Category Archives: Local News
PA RANKED EIGHTH BEST STATE TO RETIRE IN
Pennsylvania is one of the best state's to retire in. That's according to a new WalletHub study, which ranked the best and worst states to retire in 2026 based off of factors such as affordability, qu...
Jan 27, 2026
NEW-KEN ARNOLD SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSIDERING ESL PROGRAM
Officials in the New Kensington-Arnold School District are considering creating an in-house English as a Second Language, or ESL, program while phasing out the high school's French program. The Trib r...
Jan 27, 2026
SENIOR TAX REBATE PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP
A Senior Tax Rebate program will be offered in Hempfield Township. The Trib reports that supervisors last night approved the ordinance to create the program. The rebate cost to the township will be an...
Jan 27, 2026
POSSIBLE CHANGE IN VENUE FOR LIGONIER COUNTRY MARKET
Ligonier Country Market could face a change in venue this season. The Trib reports that Ligonier Township Supervisors could consider some options regarding permits for the event. One option includes p...
Jan 27, 2026
MORE DETAILS RELEASE ABOUT LUCKY B'S FIRE
More details were released concerning the fire at Lucky B's near Latrobe. The Trib reports that some employees who lived in two second-floor apartments above the restaurant were able to get out withou...
Jan 27, 2026
EXTREME COLD THIS WEEK
More cold conditions are expected this week. The National Weather Service has an extreme cold warning in effect for this morning until 11:00 AM, and a cold weather advisory will start tonight at 7:00 ...
Jan 27, 2026
STATE REP JILL COOPER HOSTING OPEN HOUSE AND DOG LICENSING EVENT IN MURRYSVILLE
State Representative Jill Cooper is hosting an open house and a dog licensing event at her office in Murrysville this week. It is planned for Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staff members from the Wes...
Jan 26, 2026
BUSHY RUN BATTLEFIELD MUSEUM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE
The Bushy Run Battlefield museum will temporarily close while the board looks for a new manager. The Trib reports that former manager Matt Adams' last day was Sunday after about three years. The battl...
Jan 26, 2026
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN KILLED IN SALEM TOWNSHIP CRASH
A North Huntingdon man died Friday after a crash on Route 22 in Salem Township. The Trib reports that 47-year-old Scott Sellitto was killed in the crash. The Westmoreland County Coroner's office said ...
Jan 26, 2026
FORMER WESTMORELAND PURCHASING DIRECTOR THEFT CASE TO HEAD TO TRIAL
On Friday, Westmoreland County Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart II ruled a theft case against the former county purchasing director will head to trial. The Trib reports that Judge Stewart on Friday ...
Jan 26, 2026
