š± Could Spiritās troubles leave Latrobe flyers without their go-to airline?
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In today's newsletter:
- Could Spiritās troubles leave Latrobe flyers without their go-to airline?
- Why a Latrobe golf tournament could change oral cancer care
- How Latrobeās training camp ties into the Steelersā draft plans
Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Music and Arts Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warm with variable cloudiness, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 41.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 51 and low of 33 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Spirit's reported liquidation threat could result in layoffs at Arnold Palmer Airport (wtae.com) ā Latrobe travelers who rely on Spirit flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport could soon face major disruption, including possible staff layoffs, if the airline liquidates amid rising fuel costs. Airport officials say theyāre already talking with other carriers, but any replacement service could take months, so current Spirit customers are urged to closely monitor airline communications and customer service updates. 
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ā¢ Two-time tongue cancer survivor: Why I support research at UTĀ MDĀ Anderson (mdanderson.org) ā A Pennsylvania tongue cancer survivor is organizing a charity golf tournament at Latrobe Country Club on June 26, 2026, to support cutting-edge oral cancer research at UT MD Anderson. She shares how an immunotherapy clinical trial helped her avoid another major surgery and why sheās asking neighbors to rally behind research that could improve quality of life for future patients. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Steelers Fans Get Definitive Answer On Who Pittsburgh Is Hoping To Grab With The 21st Overall Pick (steelernation.com) ā Latrobe gets a brief spotlight as the Steelersā training camp home at St. Vincent College while Pittsburgh gears up to host the 2026 NFL Draft. The team reportedly hopes top Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane will still be available at pick 21 to shore up a suddenly thin left side of the offensive line. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Latrobe
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Jewelry Trunk Show with Aileen Lampman
fdp studio shop, fdp studio+shop, 2082 PA-130, Pleasant Unity
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Denise Krestal-Baldwin: Thirty's Latrobe 6-9
Thirty's Craft Pizza and Beers , 4433 Lincoln Hwy , Latrobe
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Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
12:00 pm -
LNS Live at Unity Brewing
Unity Brewing , 3862 US-30 #2 , Latrobe
7:00 pm -
Kentucky Derby Party 2026 ā Latrobe Art Center
Cavallo Fields Event Venue , 5021 Pleasant Unity Rd , Latrobe
5:00 pm -
Member Orientation
Greater Latrobe - Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce , 811 Ligonier St , Latrobe
4:00 pm -
Unity Brewing
Unity Brewing , 3862 US-30 #2 , Latrobe
8:00 pm -
Mother's Day High Tea
Coffee Tree Roasters - Latrobe , 3857 US-30 , Latrobe
3:00 pm -
Latrobe Art Center Spring 2026 Plein Air ā Latrobe Art Center
Latrobe Art Center , 819 Ligonier St , Latrobe
10:00 am
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
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Monday May 11
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Retreat: Peace in Benedictine Spirituality: Peace with God and Peace in Human Relationships
Saint Vincent Seminary , 300 Fraser Purchase Rd , Latrobe
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A Night with Abigail Adams
Adams Memorial Library , 1112 Ligonier St , Latrobe
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Mammoth Park Free Fishing Derby
Westmoreland County, PA Calendar
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Gundam Card Game ā Bandai Day!
Latrobe 30 Plaza , 590 , Latrobe
12:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
Sunday April 26
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I would like to know how people maintain a business when they are totally unreliable?
We have had 2 recommended businesses set up a day and time to come look at work we need done, but they never show up. I understand that things comeā¦ (Nextdoor Latrobe)
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Pizza Maker/Shift Leader in Latrobe. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Restaurant General Manager in Latrobe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Latrobe here.
š Nearby News
Derry
- Valley routs Knoch in resumption of suspended baseball game (triblive.com)
Greensburg
- Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Greensburg CC transfers feel right at home at Mt. Pleasant (triblive.com)
- Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 17-19 (triblive.com)
- Diocese of Greensburg bishop joins clergy nationwide weighing in on Trump, Pope Leo XIV discourse (triblive.com)
Ligonier
- Some Reflections and Reminders on the 21st Anniversary of the Passing of Archbishop Iakovos (thenationalherald.com)
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