Category Archives: Local News

THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: WESTERN PA DIAPER BANK
The diaper crisis was brought to the attention of the Battle family while in service at a church in Toledo, Ohio. Today, they operate the Western Pa Diaper Bank. Find out how you can help by listening...
Cindy Perino Mar 01, 2024

WILKINSBURG-PENN JOINT WATER AUTHORITY CUSTOMERS WARNED ABOUT SCAM
Customers of the Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority are being warned about some scam activity. KDKA-TV reports that scammers are telling customers that they are behind on their water payments and ...
Cindy Perino Mar 01, 2024

LATROBE POLICE CONSIDER NEW HANDGUNS
Police in Latrobe are considering a switch to new handguns. The Trib reports that Captain Rob Daerr said that the new Glock 9mm pistols would have advanced sighting optics and the ammunition would be ...
Cindy Perino Mar 01, 2024

ROAD IN LIGONIER TOWNSHIP TO REMAIN CLOSED A FEW MORE MONTHS
A portion of a road in Ligonier Township that has been closed for about five years will remain closed a few more months. The Trib reports that township supervisors voted this week to extend the closur...
Cindy Perino Mar 01, 2024

CASES OF TWO WOMEN CHARGED WITH ASSAULTING STUDENTS GO TO COURT
The cases of two women charged with assaulting three students are headed to Westmoreland County Common Pleas Court. The Trib reports that the preliminary hearings were held yesterday for Brooke Stanko...
Cindy Perino Mar 01, 2024

WOMAN ACCUSED OF STEALING FROM LAUREL VALLEY SENIORS CORPORATION
A woman is accused of stealing $4000 from Laurel Valley Senior Citizens Corporation while she worked there as a director. The Trib reports that 53-year-old Rocky Jo Yeager is charged with theft and re...
Cindy Perino Feb 29, 2024

RALLY HELD AT PENN STATE NEW KENSINGTON LAST NIGHT
Former and current students are joining with faculty and staff to push back against possible cuts at Penn State branch campuses. A rally arguing for continued support of the local campuses was held at...
Cindy Perino Feb 29, 2024
COMEDIAN/ACTOR RICHARD LEWIS DIES AT 76
Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname "The Prince of Pain," has died. ...
Cindy Perino Feb 29, 2024

UPMC TO LIFT MASK MANDATE
Health care giant UPMC plans to lift its mask mandate this week, after requiring facial coverings in its facilities for the last two months. The requirement for masks at most UPMC facilities will end ...
Cindy Perino Feb 29, 2024

MURRYSVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE AND AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
A Murrysville man was awaiting arraignment Wednesday morning after police said he stabbed a woman twice with a knife. Murrysville police Chief Thomas Seefeld said Andrew James Farbarik, 32, was charge...
Cindy Perino Feb 29, 2024