Category Archives: Local News

RUNAWAY SHEEP AND OWNER REUNITED
A runaway sheep and its owner were reunited on Monday. The Trib reports that Storm, the runaway sheep from Plum spent three weeks away from home with sightings from Lower Burrell to Tarentum. He was e...
Cindy Perino Oct 10, 2024

MON VALLEY RELIGIOUS OFFICIALS DENOUNCE HATEFUL MESSAGES
Religious officials in the Mon Valley are denouncing hateful messages that have targeted immigrants in area communities recently. Several pastors and other faith leaders gathered at Mount Cavalry Bapt...
Cindy Perino Oct 10, 2024

ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP MAN WILL NOT FACE DEATH PENALTY
An Allegheny Township man will not face a possible death penalty when he goes to trial on charges of killing his ex-girlfriend at their workplace in Blawnox in March. The Trib reports that 43-year-old...
Cindy Perino Oct 10, 2024

COMMISSIONERS GIVE FINAL APPROVAL FOR DEVELOPERS TAX BREAK
Westmoreland County Commissioners have given final approval for a tax break for developers wanting to revitalize dilapidated structures in Trafford Borough. The Trib reports that back in June, borough...
Cindy Perino Oct 10, 2024

GIANT SPIDERS MAKE DEBUT IN BUCKS COUNTY
Giant spiders which are rumored to have the ability to fly are now making their debut in Pennsylvania. Joro spiders are invasive, venomous spiders which originate from parts of Asia. Female Joro spide...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024

FIRE DESTROYS INDIANA COUNTY HOME
Two Indiana County children are hospitalized in critical condition after a fire that destroyed their family's home. Flames ignited at around 1 a.m. Monday at the Seigh family's home on Caroline Street...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024

BLACKBURN CENTER EMPLOYEES CHARGED
State Police from Greensburg have charged four people with obstructing the administration of law and disorderly conduct happening at the Blackburn Center for domestic violence. Troopers accused center...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024

MURRYSVILLE BRIDGE TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK FOR REPAIRS
The bridge carrying William Penn Highway over Turtle Creek in Murrysville will close next week for repairs. The Trib reports that the closure will start October 14th. The work is expected to bring the...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024

NEW KEN MAN RULED COMPETENT FOR TRIAL
A Westmoreland County Judge ruled yesterday that a New Kensington man charged with killing his former roommate last summer is mentally competent and his trial could move forward. The Trib reports that...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024

LOCAL LEADERS DISCUSS SHORT-TERM PLANS FOR VACANT LOT
Local leaders are discussing short-term plans for a vacant lot in downtown Greensburg. The former Advance Furniture site on South Main Street has been empty since the building was demolished and the p...
Cindy Perino Oct 09, 2024