Category Archives: Local News

MT PLEASANT WOMAN AQUITTED
A Mt. Pleasant woman was acquitted by a Westmoreland County jury on charges of aggravated and simple assault, reckless endangerment and leaving the scene of a crash. The Trib reports that 28-year-old ...
Cindy Perino Sep 12, 2024

FLIGHT 93 FLAG UNFURLED AT STATE CAPITOL CEREMONY
A flag honoring Flight 93 that is flying over Shanksville was unfurled in a special ceremony at the State Capitol yesterday. The flag made in the days after 9/11 has flown over the crash site every ye...
Cindy Perino Sep 11, 2024

AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING DEATH OF SIX MONTH OLD
Authorities in Arnold are investigating the death of a six-month old girl, who died early Tuesday morning. The Trib reports that the investigation was confirmed by Mayor Shannon Santucci. Police were ...
Cindy Perino Sep 11, 2024

CLOSING ARGUMENTS EXPECTED TODAY FOR SCOTTDALE WOMAN
Testimony continued yesterday in the trial of a woman charged with running over another woman outside an apartment building in Scottdale. The Trib reports Nicole Moore is accused of injuring her forme...
Cindy Perino Sep 11, 2024

OWNERS OF MURRYSVILLE VAPE SHOP TO GO TO COURT
The case against the owners of a Murrysville vape shop will proceed in Westmoreland County Court. The Trib reports that Jeffrey Higgins of Murrysville and Eric Parco of Plum, the owners of PA Vapor an...
Cindy Perino Sep 11, 2024

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ARRESTED
A North Huntingdon man who was a school bus driver is accused of exchanging nude photos with a student he drove to school. The Trib reports that 57-year-old Michael F. Singer told police that he share...
Cindy Perino Sep 11, 2024

GREENSBURG RESTAURANT WEEK IS UNDERWAY
The semi-annual Greensburg Restaurant Week is back underway. Guests can enjoy special menu items and deals at 17 local eateries through this coming Sunday. The event is hosted by the Greensburg Commun...
Cindy Perino Sep 10, 2024

"CRUSIN' TO HELP THE KIDS" HELD THIS SUNDAY
An annual car cruise is getting ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Trib reports that the E.C. Cruisers car club's annual "Cruisin' To Help the Kids" will be held this Sunday from 11-4 at 814...
Cindy Perino Sep 10, 2024

TEENAGE BOY FACES VANDALISM AND THEFT CHARGES
A teenage boy now faces charges of vandalism and stealing an SUV and a gun over the weekend in Latrobe. KDKA-TV reports that the 17-year-old male got into an altercation with someone at the Adelphoi p...
Cindy Perino Sep 10, 2024

MT PLEASANT WOMAN CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE IN HIT AND RUN
A Mt. Pleasant woman claimed self-defense in a 2022 hit and run that happened in Scottdale. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Nicole Moore is charged with aggravated assault, hit and run and other cri...
Cindy Perino Sep 10, 2024