Category Archives: Local News
VANDERGRIFT MAN ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO GIRLFRIEND'S HOME
A Vandegrift man is accused of breaking into his girlfriend's home on Monday. The Trib reports that 24-year-old Adam Younkins was charged with burglary, trespass, theft and resisting arrest in the inc...
Aug 31, 2023
HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP COLLECTING ITEMS FOR TIME CAPSULE
As part of the celebration of Hempfield Township's 250th anniversary, organizers want to collect items to be put in a time capsule. The Trib reports that the capsule will be buried for 50 years at Wea...
Aug 31, 2023
TWO EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP POLITICAL CANDIDATES COULD BE DENIED OFFICE
A pair of candidates running for local office in East Huntingdon Township may not be able to serve if elected due to their criminal records. The Trib reports that Jonathan Perkey, who is running for t...
Aug 31, 2023
PART OF ROUTE 981 CLOSED FOR DRAINAGE WORK
A portion of Route 981 will be closed today as crews perform some drainage work. The Trib reports that the closure of 981 between Mt. Pleasant and Kecksburg Roads in Mt. Pleasant starts today at noon ...
Aug 31, 2023
KISKI POLICE: RACIALLY-MOTIVATED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS TARGET HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM
Police in Kiski are investigating a case of racially-motivated social media posts that targeted a high school football team in Westmoreland County. WPXI-TV reports that a hate-filled social media post...
Aug 30, 2023
PLUM CITIZENS OFFERED FREE GAS LEAK CHECKS
Citizens in Plum will be able to take advantage of a free gas imaging service tomorrow. WTAE-TV reports that the Physicians for Social Responsibility is offering the service to check homes for gas lea...
Aug 30, 2023
ROAD WORK SCHEDULED FOR I-70 EXIT IN ROSTRAVER
Work at an exit on I-70 in Rostraver is scheduled to start tomorrow, and that means some traffic disruptions are to be expected. The Trib reports that the work involved widening an off-ramp leading fr...
Aug 30, 2023
TWO DRUG OVERDOSE AWARENESS EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Two events will be held today to recognize Drug Overdose Awareness Day tomorrow. The Trib reports that one event will be held by the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission from noon to two at the He...
Aug 30, 2023
TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA PLANTS IN YUKON
Two men were arrested and several marijuana plants were confiscated Monday night in Yukon. The Trib reports that acting on a tip, state police went to a Yukon Avenue Home where 40-year-old Harold Shie...
Aug 30, 2023
WESTMORELAND COUNTY CONTRACTOR SENTENCED FOR UNFINISHED CONTRACT WORK
A Westmoreland County contractor will serve time in state prison for not finishing work that he was contracted for. KDKA-TV reports that Jason Pirl pleaded guilty to charges filed against him in Fayet...
Aug 23, 2023
