Category Archives: Local News
WESTMORELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESCHEDULES ANNUAL PRAY BREAKFAST
Predictions of snow have forced the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce to reschedule their annual prayer breakfast. The Trib reports that the original date was to be tomorrow, but due to the snow storms...
Jan 18, 2024
HEMPFIELD MAN ACCUSED IN STABBING INCIDENT AT OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT NEAR SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY
A Hempfield man is charged in connection with a stabbing at a party near Slippery Rock University on Monday. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Brennan Steeley is being held at the Butler County Prison...
Jan 18, 2024
PENGUINS RETURN TO ACTION FRIDAY NIGHT IN VEGAS
The Penguins are off for most of the week. The team returns to action on Friday night against the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. Pittsburgh is coming off a shutout win over the Kraken where Sidney Crosb...
Jan 17, 2024
STEELERS RETAIN HEAD COACH FOR NEXT SEASON
The Steelers will retain their head coach for next season. ESPN reports Mike Tomlin agreed yesterday to come back for the 2024 season. The 17-year veteran was uncertain about his future following the ...
Jan 17, 2024
ATTORNEY GENERAL LAUNCHING ITS FIRST EVER HUAMN TRAFFICKING SECTION
Attorney General Michelle Henry says her office is launching its first-ever Human Trafficking section. Its goal is to address and strengthen investigations for prosecuting human trafficking cases, as ...
Jan 17, 2024
THREE NEW JERSEY MEN, SUSPECTED IN MULTISTATE THEFT RING, CHARGED WITH TAKING METAL FROM PENN TOWNSHIP BUSINESS
Three New Jersey men were arrested Saturday in connection with the theft of some metal from a Penn Township business. The Trib reports that township police were called out to Hamill Manufacturing comp...
Jan 17, 2024
I-70 CLOSED YESTERDAY FOR MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH
I-70 was closed just before rush hour yesterday for a multi-vehicle crash. The Trib reports that the crash happened around 3:43 PM in the Eastbound lanes between the Smithton and Arnold City exits. Th...
Jan 17, 2024
PENN TOWNSHIP HOME CONDEMNED AFTER 77 ANIMALS REMOVED
A Penn Township home was condemned after an investigation turned up deplorable living conditions and 77 animals were removed from the house. The Trib reports that Humane officers and township police s...
Jan 17, 2024
WATER CONSERVATION TO CONTINUE AS BEAVER RUN RESERVOIR LEVELS REBOUND
Conservation efforts remain in place for those served by the Beaver Run Reservoir. The Trib reports that water levels have rebounded at the reservoir that straddles Bell and Washington townships, than...
Jan 17, 2024
NEW KENSINGTON COUPLE WITHOUT HEAT AFTER CHIMNEY FIRE
A couple from New Kensington is without heat as their chimney caught fire late yesterday morning and fire officials say that it could have been prevented with a routine cleaning. The Trib reports that...
Jan 17, 2024
