Days after two Republican row officers were ousted by former longtime Democrats who only recently switched to the GOP, party officials in Westmoreland County are…
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Police standoff underway in Unity Township, SWAT team arrives; public told to stay away
By lowber on May 24, 2025
A large police presence can be seen in a Unity Township neighborhood, with reports of officers carrying rifles in the area around Center Drive. …
Faces of the Valley: The Rev. Angelique Edmonds a 'gifted and spirit-filled' pastor
By lowber on May 23, 2025
From prayer hikes to women’s brunches to painting with parables, the Rev. Angelique Edmonds has used her gifts to help strengthen convictions at Faith United…
Greater Latrobe selects Hempfield Area administrator as new school superintendent
By lowber on May 23, 2025
Greater Latrobe School Board has looked to a neighboring school system to find the district’s next superintendent. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pennsylvania legislators vow no tax increases to cover federal funding cuts
By lowber on May 23, 2025
With about five weeks remaining before the deadline to pass a state budget, legislators are in the dark as to how the proposed cutbacks in…
Pecarchik wins over GOP incumbent in Westmoreland register of wills primary
By lowber on May 20, 2025
Westmoreland County Republicans Tuesday nominated former acting Register of Wills Katie Pecarchik to serve an abbreviated two-year term to head the office, apparently ending the…
Ackerman upsets Carson to win GOP primary for Westmoreland coroner
By lowber on May 20, 2025
Former Westmoreland County Deputy Coroner John Ackerman was poised to upset first-term incumbent Coroner Tim Carson in Tuesday’s Republican primary. Source: The Tribune-Review
Residents escape before fire destroys home in Unity
By lowber on May 20, 2025
A Unity home was destroyed early Tuesday by flames, according to Dry Ridge Fire Chief Rich Levay. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hempfield Area School Board eyes $114.5 million budget, 4.35-mill tax hike
By lowber on May 19, 2025
The Hempfield Area School Board is proposing a 2025-26 district budget of more than $114.5 million, including a potential 4.35-mill property tax increase. Source:…
Murrysville man to serve up to 15 years in prison for 2023 fatal crash
By lowber on May 19, 2025
Ten minutes after Kelly Poholsky took a call from her husband as she drove home from work Oct. 7, 2023, she came upon what appeared…