Category Archives: Local News
PA ACCEPTING REQUESTS TO SELL COCKTAILS IN A CAN
The state of Pennsylvania is now accepting requests to sell cocktails in a can. The Liquor Control Board started accepting applications earlier this week. Stores that sell wine, like grocery stores, c...
Aug 30, 2024
LEECHBURG SCHOOL BOARD TRYING NEW APPROACH TO MEETINGS
The Leechburg Area School Board is planning to try out a new approach to meetings. The board is going to hold their agenda-setting and voting meetings on the same night on a trial basis. That approach...
Aug 30, 2024
PA TURNPIKE EXPECTING TO SEE HIGHEST NUMBER OF LABOR DAY TRAVELERS TODAY
Officials with the Pennsylvania Turnpike are expecting to see the highest number of Labor Day travelers today. The are anticipating about 720-thousand cars and trucks on the route through tonight. Add...
Aug 30, 2024
FORMER TREASURER OF BURRELL CHEER BOOSTERS FACES EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES
The former treasurer of the Burrell Cheer Boosters now faces charges of embezzlement. The Trib reports that 40-year-old Ashley Freeburg of Upper Burrell with a felony count of theft and misdemeanor re...
Aug 30, 2024
LATROBE OFFICIALS LOOKING TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CURB BLIGHT
Officials in Latrobe are looking at ways to promote economic development and curb blight. The Trib reports that one suggestion is a registration system that would hold homeowners responsible for vacan...
Aug 30, 2024
PITTSBURGH MAN IN JAIL AFTER DRUG BUST CHASE IN MURRYSVILLE
A Pittsburgh man led police in Murrysville on a chase on Wednesday following a drug bust. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Keyshawn Campbell was the focus of an investigation by local police, the cou...
Aug 30, 2024
SECOND MAN CHARGED IN FAKE PRESCRIPTION DRUG SCHEME
A second man was charged in connection with a fake prescription drug scheme in Penn Township. The Trib reports that 55-year-old Curtis Stewart of North Huntingdon is charged with acquisition by misrep...
Aug 30, 2024
PA STATE POLICE BOOSTING PATROLS ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Pennsylvania State Police are boosting patrols for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Trooper Steve Limani says his counterparts will be out in force, and they will likely issue thousands of citations fo...
Aug 29, 2024
MULTIPLE RV'S DESTROYED IN FIRE
Multiple RV's were destroyed in a fire at a Westmoreland County camper dealership early yesterday. KDKA-TV reports that the cause of the fire at the back lot of Camping World in Allegheny Township is ...
Aug 29, 2024
LEECHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT OPTS TO NOT SUE WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Leechburg School District has decided to not file a lawsuit against Westmoreland County concerning tax rate issues. The Trib reports that A lawsuit was discussed at a July town hall meeting hosted by ...
Aug 29, 2024
