The warm sun and clear skies provided the perfect weather for Steelers fans from all over to pour into Latrobe for the return of Steelers Fest and the Friday Night Lights practice.
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The warm sun and clear skies provided the perfect weather for Steelers fans from all over to pour into Latrobe for the return of Steelers Fest and the Friday Night Lights practice.
A strong storm system slowly moved through Westmoreland County Friday evening, unleashing a torrential downpour throughout Unity Township.
In the wake of the storms and catastrophic flooding that ravaged areas of Unity Township Friday night, particularly Dorothy Patch, members of the Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) are going above and beyond the call of duty to help residents in their time of need.
The Derry Area School District took care of many housekeeping items including personnel hires and approval of the kindergarten through fifth-grade curriculum at its Thursday night meeting.
The impact Jerry Page had on the Ligonier Valley community, and beyond, is phenomenal. While this community icon passed last year, his legacy is stronger than ever, and folks continue to tell stories about how he impacted their lives.
Ligonier Township Municipal Authority workers have spent 36 hours over the past two months repairing breaks in the waterline on state Route 271 and board members want to find a permanent solution.
A plan to replace a former Pizza Hut restaurant in Unity Township with a bank branch office and attached coffee shop is one step closer to realization after the township planning commission unanimously approved the preliminary and final site plans for the development Tuesday.
Latrobe Planning Commission members on Tuesday reviewed proposed city code amendments regarding vacant properties and rental properties located in the city.
Three patients were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Donohoe Road in Unity Township.
Derry Borough Council announced Tuesday it will consider adding a second K-9 unit to the police roster at next week’s meeting.
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District 31 American Legion Baseball has announced its 2022 All District Teams. Managers from the league nominate and vote to select the teams.
Steelers training camp happened Thursday between thunderstorms.
Chuck Noll Field not only welcomed the sun and heat to Steeler training camp, but Wednesday at St. Vincent College also brought out the refs for their first day.
The Greater Latrobe varsity girls basketball players and coaches recently held their annual Wildcat Pride Camp.  Girls in grades three through eight participated in fundamental drills, contests, and team competitions. Â
It was the second day of full pads at Steeler training camp Tuesday.
The Westmoreland County Old Timers League enjoyed a beautiful day of summer-like weather Saturday, July 30, to play a full slate of four contests. In one of these games, played at the Marguerite Field, Merlin Funeral Home rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat Senuta Pro-Chiro by a score of 11-9.
The biggest Steelers’ news of the day technically didn’t happen on the field of St. Vincent during Monday’s training camp.
The Latrobe Cats faced East End Little League in the championship game of the Conemaugh Valley tournament Saturday. The Cats, although outhitting East End, fell 9-8.
Greater Latrobe Aqua Club competed in Chestnut Ridge League swim tri-meet vs Derry Area Aqua Club and Elizabeth-Forward Swim Club.
There were around 17,000 mobile tickets downloaded and distributed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice Saturday at St. Vincent for the Steelers’ part in the NFL-wide Back Together Saturday program.
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