Category Archives: Local News
SCAMMERS TRYING TO MAKE MONEY OFF OF COREY COMPERATORE'S DEATH
Loved ones of Corey Comperatore say there are scammers out there trying to make money off of his tragic death. Comperatore's sister, Kelly, told KDKA-TV that they have seen fraudulent posts on social ...
Jul 29, 2024
PET SUPPLY DONATION DRIVE AT TRAINING CAMP THIS WEDNESDAY
The Steelers are inviting Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to join them for a pet supply donation drive during their training camp this week. It's happening on Wednesday at the Saint Vincent College...
Jul 29, 2024
SENATOR FETTERMAN TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID
Senator John Fetterman has tested positive for Covid-19. In a post on X, he said he contracted Covid-19 after a busy week in Washington, DC. He is experiencing mild symptoms and is grateful that he wa...
Jul 29, 2024
LEECHBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT LOOKS AT POSSIBLE LAWSUITS
Officials in the Leechburg School District are looking at possibly suing Westmoreland County and possibly the State Department of Education. The Trib reports that the lawsuit would be aimed at bringin...
Jul 29, 2024
JEANNETTE FIREFIGHTERS INSTALL FREE SMOKE DETECTORS
Firefighters in Jeannette were at work on Saturday installing free smoke detectors in about 25 homes. The Trib reports that the effort was through a partnership of the fire department, Jeannette City ...
Jul 29, 2024
BURNING BAN IN UNITY TOWNSHIP
Unity Township Supervisors and the Township fire bureau have put a burning ban in place until further notice. The Trib reports that this is due to a lack of rain and the heightened risk of a potential...
Jul 29, 2024
THIS SUNDAY ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: PATRIOT PURSUIT
Patriot Pursuit is an organization committed to providing outdoor opportunities to those men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Hear about their remarkable efforts on the...
Jul 26, 2024
DERRY BOROUGH COUNCIL LOOKING FOR PORTRAYER OF BIGFOOT
The Derry Borough Council is looking for someone who is over six feet tall to serve as their resident "Bigfoot". The council has established a committee that is centered on boosting tourism based on t...
Jul 26, 2024
WWII REENACTMENTS THIS WEEKEND AT HISTORIC HANNA'S TOWN
World War Two buffs have something to look forward to at Historic Hanna's Town this weekend. The Hempfield Township property is hosting battle reenactments tomorrow and Sunday. There will also be a Wo...
Jul 26, 2024
DRUG RAID IN MONROEVILLE
Two people are in custody after a drug raid in Monroeville on Monday. KDKA-TV reports that local police and the Allegheny County DA's office conducted a drug raid and arrested 20-year-old Mehki Manor ...
Jul 26, 2024
