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Growing older: Number of centenarians on the rise in U.S.

By lowber on September 17, 2020

Sounds of honking horns, cheering crowds and bouts of “happy birthday” wafted through normally quiet neighborhoods this year as friends and family, not letting the…

State police looking for Saltsburg man who they say had stamp bags marked ‘covid-19’

By lowber on September 7, 2020

State police are looking for a Saltsburg man who they say had cash and 677 stamp bags, some of which were marked “covid-19,” in a…

Pence to campaign in Westmoreland and Beaver counties Sept. 9

By lowber on September 5, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence will campaign in Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump’s re-election effort continues its focus on swing state voters. …

Laurel Highlands fall foliage ranks 3rd in USA Today voting

By lowber on September 4, 2020

The Laurel Highlands is among Readers’ Choice Winners for the Best Destination for Fall Foliage category in the 2020 USA Today 10Best Travel Award Contest.…

Mine cleanups in Cook, Fawn townships among those targeted by state program

By lowber on September 4, 2020

An abandoned mine drainage treatment system meant to remove pollution from a tributary of the Loyalhanna Creek near Rector will be replaced and a highwall…

Super PACs turn to Western Pa. voters for testimonials in presidential contest

By lowber on August 30, 2020

On the surface, Janie and Shawn share little beyond their small-town Western Pennsylvania roots. Source: The Tribune-Review

Trump House creator savors president’s acceptance speech on the White House lawn

By lowber on August 28, 2020

Leslie Baum Rossi still is amazed with everything she saw and heard Thursday night. Source: The Tribune-Review

State takes $300 weekly jobless aid from feds; wants $600 checks restored

By lowber on August 22, 2020

The state is accepting half a loaf in terms of federal stimulus aid for certain unemployed people because it’s better than getting nothing at all,…

Western Pa. leaders working to exceed census response rates from 2010

By lowber on August 12, 2020

Fewer people have responded to the 2020 census across Western Pennsylvania than in 2010, new data shows. Source: The Tribune-Review

Maryland men arrested in alleged 3-county robbery spree

By lowber on August 5, 2020

Police arrested two Maryland men early Wednesday for an alleged armed robbery spree that authorities say spanned three counties. Source: The Tribune-Review

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