Category Archives: Local News
FORMER SAINT VINCENT ARCHABBOT HAS DIED
The former longtime Archabbot of Saint Vincent Archabbey has died. The Trib reports that Douglas R. Nowicki died following a brief illness at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Along with being...
Jul 25, 2024
KEYSTONE LAKE BEACH CLOSED
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has closed the beach at Keystone Lake in Derry township to swimmers due to high algae levels. The Trib reports that water test levels ...
Jul 25, 2024
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ON SHORT LIST OF HARRIS' RUNNING MATES
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is on the short list of options for Kamala Harris's running mate. The Harris campaign has reportedly requested vetting materials from Shapiro for the vice presidenti...
Jul 24, 2024
CONGRESSMAN PUSHES FOR MORE PROTECTIONS AGAINST TRAIN DERAILMENTS AND SPILLS
U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio is pushing for more protections against train derailments and spills. The Western Pennsylvania congressman introduced a new measure yesterday that adds to his previou...
Jul 24, 2024
HOUSE RESOLUTION INTRODUCED HONORING COREY COMPERATORE
A House resolution honoring the former Pennsylvania fire chief killed during an assassination attempt at a Trump rally this month was introduced Monday by Republican Representative Mike Kelly. HR 1369...
Jul 24, 2024
IOWA SENATOR RELEASES POLICE BODY CAM FOOTAGE OF BUTLER TRUMP RALLY
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is releasing police body camera footage that was recorded immediately after the shooting at the Butler Township Trump rally. The Republican senator posted the video to X ye...
Jul 24, 2024
LOWER BURRELL POLICE DEPT HOSTING MEET AND GREET TONIGHT
The Lower Burrell Police Department is hosting a meet-and-greet with area citizens tonight. People can stop by and say hello to Officer Rodgers and K-9 Buc beginning at 6:00 p.m. It's happening outsid...
Jul 24, 2024
HYDE PARK MAN TO SERVE PROBATION
A Hyde Park man will serve probation for charges of child pornography. The Trib reports that 34-year-old Joshua Townsend will serve a year of house arrest and two additional years of probation. Prison...
Jul 24, 2024
VANDERGRIFT WOMAN TO SERVE UP TO FOUR YEARS
A Vandegrift woman will serve up to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a teen. The Trib reports 36-year-old Ashley Valore pleaded guilty to charges of statutory sexual assault and aggravated...
Jul 24, 2024
LATROBE GARBAGE RATES COULD GO UP
Garbage rates could go up significantly in Latrobe. The Trib reports that County Hauling of Rostraver is the only one that has submitted bids for the garbage collection contract starting when the cont...
Jul 24, 2024
