Category Archives: Local News

LATROBE POLICE DEPT LOOKING FOR JUVENILE SUSPECT
The Latrobe Police Department is looking for a juvenile they said "created havoc" in the city over the weekend. According to the police report, a runaway juvenile suspect vandalized multiple vehicles ...
Cindy Perino Sep 09, 2024

BLACKBURN CENTER'S RED SAND PROJECT LAST SATURDAY
Red sand was spread on sidewalks in Greensburg on Saturday. The Blackburn Center's Red Sand Project is designed to bring attention to human trafficking. Officials said each grain of sand represents on...
Cindy Perino Sep 09, 2024

FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMP TO RETURN TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY THIS MONTH
On Saturday, the Trump campaign announced that Trump is scheduled to return to Westmoreland County this month to speak at an event. The event is scheduled for Sept. 23 at a location in the Smithton ar...
Cindy Perino Sep 09, 2024

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