Category Archives: Local News

STATE LAWMAKERS DECLARES 2023 AS "THE TAYLOR SWIFT ERA" IN PENNSYLVANIA
Before they left for an end-of year-break, State House lawmakers successfully passed a resolution to declare 2023 as "The Taylor Swift Era" in Pennsylvania. Seven Republicans sided with most of the De...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 05, 2024

PENNDOT AND PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE OPERATORS HAVE CREWS READY TO TAKE ON WINTER STORM
PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike operators say they have crews ready to take on winter weather this weekend. Turnpike spokesperson Crispin Havener says trucks will be out pre-treating the road and th...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 05, 2024

MORE DETAILS RELEASED CONCERNING RESUCE OF A MAN AND DAUGHTER FROM BURNING HOME IN CRABTREE
More details were released concerning the rescue of a man and his daughter from a burning home in Crabtree. The Trib reports that Kandace Gettins and Marissa Perillo, employees at SCI Pine Grove in In...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 05, 2024

TWO BLAIRSVILLE WOMEN CHARGED WITH SUPPLYING DRUGS IN OVERDOSE DEATH IN DERRY
Two women are charged in connection with the drug overdose death of a Derry Township man in 2022. The Trib reports that 35-year-old Ashley Kirkland of Blairsville was arrested yesterday, while an arre...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 05, 2024

MAN ACCUSED OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER OF NEW KENSINGTON CHILD
A man accused of first degree murder, multiple counts of aggravated assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and other crimes in connection with the death of a New Kensington child will stand t...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 05, 2024

ALLEGHENY COUNTY POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING OF A MONROEVILLE POLICE OFFICER
Allegheny County Police are investigating the shooting of a Monroeville police officer following a robbery last night. WTAE-TV reports that officers were called to the 4100 block of William Penn Highw...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 04, 2024

HERMINIE FAMILY CONTINUES TO RECOVER AFTER FIRE
A Herminie Family continues to recover after a fire on New Year's Day. KDKA-TV reports that the community has come together to donate close to $18,000 to help the Riles family after their home was des...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 04, 2024

IRWIN BOROUGH COUNCIL NAMED REPLACEDMENT FOR LESLIE SAVAGE
Irwin Borough Council has named the replacement for Leslie Savage, who resigned last month. The Trib reports that Amanda Morrison, who operates the non-profit Come Talk, Inc. was unanimously selected ...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 04, 2024

MONESSEN TEENAGER WILL BE TRIED AS ADULT FOR FATAL SHOOTING
A Monessen Teenager will be tried as an adult for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in 2022. The Trib reports that 17-year-old Terry Newton's request to have his case tried in juvenile court was rej...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 04, 2024

DELMONT MAN PLEADED GUILTY TO CHARGES RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSUALT OF 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL
A Delmont man pleaded guilty to charges related to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. The Trib reports that 23-year-old Dezhane M. Amey was ordered to serve nine months of house arrest and two ...
Samantha Sneddon Jan 04, 2024