Category Archives: Local News

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA DIAPER BANK
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank has distributed nearly 10 million diapers in the last decade. They have a "Sprinkle" for families in need of assistance coming up on October 8th.Listen for all the...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD TO REOPEN THIS WEEKEND
The Bushy Run Battlefield is set to reopen to the public this weekend. The state historical site was the location of a 1763 battle between Native Americans and the British. The grounds have been close...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO SIGNS HISTORIC EDUCATION BILL
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a historic education bill yesterday. Shapiro officially approved the 11-billion-dollar back-to-school bill during a ceremony at Emmaus High School. The bill includes a mor...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

VP HARRIS ARRIVES IN PITTSBURGH
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has arrived in Pittsburgh. Harris arrived in the Steel City yesterday with plans of remaining in town until next week's debate with Donald Trump in Philad...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSE OF JEANNETTE FIRE
A problem with the power seems to be behind a tragic house fire in Jeannette earlier this year. Flames broke out at a home on Guy Street back in March, taking the life of Tyler King and four of his yo...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

VACANT PROPERTY TO HIT THE MARKET
Some vacant property owned by Upper Burrell Township off Milligantown Road will soon hit the market. The Trib reports that Township Supervisors on Wednesday directed Lower Burrell real estate agent Ji...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

CITY OFFICIALS TO VOTE ON TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Greensburg city officials will vote this me Monday on the active transportation plan. The Trib reports that the plan is used to improve infrastructure for walking and cycling around Greensburg that ci...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

HEMPFIELD MAN DIES IN TRACTOR ACCIDENT
A Hempfield Township man died Thursday afternoon after the farm tractor he was using to mow the grass overturned and fell into a creek. The Trib reports that 79-year-old Clifford Schweinsburg, Jr. was...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

FORMER AGENT AT STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FACES CHARGES
A former agent with the State Attorney General's office is accused of stealing from the agency's North Huntingdon office and from the McKeesport NAACP. The Trib reports that 61-year-old Brenda Sawyer ...
Cindy Perino Sep 06, 2024

HOUSE FIRE IN LOWER BURRELL LEAVES FAMILY HOMELESS
A family is left homeless after a fire in Lower Burrell yesterday. The Trib reports that the fire was reported around 11 AM at a home at 235 Michigan Avenue. Most of the family was out of the house al...
Cindy Perino Sep 05, 2024