Category Archives: Local News

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is looking to hire workers before the winter season arrives. PennDOT says it is looking for truck drivers, diesel mechanics, tradesman helpers and more. T...

Pennsylvania has a new program to help pay for schools to add solar panels, but it doesn't have any money for it. Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday signed a new law that creates the Solar for Schools pr...

Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto says two motorcycle unit supervisors are now transferred to other assignments after providing security for the Trump rally in Butler Township back in July. Sciro...

The Murrysville-Export Rotary and the Westmoreland Food Bank are hosting a collection drive tomorrow. It's happening outside the Busy Beaver store on Vine Street in Salem. Those who would like to cont...

A skimming device was found at the checkout lane of a New Kensington Grocery Store. The Trib reports the device was found at the Golden Dawn store on Wednesday. Store co-owner Jim Faccenda said that t...

Ligonier Township officials have closed the Ramsey Road Bridge near Wilpen after a problem was discovered during a routine inspection. The Trib reports that a bridge abutment had been undermined and d...

Commissioners in Westmoreland County are extending the residency requirement waiver for government employees. Rules requiring workers to live in the county were first suspended for all employees in 20...

Westmoreland County's Commissioners fired the director and assistant director of the county's purchasing department on Thursday over alleged payroll discrepancies. The Trib reports that Director Krist...

Officials are addressing the algae problem at Burrell Lake Park. The Lower Burrell City Council approved a contract with Solitude Lake Management for water quality restoration work earlier this week. ...

The Glass City Heritage Festival is returning to Jeannette this weekend. It's happening along Clay Avenue on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can enjoy music, food, pumpkin painting, children's ...