Category Archives: Local News

ALLEGHENY COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING FATAL MONROEVILLE CAR CRASH
Allegheny County police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Saturday afternoon in Monroeville. According to the report, 37-year-old Michael Berkley, who was traveling at a high rate of speed...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024
FORMER GS PRINCIPAL HONORED
Former Greensburg-Salem Principal David Zilli was honored by the State House of Representatives. The Trib reports that State Representative Jill Cooper presented the honors to Zilli at a school board ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO DEADLY JEANNETTE FIRE
The investigation is continuing into the deadly fire that killed five people in Jeannette, but officials are saying it could take weeks. The Trib reports that State Police Fire Marshal Chet Bell said ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

MT PLEASANT ROAD DETOUR IN PLACE TODAY
A portion of a triangular intersection in Norvelt in Mt. Pleasant Township is closed today as part of the construction of a new roundabout. The Trib reports that the short section of Mount Pleasant Ro...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

MAIL-IN BALLOTS BEING SENT TO WESTMORELAND COUNTY RESIDENTS THIS WEEK
Mail-in ballots for the April 23rd primary are being sent out to Westmoreland County voters this week. County residents who already requested a ballot could see it arrive by next Monday, according to ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

INVESTIGATORS TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF NEW KEN HOUSE FIRE
Investigators have yet to determine the cause of a Sunday house fire in New Kensington. Flames caused significant damage to a home on 4th Avenue. No injuries were reported.
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

LOWER BURRELL WOMAN TO GO TO TRIAL FOLLOWING DUI CRASH CHARGES
A Lower Burrell woman will go to trial on charges following a DUI crash that happened earlier this year in West Deer. Police say that Kierra Cooper's blood alcohol limit was more than three times the ...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

DOWNTOWN LATROBE APARTMENT OWNER APPEALS CONDEMNATION
The owner of the Downtown Latrobe apartment building is appealing the condemnation that happened earlier this month. The Trib reports that the appeal was filed by Jay Pan LLC of Export, this means tha...
Cindy Perino Mar 25, 2024

BIPARTISAN EFFORT AIMS TO RAISE PAY OF HOME HEALTH CARE AIDES
A bipartisan effort by two Western Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to raise the pay of home care aides. Home care workers allow aging and disabled residents to live independently while assisting with dail...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: JERSEY MIKES AND THE MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION
Jersey Mikes is teaming up with the Mario Lemieux Foundation this week, donating 100% of sales on Wednesday, March 27. Find out how the process are being used to support cancer research in Pittsburgh ...
Cindy Perino Mar 22, 2024