Category Archives: Local News
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX TODAY
Today is the autumnal equinox, the first day of fall for Earth's northern hemisphere. At this point in the planet's annual orbit, the sun appears directly over the equator, producing essentially the s...
Sep 22, 2025
HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOLS RUNNING NEW PILOT PROGRAM THAT USES LEGOS TO HELP SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Leaders with Hempfield Area Schools are running a new pilot program that uses Lego blocks to help kids develop social skills. Carnegie Mellon University is working with an organization called Matt's M...
Sep 22, 2025
NEW KEN OFFICIALS APPROVE MERGER OF CITY'S FIRE OPERATIONS
Officials in New Kensington have approved the merger of the city's fire operations. The Trib reports that Council approved recognizing the merger of Citizens Volunteer Fire Company #1, New Kensington ...
Sep 22, 2025
OFFICIALS LOOKING TO RAISE MONEY FOR JUMONVILLE GREAT CROSS OF CHRIST RENOVATION
Officials are looking to raise money for the restoration of the Jumonville Great Cross of Christ. The Trib reports that the cross is located at the Jumonville Camp and Retreat Center, and its 75th ann...
Sep 22, 2025
MURRYSVILLE MASSAGE PARLOR RAIDED
A massage parlor in Murrysville was raided by police on Thursday and one woman was arrested on charges of prostitution. The Trib reports that municipal police had been investigating the Asian Garden S...
Sep 22, 2025
FIRE MARSHALS CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE EAST HUNTINGDON MOBILE HOME EXPLOSION AND FIRE
State police fire marshals continue to investigate what caused the explosion that destroyed an East Huntingdon mobile home and killed an elderly man on Saturday. The Trib reports that the fire was rep...
Sep 22, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: GO LAUREL HIGHLANDS
Fall is one of the best seasons to visit the Western Pa according to GO Laurel Highlands' Public Relations Director Eric Knopsnyder. He is the next guest on Westmoreland Community Connections, Sunday ...
Sep 19, 2025
PA LAWMAKERS CONTINUE TO REACT TO DEADLY POLICE OFFICER SHOOTING IN YORK
Pennsylvania lawmakers continue to react to the deadly shooting of three police officers in York County on Wednesday. U.S. Senator John Fetterman said the tragedy is a reminder that "we can't ever, ev...
Sep 19, 2025
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION AT WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration this weekend. The event is planned for Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy live performances, art-ma...
Sep 19, 2025
ARNOLD OFFICIALS SUPPORT PLAN TO IMPROVE FIRE RESPONSES
Local officials in Arnold are supporting a plan to partner with New Kensington and Lower Burrell to improve fire response in those communities. The Arnold Council has voted in favor a the Tri-City Dut...
Sep 19, 2025
