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Tip from messaging app leads to child porn charges against Irwin man, authorities say

By lowber on July 19, 2025

A child porn tip from a messaging application lead to state police charging an Irwin man, according to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office. …

Driver in fiery New Stanton triaxle crash has died

By lowber on July 19, 2025

The man rescued from a burning triaxle truck that crashed in New Stanton Thursday morning has died. Source: The Tribune-Review

Windmill turbine blade accident prompts closer review of large loads on Route 982 in Derry Township

By lowber on July 19, 2025

PennDOT says it will require a more extensive review before permitting any oversize load longer than 100 feet to travel through a sharp 90-degree curve…

Smithton lawmaker puts tax collection agency Berkheimer under scrutiny

By lowber on July 19, 2025

An erroneous personal tax bill has turned into a political crusade of sorts for state Rep. Eric Davanzo, a Smithton Republican. Source: The Tribune-Review

SummerSounds welcomes youngest-ever performer to open St. Clair Park show

By lowber on July 18, 2025

If Laura Rullo was nervous to play in front of what was likely the 14-year-old musician’s largest audience Friday, she didn’t show it. Source:…

Lawsuit challenging Westmoreland vehicle tracking policy rolls on

By lowber on July 18, 2025

Sheriff James Albert’s initial attempt to invalidate Westmoreland County’s vehicle tracking policy has been rejected by a judge. Source: The Tribune-Review

Baltzer Meyer launches restoration work at 1881 schoolhouse

By lowber on July 18, 2025

Robert Reintgen and his crew of contractors spent the better part of Friday removing eight large glass windows from the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society’s Hempfield…

MAWC pauses refinancing plan amid concerns over economic downturn

By lowber on July 18, 2025

Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will pause a plan to refinance more than $150 million in existing debt. Source: The Tribune-Review

20th annual Kecksburg UFO Festival promises update on 1965 crash

By lowber on July 18, 2025

Sixty years ago, a December day changed the course of history for Kecksburg, a small community in Mt. Pleasant Township. Source: The Tribune-Review

Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: July 18-20

By lowber on July 18, 2025

It’s a perfect weekend to enjoy the best things in life — nature, music, art and family. Here are a few ways to take your…