano as its new executive director. He will succeed John Stafford, 23, who is set to

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Westmoreland County leaders seek input on reviving abandoned properties

It will be up to residents and leaders in Westmoreland County communities where large-scale blight removal is underway to bring a vision of improvement to life. County redevelopment authority executive director Brian Lawrence said he hopes meetings planned with community members over the next week will inspire them to take

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County leaders seek input on reviving abandoned properties

It will be up to residents and leaders in Westmoreland County communities where large-scale blight removal is underway to bring a vision of improvement to life. County redevelopment authority executive director Brian Lawrence said he hopes meetings planned with community members over the next week will inspire them to take

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Hempfield spring craft show to gather at athletic complex

The annual Hempfield Spring Craft and Vendor Show will gather local vendors and craft enthusiasts to the township this Saturday to benefit Hempfield’s parks. The event runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hempfield Township Athletic Complex, 220 Forbes Trail Road. According to Marissa Haynes, interim director of parks

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Westmoreland eyes life after blight removal

As Westmoreland officials spend more than $10 million to tackle the county’s blight problem, they find themselves faced with a new conundrum: What do to with the hundreds of properties once they are cleared? A $20,000 study was commissioned by the county redevelopment authority this week to address that issue.

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Westmoreland County unveils new social services grant program

Westmoreland leaders expect a $3 million grant program launched Monday to make a significant impact on mental health care in the county. Up to 20 grants will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations that serve residents who have become increasingly in need of social services since the onset of

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