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Westmoreland plots program to shelter more homeless during cold winter
By lowber on July 10, 2025
As the mercury continues to rise this summer, Westmoreland officials have started to explore how the county might keep its homeless residents warm this winter.…
Western Pa. and state police combine efforts to address speeding, aggressive driving
By lowber on July 10, 2025
Cresting the hill on Route 51 in Rostraver, some traffic appeared to be ignoring the 45 mph speed limit Tuesday morning near the Darr Road…
Massive turbine blade slices into Bradenville business, ties up traffic in Derry Township
By lowber on July 9, 2025
A giant blade destined for a wind turbine pierced the wall of a Derry Township business Tuesday morning when the trucker hauling the oversize load…
State police cite former Jeannette mayoral candidate for attaching signs to utility poles
By lowber on July 9, 2025
It’s hard to miss them on a drive around Jeannette — the yellow signs with black lettering seem to be everywhere. Source: The Tribune-Review
Police: Jeannette woman tried to hit trooper with her Jeep after fleeing traffic stop, kept going
By lowber on July 8, 2025
A Jeannette woman was charged with a dozen counts of aggravated assault after state police said she fled a traffic stop, tried to drive into…
EQT buys Olympus for $1.8B, consolidates grip on Southwestern Pa. natural gas
By lowber on July 8, 2025
Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT Corp. has acquired local competitor Olympus Energy for $1.8 billion. Source: The Tribune-Review
Palmer airport terminal expansion takes off with July arrival of steel beams
By lowber on July 8, 2025
Officials at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport on Tuesday marked the first milestone in construction of a $28 million terminal expansion, with about a third of…
1 killed, another injured in North Huntingdon construction accident
By lowber on July 8, 2025
One person was killed and another injured by construction equipment this morning near Route 993 and Quality Way in North Huntingdon, according to Westmoreland County…
Westmoreland Diversity Coalition closes after 10 years; founder cites retirement, Trump DEI stance
By lowber on July 7, 2025
The 10-year-old Westmoreland Diversity Coalition closed last month on the heels of the founder’s retirement and an evolving national diversity, equity and inclusion environment. …