Category Archives: Local News

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS REJECT PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
Hempfield Township supervisors are rejecting a proposed property tax increase. The board members voted three-to-two against a three-mill levy that would generate funding for the township's fire depart...
Cindy Perino Oct 29, 2024

FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON TO BE AT PITT-GREENSBURG TODAY
Former President Bill Clinton will make three appearances in Western PA to stump for the Harris-Walz Campaign. The Trib reports that Clinton will appear today at Pitt-Greensburg before going on to app...
Cindy Perino Oct 29, 2024

HEAD ON COLLISION IN SOUTH HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP
One person is dead after a head-on collision early Monday morning in South Huntingdon Township. The Trib reports that 30-year-old Steven J. Fryman collided with a tractor trailer around 4:40 in the mo...
Cindy Perino Oct 29, 2024

HEMPFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY
A Hempfield man pleaded guilty to charges connected to a murder-for-hire plot against his estranged sister. The Trib reports that 64-year-old Peter Cute was caught after he met with undercover detecti...
Cindy Perino Oct 29, 2024

MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR TREE OF LIFE SHOOTING
The eleven lives lost during the worst antisemitic attack in American history were remembered in ceremonies held Sunday. A memorial ceremony was held yesterday at Pittsburgh's Jewish Community Center ...
Cindy Perino Oct 28, 2024

STATE OFFICIALS ISSUE WILDFIRE WARNING
State officials are issuing a warning about the risk of wildfires in Pennsylvania. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says there is an elevated chance of wildfires due to recent dry ...
Cindy Perino Oct 28, 2024

VANDERGRIFT MEALS ON WHEELS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Operators of Vandergrift Meals on Wheels are looking for more volunteers. Organization leaders say they need additional people to help with driving and delivering food to clients. Both regular and sub...
Cindy Perino Oct 28, 2024

POLICE DOGS WORKING AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
Police dogs are working to find potential threats like drugs and explosives that could arrive at the courthouse. The Trib reports that there has been word that election officials across the nation are...
Cindy Perino Oct 28, 2024

MONROEVILLE MAN ORDERED TO SERVE UP TO 15 YEARS
A Monroeville man was ordered to serve up to 15 years in state prison for his part in a shooting in the parking lot of a Rostraver bar and restaurant two years ago. The Trib reports that 29-year-old D...
Cindy Perino Oct 28, 2024

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
The DEA is partnering with participating local health organizations and law enforcement agencies for tomorrow's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is an opportunity for Pittsburgh res...
Cindy Perino Oct 25, 2024








