Category Archives: Local News
DIFFERING OPINIONS ON WHAT CAUSED FATAL CRASH
While prosecutors said that the driver in a fatal crash in Hempfield was under the influence of drugs, her attorney claims that the vehicle conditions caused the crash. The Trib reports that opening s...
May 08, 2024
REGISTER OF WILLS NOT COMPLIANT
Two Westmoreland County judges have ruled that the county's Register of Wills has not complied with multiple court requests. The Trib reports that Sherry Hamilton was found in direct criminal contempt...
May 08, 2024
POLICE INVESTIGATING CHURCH SHOOTING INCIDENT
Police in Pennsylvania are investigating after a person was found shot to death at the home of a man who, earlier in the day, allegedly tried to shoot a pastor in church. Livestream viewers of Sunday ...
May 07, 2024
IRWIN CHURCH LOOKING FOR VANDALS
A church in Irwin is looking for those responsible for vandalizing the church's organ and sound system. KDKA-TV reports that the Immaculate Conception Church was broken into last Friday around 5:45 PM...
May 07, 2024
FORT PITT BREWERY DEMOLITION TO BE DISCUSSED AT UPCOMING JEANNETTE TOWN HALL MEETING
The demolition of the former Jeannette brewery will be a topic of discussion at an upcoming town hall meeting Thursday evening. The Trib reports that the former Fort Pitt Brewery will be reviewed for ...
May 07, 2024
GREENSBURG WOMAN CHARGED WITH BRINGING LOADED HANDGUN INTO PGH INTL AIRPORT
A Greensburg woman is charged with trying to bring a loaded handgun inside Pittsburgh International Airport. The Trib reports that the woman was not identified by name in the report, which states that...
May 07, 2024
PRIMARY RESULTS EXPECTED TO BE GIVEN PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION TODAY
The results of last month's primary are expected to be given preliminary certification today. The Trib reports that one result of the election is a write-in candidate for the State House 55th district...
May 07, 2024
SUV CRASHES INTO WESTMORELAND CITY POST OFFICE
The Westmoreland City post office in North Huntingdon Township is closed until further notice due to an SUV crashing into it on Monday. The Trib reports that the crash happened just before 9 AM at the...
May 07, 2024
HEMPFIELD OFFICIALS SET TIMELINE FOR DEMOLITION OF FORMER PRISON
Hempfield officials are setting a timeline in place for the demolition of the former SCI-Greensburg property. The Trib reports that the township purchased the property in 2023 after it was closed for ...
May 07, 2024
PA LAWMAKERS EYEING PLAN FOR CAMERAS IN STATE COURTROOMS
Pennsylvania lawmakers are eyeing a plan to put cameras in the state's courtrooms. State Representative Jamie Flick says he wants to get cameras into court as a way to hold the justice system accounta...
May 06, 2024
