Category Archives: Local News

CHARGES FILED AGAINST NEW KEN WOMEN
State authorities are announcing charges after the execution of a search warrant Friday in New Kensington. According to reports, bags of fentanyl were found near a child's toys inside a home on Kennet...
Cindy Perino Apr 22, 2025

FORMER VANDERGRIFT POLICEMAN WAIVES PRELIMINARY HEARING
A former Vandegrift policeman accused of having sex with a minor about 100 times in the early-to-mid 1990's has waived his preliminary hearing. The Trib reports that Anthony Depanicis was 25 when the ...
Cindy Perino Apr 22, 2025

BRADENVILLE VFD GETS NEW GEAR WASHER
Derry Township fire department #1 in Bradenville has invested in a new washing machine to better clean their gear and reduce the risk of cancer. The Trib reports that the $30,000 gear washer was insta...
Cindy Perino Apr 22, 2025

DONEGAL REDUCES NUMBER OF COUNCIL SEATS
A Westmoreland County Judge approved a request to shrink the size of the government of Donegal. The Trib reports that the request came from Borough Mayor Keith Deckinger, The move will reduce the numb...
Cindy Perino Apr 22, 2025

HEMPFIELD SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES CHANGING START AND END TIMES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR
Hempfield School Board members approved changing the start and end times for the next school year. The Trib reports that for the 2025-26 school year, high school will start 10 minutes earlier, and dis...
Cindy Perino Apr 22, 2025

DAUPHIN COUNTY OFFICIALS RELEASE AUDIO FROM ARSONIST'S 911 CALL
Dauphin County officials have released audio from the call the suspect in the arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro's residence made to 911 last Sunday. In the call, the suspect -- 38-year-old Cody Ba...
Cindy Perino Apr 21, 2025

GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE INDEPENDENT SECURITY REVIEW TO BE CONDUCTED BY FORMER STATE POLICE COMMISSIONER
The independent security review after the arson attack at the Governor's Residence will be conducted by a former State Police Commissioner. WGAL-TV reports Jeffrey Miller will lead the investigation i...
Cindy Perino Apr 21, 2025

MINOR DAMAGE FROM FIRE AT CAT RESCUE IN NEW KEN
Minor damage was reported in a fire yesterday at a cat rescue facility in New Kensington. The Trib reports that the fire at Frankie and Friends in the 700 block of 5th Avenue was reported around 5:20 ...
Cindy Perino Apr 21, 2025

STREET PAVING CONTRACTS AWARDED IN GREENSBURG AND JEANNETTE
Street paving contracts were recently approved in Greensburg and Jeannette. The Trib reports that Donegal Construction Company will handle paving in Greensburg at a cost of $46,000 through a partnersh...
Cindy Perino Apr 21, 2025

LIGONIER TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS MEETING TOMORROW TO FILL VACANT SEAT ON BOARD
A meeting of the Ligonier Township Supervisors will be held tomorrow to fill a vacant seat on the board. The Trib reports that on April 8th, supervisors could not come to an agreement on who would fil...
Cindy Perino Apr 21, 2025