Councilwoman Wolford wins Latrobe Democratic mayoral nod
By Tribune-ReviewLatrobe Councilwoman Rosie Moff Wolford won an overwhelming victory for the Democratic nomination for city mayor, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary. With five of six precincts reporting, Wolford captured 53 percent of the vote, compared to fellow council …
Incumbents fare well in Latrobe School board balloting
By Tribune-ReviewAll three incumbents seeking re-election to the Greater Latrobe School Board were leading the race for nominations for four seats, while two challengers were close to winning the Democratic Party’s nomination for four-year terms, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s …
Democratic newcomer, incumbents to vie for seats on Latrobe Council
By Tribune-ReviewA Democratic newcomer will join two of the party’s incumbents to vie for three seats on Latrobe Council in November, according to unoffical results from Tuesday’s primary election. With one precinct not reporting, councilman Kenneth Baldonieri, 64, was leading the …
Latrobe, Derry, Ligonier pools ready for summer of watery fun
By Greg ReinboldAs summer approaches, area community pools are gearing up for another fun-filled swim season. The Derry Community Pool will open Friday for special Memorial Day …
Unity-based Kennametal, others reach out to hire military veterans
By Joe NapshaTen years ago, Matthew Peaslee was refueling tanks and other armored vehicles with the 1st Marine Expeditionary Division as it raced across the Iraqi desert …
New classroom technology to greet Latrobe junior high students
By Stacey FederoffWhen students return to Greater Latrobe Junior High School this fall, members of a local foundation hope they are inspired to learn while using new classroom technology, part of a $226,000 donation. The Greater Latrobe Partners In Education Foundation presented …
Motorcyclist dies after crash in Latrobe
By Tribune-ReviewA Latrobe man died after the motorcycle he was driving was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon. Charles D. Bancroft, 42, was pronounced dead at …
Benefit auction in Hempfield will feature set of Arnold Palmer’s golf clubs
By Tribune-ReviewA set of clubs that Arnold Palmer used on his way to earning 92 tournament victories during his storied golf career will be sold at …
Latrobe officials stress retirement needs
By Stacey FederoffGreater Latrobe School District officials stressed the impact of contributions to state employee retirement benefits in a preliminary budget report that shows rising figures. Superintendent Judith Swigart and business administrator Dan Watson explained the increasing contributing obligation to Public School …
‘Mythbusters’ elevates Derry classroom experience
By Stacey FederoffAfter weeks of preparing equipment, studying air currents and calculating temperature changes, when the “Mythbusters” class at Derry Area High School released a 6-foot-wide weather …
Without witness, counts dropped against Latrobe councilman
By Renatta SignoriniMisdemeanor charges against a Latrobe councilman were dropped Monday after the alleged victim ,who is accused of dealing drugs in the city, declined to testify. Robert Steven Forish, 50, of Weldon Street, was not present when District Judge Michael Mahady …
Derry Area art teacher takes photography to a new level
By Stacey FederoffArtist Richard McWherter uses a keen eye to add brushstrokes to his paintings, giving them what he calls an “expressionistic” look. The brush, however, is …
Latrobe’s Miss 4th of July pageant to reign again
By Joe NapshaA year after Latrobe’s traditional Miss 4th of July pageant was canceled due to a lack of contestants, the city will crown a Miss Fourth of July this year. “The interest came back. Wasn’t that amazing? I guess we had …
Latrobe race focuses on sports complex
By Joe NapshaThe Greater Latrobe School Board’s decision last year to spend about $9.5 million to construct a multi-purpose athletic complex with artificial turf fields, 2,000-seat bleachers …
