A few former Big Lots stores in the region are preparing for a rebirth under the same name. Source: The Tribune-Review
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Idlewild & SoakZone improves coasters, adds ice cream treat, welcomes duck for 148th season
By lowber on May 16, 2025
A familiar ride with a fresh look will greet fans of coaster thrills when Idlewild Park opens for its 148th season on Saturday. Source:…
As Rite Aid collapses, customers and other pharmacies bear the impact
By lowber on May 16, 2025
It takes Kathy Younkins just a few minutes to walk to her neighborhood Rite Aid. The 67-year-old has picked up her prescriptions at the company’s…
Person of interest in death of Jennah Seibert awaiting extradition from Florida
By lowber on May 15, 2025
A person of interest in a Rostraver woman’s death is awaiting extradition from Florida on unrelated burglary and robbery charges stemming from an incident in…
North Carolina woman extradited to Westmoreland after arrest related to online extortion, theft case
By lowber on May 14, 2025
North Huntingdon police made an arrest after sorting through a convoluted scheme that cost a township man nearly $24,000, according to court records. Source:…
Springdale hires new manager away from his same position in Latrobe
By lowber on May 14, 2025
Terry Carcella worked in several municipalities, in different capacities, while constructing a 42-year municipal government career. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hempfield Area to present new details on high school renovation, district budget next week
By lowber on May 12, 2025
Hempfield Area School Board will present next week a schematic design for the district’s high school renovation. Source: The Tribune-Review
Norwin school board to consider maximum allowed tax hike under state index
By lowber on May 12, 2025
Norwin school board members will vote later this month on a preliminary 2025-26 district budget that could include a 4.67-mill tax hike. Source: The…
Owner of Janet's Dance Studio in Irwin inspired generations of students
By lowber on May 12, 2025
Janet Naughton had the spirit of a Broadway hoofer and the calling to share her talent with generations of younger aspiring dancers. Source: The…
Daughter's threat against mother allowed as evidence in upcoming murder trial
By lowber on May 12, 2025
Evidence that a New Florence woman threatened to kill her mother years before she and two teen-aged boys, according to Westmoreland prosecutors, conspired to commit…