Category Archives: Local News
NORTH HUNTINGDON MAN SENTENCED TO PROBATION FOR 2020 ARMED ROBBERY
A North Huntingdon man will serve seven years on probation for his part in an armed robbery in December of 2020. The Trib reports that 20-year-old Elijah Chaabane pleaded guilty in July to charges of ...
Aug 01, 2023
THRASHER SERVES LAST DAY AS COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Yesterday was Gina Cerilli-Thrasher's last day as Westmoreland County Commissioner. The Trib reports that she will now move on to her new position as commissioner on the state's Worker's Compensation ...
Aug 01, 2023
GIRL FALLS OUT OF VEHICLE AS ARNOLD WOMAN TRIES TO ELUDE POLICE
Police are saying that an 8-year-old girl fell out of a car during a chase in Arnold on Saturday, and the person who led police on that chase now faces charges. WTAE-TV reports that 30-year-old Amanda...
Aug 01, 2023
FUGITIVE ARRESTED IN LATROBE HOME
Police in Latrobe and Westmoreland County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a fugitive on Friday. KDKA-TV reports that Zachary Dunlap was arrested after authorities found him hiding in a home in Latrobe Fri...
Jul 31, 2023
MURRYSVILLE GOLF CLUB TEES UP FOR COURT BATTLE
The operator of Murrysville Golf Club is looking to file a lawsuit against the landlord to retain control of the business. The Trib reports that J.K. Golf, Inc. wants to have an arbitration panel weig...
Jul 31, 2023
GREENSBURG OFFICIALS CONSIDERING ELIMINATING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
Officials in Greensburg are considering eliminating off-street parking requirements for businesses in the downtown area as a way to spur development. The Trib reports that a recent parking study found...
Jul 31, 2023
VEHICLE CRASHES INTO TICKET BOOTH AT IDLEWILD
Two people were sent to the hospital after a car crashed into a ticket booth at Idlewild Amusement Park. WTAE-TV reports that the crash happened around 2:00 PM at the park's ticket booth. Ligonier Val...
Jul 31, 2023
30-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE OF ARNOLD WOMAN'S MURDER STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION
Authorities are still investigating a 30-year-old cold case out of Arnold. WPXI-TV reports that this month marked the anniversary of the death of 76-year-old Stephanie Coyle, who was found stabbed to ...
Jul 28, 2023
COMMISSIONERS BRACING WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOR CONTINUED STATE BUDGET IMPASSE
Westmoreland County Commissioners are preparing for the worst in case the state budget impasse continues. The Trib reports that the Commissioners worked on ways to keep essential programs and services...
Jul 28, 2023
HEAT ADVISORY ISSUED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
The National Weather Service has put a heat advisory in place today from 11 AM to 9 PM. While temperatures will get to the lower 90's today, humidity will make it feel like the temperatures are over 1...
Jul 28, 2023
