Category Archives: Local News
BISHOP KULICK RELEASES STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Greensburg has released a statement on the death of Pope Francis, who passed away earlier today at the age of 88. His passing is being felt throughout the world, ...
Apr 21, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: DR. MICHAEL SZWERC
Dr. Michael Szwerc and team at Independence Health System recently earned two distinguished three-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeon (STS) for patient care and lung cancer resection out...
Apr 18, 2025
PENN STATE DELAYING ANNOUNCEMENT OF WHICH CAMPUSES WILL BE CLOSED
Penn State University is delaying its announcement of which Commonwealth Campuses will be closed. University President Neeli Bendapudi said the announcement is being moved back to mid-May to not poten...
Apr 18, 2025
NTSB RELEASES PRELIMINARY REPORT ON LANCASTER PLANE CRASH
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on a plane crash in Pennsylvania last month. The NTSB says the cabin door of a small aircraft with a family onboard opened ...
Apr 18, 2025
GOVERNOR'S AWARDS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE
Pennsylvania municipalities and local government officials -- including some in Western PA -- are being recognized with this year's Governor's Awards for Local Government Excellence. Three counties, s...
Apr 18, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO AND FAMILY RETURNING HOME IN A FEW DAYS
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and his family will be able to return home in the next few days following the arson last weekend. State officials said the living quarters and workspace at the estat...
Apr 18, 2025
BUILDINGS TO BE RAZED AND RENOVATED AT NEW KENSINGTON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PARK
Six buildings will be razed and others will be renovated as part of some upcoming projects at the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park. The Trib reports that the RIDC and Westmoreland IDC will p...
Apr 18, 2025
LATROBE AMTRAK STATION RENOVATION TO BEGIN
Officials in Latrobe are excited that renovations to the city's Amtrak station will finally begin. An exact start date hasn't been announced, but an Amtrak spokesperson says the project is expected to...
Apr 18, 2025
UNIONTOWN WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY
A Uniontown woman pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence in connection with the road rage killing of a motorist in Rostraver just after New Year's in 2022. The Trib reports that 32-year-old Shaqual...
Apr 18, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY TO MOVE FUNDS TO HELP IMPROVE ACCESS TO LOW INCOME HOMES
Westmoreland County will move some funds around to help improve access to low income homes over the next 20 months. The Trib reports that the county commissioners yesterday approved reallocating $200,...
Apr 18, 2025
