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Westmoreland-based water authority hikes rates, blames increase on inflation, upgrade needs

By lowber on January 22, 2025

Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County customers will be charged an additional 9.5% for water and sewer services starting in April. Source: The Tribune-Review

Contamination threatens recycling programs with Harrison Hills and Westmoreland Cleanways

By lowber on January 18, 2025

Audrey Bensy of Fox Chapel unloaded a trunk full of flattened cardboard boxes on Friday and stacked them neatly into the public recycling bins at…

Backyard ice rinks a 'labor of love' for handy hockey families

By lowber on January 12, 2025

Growing up in Monroeville, Matt Sargo fell in love with ice hockey after his neighbor, a Buffalo, N.Y. transplant on a mission to spread the…

Taekwondo instructor, federal land specialist considers himself a lifelong student

By lowber on December 26, 2024

By day, Jeff Horneman helps protect federal land against encroachment as a member of the Army Corps of Engineers. Source: The Tribune-Review

Westmoreland DA doles out drug forfeiture cash for enforcement efforts

By lowber on December 24, 2024

Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced Friday that her office has allocated $82,700 to bolster education, training and enforcement of drug laws. Source:…

1st day of deer rifle season is busy for some deer processors, not so much for others

By lowber on November 30, 2024

Mike Galup has hunted with his grandfather since he was a kid, and this year, was no exception. Source: The Tribune-Review

Vandergrift sisters make National Adoption Day a family affair

By lowber on November 27, 2024

It was a family affair Wednesday for Vandergrift sisters Kelly and Nicole Dunmire, who created new families on National Adoption Day in Westmoreland County, giving…

Western Pa. communities use Facebook as integral tool to connect with residents

By lowber on November 26, 2024

Tom Bell starts his shift at 4:30 a.m. each day as Greensburg’s streets superintendent. Source: The Tribune-Review

Receding from view: Aging veterans organizations struggle to draw fresh recruits

By lowber on November 11, 2024

U.S. Army Reserve veteran Jim Reesman practically grew up around the American Legion post in Brackenridge. Source: The Tribune-Review

'Overjoyed' or 'disgusted'? Western Pa. voters weigh in on Trump presidential victory

By lowber on November 6, 2024

Philip Manns stayed up until 2 a.m. watching the election returns on TV on Tuesday, pleasantly surprised by now President-elect Donald Trump’s performance Election Day.…

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