Category Archives: Local News
NEW STANTON MAN ORDERED TO SERVE JAIL TIME
A New Stanton man was ordered to serve jail time for sexually assaulting a Mt. Pleasant woman during a Halloween party in Hempfield. The Trib reports that 29-year-old Anthony Lucas was convicted in a ...
Aug 14, 2024
LATROBE REJECTS ONLY GARBAGE SERVICES BID
Earlier this week, Latrobe City officials rejected the only bid submitted for garbage hauling services. The Trib reports that the sole bidder, County Hauling, presented a bid package that would start ...
Aug 14, 2024
ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL SAYS PLUM HOUSE EXPLOSION INVESTIGATION STILL ACTIVE
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal says the investigation into the house explosion in Plum is still active. The community marked one year since the blast that took six lives yesterday with a remembranc...
Aug 13, 2024
FDA ORDERS POWDERED BABY FORMULA RECALL
The FDA is ordering a recall of powdered baby formula sold in a dozen states, including Pennsylvania. Perrigo Company says it's recalled over 16-thousand cans of store brand Premium Infant Formula wit...
Aug 13, 2024
OFFICIALS LOOK TO REMOVE FORMER EMS STATION FROM BANKRUPTCY SALE
Officials are looking to remove the former Jeanette EMS station from the organization's bankruptcy sale. The Trib reports that this is because there are liens on the property and the items inside have...
Aug 13, 2024
LOCAL OFFICIALS SHARE DETAILS ON PLANNED MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND PARK PROJECT
Local officials are sharing details on the planned municipal complex and park project in Hempfield Township. Work began at the 43-acre site off of Route 30 that was formerly owned by Excela Health ear...
Aug 13, 2024
NORWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY CANCEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARADE
Leaders with the Norwin School District are thinking of cancelling their elementary school Halloween parade. The assistant superintendent says the annual tradition poses a safety risk for students. Ma...
Aug 13, 2024
IRWIN COUPLE ACCUSED OF TRYING TO SMUGGLE DRUGS INTO WESTMORELAND COUNTY PRISON
A husband and wife are accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Westmoreland County Prison. The Trib reports that John Kukonik and Olivia Weber were charged in connection with an incident in late May w...
Aug 13, 2024
STATE POLICE TO INCREASE LATE-NIGHT PATROLS IN EXPORT
State police will increase late-night patrols in the Export area. The Trib reports that this is in response to recent reports of car break-ins. As most of the incidents have happened overnight, State ...
Aug 13, 2024
OHIO MAN IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY JAIL FOR STALKING CHRISTIAN ROCKSTAR
The man accused of stalking a Christian rockstar will remain in Westmoreland County Jail for now. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Anthony Carpenter of Rutland, Ohio was arrested in May after police ...
Aug 13, 2024
