Category Archives: Local News
ONE PERSON HURT IN I-70 BOX TRUCK CRASH
One person was hurt as a box truck crashed in over a hillside on I-70 over the weekend. WPXI-TV reports that the crash was reported near exit 43 around 10:30 AM. The box truck broke through a guard ra...
May 28, 2024
COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY
Many communities in Westmoreland County celebrated Memorial Day yesterday. Reports say that The communities of Irwin and North Huntingdon held a parade and several ceremonies. The ceremonies kicked of...
May 28, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE CHARGES
A Westmoreland County man wanted on charges of attempted homicide was arrested Early Monday morning in nearby Brackenridge. KDKA-TV reports that 37-year-old Iven Miller was taken into custody after an...
May 28, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: FR. OLEH SEREMCHUK, UKRAINE NATIVE
A native of Ukraine who now lives in Westmoreland County is helping to resettle Ukrainian refugees to our community. Fr. Oleh Seremchuk is the next guest on Westmoreland Community Connections Sunday a...
May 24, 2024
STATE POLICE OUT IN FULL FORCE ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
State police plan to be out in full force for Memorial Day weekend. The enforcement period on state roads starts today and runs through Monday evening as many will hit the road for vacations or celebr...
May 24, 2024
NEW VA OUTPATIENT FACILITY PLANNED FOR WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Planning for a new outpatient medical care facility for veterans in Westmoreland County has won approval. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Thursday that plans for a new 33-thousand-sq...
May 24, 2024
GREENSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS PARTY IN THE PARK AT LYNCH FIELD
The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their Party in the Park at Lynch Field tomorrow. The event is planned from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. as a wrap-up to Greensburg Community Days. Guests can ...
May 24, 2024
WOMAN CHARGED WITH SHOOTING IN UNITY
A woman is charged in connection with a shooting in Unity. The Trib reports that 33-year-old Marissa Hall was charged with attempted homicide and other crimes from an incident on Wednesday at Rose Gar...
May 24, 2024
AIR CONDITIONING OUTAGE AT GREENSBURG POST OFFICE
Delays are expected at the Greensburg post office due to the air conditioning system being out of order. The Trib reports that machinery in the post office is affected by the heat, so sometimes, the c...
May 24, 2024
PITTSBURGH MAN CHARGED, TROOPER GIVEN SEVERAL DOSES OF NARCAN
A Pittsburgh man is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and illegal possession of narcotics after a drug bust in Murrysville last evening. The Trib reports that state police filed c...
May 24, 2024
