Category Archives: Local News
WESTMORELAND COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY PLANNING TO RAISE FARES
The Westmoreland County Transit Authority is planning to raise fares for their shared-ride service. The hike is expected to help cover a four-percent increase over last year for the new budget that wa...
Jun 24, 2024
NEW WESTMORELAND COUNTY APARTMENT BUILDING TO OPEN IN JULY
The latest Westmoreland County Apartment building is set to open in July. The Trib reports that construction will wrap up and tenants can start moving in on July 13th at the Grand View Senior Residenc...
Jun 24, 2024
PORTION OF ROUTE 711 TO CLOSE TODAY FOR PENNDOT BRIDGE PROJECT
A portion of Route 711 will close today for a PennDOT Bridge project. The Trib reports that the closure will be in place through Early July between Creek Road in Fairfield and Clark Hollow Road in St....
Jun 24, 2024
ONE PERSON KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
One person was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash in Allegheny Township. KDKA-TV reports that the crash happened just after 7:30 PM on Saturday in the 300 block of Markle Road. 32-year-old ...
Jun 24, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: "VETERANS BENEFITS: GET WHAT YOU DESERVE"
Dr. Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D., served as Under Secretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from May 2018 to January 2021. He is the author of "Veterans Benefits for You: Get What Y...
Jun 21, 2024
LATROBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO FEATURE SCREENING OF "FRED ROGERS - IN HIS OWN WORDS"
The Latrobe Historical Society will have a presentation into the early life of television legend Fred Rogers. The Trib reports that the presentations will be held today and tomorrow at the society's h...
Jun 21, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN BEHIND BARS
A Westmoreland County man is behind bars after he allegedly tried to meet up with a teen for sex. An organization called 814 Pred Hunters, who work to expose online predators, says 31-year-old Ryan Ga...
Jun 21, 2024
LIGHTNING STRIKE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRE THAT DAMAGED MONESSEN HOME
A Monessen couple says a lightning strike is responsible for sparking a fire that left their home damaged this week. Chris Vaccaro says his wife was out in the backyard of their property and saw a bol...
Jun 21, 2024
NEW TURNPIKE MAINTENANCE COMPLEX APPROVED BY PENN TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS
A new turnpike facility was approved by Penn Township officials. The Trib reports that the new maintenance complex will be located on a nearly 42-acre property along with an entrance on Route 130 and ...
Jun 21, 2024
GREENSBURG-SALEM SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET
The Greensburg-Salem school board approved the 2024-25 budget last night, but the tax hike that went with it is not the one recommended by the business manager. The Trib reports that the 2.5 mill incr...
Jun 21, 2024
