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Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds Scientists have found the first compelling evidence that cognitive training can boost levels of a brain chemical that typically declines as people age.

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McKeesport man admits to stealing $5,370 from autistic co-worker A McKeesport man is behind bars after state police said he stole $5,370 from a man who has autism while they worked together at a Hempfield car dealership. Troopers on Tuesday arrested Scott Andrew So...

McKeesport man admits to stealing $5,370 from autistic co-worker triblive.com/local/westmo...

Southmoreland reviews livestream policy, plans hearing regarding controversial director's comments The Southmoreland School Board is reviewing a policy that would end the livestream of its meetings in favor of posting a video recording after the meeting’s conclusion. The move comes a month af...

Southmoreland reviews livestream policy, plans hearing regarding controversial director's comments triblive.com/local/westmo...

Westmoreland commissioners OK loan to pay for human services amid state budget impasse Westmoreland commissioners on Tuesday authorized the county’s finance department to apply for a $14.1 million state treasury loan to fund essential human services amid Pennsylvania’s ongoi...

Westmoreland commissioners OK loan to pay for human services amid state budget impasse triblive.com/local/westmo...

Injured No Kings protest participant calls on Westmoreland commissioners to condemn political violence A Smithton woman injured during an altercation at Saturday’s No Kings protest in Greensburg is calling on the Westmoreland County commissioners to formally condemn political violence. Karen Prim...

Injured No Kings protest participant calls on Westmoreland commissioners to condemn political violence triblive.com/local/westmo...

Greensburg will pay New Jersey woman $60,000 to settle false prosecution case Greensburg is paying $60,000 to settle a federal lawsuit with a New Jersey woman whose criminal charges were dropped after her attorney produced evidence proving her innocence. City council this month...

Greensburg will pay New Jersey woman $60,000 to settle false prosecution case triblive.com/local/westmo...

Baroque instruments on tap this morning @WETAClassical! Classical Sunrise greets the sun at 7:24AM with viola da gamba, violone (like a double bass) and 2 oboes. Plus, Baroque solo lute at 8:43am and solo guitar at 8:57am. Bring a beverage and join us.

Norwin stadium demo project set to begin in early November The long-awaited $25.4 million demolition and rebuilding of the Norwin Knights stadium is scheduled to begin early next month, as long as the fall sports teams are no longer using the field, school of...

Norwin stadium demo project set to begin in early November triblive.com/local/westmo...

Allegheny Township artist featured at Murrysville library art gallery Allegheny Township artist Peter Cehily prefers putting his art directly on paper, usually with a paintbrush. But over the past decade, he’s also discovered the joy of digital photography, partic...

Allegheny Township artist featured at Murrysville library art gallery triblive.com/local/valley...

Unity's Marguerite, Dryridge fire departments plan merger, cite manpower, financial factors Crews from the neighboring Marguerite and Dryridge fire departments in Unity are dispatched together on the vast majority of their emergency calls. If all goes as planned, by next year, they’ll ...

Unity's Marguerite, Dryridge fire departments plan merger, cite manpower, financial factors triblive.com/local/westmo...

Hempfield Area aims to add composting, hydroponics to STEM curriculum Hempfield Area students will get to put their science lessons into action through the help of a donation of composting tools from Westmoreland Cleanways. The school board voted unanimously Monday even...

Hempfield Area aims to add composting, hydroponics to STEM curriculum triblive.com/local/westmo...

For Pa.’s soybean farmers, trade wars are only the latest struggle. • Pennsylvania Capital-Star A Chinese boycott of U.S. soybeans is only the latest issue facing farmers. Labor shortages, soaring equipment costs and unpredictable weather have also taken their toll.

For Pa.’s soybean farmers, trade wars are only the latest struggle. penncapital-star.com/agriculture-...

Murrysville man accused in beating of 2 people with baseball bat A person accused of beating two people with a baseball bat at a Salem gas station last week, later directing slurs at one of them, was arrested Monday afternoon, according to state police. Both people...

Murrysville man accused in beating of 2 people with baseball bat triblive.com/local/westmo...

House arrest lifted as Bovard man awaits arson, burglary trial A former Greensburg man was released from house arrest Monday as he awaits trial for setting fire to a Hempfield home in 2022. The blaze injured two firefighters and killed three family pets. Westmore...

House arrest lifted as Bovard man awaits arson, burglary trial triblive.com/local/westmo...

Steelers night practice in Latrobe generates $109K for school district, community groups Profit-sharing and attendance are on the rise at the Steelers’ annual Friday Night Lights practice at Greater Latrobe School District’s Memorial Stadium. This year’s Aug. 1 event gen...

Steelers night practice in Latrobe generates $109K for school district, community groups triblive.com/local/westmo...

Glamping coming to some Pennsylvania state parks next year Those looking to enjoy Pennsylvania’s state parks will no longer have to choose between comfort and roughing it. The commonwealth next year will offer glamping — glamorous camping — ...

