Digging rotting tires out of the mud might sound like a strange idea of fun, but it’s one shared by the 20 some volunteers who…
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Central Westmoreland CTC eyes campus, program expansion as enrollment increases
By lowber on September 5, 2025
Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center is outgrowing the buildings on its 44-acre campus in New Stanton — noting a more than 500-student increase in…
Defense questions trooper's overdose in bid to nix assault, drug charges
By lowber on September 4, 2025
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper testified this week he overdosed after being exposed to fentanyl during an arrest of a Pittsburgh man last year. …
Woman sentenced for police chase through Allegheny, Westmoreland counties
By lowber on September 2, 2025
An Allegheny County woman was sentenced Friday to state prison for a January police chase through residential areas of North Huntingdon. Source: The Tribune-Review
Natural gas supplier eyes new Murrysville pipeline
By lowber on September 1, 2025
Residents in Murrysville could see construction of a new 4-mile natural gas pipeline in the municipality as part of an effort by Eastern Gas Transmission…
Hempfield Area student recognized for saving boy at drive-in theater
By lowber on August 31, 2025
Hempfield Area junior Jacob Shepler didn’t have much time to react when he saw a vehicle poised to run over his sister’s friend at the…
From diagnosis to dumbbells: How weightlifting is helping cancer patients
By lowber on August 31, 2025
Breast cancer couldn’t stop Dianne Miller from becoming the strongest she has ever been. In fact, the devastating disease is what drove her to pump…
Derry Township sets public hearing for proposed solar farm
By lowber on August 30, 2025
The Derry Township supervisors have set a hearing on Tuesday to accept public comment about a solar farm proposed just north of New Alexandria. …
North Belle Vernon mine subsidence prevention project to begin
By lowber on August 30, 2025
The state will pump almost $12 million into an abandoned mine subsidence program in North Belle Vernon beginning next week. Source: The Tribune-Review
'Acts of cruelty': Former Westmoreland nurses who secretly filmed patients sentenced to jail
By lowber on August 29, 2025
Madeline Buchek joined the Marines during World War II and was a vibrant, stylish and witty woman. Source: The Tribune-Review