Category Archives: Local News

RED CROSS ENCOURAGES PENNSYLVANIANS TO VOLUNTEER
The Red Cross is encouraging Pennsylvanians to volunteer. The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania says anyone looking to make a difference this year can join the organization. Volunteers are ne...
Cindy Perino Jan 15, 2025

WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST SEVERAL NURSING CENTERS
Wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against several nursing centers where several deaths occured. The Trib reports that those centers were the locations of several deaths at the hands of 42-year-o...
Cindy Perino Jan 15, 2025

MUTUAL AID AMBULANCE SERVICE CEO STEPS DOWN
The CEO of Mutual Aid Ambulance Service is stepping down after less than two years on the job. The Trib reports that Gene Komondor was hired as the CEO of Mutual Aid in 2023. Before that, he was North...
Cindy Perino Jan 15, 2025

MOTHER AND SON FILE FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT
A mother and her son have filed a federal lawsuit against the Greensburg Salem School District, claiming officials discriminated against the boy when he was mistreated in an elementary school special ...
Cindy Perino Jan 15, 2025

JEANNETTE MAN FACING ADDITIONAL CHARGES
A Jeanette man charged with attacking another man with a hatchet last year is now charged with rape. The Trib reports that additional charges were filed last week against 32-year-old Kyle Blair. The c...
Cindy Perino Jan 15, 2025

PA LAWMAKERS TEAM UP FOR FOOD ALLERGY SAFETY BILL
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are teaming up for a bipartisan bill on food allergy safety. Democratic Representative Arvid Venkat and Republican Natalie Mihalek recently introduced House Bill 77, which w...
Cindy Perino Jan 14, 2025

ALDI RECALLS FROZEN TAQUITOS
Aldi is recalling frozen taquitos that have been sold in a number of states, including Pennsylvania. The company says some of their Casa Mamita brand Chicken & Cheese Taquitos could contain pieces...
Cindy Perino Jan 14, 2025

IRWIN MAN KILLED IN MANOR BOROUGH CRASH
An Irwin man was killed in a vehicle crash in Manor Borough. Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson identified 86-year-old Vincent Neal as the victim. He was driving his car Northwest on Main Street w...
Cindy Perino Jan 14, 2025

ARNOLD FORMER POLICE CHIEF CLAIMS HE WAS SET UP BY FORMER WIFE
Arnold's suspended police chief claimed that he was set up by his former wife. The Trib reports that 42-year-old Joshua Stanga was charged with theft, obstruction of justice and other crimes for what ...
Cindy Perino Jan 14, 2025

UNITY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO LESSER CHARGES
A Unity man charged in connection with a stabbing last year has pleaded guilty to lesser charges. The Trib reports that 62-year-old William Evans, Jr. was allowed to enter a guilty plea of felony aggr...
Cindy Perino Jan 14, 2025