Westmoreland community relations and prevention Director Tim Phillips knows the county is doing something right in its efforts to reduce accidental drug overdose deaths. …
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Pitt-Greensburg reading initiative to focus on mental health as anxiety, loneliness remain high
By lowber on March 3, 2025
It’s not uncommon for Sheila Confer to hear that her students at University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg are struggling with their mental health. Source:…
On the mat: Female wrestling continues to grow at all levels
By lowber on March 2, 2025
Wrestle. Like. A. Girl. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hempfield Italian bakery owner known for work ethic, devotion to family, love of sports
By lowber on February 28, 2025
David Linsenbigler was devoted to his Greensburg- area Italian bakery business, but even more so to his family. Source: The Tribune-Review
Dozens at Pitt-Greensburg rally to support LGBTQ+, Latino communities in Trump era
By lowber on February 27, 2025
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg sophomore Debany Renovato stood before a small group of protesters Thursday afternoon, recounting her experience moving from Mexico to the…
Jeannette, police dog handlers agree on $70K compensation settlement
By lowber on February 27, 2025
Jeannette will pay $70,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by police dog handlers who claimed the city violated labor laws by not paying them an…
Solar power project on course at Hempfield municipal complex
By lowber on February 25, 2025
Hempfield is moving forward with a solar power project at its municipal complex. Source: The Tribune-Review
New homeless shelter in Youngwood funded by $2.1M in federal cash
By lowber on February 25, 2025
A homeless shelter planned in the Youngwood area would fill a need in Westmoreland County, the director of a Greensburg nonprofit said. Source: The…
Greensburg man found dead after going through ice at Deep Creek Lake
By lowber on February 24, 2025
A Greensburg man died over the weekend after the side-by-side vehicle he was riding on went through the ice at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland.…
Westmoreland prosecutors defend conviction of Jeannette man in 1993 fire that killed wife, 2 children
By lowber on February 21, 2025
Westmoreland County prosecutors claim overwhelming circumstantial evidence led to the conviction of a Jeannette man who is serving three life sentences for the murders of…