A proposed 4.4-gigawatt natural gas-fired power plant south of Homer City, intended to power a nearby data processing center, is drawing scrutiny over its possible…
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Penny haul of 70 pounds cashed in with Giant Eagle exchange
By lowber on November 1, 2025
Penny for your thoughts? How about 12,350 of them? Source: The Tribune-Review
Derry historical society finishes replacement of Revolutionary War headstones
By lowber on November 1, 2025
The Old Salem Community Church was one of the first congregations established west of the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania. Source: The Tribune-Review
Philips Respironics to lay off nearly 200 workers from Westmoreland locations
By lowber on November 1, 2025
Dutch health technology giant Philips Respironics has notified state officials it plans to lay off nearly 200 people at three Westmoreland County locations beginning in…
Door Dash driver admits stealing packages from porches in multiple communities including Greensburg, Fox Chapel and Plum
By lowber on October 31, 2025
An Indiana County man was sentenced to state prison Friday for stealing thousands of dollars worth of packages from porches in four counties and putting…
WPIAL football playoffs compel communities to adjust Halloween parade, trick-or-treat plans
By lowber on October 29, 2025
Costumes and candy are about to collide with high school football playoffs on Friday and some communities either playing host or traveling to games have…
Solar farm eyed in Ligonier Township passes initial hurdle; emergency plans, buffer required
By lowber on October 29, 2025
Ligonier Township Supervisors unanimously approved a permit for a proposed solar farm on Springer Road on the condition that developer SunVest Solar agrees to plant…
IU to borrow $2 million; layoffs coming if there's no state budget by the new year
By lowber on October 28, 2025
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit employees and the special needs students they serve got a bit of good news Tuesday, along with potentially bad news. Source:…
Commissioners vow to keep Westmoreland government running as state funds dry up
By lowber on October 28, 2025
Westmoreland County government will continue to function as state funding dries up amid the ongoing budget impasse in Harrisburg, commissioners said Tuesday. Source: The…
Murrsyville man held for trial after attack with baseball bat
By lowber on October 28, 2025
At first, Elizabeth Hobbs thought the baseball bat a Murrysville man grabbed out of his backseat during a fight was plastic. Source: The Tribune-Review