Category Archives: Local News
PLUM HOUSE EXPLOSION VICTIMS IDENTIFIED
All five victims in the house explosion in Plum have been identified. The Trib reports that Casey Clontz and his son Keegan, were both identified by their family, as was Kevin Sebunia. Plum Borough Ma...
Aug 15, 2023
ALCOHOL ON SALE AMID MT. PLEASANT STATE STORE CLOSING
A state liquor store in Mt. Pleasant is set to close on Saturday and much of the merchandise is on sale. WTAE-TV reports that the store on West Main Street will close for good at 7 PM Saturday. All wi...
Aug 15, 2023
IRWIN COUNCILMAN MICHAEL YUNN RESIGNS
An Irwin borough councilman has resigned his position. The Trib reports that Councilman Michael Yunn resigned at the end of the August 9th meeting because he has moved to North Huntingdon. His term ex...
Aug 15, 2023
DEMOCRATS SCRAMBLING AFTER HOVIS WITHDRAWS FROM WESTMORELAND COMMISSIONER RACE
One of the Democratic candidates for Westmoreland County Commissioner has asked to remove her name from the ballot. The Trib reports that 28-year-old Sydney Hovis of Scottdale was one of two Democrati...
Aug 15, 2023
HEMPFIELD AREA OFFICIALLY REJECTS BIDS ON HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT, PLANS TO REVISE SCOPE
The Hempfield Area School Board is adopting new rules on challenging books in the district. The Trib reports that at last night's meeting, members voted in favor of guidelines and challenge policies t...
Aug 15, 2023
MERCER MAN CHARGED WITH STRANGULATION, SIMPLE ASSAULT
A man from Mercer is charged with strangulation and simple assault after an incident last Wednesday in New Kensington. The Trib reports that 57-year-old Terrence Martin, Jr. allegedly choked and hit a...
Aug 14, 2023
FIVE PEOPLE DIE IN PLUM BOROUGH HOUSE EXPLOSION
Five people have died and one person remains in critical condition after a house explosion in Plum Borough around 10:23 AM Saturday. WTAE-TV reports that Authorities have not identified the victims by...
Aug 14, 2023
GREENSBURG ICE ARENA TO REOPEN SOON
The Greensburg Ice Arena is set to reopen soon. The Trib reports that the Kirk S. Nevin Ice Arena at Lynch Field will reopen on August 21st, one week later than originally planned. Parks and Rec Super...
Aug 14, 2023
AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATING CAUSE OF DERRY HOME FIRE
No word yet on what the cause was of a fire at a home in Derry Borough Friday night. The Trib reports that the fire was reported around 10:00 PM in the 700 block of East First Avenue. Derry Borough fi...
Aug 14, 2023
MAN CHARGED WITH SETTING FIRE TO SOUTH HUNTINGDON GENTLEMEN'S CLUB
Charges of arson and other crimes were filed in connection with a fire Saturday morning at an adult club in South Huntingdon. The Trib reports that the fire was reported around 1:15 AM, and brought 10...
Aug 14, 2023
