Category Archives: Local News
FEDERAL JUDGE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE PYREX GLASSWARE PLANT DECISION ON THURSDAY
A federal judge is expected to announce a decision on blocking the closure of the Pyrex glassware plant in Charleroi by the end of the day Thursday. The Trib reports that the state attorney general is...
Nov 13, 2024
LATROBE ATTORNEY ASKING FOR BAIL REDUCTION AND CHANGE OF VENUE
A Latrobe attorney accused of bilking his client out of $31,300 is asking for his bail to be reduced and for a change of venue. The Trib reports that 69-year-old John Allen Roth faces nine felony char...
Nov 13, 2024
ONE PERSON HOSPITIALIZED AFTER WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP CRASH
One person was hospitalized after a crash involving a tri-axle truck in Washington Township yesterday afternoon. The Trib reports that the crash happened on Route 66 near Poke Run Church Road in Washi...
Nov 13, 2024
JUDGE REJECTS REQUEST TO DROP CHARGES AGAINST FORMER LIGONIER VALLEY POLICE CHIEF
A Westmoreland County judge has rejected a request from the former Ligonier Valley Police Chief to drop sexual assault charges filed against him. The Trib reports that John Berger was charged in May w...
Nov 13, 2024
NO STUDENTS ON BUS INVOLVED IN NORTH HUNTINGDON CRASH
No students were on board a Norwin school bus that was involved in a crash yesterday in North Huntingdon. WTAE-TV reports that the crash happened on Lincoln Way. Two other vehicles were involved, incl...
Nov 13, 2024
GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC STUDENTS TAKE ILL AFTER VETERAN'S PROGRAM AT SCHOOL
Three students took ill on Monday after a program honoring veterans at Greensburg Central Catholic Junior Senior High School. The program was held in the school's gymnasium whose floors were resurface...
Nov 12, 2024
CALIFORNIA-BASED ENERGY COMPANY PAYING SETTLEMENT FOR MISLEADING PENNSYLVANIA CUSTOMERS
A California-based energy company is paying a settlement worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for misleading Pennsylvania customers. State officials say Inspire Clean Energy claimed customers were o...
Nov 12, 2024
DAVE MCCORMICK PLANS TO ATTEND NEW SENATOR ORIENTATION
Republican Senate candidate and Washington County native Dave McCormick says he plans to attend orientation events for new senators this week in Washington. Many news organizations have yet to declare...
Nov 12, 2024
MONESSEN COMMUNITY REDEDICATES M4 SHERMAN TANK
Dozens of local veterans and Monessen community members gathered to rededicate the M4 Sherman Tank that has served as a memorial for veterans that is now back to its former glory. The local American L...
Nov 12, 2024
HUMAN TRAFFICKING TOPIC OF DISCUSSION AT JEANNETTE HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT
Human trafficking will be the topic of discussion tonight at the Jeannette High School. The Trib reports that officials with the Westmoreland County Human Trafficking Task Force will be joined by repr...
Nov 12, 2024
