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Derry Township’s $4.3 million-budget draft is available for public inspection at the municipal building.

Co-workers of Dennis W. Norton, a Latrobe man who died in an October motorcycle crash, are raising money to support his family.

Two people died Wednesday afternoon after a fiery crash along Interstate 76 in Hempfield Township.

Derry Borough Council will vote to approve a new councilmember next week after two candidates applied.

The Latrobe Bulletin is taking legal action against the Ligonier Township supervisors over concerns that the township is violating state transparency laws.

Greensburg residents voted to keep residency requirements for two city positions, and residents in South Greensburg Borough voted to reduce their council.

A Unity Township man is accused of stealing over $111,000 by falsely opening bank accounts.

Incumbents have held onto their seats in a dozen of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts, leaving the state’s delegation favoring Democrats by 11-6 due to four “toss-ups” among at least 25 seats the party flipped across the country.
The Latrobe Area Historical Society will host a narrated slideshow honoring military veterans, remembering those who served and the community that supported them.
Republican incumbent Eric Davanzo beat Democrat Cherri Rogers again in a race for a seat representing the 58th Legislative District.

Republican incumbent Eric Nelson will represent the 57th Legislative District for the sixth time, beating out Democratic newcomer Rob Francis. Nelson will remain in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for another two-year term.

The majority of voters once again chose incumbent state Rep. Jill Cooper, a Republican living in Murrysville, over Democrat Davon Magwood in a repeat of the 2024 election.

Incumbent Republican Leslie Rossi of Unity Township won Tuesday’s general election and will serve another two-year term representing the 59th Legislative District in the state House of Representatives.

Pennsylvania State Rep. Abby Major (R-60) will be headed back to Harrisburg for another term as the lone Armstrong County resident serving in the commonwealth's legislature.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis handily defeated their Republican challengers in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial election, securing a second term.

Matthew Hantz of Latrobe said he feels so strongly about the gubernatorial race that he voted in a midterm election for the first time on Tuesday.

An underground fire continues to burn at the former Westmoreland Glass Co. property in Hempfield Township, months after a lightning strike ignited buried waste material, including coal.
Renovations to the Amtrak Latrobe station that will make the train platform more accessible for passengers are about a year behind schedule and may not be completed until fall 2027.
Voting for the Athlete of the Week is now live on the Bulletin’s website. Voting runs through 5 p.m. on Wednesday at latrobebulletinnews.com/athlete.

