Category Archives: Local News

PROPOSED SPORTS COMPLEX MEETING MOVED TO NORWIN MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
A meeting concerning the proposed sports complex in North Huntingdon has been moved. The Trib reports that tonight's special meeting at 7:00 was planned for the North Huntingdon Townhouse but due to t...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

DELMONT PIZZERIA DAMAGED BY FIRE
Ianni's Pizzeria in Delmont was damaged by fire early Sunday morning. The Trib reports that six fire departments were dispatched to the restaurant shortly after 4 in the morning. Restaurant officials ...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

CARJACKER FOUND IN NORTH CAROLINA
The man wanted in connection with a carjacking in East Huntingdon was found in North Carolina, however the dog that was taken along with the car remains missing. The Trib reports that Kenneth Crider w...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

LUKE BRYAN CUNNINGHAM FARM CONCERT
A Westmoreland County farm kicked up a lot of dust Saturday as country star Luke Bryan for his annual farm tour. The Trib reports that about 18,000 tickets were sold for the event, and about 7000 vehi...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

YUKON LANDFILL OPERATOR AGREES TO REPAIR WATER TREATMENT PLANT
A Yukon landfill operator that stores hazardous waste has agreed to repair the onsite water treatment plant. The Trib reports that MAX Environmental Technologies of McCandless signed a consent decree ...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

CHICAGO MEN SENTENCED IN CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT SCHEME
Three men from Chicago were sentenced on Friday for their part in a catalytic converter theft scheme. The Trib reports that 33-year-old Christian Blue, 43-year-old Antonio Johnson and 30-year-old Haro...
Cindy Perino Sep 30, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Dr. Sharon Goldsetin, Director of the Breast Health Center at Independence Health, is educating women on what they can do to be proactive about cancer. She kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month on W...
Cindy Perino Sep 27, 2024

VANCE TO APPEAR IN MONROEVILLE TOMORROW
Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance will make a campaign appearance in Allegheny County tomorrow. The Ohio Senator will take part in a town hall-style event at the Monroeville Convention Cen...
Cindy Perino Sep 27, 2024

JETS TRAVEL TO ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT TO AVOID HURRICANE
Hurricane Helene made landfall last night near the eastern edge of the Florida panhandle. Before the storm came ashore, a Georgia company was quick to move more than a dozen pricey jets from the Peach...
Cindy Perino Sep 27, 2024

SOUTH HUNTINGDON COUPLE FACES MORE CHARGES
A South Huntingdon Township couple is facing accusations that they sold a property that did not belong to them. Investigators say that Timothy King and Amber Tarr listed a three-acre Westmoreland Coun...
Cindy Perino Sep 27, 2024