Category Archives: Local News
SUMMERSOUNDS AND GREENSBURG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MERGER IS OFFICIAL
The merger between SummerSounds and Greensburg Community Development Corporation has been made official. The Trib reports that yesterday, SummerSounds members voted unanimously in favor of the merger....
Mar 27, 2024
LAWSON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORS VOICE OPPOSITION FOR STUDENT HOUSING
Several neighbors voiced their opposition to having two rental homes for Saint Vincent students in the township's Lawson Heights neighborhood. The Trib reports that the Unity zoning hearing board will...
Mar 27, 2024
JUDGE CONSIDERING RECUSING HIMSELF FROM CASE
A Westmoreland County Judge is considering recusing himself in the case of a man accused of lying about how his patrol vehicle was damaged while working as an Arnold police officer. The Trib reports t...
Mar 27, 2024
THREE BILLS ARE ON THE GOVERNORS' DESK WAITING TO BE SIGNED
Three bills are on the governors' desk waiting to be signed. They include a measure that would allow third class cities to hire outside firms to provide the services reserved for a city manager. The c...
Mar 26, 2024
COMMUNITY RALLY HELD YESTERDAY FOR JEANNETTE FIRE SURVIVORS
A community rally was held yesterday to raise funds for the family affected by the fire that killed five people and destroy two homes in Jeannette. The Trib reports that the event raised money for Mir...
Mar 26, 2024
WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER TO REOPEN WEDNESDAY
The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Center will reopen on Wednesday. The Trib reports that the center will have four beds available while staffers continue to train. Westmoreland County Judge M...
Mar 26, 2024
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES WIND ADVISORY TODAY
Be prepared for some windy conditions today in our area. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Westmoreland, Indiana and Fayette Counties until 1:00 this afternoon. Winds will be...
Mar 26, 2024
ARNOLD MAN SENTENCED FOR 2022 FATAL SHOOTING IN NEW KEN
An Arnold man was ordered to serve up to three years in state prison and five years of probation for a fatal shooting in New Kensington in 2022. The Trib reports that 19-year-old Jonathan Felder plead...
Mar 26, 2024
FIRE DAMAGES TWO MOBILE HOMES IN HEMPFIELD
Two mobile homes were damaged on Monday in Hempfield. The Trib reports that no one was hurt in the fire that was reported at 1:00 PM yesterday in the 100 block of Lambert Lane. The radiant heat from t...
Mar 26, 2024
POLICE INVESTIGATING SUNDAY SHOOTING IN ARNOLD
Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Arnold Sunday afternoon. WTAE-TV reports that several homes and vehicles were hit by gunfire between 3 and 6 PM on Sunday in the area of Fourth Ave...
Mar 25, 2024
