Category Archives: Local News

SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR NEW LIGONIER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
The search is now underway for a new superintendent for the Ligonier Valley School District. The Trib reports that the new person will take over for Tim Kantor, who is getting ready to retire The scho...
Cindy Perino Jul 07, 2025

EXPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH BOROUGH ON FUNDING NEW FIRE STATION BUILDING
Export fire department will work with the borough on funding for a new fire station building. The Trib reports that borough council was asked to serve as a sponsor for the department as it applies for...
Cindy Perino Jul 07, 2025

SINGLE LANE RESTRICTION ON DONOHOE ROAD STARTS TODAY
Motorists in Hempfield will find a single-lane restriction on a portion of Donohoe Road starting today. The Trib reports that crews are completing a slide repair project on a portion of road between G...
Cindy Perino Jul 07, 2025

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CLOSES ITS OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The University of Pittsburgh has formally closed its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Officials say it was replaced with the new Office of Institutional Engagement and Well-Being. The U.S. ...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

ANTHROCON RETURNS TO PITTSBURGH TODAY
Anthrocon is returning for this year at Pittsburgh's David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The annual event kicks off today and runs through Sunday, with planners expecting record attendance of over 17...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

LOCAL FIREWORKS TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Independence Day weekend is about here, and there will be fireworks in one local community tonight. KDKA-TV reports that Mt. Pleasant will have fireworks tonight as part of the community's Party in th...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

MONROEVILLE'S MIRACLE MILE UP FOR SALE
Monroeville's Miracle Mile shopping center is up for sale. A real estate notice on the property has been filed online. The plaza along Route 22 has locations for several retailers including Old Navy, ...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

TWO PEOPLE SENTENCED AFTER 2022 UPPER BURRELL SEARCH
Two people were sentenced this week to serve time in state prison after a 2022 search in Upper Burrell turned up a gun, drugs and other evidence. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Brittany Robinson, f...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

NEW KEN-BASED CONSTABLE FACING CHARGES
A New Kensington-based constable is facing charges of impersonating an officer, and concealing guns from police in violation of a protection from abuse order. The Trib reports that Herman Staple II wa...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025

DERRY SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTS NEW MEMBER
The Derry School Board has appointed Alysia Longwell to fill a vacancy on the board. The Trib reports that on Monday, the board unanimously approved her to fill the seat vacated by Kevin Liberoni, who...
Cindy Perino Jul 03, 2025