Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Aug. 11: Source: The Tribune-Review
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Steeped in football tradition, Jeannette community rallies to keep longstanding youth program going
By lowber on August 10, 2025
Dan Cooper sat in a locker room at Clarkson Field for three weeks in July waiting to recruit young football players. Source: The Tribune-Review
PennDOT extends work, detour through mid-August for bridge rehab in North Huntingdon
By lowber on August 9, 2025
Work to rehabilitate a bridge on Route 993 in North Huntingdon, and a resulting traffic detour, have been extended until at least mid-August. Source:…
North Huntingdon charges 2 in police video incident
By lowber on August 8, 2025
Two North Huntingdon men who have been harsh critics of township officials and the police are accused of operating a video in the department lobby,…
While PennDOT works to raise bridge clearances, it suggests 511PA app for alerts
By lowber on August 8, 2025
When drivers try to squeeze trucks under bridges with inadequate vertical clearance, it can tie up traffic and cause damage to the vehicle and the…
Multiple Westmoreland communities say convention center would be a good fit
By lowber on August 7, 2025
As feasibility studies for a convention center and hotel complex in Westmoreland County near completion, leaders from communities along Route 30 say that while they…
Wendel residents must go 4 miles to pick up their mail — if the post office is open
By lowber on August 7, 2025
A trip to the post office for Wendel residents used to mean a short walk down a wooded path or a quick drive. Source:…
Southwestern Pa. graduates 1st class from introductory state police training program
By lowber on August 7, 2025
Trooper Tristan Fay had no idea what to expect when she arrived at the State Police Academy in Hershey. Source: The Tribune-Review
Suspected cocaine found during I-70 traffic stop; 2nd arrest in as many weeks
By lowber on August 6, 2025
A New Mexico man is behind bars after state police said about 17 pounds of suspected cocaine was found in the pickup truck he was…
Convicted Greensburg cop is still collecting a pension, raising questions
By lowber on August 6, 2025
More than two months after a former Greensburg police officer was sentenced in a federal drug case, she is still collecting a pension, and city…