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Ligonier golden retriever Daniel wins group at National Dog Show

By lowber on November 28, 2019

He could well be Ligonier Township’s most accomplished best friend. Source: The Tribune-Review

Communities serve Thanksgiving meals ‘with love,’ fellowship

By lowber on November 28, 2019

Westmoreland County residents who might otherwise spend the fourth Thursday in November alone or with a sparse menu can find a place at a communal…

Operation Santa Claus gears up to help others enjoy the holidays

By lowber on November 28, 2019

As it has for 35 years, Operation Santa Claus will make sure thousands of needy Western Pennsylvania families enjoy the gift of a holiday meal…

Choose-and-cut growers attract traditionalists on quest for ideal Christmas tree

By lowber on November 28, 2019

Artificial or real? Source: The Tribune-Review

Garbage truck, car collide in Penn Township

By lowber on November 27, 2019

No injuries were reported in connection with a crash involving a garbage truck and a car. Source: The Tribune-Review

Ohio man accused in bizarre North Huntingdon bank heist attempt headed to trial

By lowber on November 27, 2019

The family of an Ohio man arrested in a bizarre Westmoreland County bank robbery scheme involving a mask and claim of bombs at two area…

Rostraver man gets house arrest in drunken-driving crash that injured girl

By lowber on November 27, 2019

The most serious charges against a Rostraver man were dropped Wednesday in exchange for a guilty plea in connection with a November 2018 crash that…

Irwin holds the line on taxes, plans sewage rate hike

By lowber on November 27, 2019

Irwin property owners will not pay higher property taxes in 2020, but will pay slightly more in their sewage bills. Source: The Tribune-Review

PennDOT needs more snow plow drivers in Westmoreland County

By lowber on November 27, 2019

PennDOT needs to hire another 25 seasonal snow plow operators in Westmoreland County, with early winter weather on the horizon. It currently has 13 on…

Hempfield residents evacuated after crash damages natural gas line

By lowber on November 27, 2019

About 20 residents in a Hempfield neighborhood were evacuated from their homes late Tuesday night as a precaution after a natural gas line was damaged…