Category Archives: Local News

TESTIMONY TO BEGIN TODAY FOR RIALTO STABBING
The attorney for a man accused of attempted murder in a stabbing outside the Rialto in 2022 said his client was acting out of self defense. The Trib reports that opening statements were made in the tr...
Cindy Perino Jun 04, 2024

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO UNVEILS "AGING OUR WAY, PA"
Governor Shapiro has plans to support the people that make Pennsylvania the fifth oldest state in America. He unveiled the "Aging Our Way, PA" 10-year strategic plan late last week. He called it a mas...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN MAKES APPEARANCE AT PITTSBURGH PRIDE
A high-profile visitor is one of the highlights from this year's Pittsburgh Pride celebration. First Lady Doctor Jill Biden made an appearance at Allegheny Commons Park West during the event on Saturd...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

PA LAWMAKERS WORRIED ABOUT DEEP-FAKES AND POLITICAL ADS
Pennsylvania lawmakers are worried about deep-fakes and political ads. There's legislation in both the Pennsylvania House and State Senate that would fine campaigns for 'unauthorized media content tha...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

VANDERGRIFT VOLUNTEER CARNIVAL THIS WEEK
The Vandergrift Volunteer Fireman's Carnival is happening this week. The event starts tomorrow evening and runs through Saturday at Kennedy Park. Games, rides, and various food vendors will be availab...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

PORTION OF ROUTE 356 TO CLOSE ON THURSDAY
A portion of Route 356 will close this Thursday as part of a bridge replacement project in Allegheny Township. The Trib reports that traffic will be blocked from Melwood Road/Hyde Park Road to La Bell...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

MT. ODIN GOLF RANGER SUSPENDED
A Golf Ranger in Greensburg is now on suspension after he was found with a weapon on his person at a local golf course. KDKA-TV reports that the suspension came after four golfers from Tennessee were ...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

HUNKER MAN TO SERVE PROBATION FOR DOG SHOOTINGS
A man from Hunker will serve six months of probation for his part in the shooting of two dogs and concealing their bodies. The Trib reports that on Friday, 38-year-old Jason W. Beal testified during h...
Cindy Perino Jun 03, 2024

PLUM FAMILY REBUILDS HOME IN RUSTIC RIDGE
A Plum borough family whose house was destroyed in the deadly explosion last August is looking forward to being back home. Rick Napoleon and his loved ones are rebuilding on the lot they own in the Ru...
Cindy Perino May 31, 2024

AREA OFFICIALS REACT TO TRUMP VERDICT
Area officials are reacting to the guilty verdict handed down yesterday in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. GOP Congressman Guy Reschenthaler posted on social media and referred to Tr...
Cindy Perino May 31, 2024