Category Archives: Local News
TRAFFORD MAN CHARGED WITH EXTORTION
A Trafford man is charged with extorting money from his elderly uncle. The Trib reports that 40-year-old Joseph Calisti is accused of defrauding the Murrysville man of more than $10,000 in purported l...
Dec 09, 2024
NORVELT DEDICATES NEW FIRE STATION
Norvelt Fire Department dedicated its new station on Sunday. The Trib reports that the new station is along Mt. Pleasant Road, diagonally opposite the road from the old station and the organization's ...
Dec 09, 2024
PA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ENCOURAGING PENNIE SIGN UPS AT ADIAGO HEALTH IN GREENSBURG TODAY
Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor Austin Davis will make an appearance in the area today to encourage people to sign up for health insurance through Pennie, the state's official health insurance marketplace...
Dec 09, 2024
CORONER CONFIRMS DEATH OF UNITY TOWNSHIP WOMAN
Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson has confirmed that the Unity woman who fell through a sinkhole has died. WTAE-TV Reports that the body of Elizabeth Pollard was found this morning after crews se...
Dec 06, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE WESTMORELAND CULTURAL TRUST
The Westmoreland Cultural Trust has an amazing line up at the Palace Theatre during the holidays, including a performance by the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra. It's a preview you don't want to miss ...
Dec 06, 2024
NEW KEN HOLIDAY EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
A number of events to kick off the holiday season are happening in New Kensington this weekend. The city's tree lighting is planned for 5:30 this evening near the clock at Ninth Street and Fourth Aven...
Dec 06, 2024
UPPER BURRELL FIRE HYDRANT FEES TO GO UP
Citizens in Upper Burrell Township will pay a bit more in fire hydrant fees next year. The Trib reports that this is part of the 2025 budget. Property taxes held steady, but the hydrant fee went up by...
Dec 06, 2024
STALKER SHOWS UP AT VICTIM'S HOUSE ONE DAY AFTER SENTENCING HEARING
A man convicted of stalking is back behind bars after he showed up at the victim's home one day after his sentencing hearing. The Trib reports that 43-year-old Anthony Carpenter was seen back at the h...
Dec 06, 2024
FAMILY HOLDS OUT HOPE
The family of a woman who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township earlier this week is holding out hope that she may still be alive. The Trib reports that the family of Elizabeth Pollard spoke with the...
Dec 06, 2024
RECOVERY SEARCH CONTINUES FOR UNITY TOWNSHIP WOMAN
The search is set to continue this morning for the Unity woman who likely fell into a mine. State police say crews used an excavator to get close to the spot where they believe 64-year-old Elizabeth P...
Dec 06, 2024
