Category Archives: Local News

MAWC UNVEILS NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM
The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has unveiled a new payment system for its water and sewer customers. The Trib reports that the authority's board members approved a $350,000 contract wit...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2024

GREENSBURG MAN PLEADS GUILTY
A Greensburg man pleaded guilty to charges related to an incident last Summer where he had a physical altercation with his autistic son. The Trib reports that 66-year-old Finley Steward was ordered to...
Cindy Perino Aug 22, 2024

TRAFFIC IN HARRISON ALTERED TODAY
Traffic on Pleasantville Road in Harrison will be altered today for a construction project. The Trib reports that PennDOT crews are replacing a storm pipe between Fourth and Carlisle Streets. Traffic ...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2024

RESTORATION ON WWII TANK IN MONESSEN NEARLY COMPLETE
Restoration work on a World War II-era tank on display in Monessen is nearly complete. The Trib reports that the tank has seen wear and tear after years of exposure to the elements. Workers from Regal...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2024

JEANNETTE K-9 DIESEL IS BACK WITH HIS PARTNER
After three weeks at a kennel, Jeannette K-9 officer Diesel is back with his partner, Sgt. Jim Phillips. The Trib reports that Diesel was housed in the kennel after city officials shut down the progra...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2024

WESTMORELAND INMATE ATTEMPTS TO ESCAPE AND ASSAULTS GUARD
A review of security protocols is underway for the Westmoreland County Prison after an inmate attempted to escape and assaulted a guard making early-morning rounds last week. The Trib reports that 37-...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2024

LAWYER FOR GREENSBURG TEENAGER SAYS CASE SHOULD BE IN JUVENILE COURT
The lawyer for a Greensburg Teenager charged in connection with an armed robbery in April said that his client's case should be settled in Juvenile Court. The Trib reports that 16-year-old Cayden Essw...
Cindy Perino Aug 21, 2024

GIANT EAGLE TO SELL ALL GETGO'S
Giant Eagle has announced plans to sell all of their GetGo gas stations. The deal with Canadian company Couche-Tard is expected to close next year. Couche-Tard is the parent company of Circle K. In a ...
Cindy Perino Aug 20, 2024

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR RARE WHISKEY LOTTERY
Registration is now open for a rare whiskey lottery through the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Residents 21 and up and state liquor license holders can enter for a chance to purchase one of more t...
Cindy Perino Aug 20, 2024

NORWIN HIRES NEW SOCIAL WORKER
Students within the Norwin School District will have a new resource to use this upcoming school year. The district says it has hired licensed school social worker Johanna Belako to work within the dis...
Cindy Perino Aug 20, 2024