Lucas James relies on others to be vaccinated because, for now, he can’t be. Source: The Tribune-Review
Posts published in “Regional”
Why your electric bill is rising this winter and how to prepare
By lowber on November 29, 2025
As residents in Western Pennsylvania finish hanging their holiday lights, electric companies warn that an estimated 1.3 million customers will be hit with higher bills and…
How one Southwestern Pa. school district is trying to improve test scores — while on a budget
By lowber on November 23, 2025
Monessen City School Superintendent Robert Motte is faced with a dilemma. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hospital revenue a bright spot as Independence Health grapples with outstanding losses
By lowber on November 7, 2025
Independence Health has seen some positive financial results at its five hospitals while still working to reduce overall losses in eight figures for its multi-county…
Penny haul of 70 pounds cashed in with Giant Eagle exchange
By lowber on November 1, 2025
Penny for your thoughts? How about 12,350 of them? Source: The Tribune-Review
WPIAL football playoffs compel communities to adjust Halloween parade, trick-or-treat plans
By lowber on October 29, 2025
Costumes and candy are about to collide with high school football playoffs on Friday and some communities either playing host or traveling to games have…
For local governments, winter road maintenance is summertime concern
By lowber on October 7, 2025
Long before he jumps in his salt truck, Unity Supervisor Mike O’Barto says, the township has to consider winter road maintenance and road salt acquisition.…
Indiana County woman charged in fatal stabbing incident
By lowber on October 6, 2025
An Indiana County woman who state police said is responsible for a fatal stabbing was charged Sunday with criminal homicide and aggravated assault. Source:…
Flying out of Latrobe? Spirit Airlines swaps Fort Lauderdale for Orlando flights
By lowber on September 30, 2025
Passengers flying on bankrupt Spirit Airlines out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe will lose the twice-weekly service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in November…
Budget impasse leaves school districts in limbo over $4 billion in funding
By lowber on September 26, 2025
The state’s nearly three-month budget impasse has cost Pennsylvania school districts almost $4 billion. Source: The Tribune-Review