Category Archives: Local News
OHIO WOMAN FACES ACCUSATIONS IN CHECK CASHING SCHEME
An Ohio woman is now facing accusations connected with a check cashing scheme in Murrysville. The Trib reports that last month, State Police released photos of the woman in connection with the theft o...
Jul 14, 2025
FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING IN JEANNETTE BACK IN THE HANDS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A fire-damaged building on Clay Avenue in Jeannette is now back in the hands of local government. The Trib reports that last Thursday, the Council rescinded transferring the property after a sale repo...
Jul 14, 2025
TRAFFIC DETOURS IN SUTERSVILLE TODAY
Traffic detours will be posted today in Sutersville. The Trib reports that starting this morning and going through late Friday, First Street in Sutersville will be closed between First and Third Avenu...
Jul 14, 2025
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: BELLO VINO WINE DISTRIBUTOR
Bello Vino, founded in North Huntingdon, is a growing wine distributor now committed to helping local non-profits reconnect with their stakeholders and grow interest in their mission. Owner Joe Bello ...
Jul 11, 2025
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS CRACKING DOWN ON AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
Law enforcement officials are cracking down on aggressive driving across Western Pennsylvania. Through August 17th, state troopers are teaming up with local police to look for those who are speeding, ...
Jul 11, 2025
PICKLESBURGH IS BACK THIS WEEKEND
Pickelsburgh is back in downtown Pittsburgh this weekend. The fun and quirky festival kicks off its tenth year at noon today. Guests will enjoy music, kids activities, events like the pickle juice dri...
Jul 11, 2025
LOCAL OFFICIALS PLANNING TO ENFORCE PUBLIC COMMENT TIME LIMITS AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS
Local officials are planning to strictly enforce time limits on public comments at Westmoreland County Commissioners meetings. Commissioners Chairman Sean Kertes announced the plan at yesterday's meet...
Jul 11, 2025
ARNOLD OFFICIALS LOOKING TO REPLACE 31-YEAR-OLD FIRE ENGINE
Officials in Arnold are looking to replace a 31-year-old fire engine. The Trib reports that council this week voted to advertise bids for a new fire engine to replace a 1994 fire engine. The reason fo...
Jul 11, 2025
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING CHANGES TO LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
County commissioners said yesterday that they will support changes to a land development ordinance expected to encourage residential and land development. The Trib reports that a formal vote on the ch...
Jul 11, 2025
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT PAYOUT
Westmoreland County Commissioners have approved a $12,000 payout for the settlement of a lawsuit brought against the county by a former guard at the county jail. The Trib reports that Bonita Hughey of...
Jul 11, 2025
