Category Archives: Local News

LATROBE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MONITORING WATER QUALITY
The Latrobe Municipal Authority is actively monitoring water quality after receiving several reports of water discoloration. WTAE-TV reports said the discoloration is due to low reservoir levels due t...
Cindy Perino Nov 25, 2024

NEW KEN FIREFIGHTERS JOIN IN FIRE DRILL
New Kensington firefighters joined three others in running a fire drill at Parnassus Manor on Saturday. The Trib reports that the drill was a chance to test out their response and discover what works ...
Cindy Perino Nov 25, 2024
PENN BOROUGH CONSDERS MERGER WITH PENN TOWNSHIP
Penn Borough is considering a merger with Penn Township. The Trib reports that the merger would allow the communities to form a unified council and share services such as management, public works, rec...
Cindy Perino Nov 25, 2024

POLICE SEARCHING FOR JEANNETTE WOMAN
Police are searching for a Jeannette woman who has been missing since last month. Authorities say 38-year-old Tiffany Catalfamo has not been seen since October 14th and was last in contact with her fa...
Cindy Perino Nov 25, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF ART
The Westmoreland Museum of Art is embracing the season of light with a series of exhibits and events this winter. CEO Silivia Filippini-Fantoni joins host Jennifer Miele on this week's Westmoreland Co...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024

FACULTY UNION LEADER CALLS FOR THE PRESIDENT OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY TO STEP DOWN
The head of the union that represents the faculty at state-owned colleges and universities is calling for the President of Commonwealth University to either step down or be fired. The remarks come in ...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024

CASEY CONCEDES TO MCCORMICK
Bob Casey is conceding Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick. In a video posted on social media yesterday, Casey said he called McCormick to congratulate him on his victory. Tha...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024

PEDESTRIAN KILLED ON PA TURNPIKE
A pedestrian was killed Wednesday evening in a collision involving a tractor trailer in Washington Township. The Trib reports that 27-year-old Isa Muhammad of Ozone Park, New York, was killed as she w...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024

GREATER LATROBE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
Greater Latrobe School District Superintendent Mike Porembka has announced his resignation. The Trib reports that he has served the district for the past 25 years, starting as a teacher in 1998. He wa...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024

WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORKING ON BUDGET
Westmoreland County Commissioners are holding the line on property taxes. The Trib reports that County Commissioners approved advertising the 2025 budget yesterday. It comes to $412 million, and while...
Cindy Perino Nov 22, 2024








