Category Archives: Local News
TURNPIKE ROAD WORK EXPECTED TO CAUSE TRAFFIC DELAYS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Some road work on the Turnpike will cause some delays in Westmoreland County starting tonight. The Trib reports that work to repair a bridge deck joint will close the right-hand Westbound lane of the ...
Oct 23, 2023
HOMEOWNER DIES IN NEW KENSINGTON HOUSE FIRE
One person died and four others are recovering after a fire on Saturday in the Valley Heights area of New Kensington. KDKA-TV reports that the fire was reported around 11:30 Saturday morning at a home...
Oct 23, 2023
JUVENILE CAUGHT AFTER ESCAPING DETENTION CENTER, STEALING CAR IN LATROBE
A juvenile who escaped from a local detention center was arrested after stealing a car in Latrobe. KDKA-TV reports that Latrobe Police Chief Richard Bosco said that four vehicles were stolen over the ...
Oct 20, 2023
LIGONIER VALLEY YMCA PRESIDENT, CEO STEPPING DOWN
The President and CEO of the Ligonier Valley YMCA is stepping down after serving the Y for 10 years. The Trib reports that Larry Stormer's resignation goes into effect November 10th. Stormer oversaw t...
Oct 20, 2023
PENN TOWNSHIP MAN CONSIDERING INSANITY DEFENSE IN CHARGE OF DOUBLE MURDER
The lawyer for Neal Hubish says he is exploring a possible insanity defense in his case where he is charged with murdering his father and aunt in 2021. The Trib reports that the 43-year-old Penn Towns...
Oct 20, 2023
PENN TOWNSHIP HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE
A home in Penn Township was destroyed by fire yesterday. The Trib reports that crews were first called to the scene in the 300 block of Manor Road at 4:45 PM. Heavy smoke was seen from the garage area...
Oct 20, 2023
ONE PERSON HURT IN HEMPFIELD VEHICLE CRASH
One person was injured in a crash Thursday night in Hempfield. The Trib reports that the two-vehicle crash was reported just before 8:30 PM at the intersection of Route 30 and West Penn Drive. Traffic...
Oct 20, 2023
EMPLOYMENT FAIR TODAY AT NEW KENSINGTON PA CAREERLINK OFFICE
An employment fair is planned for today at the PA CareerLink office in New Kensington. Organizers say at least nine employers who are currently hiring will be on-hand to meet with job-seekers and answ...
Oct 19, 2023
SWEETS ON THE STREETS EVENT SCHEDULED FOR DOWNTOWN GREENSBURG TONIGHT
Shop Greensburg is inviting area residents to join them downtown this evening for a chance to taste some freshly-made goodies and visit with local business owners. The 'Sweets On The Streets' event ru...
Oct 19, 2023
MAIL-IN BALLOT DROP BOX AT WESTMORELAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE REJECTED
Westmoreland County's three-member elections board rejected a proposal to install a drop box for mail-in ballots in the courthouse lobby. The Trib reports that Common Pleas Judges Tim Krieger and Just...
Oct 19, 2023
