Category Archives: Local News

Two people and a dog were rescued from a burning home in Unity Township Tuesday night. The Trib reports that fire crews were called out to the home on Dos Drive in the village of Marguerite at 9:15 PM...

The Burrell School Board is approving the closure of Stewart Elementary. Members unanimously voted in favor of the plan to shut down the building, which houses only fourth and fifth grade classes, at ...

Westmoreland County Airport Authoritty officials addressed a rumor concerning immigrants being flown in overnight at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. The Trib reports that Executive Director Gabe Monzo...

Cases of whooping cough are currently surging across Pennsylvania. That's according to the CDC, which says Pennsylvania has the highest number of whooping coughing cases in the country, with nearly 22...

Public health managers in Harrisburg are sending thousands of Xylazine care kits to communities across the state, but there aren't enough to keep up with the demand. The state's Department of Health l...

Pennsylvania residents have six days left to register to vote. The registration deadline for the November Fifth election is next Monday, October 21st. The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is Oct...

The Burrell School Board is scheduled to vote on the future of Stewart Elementary this evening. A proposal to close the building is going before the board at tonight's meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ...

People in Harrison are dealing with a problem that literally stinks. The Trib reports that skunks have been seen often in the community, and the smell has become a part of daily life in the town. Resi...

The Hempfield School Board is considering a new roof project. The Trib reports that the district just completed a roof project over the high school auditorium and will now consider a 7,500-square-foot...

Leaders in Irwin Borough in Westmoreland County are considering offering a financial incentive for new police officers that remain with their local department for two years. Included in Irwin's tentat...