Craig Monstrola sat in the shade beneath a military plane’s 95-foot wingspan — and watched a bit of history unfold on a seemingly unending stretch…
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No fare hikes in $17.9M Westmoreland transit budget
By lowber on June 20, 2025
Westmoreland transit bus fares will stay the same in the next year, officials said this week. Source: The Tribune-Review
Forecast for Westmoreland air show: Bright skies, heavy traffic
By lowber on June 20, 2025
Thousands of people are expected to travel to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport this weekend to view the air show hosted annually at the Unity site.…
From pool to rock wall? Ligonier Beach plan consultant proposes ideas for site
By lowber on June 20, 2025
Area residents who recall swimming at the former Ligonier Beach resort shouldn’t expect to return to take a dip in the now-shuttered Ligonier Township pool,…
Canadian Snowbirds jet team set to headline annual show at Arnold Palmer airport
By lowber on June 20, 2025
Dave Bulebosh gets a front-row seat to the Shop ’n Save Westmoreland International Airshow just by stepping into his yard. Source: The Tribune-Review
Housing authority seeks sponsor to fund 9 cottage-style residences in Irwin
By lowber on June 18, 2025
The Westmoreland County Housing Authority plans to seek another sponsor for a state application to fund the $2.3 million construction of nine cottage-style houses next…
Observation of federal Juneteenth holiday varies throughout region
By lowber on June 18, 2025
Many areas of Western Pennsylvania are inconsistent in their approach to observing Juneteenth. Source: The Tribune-Review
Paid family leave: Potential blessing for Pa. workers, challenge for employers
By lowber on June 17, 2025
Meagan Paul of Lower Burrell would have loved to have had a paid leave program when her son, Sullivan, was born and she was working.…
Flash flood warnings in effect for areas south, east of Pittsburgh
By lowber on June 15, 2025
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued flash flood warnings Sunday afternoon for areas south and east of Pittsburgh. Source: The Tribune-Review
The other side to farmers markets: A boost to local economies
By lowber on June 15, 2025
Late spring and earlier summer are some of Jennifer Jackson’s favorite times of the year — the farmers markets are open. Source: The Tribune-Review