Category Archives: Local News

UNITY MAN CHARGED IN LATROBE SHOP ROBBERY
A Unity man was arrested and charged with robbery for an incident at a Latrobe pizza and pastry shop. The Trib reports that the robbery happened at the Sugar Shak on Monday. State Police say 23-year-o...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024
HEMPFIELD SUPERINTENDENT REMAINS ON LEAVE
Hempfield Superintendent Tammy Wolicki will remain on leave for another three months for unspecified reasons. The Trib reports that no reason was given for the extension. In November, Bob Reger, the d...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024

JEANNETTE MAN SENTENCED FOR FAKE IRS SCHEME
A Jeannette man will spend 33 months in federal prison and two years of probation for his role in a scheme where participants impersonated IRS officials who demanded immediate payoff of fake back taxe...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024

TRIAL STARTS FOR NEW STANTON MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE
The trial is now underway for a New Stanton man accused of raping a woman during a Halloween Party in 2020. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Anthony Lucas is charged with rape, sexual assault, involu...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024

ROADS CLOSED DUE TO LIGONIER AREA FLOODING TUESDAY
Several roads were closed due to flooding in the Ligonier area yesterday due to the heavy storms that rolled through. The Trib reports that the first call for the day came at 4:30 for a flooded vehicl...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024

HIGH WINDS STILL IN THE FORECAST
Once again, high winds are expected today. The National Weather Service extended a high wind advisory to 7:00 tonight for Westmoreland County and some of the surrounding areas to the north, west and s...
John Smathers Jan 10, 2024

STATE COURT RULING OF CBD REIMBURSMENT BEING APPEALED
A state court ruling from last year on reimbursing injured workers for the cost of CBD oil is being appealed. The original suit argued that the costly oil derived from cannabis plants should be paid f...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 09, 2024

PLUM BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMENDING NEIGHBOR FOR AID IN HOUSE EXPLOSION
The Plum Borough Council is commending a neighbor for rushing in to help victims of the deadly Rustic Ridge house explosion in August. The council presented Greg Renko with a proclamation during last ...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 09, 2024

STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADER SAYS SHE'LL WORK ON INCREASING PA MINIMUM WAGE
One state legislative leader says she'll work on getting an increase this year for Pennsylvania's minimum wage. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward says some 22 states raised their minimum wage this...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 09, 2024

VOTING IS OPEN FOR PENNDOT ANNUAL "PAINT THE PLOW" CONTEST
Voting is open in PennDOT's annual "Paint the Plow" contest. Students from schools in each of the department's districts have entered submissions of snow plows decorated with artwork inspired by this ...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 09, 2024