Category Archives: Local News
WESTMORELAND COUNTY JUDGE RULES TORTURE TESTIMONY ADMISSIBLE IN UPCOMING TRIAL
A Westmoreland County judge ruled that testimony that a five-year-old Delmont boy was tortured by his adoptive parents will be admissible at an upcoming trial. The Trib reports that prosecutors will b...
Jun 24, 2025
UNEXPECTED SHUTDOWNS AT DERRY COMMUNITY POOL
The Derry Community Pool has had some unexpected shutdowns due to a lack of lifeguards available. The Trib reports that on Sunday, eighty people were at the pool, but with only two lifeguards, the dec...
Jun 24, 2025
POWER OUTAGES REPORTED YESTERDAY
Power outages were reported yesterday as the heat wave continued. According to The Trib, over 3000 West Penn Power customers in the Scottdale area were without power along with another 900 in Monessen...
Jun 24, 2025
GOVERNOR SHAPIRO ANNOUNCES THAT STATE WON'T PROVIDE FUNDING FOR NEW SPORTS VENUES
Sports teams in Pennsylvania will have to foot the bill for new stadiums going forward. Governor Josh Shapiro announced from NASCAR's event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday that the state won't provide any...
Jun 23, 2025
BOTH PA SENATORS APPLAUD U.S. BOMBING IN IRAN
Both Pennsylvania Senators are applauding the U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran. Democrat John Fetterman said the airstrikes were "the correct move," as Iran "cannot have nuclear capabilities." Re...
Jun 23, 2025
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL HEARING BOARD APPROVES PERMIT RENEWALS FOR TWO PROPOSED MARCELLUS SHALE GAS WELLS IN TRAFFORD
The State Environmental Hearing Board has approved permit renewals for two proposed Marcellus Shale gas wells to be located in Trafford. The Trib reports that the ruling against the Non-profit Protect...
Jun 23, 2025
GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC MAKING STAFFING CHANGES
Leaders with Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School are making some changes to staffing before the start of next school year. Administrators recently sent a letter to parents saying the...
Jun 23, 2025
TWO HEAT ADVISORIES TODAY
Westmoreland County is under two heat-related advisories today. The National Weather Service has an ongoing extreme heat warning for most of the county until 8 PM Wednesday, while the Southeast edge o...
Jun 23, 2025
NORTH HUNTINGDON OFFICIALS ACCEPTING LETTERS OF INTEREST TO FILL SHORT-TERM COMMISSIONER VACANCY
Officials in North Huntingdon are accepting letters of interest from voters in the township's seventh ward to fill the short-term vacancy of a commissioner retiring at the end of the month. The Trib r...
Jun 23, 2025
HOT WEEKEND FOR THE SHOP N SAVE WESTMORELAND INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
The heat was a factor over the weekend at the Shop n Save Westmoreland International Air Show. The Trib reports that 20,000 people came out on Saturday, and the show had another good attendance day on...
Jun 23, 2025
