Category Archives: Local News

DEER RIFLE HUNTING SEASON IS UNDERWAY
Deer rifle hunting season is underway. Saturday marked the first day of deer rifle hunting season in the state. Game Commission Lieutenant Andy Harvey spent Saturday in Somerset and Westmoreland count...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO DECLARES DISASTER EMERGENCY IN NORTHWESTERN PA
Governor Josh Shapiro is declaring a disaster emergency due to lake-effect snow in northwestern Pennsylvania. The proclamation allows for state resources to be mobilized to assist communities impacted...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

USPS ANNOUNCES SHIPPING DEADLINES FOR CHRISTMAS
The U.S. Postal Service and the nation's parcel carriers are announcing their shipping deadlines for Christmas. The post office says the last mailing date to ensure delivery before Christmas is Decemb...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS ENCOURAGING CUSTOMERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ASSISTANCE INITIATIVES
Officials with Peoples Natural Gas are encouraging customers to take advantage of assistance initiatives as cold weather moves into Western Pennsylvania. The federally-backed LIHEAP program can help s...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

NEW LEGION-KEENER PARK SIGN UNVEILED
A new sign was unveiled to help point the way to Legion-Keener Park in Latrobe. The Trib reports that the sign is located near the intersection of Jefferson and Chestnut Streets. Since the park's many...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

NEW KEN'S PROPOSED BUDGET TO HOLD THE LINE ON PROPERTY TAXES
New Kensington's proposed budget will hold the line on property taxes. The Trib reports the $11.4 million budget would keep property taxes at 32.03 mills. There is a 5.7% increase in spending, mainly ...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024
PEOPLE OPPOSED TO PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES IN PENN TOWNSHIP
Several people are opposed to proposed zoning changes in Penn Township. The Trib reports that the changes are connected with plans from the PA Turnpike to build a new interchange. Proposed changes inc...
Cindy Perino Dec 02, 2024

PA PUC REMINDER THAT ELECTRICITY PRICES GO UP ON SUNDAY
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is reminding residents that the price of electricity will go up on Sunday. Energy supply prices for PUC-regulated utilities increase starting on December Fir...
Cindy Perino Nov 27, 2024

OFFICIALS IN JEANNETTE WARNING RESIDENTS ABOUT CAR BURGLARIES AND THEFTS
Local officials in Jeannette are warning residents about car burglaries and thefts that have happened this week. Police say four vehicles were taken on Monday night and another four were gone through....
Cindy Perino Nov 27, 2024

LOWER BURRELL MAN CHARGED WITH SHOOTING THROUGH APARTMENT WALL
A Lower Burrell man is charged with shooting through his apartment wall at his neighbors on Saturday. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Khalil Pryor is facing charges of attempted homicide, aggravated...
Cindy Perino Nov 27, 2024








