Category Archives: Local News

GREENSBURG SALEM SET TO REJECT OUTDOOR CLASSROOM BIDS
The Greensburg Salem School District is predicted to reject bids connected with the outdoor classroom project. The Trib reports that the project bids have come in well above costs. While the district ...
John Smathers Sep 11, 2023

BLESSING BOARD TO APPEAR ON WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Blessing Board provides home furnishings to those in need at no charge. Their annual BBQ fundraiser is coming on September 28. Learn how you can help by listening to Westmoreland Community Connect...
John Smathers Sep 08, 2023

CHILD SHOT IN ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP CONTINUES TO RECOVER
A child continues to recover after he was shot in the head two months ago. KDKA TV reports that four-year-old Ronnie Lynn was shot in the head on July 6th inside a home in Rostraver Township. The shoo...
John Smathers Sep 08, 2023

NORWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSIDERING RENOVATIONS
Norwin Public Library is considering renovations to the building. The Trib reports that the library's director, Diana Falk, told Irwin Council the library board is scheduled to meet Monday afternoon w...
John Smathers Sep 08, 2023

PITTSBURGH MAN CHARGED WITH FELONIES IN HEMPFIELD
A Pittsburgh man is charged with robbery, theft, simple assault and other crimes for an incident at the PA Turnpike service plaza in Hempfield. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Kierre Williams met wi...
John Smathers Sep 08, 2023

HEMPFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH SETTING APARTMENT FIRE
State police have charged a Hempfield man with setting fire to his apartment on Sunday, prompting an evacuation of the building. The Trib reports that 45-year-old Frank Starr allegedly set the fire at...
John Smathers Sep 06, 2023

IMMIGRATION STATUS HALTS GUILTY PLEA IN GREENSBURG MEAT CLEAVER ATTACK
A proposed plea deal for a man charged with attacking a co-worker with a meat cleaver last month in Greensburg was placed on hold as concerns over immigration status are investigated. The Trib reports...
John Smathers Sep 06, 2023

JAILED DERRY MAN FOUND NOT GUILTY OF RESISTING OF ARREST
A Derry Borough man who has been in jail for over a year was found not guilty of resisting arrest last summer. The Trib reports that 38-year-old Justin Jones was acquitted by Westmoreland County Judge...
John Smathers Sep 06, 2023

SUSPECT FATALLY SHOT BY POLICE IN NORTH HUNTINGDON TUESDAY
Law enforcement officers fatally shot a suspect in North Huntingdon Tuesday afternoon. The Trib reports that the shooting happened while agents with the State Attorney General's office were conducting...
John Smathers Sep 06, 2023

SIX PEOPLE INJURED IN PENN TOWNSHIP VEHICLE CRASH
Six people went to the hospital after a crash Sunday night in Penn Township. The Trib reports that the crash was called in shortly after 9 PM on a stretch of Baughman Road between Bushy Run and Dutch ...
John Smathers Sep 05, 2023