Five years after Hempfield Area School District approved a feasibility study for a renovation of its 1956 high school, the district is starting to nail…
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Children, dog removed, woman arrested after police find fleas, dead canine at Jeannette home
By lowber on August 22, 2025
A Jeannette woman is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and three counts of endangering the welfare of children after authorities reported finding the children…
Structure on fire along Route 22 in Salem was site of July bomb explosion
By lowber on August 22, 2025
State police and volunteer firefighters were at a structure fire on Route 22 in Salem Friday. Source: The Tribune-Review
Pair of kids stole more than $1,700 in vapes from Derry Township convenience store, police say
By lowber on August 22, 2025
Pennsylvania State Police say a pair of masked children smashed their way into a Sunoco convenience store in Derry Township and stole more than $1,700…
Judge orders closure of sex assault case against former Pirates pitcher
By lowber on August 21, 2025
A Westmoreland County judge has ordered the closure of the criminal case that ended the Major League Baseball career of former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe…
Westmoreland Food Bank breaks ground on multimillion-dollar expansion
By lowber on August 21, 2025
The Westmoreland Food Bank served about 5 million meals in 2024. Source: The Tribune-Review
Punxsutawney Phil, blown glass demo new features at Latrobe's banana split celebration
By lowber on August 21, 2025
Furry weather prognosticator Punxsutawney Phil keeps his strength up by eating corn, kale, carrots — and his favorite, bananas. Source: The Tribune-Review
6 taken to hospitals after 2-vehicle crash in Youngwood
By lowber on August 19, 2025
Six people were transported to local hospitals Tuesday afternoon following a two-car crash in Youngwood, according to emergency officials. Source: The Tribune-Review
Reward offered in case of Greensburg man missing for 3 weeks
By lowber on August 19, 2025
A reward is being offered for information on the location of Ruben Carranza, a Greensburg man who has been missing for three weeks. Source:…
Mold remediation continues at Norwin High School
By lowber on August 19, 2025
Crews continued to clean mold at Norwin High School on Monday, and maintenance and custodians helped teachers and staff clean district and personal items in…