Norwin Star headlines

Victims rebound after Irwin Hotel fire

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

John Miller lost everything when the Irwin Hotel burned last March. read more »

Local and national artists work hard to craft their careers

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Upon entering the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival, new arrivals are thrust into the mass of potential shoppers looking to bring home a unique treasure. read more »

Norwin Palomino team competing with the best

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Playing against the toughest competition is nothing new for members of the Norwin Palomino baseball team. read more »

Flood aid likely coming to region

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The likelihood of government flood aid for the Norwin area increased this week, when Gov. Ed Rendell proclaimed Westmoreland and Allegheny counties disaster sites. read more »

Festival celebrates 35th anniversary

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

This year is the 35th anniversary of the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival and marks 35 years of free entertainment and culture for the public. read more »

Norwin Legion squad secures second spot in postseason tourney

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:55:19 +0000

Heading into the final week of play, all three local American Legion baseball teams were in the hunt for spots in this week's District 31 Northwest playoffs. read more »

Relay for Life faces race against economy

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Last year's Relay for Life at Norwin was the most successful in the event's five-year history, but 2009 could be a challenging year for the American Cancer Society's signature fundraiser. read more »

North Huntingdon man is top chef of major culinary institution

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

A lifetime of cooking brought North Huntingdon chef Regis Holden top accolades with a nationally recognized culinary institution. read more »

Rescue 8 to pay tab for car

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

North Huntingdon ambulance service Rescue 8 is footing the bill for insurance and fuel for a car donated by the township donated after commissioners questioned its usage. read more »

Lady Knights golf team enters second season with new home

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Even though last season was the first in the history of the Norwin girls golf team, this year will have new feel to it, as well. read more »

Area's finest young golfers enjoy playing on Kings Tour

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

When summer hits, many high school students spend their time working part-time jobs. read more »

Obituaries for July 2, 2009

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:35:24 +0000

Baseball dreams on hold with PAL flooding

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

"OK, then. I'll just talk to you when baseball season ends," I'd joke to my best friend the last few springs. With two boys participating in Norwin's Police Athletic League baseball program, her calendar would fill up faster than my shopping c read more »

'Transformers,' only what meets the eye

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is to movies what McDonald's is to cuisine: something that's really not good for you but is tasty and a lot of fun while it lasts.

And, of course, there's that guilty feeling after the fact for read more »

Sports shorts: Norwin grads earn academic honors

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

Three Norwin graduates were named to the Presidents' Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll for the spring 2009 semester. read more »

Connie Hawkins League offers indoor home for basketball stars

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

For about three hours on Monday at Club 4 Life in Monroeville, there were dozens of 3-pointers flying, as well as dunks, drives to the hoop, scrambles on the floor and physical play. read more »

Great Lakes Tour players visit Monroeville Par Golf Courses

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

The Monroeville Par 2 Golf Courses Golf League hosted several putters from Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and Florida as the Great Lakes Putting Tour made its annual stop in Monroeville. read more »

Norwin grad named SVC Rookie Athlete of the Year

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

St. Vincent College's Dean Jordan, a 2008 Norwin graduate, recently was chosen by his fellow student-athletes as the college's Rookie Athlete of the Year. read more »

PAL baseball and softball scores

yournorwin — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 +0000

In Eastern Girls Fast-Pitch League 10-and-under softball action, PAL Level Green Plumbing & Heating beat Monroeville, 12-4, on June 19. read more »