Category Archives: Local News
EVIDENCE LINKING UNITY WOMAN'S DEATH TO THOMAS STANKO REVEALED IN COURT FILING
The man accused of criminal homicide and other crimes related to the death of Cassandra Gross was also suspected of prior abuse against her and former wives. The Trib reports that 53-year-old Thomas S...
Jan 25, 2024
LATROBE EYES UPGRADE OF CURBS TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY ON JEFFERSON STREET
Latrobe is looking to improve accessibility to sidewalks in a two-block section of Jefferson Street. The Trib reports that city council is seeking bids to upgrade 17 curb ramps for Jefferson Street be...
Jan 24, 2024
WOMAN INVOLVED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH RECEIVES SENTENCE
The woman involved in a motorcycle crash in Salem was sentenced yesterday in Westmoreland County Court. The Trib reports that 44-year-old Jammie Lynn Koslof of Parks Township in Armstrong County was o...
Jan 24, 2024
LAWYER FOR CHINESE NATIONAL SEEKS RETURN OF $20,000 SEIZED BY WESTMORELAND COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
The son of a Chinese national who attacked a man with a meat cleaver in Greensburg is asking the Westmoreland County District Attorney to return the $20,000 seized as evidence. The Trib reports that 5...
Jan 24, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY, EMPLOYEE UNION EXCHANGE PROPOSALS
Proposals were exchanged between Westmoreland County and the union representing some of its employees. The Trib reports that SEIU Local 668 and Healthcare PA and the county exchanged what each called ...
Jan 24, 2024
HOUSE FIRE IN BOVARD DISPLACES TWO PEOPLE
A fire in the village of Bovard in Hempfield Township displaced two people. The Trib reports that the fire at the two-story house in the 300 block of Price Street was reported at 5:30 PM. Fire officia...
Jan 24, 2024
DISPUTE WHETHER "SKILLS GAMES" ILLEGAL GAMES OF CHANCE
The dispute over whether so-called "skill games" are actually illegal games of chance is apparently headed to the Supreme Court. PlayPennsylvania.com reports a previous ruling by a commonwealth court ...
Jan 23, 2024
MONROEVILLE RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT ASKING RESIDENTS TO HONOR LOCAL POLICE
The Monroeville Recreation & Parks Department is asking residents to honor the local police force by turning on blue lights outside. Parks officials are encouraging the community to support law en...
Jan 23, 2024
TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN PA THIS MORNING
Treacherous road conditions are possible across parts of Western Pennsylvania this morning as the area sees the potential for freezing rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for counties north o...
Jan 23, 2024
YOUGH STUDENTS SWEEP PAINT THE PLOW CONTEST
Students in the Yough School District are celebrating their recent wins in the PennDOT Paint the Plow contest. The Trib reports that the school won both the Judge's Pick and received the most votes in...
Jan 23, 2024
