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Westmoreland residents capture photo awards in Pa. Parks and Forests Foundation contest

By lowber on January 25, 2022

Latrobe resident Clare Kaczmarek’s affinity for area parks is reflected in the photos she takes at the scenic locations. Source: The Tribune-Review

Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies growing in popularity as ATMs sprout up across Pittsburgh region

By lowber on January 23, 2022

A different kind of ATM is popping up in stores, supermarkets and malls across Southwestern Pennsylvania. These, however, are not intended to spit out dollars.…

Slippery Rock program for students with intellectual disabilities offers Greensburg woman chance to thrive

By lowber on January 2, 2022

Lizzie Ammons had fought too hard to let the prospect of college slip from her grasp when word began circulating that Slippery Rock University might…

Seven Springs kicks off season this Saturday, other resorts in region gearing up

By lowber on November 30, 2021

With more than a week of snowmaking already underway, Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion will open its slopes on Saturday. Source: The Tribune-Review

More Americans expected to enroll in Affordable Care Act health plans as costs drop, benefits increase

By lowber on November 14, 2021

If you‘ve shopped the Affordable Care Act marketplace for a health plan in recent years only to be disappointed by its price tags, you might…

Gas station owners from Rostraver ordered to pay nearly $300K in back wages, overtime pay

By lowber on November 9, 2021

A Rostraver couple agreed in federal court to pay $281,029 in back wages, plus $1,762 in civil penalties, for intentionally shortchanging two gas station employees…

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…

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