Glamping coming to some Pennsylvania state parks next year triblive.com/news/pennsyl...

Traffic restrictions set as Exit 46 ramp opens on I-70 in Rostraver Repairs and a ramp change will cause traffic restrictions on sections of Interstate 70 in Rostraver this week. Rolling single-lane restrictions will take place 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday for traf...

Traffic restrictions set as Exit 46 ramp opens on I-70 in Rostraver triblive.com/local/westmo...

Delmont teen charged with weapon possession, fighting with police A Delmont man is in jail after police said he fought with them and attempted to flee an Oct. 11 traffic stop in Murrysville. Murrysville police pulled over a driver shortly before 11 p.m. on Oct. 11 o...

Delmont teen charged with weapon possession, fighting with police triblive.com/local/westmo...

Hempfield woman accused of killing husband A Hempfield woman was arraigned Monday morning on a homicide charge after state police said she fatally shot her husband. Court documents filed by troopers said Leeann Steel, 51, called 911 on Saturda...

Hempfield woman accused of killing husband triblive.com/local/westmo...

Native American storytelling, dancers make for a vibrant day at Westmoreland Museum of American Art Perry Ground spent Sunday afternoon telling stories at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. It was his way of educating people about his Native American culture — which is alive and well in ...

Native American storytelling, dancers make for a vibrant day at Westmoreland Museum of American Art triblive.com/local/westmo...

Greater Latrobe OKs $12M bond issue for junior high roof replacement, stadium improvements Greater Latrobe School District is moving forward with a $12 million bond issue to help finance capital projects, including the junior high roof replacement and an update of the Memorial Stadium track...

Greater Latrobe OKs $12M bond issue for junior high roof replacement, stadium improvements triblive.com/local/westmo...

Transit authority OKs purchase of replacement Go Westmoreland buses; ridership rising Westmoreland County Transit Authority board members approved the $2.1 million purchase of new buses for the agency’s shared-ride paratransit system. The smaller, 12-seat passenger buses are in t...

Transit authority OKs purchase of replacement Go Westmoreland buses; ridership rising triblive.com/local/westmo...

Deadly collision on Route 30 in Unity A man was killed after a motorcycle crash in Unity Township on Saturday, authorities said. The victim was identified as Brandon Shea, 43, of Mt. Pleasant, according to Westmoreland County Coroner Tim ...

Deadly collision on Route 30 in Unity triblive.com/local/westmo...

Augmented-reality app allows Penguin Court visitors to 'see' former Scaife mansion The 50-room mansion at Penguin Court in Laughlintown was demolished shortly after the death of former Tribune-Review publisher Richard Scaife’s parents, Alan Scaife and Sarah Mellon. But thanks ...

Augmented-reality app allows Penguin Court visitors to 'see' former Scaife mansion triblive.com/local/westmo...

No Kings protests in Pittsburgh, Greensburg bring out thousands with varying concerns Seventy-three-year-old Lee Vest couldn’t ignore the chance to revolt against what she called the downfall of our country. “I’ve never seen such a thing in all my life,” Vest sa...

No Kings protests in Pittsburgh, Greensburg bring out thousands with varying concerns triblive.com/local/westmo...

No Kings movement protests taking place in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and elsewhere in region People in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and Sewickley joined a nationwide series of protests Saturday dubbed the No Kings movement to object to President Donald Trump’s policies, including deployment o...

No Kings movement protests taking place in Pittsburgh, Greensburg and elsewhere in region triblive.com/local/westmo...

Theatre Factory prepares to stage 'Beetlejuice Jr.' Tyler Shaffer doesn’t know how many times he watched the 1988 Tim Burton gothic comedy, “Beetlejuice.” But it was a lot. “Watching it has been a Halloween tradition for my fami...

Theatre Factory prepares to stage 'Beetlejuice Jr.' triblive.com/local/westmo...

Trial set for New Florence woman, 2 men accused in her mother's fatal shooting The murder trial for a New Florence woman and the two men Westmoreland County who prosecutors say she enlisted to kill her mother is scheduled to begin early next year. Following a brief hearing Frida...

Trial set for New Florence woman, 2 men accused in her mother's fatal shooting triblive.com/local/westmo...

Financial strain on state's public schools worsens as impasse continues Beaver County’s Hopewell School District planned to start a long-term renovation project of its aging high school this year. But as the state budget impasse nears the four-month mark, the distri...

Financial strain on state's public schools worsens as impasse continues triblive.com/local/westmo...

Carpenter's Apprentice volunteers visit Greensburg for home improvement work The Carpenter’s Apprentice volunteers were at working in Greensburg Friday, adding a safety rail to a home on East Pittsburgh Street. The organization is a joint mission of First Presbyterian Ch...

Carpenter's Apprentice volunteers visit Greensburg for home improvement work triblive.com/local/westmo...