Category Archives: Local News
SOLAR ECLIPSE TODAY
Today is the Solar Eclipse that is expected to be seen in various locations across the country. For Westmoreland County, the eclipse will begin roughly around 2:01 this afternoon, and end at 4:30, wit...
Apr 08, 2024
CHILD HIT BY A CAR ON SATURDAY NIGHT
A Three-year-old child was hit by a car on Saturday night in East Vandegrift. KDKA TV reports that the accident happened around 7:40 PM on Panther Way near McKinley Avenue. Westmoreland County 911 sai...
Apr 08, 2024
DERRY SCHOOL BOARD HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL AT GRANDVIEW ELEMENTARY
The Derry School Board has hired an area graduate to take over as an elementary school principal. The Trib reports that on Thursday, the board hired Milissa McClain, a graduate from 1998 as the new pr...
Apr 08, 2024
PHILIPS RESPIRONICS HIRING INDEPENDENT EXPERTS TO INSPECT PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES
A consent decree has been filed in Pittsburgh's federal court concerning Phillips Resprionics. The Trib reports that under the consent decree, Philips will not admit to any wrongdoing, but they agree ...
Apr 08, 2024
WOMAN ESCAPES UNHARMED FROM I-70 CRASH
A woman escaped unharmed from a burning vehicle on Thursday after a crash on I-70. The Trib reports that the woman was going East on the highway at 2:45 PM in Hempfield when she rear-ended a car after...
Apr 08, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE CENTRAL WESTMORELAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GALA
The Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity Gala, "Home is Where the Heart Is," is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. Funds raised benefit construction of a home for someone in need! Executive Direct...
Apr 05, 2024
HOUSE BILL TO REQUIRE DARK MONEY SPENDING DISCLOSURE
A bill advancing in the state House would require so-called 'dark money' groups to disclose how they spend money on state elections. Another would require legislative candidates to more frequently dis...
Apr 05, 2024
TWO WINNING POWERBALL TICKETS SOLD IN WESTERN PA
While the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, two tickets recently sold in Western Pennsylvania have come up as winners. Pennsylvania Lottery officials say tickets sold for Wednesday's drawing at a S...
Apr 05, 2024
STATE POLICE SEARCHING FOR TEENAGE GIRL LAST SEEN AT ARNOLD PALMER REGIONAL AIRPORT
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a girl who has been reported missing, last seen at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. Authorities say 14-year-old Samantha Miscik was last seen at the airport ...
Apr 05, 2024
CITY OF GREENSBURG CONTINUES TO WORK ON TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The City of Greensburg is continuing to work on an active transportation plan for the community. A report on safety and accessibility improvements for walkers and cyclists is being developed by an eng...
Apr 05, 2024
