Category Archives: Local News
SCHOOLS CRACKING DOWN ON VAPING
Some school officials in Western Pennsylvania are turning to technology to help crack down on student vaping. Tim Skoog with Franklin Regional School District says vaping declined by about 30 percent ...
Apr 15, 2024
COUPLE DONATES TOWARD JEANNETTE FIRE TRUCK REPAIR
A Jeannette couple is helping the city's fire department get one of their trucks repaired. TribLive reports George and Lynn Croce have donated ten-thousand dollars to cover about half of the work need...
Apr 15, 2024
SECTIONS OF ROADS IN ROSTRAVER AND LIGONIER TOWNSHIP CLOSED
Sections of some roads in Rostraver and in Ligonier Township will be closed starting today for PennDOT road and bridge projects. The Trib reports that a portion of Route 259 between Austraw Road and M...
Apr 15, 2024
FOUR RESIDENTS OF GROUP HOME HOSPITALIZED FOR HIGH LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
Four residents of a Unity Group Home were hospitalized after fire crews discovered high levels of Carbon Monoxide in the building. The Trib reports that this happened Saturday at 251 Bruno Road. Firef...
Apr 15, 2024
FOUR HOSPITALIZED AFTER CRASH NEAR TWIN LAKES
Four people were hospitalized after a crash near Twin Lakes Park in Unity Sunday evening. The Trib reports that the crash reportedly happened just before 6:30 PM yesterday near the intersection of Twi...
Apr 15, 2024
HOUSE BILL PASSED REGARDING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
A bill that would change the state's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law regarding the use of artificial intelligence has passed the state House. The new language would let consumers kn...
Apr 12, 2024
HOUSE BILL PASSED FOR EARLY INTERVENTION FOR MOTHERS SUFFERING FROM POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
A measure is now on its way to the state Senate that would expand early intervention services for families whose mothers struggle with postpartum depression. State Representative Danielle Friel Otten ...
Apr 12, 2024
HOUSE BILL TO PROHIBIT LANDLORDS FROM INQUIRING ABOUT ARREST RECORDS
A house bill that would prohibit landlords from inquiring about certain arrest records is winding its way through the state legislature. State Representative Ismail Smith-Wade El says the fair housing...
Apr 12, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL SALT AND LIGHT AWARDS DINNER
Catholic Charities will honor a philanthropist and a humanitarian at their annual Salt and Light Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 18. Managing Director Melaney Hegyes is the next guest on Westmoreland...
Apr 12, 2024
STEEL CITY CON AT MONROEVILLE CONVENTION CENTER THIS WEEKEND
Thousands of pop culture fans are expected to gather this weekend for Steel City Con at the Monroeville Convention Center. The three-day event starts today and will feature appearances from celebritie...
Apr 12, 2024
