Motorists driving along Route 22 after dark may notice something new in the air if they glance up as they pass through New Alexandria. Three patriotic flags, illuminated at night, now stand tall at the west end of town — thanks to New Alexandria teen Lachlan McKlveen. McKlveen, who will
In 1971, the Kiskiminetas River was declared the most polluted river in the United States. Orange and yellow seepage from abandoned coal mines dotted the riverside where tributaries met the river. Various forms of wastewater also were predominant. A 1980 study done by the state Department of Environmental Protection’s predecessor
The Loyalhanna Watershed Association’s annual Brewfest, now in its third year, has moved from the summer to the fall. The event, set for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday , will feature live music and specialty beverages from area breweries and distilleries. It will be held on the western outskirts of Ligonier,
Motorists on Route 711 may run into temporary detours during the 2023 construction season, when PennDOT expects to replace four bridges along the road in Westmoreland and Fayette counties. Plans for all four bridges may be viewed online through Aug. 31. Visit PennDOT.pa.gov/District12 and click on “Public Meetings/Studies” under the
Editor’s note: ‘What’s That?’ is a recurring feature in the Tribune-Review’s Westmoreland Plus edition. If there’s something you’d like to see explored here, send an email to gtrcity@triblive.com When asked to name famous people who called the Latrobe area home, many would mention golfing legend Arnie Palmer or Fred Rogers,