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Fayette priest pleads no contest to sexually assaulting altar boy; Greensburg bishop working to remove him from priesthood

By lowber on October 25, 2021

A Fayette County priest pleaded no contest Monday to charges of repeatedly assaulting an altar boy over three years at a parish in Fairchance, according…

'Here I am 100 years later': As more seniors live longer, these centenarians share stories of hardship, humor and humility

By lowber on October 24, 2021

Marion Yates lived the first 10 years of her life without electricity. Frank Pugliano Sr. had one of the first television sets in his neighborhood.…

Police, first responders vie for votes in K-9 grant contest

By lowber on October 23, 2021

K-9 units in Westmoreland County are among those seeking votes from supporters in a competition for $5,000 grants. Source: The Tribune-Review

Children's bureau caseworker accused of providing privileged information to relative in child welfare probe

By lowber on October 19, 2021

A Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau caseworker is charged with illegally accessing privileged information from the state’s anonymous child abuse hotline and providing the identity of…

College voucher proposal draws fire from Pitt and Penn State

By lowber on October 9, 2021

A Westmoreland County lawmaker’s attack on the state’s financial relationship with Pitt, Penn State and Temple is drawing blowback from the powerhouse public research universities…

GO Laurel Highlands fall micro-pour tour highlights seasonal beverages

By lowber on October 1, 2021

Now there’s another reason in addition to fall foliage to plan a trip through the Laurel Highlands and it’s aimed at fans of craft beverages…

Why Pa. Turnpike tolls soared — and will continue rising for next 30 years

By lowber on September 26, 2021

Surrounded by bushels of fresh local peaches, Lori Hanscom spent an afternoon greeting truckers, commuters and vacationers from behind her fruit stand at the New…

Winning Match 6 ticket worth $750k sold at Belle Vernon grocery store

By lowber on September 23, 2021

A jackpot Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $750,000 was sold at a Belle Vernon grocery store this week, according to Pennsylvania Lottery officials. Source:…

PennDOT to hold job fairs in Westmoreland, region for hiring winter crews

By lowber on September 19, 2021

Officials in PennDOT District 12 are looking to stock up on seasonal snowplow drivers and mechanics to avoid a labor shortage when winter arrives. …

Civilian Conservation Corps legacy lives on in state parks

By lowber on September 18, 2021

America’s 20th-century “tree army” brought generations of citizens closer to nature’s wonders while enduring the nation’s greatest economic plight. Source: The Tribune-Review

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