Category Archives: Local News

PennDOT is looking to provide plenty of advance warning for motorists to stop at the Jeannette intersection of Lewis Avenue and Park Street. The Trib reports that a flashing beacon will be installed t...

A Greensburg man was killed in a vehicle accident Saturday Morning on Route 22 in Murrysville. The Trib reports that 71-year-old Thomas Peer was driving an SUV when it rear-ended a dump truck just bef...

You might see some solid blue lights at the Westmoreland County Courthouse and at Independence Hospitals through next week. This is part of their recognition of National Hospital Week, which runs May ...

May is Mental Health Awareness month and it's an important time to consider the state of mental health among young people. Listen to Westmoreland Community Connections Sunday at 7am and 11pm on WHJB f...

This weekend is Commencement for Saint Vincent College. Ceremonies are scheduled for tomorrow at 11 AM at the Robert S. Carey Student Center Gymnasium, with lineup scheduled for an hour before at the ...

Two Westmoreland County women are pleading not guilty after being accused of abusing their grandson. Mary Shroyer and Elma Ritenour allegedly denied the ten-year-old boy food, made him sit for long pe...

The "Blooms and Sips" Mother's Day shopping event is happening in Greensburg tomorrow. It's planned downtown from noon to 4:00 p.m. Guests will be able to sample cocktails and mocktails while making p...

The medical director of Mutual Aid Ambulance service was recently honored with an award for his work to the Pennsylvania EMS system. The Trib reports that Dr. William Jenkins was surprised by the hono...

A man was arrested after a chase in Westmoreland County that resulted in two police officers hurt. KDKA-TV reports that Matthew Murphy was spotted by a policeman in Jeannette, and when he was asked to...

A new pope was announced yesterday, and the bishop of the Greensburg Catholic Diocese is joining other faithful around the world in welcoming him to his new post. Bishop Larry Kulick said he was excit...