Category Archives: Local News

Derry Fire Department, Friends of Derry and the Chestnut Ridge and the American Red Cross will team up to install smoke alarms this Saturday. The Trib reports that residents can call 833-315-0882 or s...

An Indiana company is recalling tomatoes sold by Gordon Food Service stores in Pennsylvania and at least ten other states due to a risk of salmonella. The FDA issued an alert for the produce distribut...

Two people who have been allegedly defrauded by an area funeral home director have filed a class action lawsuit seeking monetary damages. The Trib reports that Patrick Vereb, who ran funeral homes in ...

Utility crews are almost done with their work on restoring power in Westmoreland County. West Penn Power says that even after yesterday's severe storms, 882 of its customers are without power. New Ken...

Dr. Ryan Flanigan, Foot and Ankle Surgeon for Independence Health System, talks with host Jennifer Miele about the injuries and innovative treatments for people of all ages. Listen to Westmoreland Com...

The number of highway traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania last year was one of the lowest on record. PennDOT says 1,127 people were killed in highway crashes in 2024, which is the second-lowest total s...

A grass-roots effort is underway to honor those affected by the actions of the owner of funeral homes who threw away beloved pets that were supposed to be cremated and gave them the ashes of other pet...

"Latrobe's Got Talent" is set for Friday night as a fund-raiser for the town's Fourth of July Celebration. The show takes place tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. at Huber Hall. Tickets are $10 in advance and...

A key witness in a police shooting will have her testimony recorded amid concerns that she might die or flee. The Trib reports that the witness, 49-year-old Amber Barkhammer, was a passenger with Bruc...

Ligonier Country Market received approval to open earlier than originally requested by their conditional-use permit. The Trib reports that vote was 3-0 with two township supervisors unable to attend. ...