It’s probably going to cost a bit more to deck the halls this year for those who prefer to set up a live Christmas tree.…
Posts published in “Valley News Dispatch”
Stores, police work to combat retail theft as holidays approach
By lowber on November 30, 2023
Holiday shopping in some local stores will look a little different this year. Source: The Tribune-Review
Western Pa.'s small merchants navigate pricing, staffing challenges as holiday rush arrives
By lowber on November 27, 2023
When Marion McFeely makes a batch of caramel pecan turtles at her shop in Greensburg, she’s aware of the pain in her pocketbook as well…
Former churches are finding new life after religious calling
By lowber on November 26, 2023
Jason Fitzpatrick has one primary requirement for his living arrangements: space, lots of it. Source: The Tribune-Review
73 cats rescued from North Huntingdon home were living in misery, New Kensington rescue president says
By lowber on November 21, 2023
The 73 cats rescued from a North Huntingdon home in 2020 were living in a state of misery, according to Becky Morrow, medical director and…
MAWC halts fracking at reservoir as part of water conservation plan
By lowber on November 17, 2023
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County water conservation warning issued this week has halted fracking activity at the Beaver Run Reservoir. Source: The Tribune-Review
Apollo man convicted of first-degree murder in wife's killing
By lowber on November 16, 2023
Emily and Ean Steele said a Westmoreland County jury found justice for their mother. Source: The Tribune-Review
Atlanta man to go to trial in Westmoreland County over accusation of car insurance fraud
By lowber on November 13, 2023
A Georgia man has been ordered to stand trial in Westmoreland County Court on charges that he falsified the date of a collision by a…
Clairton man charged in shooting of Monroeville officer
By lowber on November 11, 2023
A Clairton man is charged with attempted homicide and other crimes for allegedly shooting a Monroeville police office during a police chase that ended in…
Alumni group raises $500,000 in push against admission of girls at The Kiski School
By lowber on October 25, 2023
Some alumni of The Kiski School have been raising money in an attempt to get the all-boys boarding school in Loyalhanna Township to reverse course…