Category Archives: Local News

MURRYSVILLE APPROVES EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF WHITE VALLEY GARAGE
Murrysville officials have approved emergency demolition of a fire-damaged garage in White Valley. The Trib reports that the garage caught fire on January 8th at the rear of a property on Carolina Str...
Cindy Perino Jan 22, 2025

GREENSBURG WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL
A Greensburg woman has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges connected with the attempted killing of her 8-year-old child. The Trib reports 32-year-old Skye Naggy entered the plea Tuesday to six ...
Cindy Perino Jan 22, 2025

HEMPFIELD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH RESIGNS
The coach of the Hempfield boys basketball team has resigned less than a week after an investigation into him started. The Trib reports that Bill Swan was put on administrative leave from his coaching...
Cindy Perino Jan 22, 2025

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ABOUT TO COME TO AN END
Another cold day is expected as the long cold weather advisory is about to come to an end. The advisory put in place by the National Weather Service is in effect until 1:00 this afternoon, with windch...
Cindy Perino Jan 22, 2025
RADON AWARENESS WEBINAR THIS WEEK
The Protect PT organization is hosting a radon awareness webinar this week. It's happening over Zoom and is planned for Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting will include information on ...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ISSUES STATEMENT MARKING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S RETURN TO OFFICE
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a statement yesterday marking President Donald Trump's return to office. The Democrat said he stands ready to work with the Republican Trump Administration to...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025

COMPANY BEHIND CASH APP ACCUSED OF VIOLATING BANKING RULES
The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities and other state regulatory agencies across the country are accusing the company behind Cash App of violating banking rules. DoBS officials are joi...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025

NORTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP DECIDES NOT TO FORM POLICE OVERSIGHT BOARD
North Huntingdon Township commissioners have decided not to form a police oversight board. Commissioners who rejected the idea say they already provide discipline for the police force. They say a sepa...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025

BUREAU OF PARKS AND REC PROVIDING GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE ARTS
Local officials in Westmoreland County are making grants available for projects and activities in the arts. The Bureau of Parks and Recreation is providing funding to support nonprofits as they produc...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025

FORMER LEADER OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY HONORED
The former leader of the Westmoreland County Housing Authority was honored last Friday. The Trib reports that 86-year-old Dan Wukich joined the board about 25 years ago, saying he had a goal to reform...
Cindy Perino Jan 21, 2025








