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Area couples wait longer to adopt from pandemic-curtailed pool of newborns

By lowber on January 23, 2023

The stars were aligned when Rob and Samantha Lauricia added a baby boy, Sal, to their family last February. Source: The Tribune-Review

Westmoreland County struggles with public defender staffing shortage

By lowber on January 15, 2023

Westmoreland County Chief Public Defender Wayne McGrew has served more as an administrator than a courtroom attorney in recent years, supervising a team of lawyers…

Western Pa. technical schools among recipients of $1.2M in state equipment grants

By lowber on January 9, 2023

Parkway West Career & Technology Center Executive Director Darby Copeland was frank about educators’ ability to keep their students on the cutting edge of technology.…

Merger of Excela, Butler health systems finalized

By lowber on January 3, 2023

Ken DeFurio, who served as president and CEO of Butler Health System, will lead the new organization formed by the merger of Butler and Excela…

W.Pa. LGBTQ community, allies share hope, reservations on Respect for Marriage Act

By lowber on December 6, 2022

Steve Clark and Scott Smith of Scottdale traveled to Massachusetts in 2008 to be married. Source: The Tribune-Review

Blue Knights expand effort to feed area families for Thanksgiving

By lowber on November 23, 2022

Westmoreland County law enforcement officers were out in force last week to round up the usual suspects: turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, veggies and butter —…

Westmoreland judge announces bid for opening on Commonwealth Court

By lowber on November 18, 2022

Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Harry Smail Jr. on Friday announced he will run for a vacant seat on the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. Source:…

Bus driver recruitment continues to challenge school district transportation contractors

By lowber on October 20, 2022

Transportation company First Student is advertising school bus driver openings for several area districts the company serves, including Norwin, Jeannette City and Hempfield Area. …

Pa. plan for electric vehicle supercharger stations becoming reality

By lowber on October 16, 2022

Davie Huddleston wasn’t looking for an electric vehicle. He loves his gas-powered Nissan Murano convertible. But his two daughters kept insisting, and he finally bought…

Short hikes offer the best views in peak Western Pennsylvania fall foliage season

By lowber on October 12, 2022

The brightly colored leaves and earthy scent of autumn might best be taken in with your feet tucked inside a sturdy pair of shoes. …

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