PennDOT officials announced the following road work and related closures: Source: The Tribune-Review
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New Kensington cook wins Democratic primary to run for state House seat
By lowber on May 6, 2024
Nearly 9,200 write-in votes were cast by Westmoreland County voters in last month’s Democratic and Republican primaries. Source: The Tribune-Review
9 area men were killed in rarely discussed Exercise Tiger drill for D-Day invasion
By lowber on April 28, 2024
Les Mlakar knew his uncle Albert was killed during World War II. But when his other uncles discussed it — which was rare, if ever…
Westmoreland County OKs $244K for demolition projects in Arnold, Jeannette, Derry, Monessen
By lowber on April 18, 2024
Westmoreland County is taking bites out of blight in five communities. Source: The Tribune-Review
Greensburg man dies in crash with tractor-trailer in Washington Township
By lowber on April 17, 2024
A Greensburg man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning along Greensburg Road (Route 366) in Washington Township. Source: The Tribune-Review
School districts use technology to curb student vaping on campus
By lowber on April 14, 2024
Tim Skoog keeps an unusual collection in his office at Franklin Regional School District. Source: The Tribune-Review
High waters cast doubt on trout season opener
By lowber on April 5, 2024
It’s called “fishing” not “catching.” And that’s what anglers heading out for the state’s trout season opening day Saturday might be facing. Source: The…
Flooding, road closures continue along with rain
By lowber on April 3, 2024
Road closures continue throughout the region as rain forces creeks and rivers out of their banks, and major flooding was predicted at the Youghiogheny River…
Schools adjust schedules for April 8 eclipse
By lowber on April 1, 2024
Potential safety concerns with viewing that eclipse have led some school districts to shift schedules, give students the day off or go remote with a…
Eclipse education: Western Pa. schools make plans for day of astronomical event
By lowber on April 1, 2024
When the moon passes in front of the sun in the afternoon of April 8, students with the astronomy club at Penn-Trafford High School will…