Category Archives: Local News

VANDERGRIFT LOOKS INTO APPLYING FOR WALKWORKS GRANT
Vandegrift officials are working on making the town more "walkable". The Trib reports the town officials are looking into applying for a $30,000 WalkWorks grant If chosen, the borough will use the fun...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2024

ROAD WORK BEGINS TODAY IN GREENSBURG AND ROSTRAVER
Some road work will start today in Greensburg and Rostraver. The Trib reports that westbound traffic will be restricted to one lane on Route 136 between Hamilton and Lincoln avenues as part of the wor...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2024

TWO TEENAGERS KILLED IN NORTH HUNTINGDON DIRT BIKE CRASH
Two teenagers were killed in a dirt bike crash in North Huntingdon on Sunday. The Trib reports that 19-year-old Adam Bilinsky of North Huntingdon and a 16-year-old boy whose identity was not released ...
Cindy Perino Apr 01, 2024

GOVERNOR SHAPIRO UNVEILS THE PA OUTDOOR BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Governor Josh Shapiro is looking to the great outdoors to improve economic opportunity for the state. He recently unveiled the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance to court companies that are active...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

TAX DEDUCTION LEGISLATION MOVES FORWARD
Legislation that would offer tax deductions to companies that contribute toward employees' childcare expenses is moving forward in the state House. The Finance Committee has approved the measure on a ...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

OHIO MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO LOCAL DRUG CHARGES
A man was ordered to serve time in State Prison in connection with an Arnold-based drug ring authorities said operated throughout the Pittsburgh region. The Trib reports 48-year-old Michael Terrance S...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

MAN WHO ABANDONED CATS ORDERED TO SERVE TIME
A man who abandoned 73 cats in a North Huntingdon home was ordered to serve time in the county jail. The Trib reports that Judge Meghan Billik Defazio sentenced 48-year-old Matthew Jacobs yesterday to...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

TWO ALLEGHENY COUNTY MEN CHARGED WITH GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY THEFTS
Two men from Allegheny County are charged with intercepting $4800 in checks and money orders paid by Giant Eagle pharmacy customers. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Adelin Itongwa of Monroeville and...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

WESTMORELAND COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMISSIONERS AGAIN REJECT REQUESTS FOR BALLOT DROP BOXES
Westmoreland County's Republican Commissioners once again reject requests for mail-in ballot drop boxes to be set up ahead of the April 23rd Primary. The Trib reports that seven people came forward re...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024

BAIL DENIED FOR CLAIRTON MAN
Bail was denied for a Clairton man charged with shooting a Monroeville police officer during a chase that ended with a crash in Allegheny Township. The Trib reports that 39-year-old Bruce Alvarado wil...
Cindy Perino Mar 29, 2024