Lucas James relies on others to be vaccinated because, for now, he can’t be. Source: The Tribune-Review
Posts published in “Valley News Dispatch”
Why your electric bill is rising this winter and how to prepare
By lowber on November 29, 2025
As residents in Western Pennsylvania finish hanging their holiday lights, electric companies warn that an estimated 1.3 million customers will be hit with higher bills and…
Though not uncommon, hoarding 'multiplies' danger for fire crews
By lowber on November 28, 2025
When New Kensington Fire Chief Ed Saliba responded Wednesday to a house fire on Richdale Drive, he said, he’d never seen so much packed into…
Community, routine spur gym-goers to work out after the holiday
By lowber on November 28, 2025
Judy Sproat of Buffalo Township is no stranger to working hard during the holiday season. Source: The Tribune-Review
Leechburg Area among 4 districts suing state's largest cyber school for tuition costs
By lowber on November 26, 2025
Leechburg Area is among four districts that have filed a lawsuit against the state’s largest cyber charter school asking that tuition be dropped for local…
Arnold man will stand trial for mother's fatal stabbing
By lowber on November 24, 2025
An Arnold man will find out next month when he will stand trial for the stabbing death of his mother outside her home in August…
Schools starting to feel the pinch of state budget impasse
By lowber on November 8, 2025
Art students at St. Joseph High School in Harrison spent a recent class learning the techniques of charcoal drawing — again. Source: The Tribune-Review
Trib embraces future with expanded digital access, fewer print editions
By lowber on November 7, 2025
As the media landscape continues to evolve, Trib Total Media is taking bold steps to meet the moment — balancing its proud print legacy with…
Philips Respironics to lay off nearly 200 workers from Westmoreland locations
By lowber on November 1, 2025
Dutch health technology giant Philips Respironics has notified state officials it plans to lay off nearly 200 people at three Westmoreland County locations beginning in…
WPIAL football playoffs compel communities to adjust Halloween parade, trick-or-treat plans
By lowber on October 29, 2025
Costumes and candy are about to collide with high school football playoffs on Friday and some communities either playing host or traveling to games have…