Matthew Mols, assistant superintendent at McKeesport Area School District, is set to take on the role of superintendent at Ligonier Valley School District. Source:…
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Flying out of Latrobe? Spirit Airlines swaps Fort Lauderdale for Orlando flights
By lowber on September 30, 2025
Passengers flying on bankrupt Spirit Airlines out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport near Latrobe will lose the twice-weekly service to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in November…
Westmoreland commissioners cancel public meetings amid state budget crisis
By lowber on September 29, 2025
Because there’s no money to spend, Westmoreland County commissioners say, there is no need to conduct this week’s regularly scheduled public meetings at the courthouse.…
Nothing to see: Westmoreland commissioners debate streaming of public meetings
By lowber on September 28, 2025
Despite public pleas, Westmoreland commissioners have yet to reach consensus on a plan to make video viewing an option for those who want to watch…
Educators question validity of national report claiming decline in test scores
By lowber on September 28, 2025
Some Western Pennsylvania educators are pushing back on a national report indicating a decline in math and reading test scores among high school seniors. …
Drivers frustrated with improvements at intersection of Golden Mile Highway, Saltsburg Road
By lowber on September 27, 2025
The new traffic layout where Route 380 and Golden Mile Highway meet in Murrysville was intended to ease passage for trucks that must cross the…
'A sad day': 125 Westmoreland County workers get layoff notices, furloughs start Oct. 13
By lowber on September 26, 2025
Furlough notices started going out Friday to 125 Westmoreland County employees as leaders seek to reduce spending amid the ongoing state budget impasse. Source:…
Budget impasse leaves school districts in limbo over $4 billion in funding
By lowber on September 26, 2025
The state’s nearly three-month budget impasse has cost Pennsylvania school districts almost $4 billion. Source: The Tribune-Review
Hempfield OKs $300K improvements at park near Old Route 66
By lowber on September 25, 2025
KGD Contracting, Inc. will handle the construction of the third phase of improvements at Hempfield Park. Source: The Tribune-Review
Irwin woman arrested after kids, pets found living in dangerous filth
By lowber on September 24, 2025
An Irwin woman is behind bars after borough police said seven children were living in deplorable conditions at a home littered with animal feces, rotting…